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Kindle (8th gen) — 2016
Amazon

Kindle (8th gen)

2016

70
/ 100
From $79
VS
PocketBook InkPad Color 3 wins by 10
PocketBook InkPad Color 3 — 2023
PocketBook

PocketBook InkPad Color 3

2023

80
/ 100
From $400
Specdex verdict

PocketBook InkPad Color 3 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (8th gen) lands at 70 and PocketBook InkPad Color 3 at 80. That puts PocketBook InkPad Color 3 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 InkPad Color 3 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 $400).

Kindle (8th gen) 70
vs
80 PocketBook InkPad Color 3

Score breakdown

Kindle (8th gen)
70
display 70
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
PocketBook InkPad Color 3
80
display 80
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (8th gen) versus PocketBook InkPad Color 3 — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (8th gen) PocketBook InkPad Color 3
Release year
2016
2023

Kindle (8th gen)

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

PocketBook InkPad Color 3

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

FAQ: Kindle (8th gen) vs PocketBook InkPad Color 3

Which is better, Kindle (8th gen) or PocketBook InkPad Color 3? +

PocketBook InkPad Color 3 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 InkPad Color 3 worth the price? +

At $400, PocketBook InkPad Color 3 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle (8th gen) or PocketBook InkPad Color 3 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 PocketBook InkPad Color 3? +

Kindle (8th gen) — more score per dollar ($79 vs $400). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.