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Kindle Oasis (10th gen)
2019
85
/ 100
From $249
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) wins by 7
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Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
2024
92
/ 100
From $159
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Oasis (10th gen) lands at 85 and Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) at 92. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle Oasis (10th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle Oasis (10th gen) 85
vs 92 Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Score breakdown
Kindle Oasis (10th gen)
85 display 85
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92 display 92
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Oasis (10th gen) | Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 | 2024 |
Kindle Oasis (10th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
FAQ: Kindle Oasis (10th gen) vs Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Which is better, Kindle Oasis (10th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle Oasis (10th gen) worth the price? +
At $249, Kindle Oasis (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) worth the price? +
At $159, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Oasis (10th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) 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.