Amazon
Kindle (10th gen)
2019
76
/ 100
From $89
VS
Kobo Aura One wins by 2
Kobo
Kobo Aura One
2016
78
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
Kobo Aura One takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (10th gen) lands at 76 and Kobo Aura One at 78. That puts Kobo Aura One ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle (10th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kobo Aura One if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle (10th gen) 76
vs 78 Kobo Aura One
Score breakdown
Kindle (10th gen)
76 display 76
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Aura One
78 display 78
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle (10th gen) | Kobo Aura One |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 | 2016 |
Kindle (10th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Kobo Aura One
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
FAQ: Kindle (10th gen) vs Kobo Aura One
Which is better, Kindle (10th gen) or Kobo Aura One? +
Kobo Aura One scores 78 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle (10th gen) worth the price? +
At $89, Kindle (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in battery.
Is Kobo Aura One worth the price? +
At $229, Kobo Aura One delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle (10th gen) or Kobo Aura One last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.