Kindle (8th gen)
2016
Kindle (10th gen)
2019
Kindle (10th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (8th gen) lands at 70 and Kindle (10th gen) at 76. That puts Kindle (10th gen) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle (8th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle (10th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBattery
TieCompared on the battery sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ecosystem
TieCompared on the ecosystem sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Speed
TieCompared on the speed sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle (8th gen) | Kindle (10th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 | 2019 |
Kindle (8th gen)
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Kindle (10th gen)
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
FAQ: Kindle (8th gen) vs Kindle (10th gen)
Which is better, Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle (10th gen)? +
Kindle (10th gen) scores 76 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle (8th gen) worth the price? +
At $79, Kindle (8th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle (10th gen) worth the price? +
At $89, Kindle (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle (10th gen) 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.