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Kindle (11th gen) — 2022
Amazon

Kindle (11th gen)

2022

82
/ 100
From $109
VS
Kindle Oasis wins by 2
Kindle Oasis — 2019
Amazon

Kindle Oasis

2019

84
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

Kindle Oasis takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (11th gen) lands at 82 and Kindle Oasis at 84. That puts Kindle Oasis ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle (11th gen) if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Kindle Oasis if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Kindle Oasis

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Oasis leads on display (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Kindle (11th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (11th gen) more score per dollar ($109 vs $249).

Kindle (11th gen) 82
vs
84 Kindle Oasis

Score breakdown

Kindle (11th gen)
82
display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Oasis
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (11th gen) versus Kindle Oasis — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (11th gen) Kindle Oasis
Release year
2022
2019

Kindle (11th gen)

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

Kindle Oasis

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

FAQ: Kindle (11th gen) vs Kindle Oasis

Which is better, Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Oasis? +

Kindle Oasis scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle (11th gen) worth the price? +

At $109, Kindle (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Is Kindle Oasis worth the price? +

At $249, Kindle Oasis delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Oasis 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.

Which is better for display, Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Oasis? +

Kindle Oasis — leads on display (84 vs 82). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Oasis? +

Kindle (11th gen) — more score per dollar ($109 vs $249). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.