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Kindle (8th gen) — 2016
Amazon

Kindle (8th gen)

2016

70
/ 100
From $79
VS
Kindle Voyage wins by 12
Kindle Voyage — 2014
Amazon

Kindle Voyage

2014

82
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Kindle Voyage takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (8th gen) lands at 70 and Kindle Voyage at 82. That puts Kindle Voyage ahead by 12 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 Voyage 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 $199).

Kindle (8th gen) 70
vs
82 Kindle Voyage

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (8th gen) versus Kindle Voyage — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (8th gen) Kindle Voyage
Release year
2016
2014

Kindle (8th gen)

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

Kindle Voyage

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 Voyage

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

Kindle Voyage scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. 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 Voyage worth the price? +

At $199, Kindle Voyage delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

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

Kindle (8th gen) — more score per dollar ($79 vs $199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.