Amazon
Kindle (8th gen)
2016
70
/ 100
From $79
VS
Kindle Scribe (2024) wins by 17
Amazon
Kindle Scribe (2024)
10.2″ E Ink · Note-taking · Active Canvas
87
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Kindle Scribe (2024) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (8th gen) lands at 70 and Kindle Scribe (2024) at 87. That puts Kindle Scribe (2024) ahead by 17 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 (2024) if…
- ✓Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
- ✓Better AI summaries
- ✓Excellent 10.2″ display
Kindle (8th gen) 70
vs 87 Kindle Scribe (2024)
Score breakdown
Kindle (8th gen)
70 display 70
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Scribe (2024)
87 display 90
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle (8th gen) | Kindle Scribe (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 | — |
| Display | — | 10.2″ E Ink, 300 ppi |
| Storage | — | 16/32/64 GB |
| Pen | — | Premium pen included |
Kindle (8th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Kindle Scribe (2024)
Pros
- +Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
- +Better AI summaries
- +Excellent 10.2″ display
Cons
- −Amazon lock-in
- −No buttons
- −Still heavy
FAQ: Kindle (8th gen) vs Kindle Scribe (2024)
Which is better, Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +
Kindle Scribe (2024) scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 17. 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 (2024) worth the price? +
At $399, Kindle Scribe (2024) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Scribe (2024) 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.