Amazon
Kindle Scribe
2022
83
/ 100
From $339
VS
Kindle Oasis wins by 1
Amazon
Kindle Oasis
2019
84
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
Kindle Oasis takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Scribe lands at 83 and Kindle Oasis at 84. That puts Kindle Oasis 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 Oasis if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle Scribe 83
vs 84 Kindle Oasis
Score breakdown
Kindle Scribe
83 display 83
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Oasis
84 display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Scribe | Kindle Oasis |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2019 |
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 Oasis
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 Oasis
Which is better, Kindle Scribe or Kindle Oasis? +
Kindle Oasis scores 84 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 Oasis worth the price? +
At $249, Kindle Oasis delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Scribe or Kindle Oasis 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.