Amazon
Kindle Scribe
2022
83
/ 100
From $339
VS
Kindle Oasis (10th gen) wins by 2
Amazon
Kindle Oasis (10th gen)
2019
85
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
Kindle Oasis (10th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Scribe lands at 83 and Kindle Oasis (10th gen) at 85. That puts Kindle Oasis (10th gen) ahead by 2 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 (10th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle Scribe 83
vs 85 Kindle Oasis (10th gen)
Score breakdown
Kindle Scribe
83 display 83
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Oasis (10th gen)
85 display 85
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Scribe | Kindle Oasis (10th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (10th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
FAQ: Kindle Scribe vs Kindle Oasis (10th gen)
Which is better, Kindle Scribe or Kindle Oasis (10th gen)? +
Kindle Oasis (10th gen) scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 (10th gen) worth the price? +
At $249, Kindle Oasis (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Scribe or Kindle Oasis (10th 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.