Amazon
Kindle (8th gen)
2016
70
/ 100
From $79
VS
Kobo Aura One wins by 8
Kobo
Kobo Aura One
2016
78
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
Kobo Aura One takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (8th gen) lands at 70 and Kobo Aura One at 78. That puts Kobo Aura One ahead by 8 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 Kobo Aura One if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle (8th gen) 70
vs 78 Kobo Aura One
Score breakdown
Kindle (8th gen)
70 display 70
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Aura One
78 display 78
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle (8th gen) | Kobo Aura One |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 | 2016 |
Kindle (8th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Kobo Aura One
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
FAQ: Kindle (8th gen) vs Kobo Aura One
Which is better, Kindle (8th gen) or Kobo Aura One? +
Kobo Aura One scores 78 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Kobo Aura One worth the price? +
At $229, Kobo Aura One delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle (8th gen) or Kobo Aura One 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.