Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
Kindle (8th gen) — 2016
Amazon

Kindle (8th gen)

2016

70
/ 100
From $79
VS
Kindle Oasis wins by 14
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 (8th gen) lands at 70 and Kindle Oasis at 84. That puts Kindle Oasis ahead by 14 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 Oasis if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

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.

Speed

Kindle Oasis

Compared on the speed sub-score

Kindle Oasis leads on speed (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Kindle (8th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (8th gen) more score per dollar ($79 vs $249).

Kindle (8th gen) 70
vs
84 Kindle Oasis

Score breakdown

Kindle (8th gen)
70
display 70
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Oasis
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (8th gen) versus Kindle Oasis — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (8th gen) Kindle Oasis
Release year
2016
2019

Kindle (8th gen)

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options 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 (8th gen) vs Kindle Oasis

Which is better, Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Oasis? +

Kindle Oasis scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. 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 Oasis worth the price? +

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

Does Kindle (8th 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 speed, Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Oasis? +

Kindle Oasis — leads on speed (82 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Oasis? +

Kindle (8th gen) — more score per dollar ($79 vs $249). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.