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Kindle Scribe — 2022
Amazon

Kindle Scribe

2022

83
/ 100
From $339
VS
Kindle Scribe wins by 5
Kobo Aura One — 2016
Kobo

Kobo Aura One

2016

78
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

Kindle Scribe takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Scribe lands at 83 and Kobo Aura One at 78. That puts Kindle Scribe ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle Scribe if…

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

Pick Kobo Aura One 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.

Speed

Kindle Scribe

Compared on the speed sub-score

Kindle Scribe leads on speed (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Kobo Aura One

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kobo Aura One more score per dollar ($229 vs $339).

Kindle Scribe 83
vs
78 Kobo Aura One

Score breakdown

Kindle Scribe
83
display 83
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Aura One
78
display 78
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Scribe versus Kobo Aura One — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Scribe Kobo Aura One
Release year
2022
2016

Kindle Scribe

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

Kobo Aura One

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

FAQ: Kindle Scribe vs Kobo Aura One

Which is better, Kindle Scribe or Kobo Aura One? +

Kindle Scribe scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Kobo Aura One worth the price? +

At $229, Kobo Aura One delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Scribe or Kobo Aura One 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 speed, Kindle Scribe or Kobo Aura One? +

Kindle Scribe — leads on speed (82 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle Scribe or Kobo Aura One? +

Kobo Aura One — more score per dollar ($229 vs $339). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.