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Kindle (8th gen) — 2016
Amazon

Kindle (8th gen)

2016

70
/ 100
From $79
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) wins by 14
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) — 2018
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)

2018

84
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (8th gen) lands at 70 and Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) at 84. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) 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 Paperwhite (10th gen) if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓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.

Speed

Tie

Compared on the speed sub-score

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

Value for money

Kindle (8th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (8th gen) more score per dollar ($79 vs $129).

Kindle (8th gen) 70
vs
84 Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)

Score breakdown

Kindle (8th gen)
70
display 70
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
84
display 84
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (8th gen) versus Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (8th gen) Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
Release year
2016
2018

Kindle (8th gen)

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh
  • −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
  • −Color options muted

FAQ: Kindle (8th gen) vs Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)

Which is better, Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)? +

Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) 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 Paperwhite (10th gen) worth the price? +

At $129, Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (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.

Which is the better value, Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)? +

Kindle (8th gen) — more score per dollar ($79 vs $129). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.