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Kindle Oasis — 2019
Amazon

Kindle Oasis

2019

84
/ 100
From $249
VS
Kindle Oasis wins by 2
Kindle Voyage — 2014
Amazon

Kindle Voyage

2014

82
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Kindle Oasis takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Oasis lands at 84 and Kindle Voyage at 82. That puts Kindle Oasis 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 Voyage 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.

Display

Kindle Oasis

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Oasis leads on display (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Kindle Voyage

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Voyage more score per dollar ($199 vs $249).

Kindle Oasis 84
vs
82 Kindle Voyage

Score breakdown

Kindle Oasis
84
display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Voyage
82
display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Oasis versus Kindle Voyage — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Oasis Kindle Voyage
Release year
2019
2014

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 Voyage

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

FAQ: Kindle Oasis vs Kindle Voyage

Which is better, Kindle Oasis or Kindle Voyage? +

Kindle Oasis scores 84 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 Voyage worth the price? +

At $199, Kindle Voyage delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Oasis or Kindle Voyage 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 Voyage? +

Kindle Oasis — leads on display (84 vs 82). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle Oasis or Kindle Voyage? +

Kindle Voyage — more score per dollar ($199 vs $249). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.