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Kindle Scribe — 2022
Amazon

Kindle Scribe

2022

83
/ 100
From $339
VS
Kindle Oasis wins by 1
Kindle Oasis — 2019
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
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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 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

Kindle Scribe versus Kindle Oasis — full spec comparison
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.

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

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