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Kindle Oasis — 2019
Amazon

Kindle Oasis

2019

84
/ 100
From $249
VS
Kindle Colorsoft wins by 2
Kindle Colorsoft — 2024
Amazon

Kindle Colorsoft

2024

86
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Kindle Colorsoft takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Oasis lands at 84 and Kindle Colorsoft at 86. That puts Kindle Colorsoft ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle Oasis if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Kindle Colorsoft 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.

Display

Kindle Colorsoft

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Colorsoft leads on display (86 vs 84).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Kindle Oasis 84
vs
86 Kindle Colorsoft

Score breakdown

Kindle Oasis
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Colorsoft
86
display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Oasis versus Kindle Colorsoft — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Oasis Kindle Colorsoft
Release year
2019
2024

Kindle Oasis

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

Kindle Colorsoft

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 vs Kindle Colorsoft

Which is better, Kindle Oasis or Kindle Colorsoft? +

Kindle Colorsoft scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle Oasis worth the price? +

At $249, Kindle Oasis delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Is Kindle Colorsoft worth the price? +

At $279, Kindle Colorsoft delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Oasis or Kindle Colorsoft 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 display, Kindle Oasis or Kindle Colorsoft? +

Kindle Colorsoft — leads on display (86 vs 84). Compared on the display sub-score.