Amazon
Kindle (11th gen)
2022
82
/ 100
From $109
VS
Kobo Sage wins by 2
Kobo
Kobo Sage
2021
84
/ 100
From $259
Specdex verdict
Kobo Sage takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (11th gen) lands at 82 and Kobo Sage at 84. That puts Kobo Sage 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 Kobo Sage if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle (11th gen) 82
vs 84 Kobo Sage
Score breakdown
Kindle (11th gen)
82 display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Sage
84 display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle (11th gen) | Kobo Sage |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2021 |
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
Kobo Sage
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 Kobo Sage
Which is better, Kindle (11th gen) or Kobo Sage? +
Kobo Sage 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 Kobo Sage worth the price? +
At $259, Kobo Sage delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle (11th gen) or Kobo Sage 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.