Amazon
Kindle (11th gen)
2022
82
/ 100
From $109
VS
Kindle Oasis wins by 2
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
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
| 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.