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Kindle Oasis — 2019
Amazon

Kindle Oasis

2019

84
/ 100
From $249
VS
Kindle Oasis wins by 1
Kindle Scribe — 2022
Amazon

Kindle Scribe

2022

83
/ 100
From $339
Specdex verdict

Kindle Oasis takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Oasis lands at 84 and Kindle Scribe at 83. That puts Kindle Oasis 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 Scribe 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.

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

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

Value for money

Kindle Oasis

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Oasis more score per dollar ($249 vs $339).

Kindle Oasis 84
vs
83 Kindle Scribe

Score breakdown

Kindle Oasis
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Scribe
83
display 83
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Oasis versus Kindle Scribe — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Oasis Kindle Scribe
Release year
2019
2022

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 Scribe

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 Scribe

Which is better, Kindle Oasis or Kindle Scribe? +

Kindle Oasis scores 84 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 Scribe worth the price? +

At $339, Kindle Scribe delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Oasis or Kindle Scribe 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 Oasis or Kindle Scribe? +

Kindle Oasis — more score per dollar ($249 vs $339). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.