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Kindle Scribe — 2022
Amazon

Kindle Scribe

2022

83
/ 100
From $339
VS
Kindle Scribe wins by 1
Kindle (11th gen) — 2022
Amazon

Kindle (11th gen)

2022

82
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict

Kindle Scribe takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Scribe lands at 83 and Kindle (11th gen) at 82. That puts Kindle Scribe ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle Scribe if…

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

Pick Kindle (11th gen) 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 (11th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (11th gen) more score per dollar ($109 vs $339).

Kindle Scribe 83
vs
82 Kindle (11th gen)

Score breakdown

Kindle Scribe
83
display 83
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle (11th gen)
82
display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Scribe versus Kindle (11th gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Scribe Kindle (11th gen)
Release year
2022
2022

Kindle Scribe

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

Kindle (11th 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 Scribe vs Kindle (11th gen)

Which is better, Kindle Scribe or Kindle (11th gen)? +

Kindle Scribe scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle Scribe worth the price? +

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

Is Kindle (11th gen) worth the price? +

At $109, Kindle (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Scribe or Kindle (11th 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.

Which is the better value, Kindle Scribe or Kindle (11th gen)? +

Kindle (11th gen) — more score per dollar ($109 vs $339). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.