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Kindle (8th gen) — 2016
Amazon

Kindle (8th gen)

2016

70
/ 100
From $79
VS
Kindle Scribe wins by 13
Kindle Scribe — 2022
Amazon

Kindle Scribe

2022

83
/ 100
From $339
Specdex verdict

Kindle Scribe takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (8th gen) lands at 70 and Kindle Scribe at 83. That puts Kindle Scribe ahead by 13 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 Scribe if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓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

Kindle Scribe

Compared on the speed sub-score

Kindle Scribe 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 $339).

Kindle (8th gen) 70
vs
83 Kindle Scribe

Score breakdown

Kindle (8th gen)
70
display 70
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Scribe
83
display 83
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (8th gen) versus Kindle Scribe — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (8th gen) Kindle Scribe
Release year
2016
2022

Kindle (8th gen)

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

Kindle Scribe

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 Scribe

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

Kindle Scribe scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. 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 Scribe worth the price? +

At $339, Kindle Scribe delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Scribe 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 Scribe? +

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

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

Kindle (8th gen) — more score per dollar ($79 vs $339). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.