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Kindle Oasis — 2019
Amazon

Kindle Oasis

2019

84
/ 100
From $249
VS
Kindle Oasis (10th gen) wins by 1
Kindle Oasis (10th gen) — 2019
Amazon

Kindle Oasis (10th gen)

2019

85
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

Kindle Oasis (10th gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Oasis lands at 84 and Kindle Oasis (10th gen) at 85. That puts Kindle Oasis (10th gen) ahead by 1 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 Oasis (10th gen) 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.

Display

Tie

Compared on the display 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.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Kindle Oasis 84
vs
85 Kindle Oasis (10th gen)

Score breakdown

Kindle Oasis
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Oasis (10th gen)
85
display 85
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Oasis versus Kindle Oasis (10th gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Oasis Kindle Oasis (10th gen)
Release year
2019
2019

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 Oasis (10th gen)

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

FAQ: Kindle Oasis vs Kindle Oasis (10th gen)

Which is better, Kindle Oasis or Kindle Oasis (10th gen)? +

Kindle Oasis (10th gen) scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Oasis (10th gen) worth the price? +

At $249, Kindle Oasis (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Oasis or Kindle Oasis (10th 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.