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Kindle (8th gen) — 2016
Amazon

Kindle (8th gen)

2016

70
/ 100
From $79
VS
Kindle Scribe (2024) wins by 17
Kindle Scribe (2024) — 10.2″ E Ink · Note-taking · Active Canvas
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
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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

Kindle Scribe (2024)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Kindle Scribe (2024) leads on ecosystem (88 vs 84).

Speed

Kindle Scribe (2024)

Compared on the speed sub-score

Kindle Scribe (2024) 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 $399).

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

Kindle (8th gen) versus Kindle Scribe (2024) — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for ecosystem, Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +

Kindle Scribe (2024) — leads on ecosystem (88 vs 84). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for speed, Kindle (8th gen) or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +

Kindle Scribe (2024) — leads on speed (82 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.