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Kindle (8th gen) — 2016
Amazon

Kindle (8th gen)

2016

70
/ 100
From $79
VS
PocketBook Era Color wins by 10
PocketBook Era Color — 2024
PocketBook

PocketBook Era Color

2024

80
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

PocketBook Era Color takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (8th gen) lands at 70 and PocketBook Era Color at 80. That puts PocketBook Era Color ahead by 10 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 PocketBook Era Color 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

PocketBook Era Color

Compared on the speed sub-score

PocketBook Era Color 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 $249).

Kindle (8th gen) 70
vs
80 PocketBook Era Color

Score breakdown

Kindle (8th gen)
70
display 70
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
PocketBook Era Color
80
display 80
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (8th gen) versus PocketBook Era Color — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (8th gen) PocketBook Era Color
Release year
2016
2024

Kindle (8th gen)

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

PocketBook Era Color

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 PocketBook Era Color

Which is better, Kindle (8th gen) or PocketBook Era Color? +

PocketBook Era Color scores 80 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 PocketBook Era Color worth the price? +

At $249, PocketBook Era Color delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle (8th gen) or PocketBook Era Color 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 PocketBook Era Color? +

PocketBook Era Color — leads on speed (82 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle (8th gen) or PocketBook Era Color? +

Kindle (8th gen) — more score per dollar ($79 vs $249). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.