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Kindle Voyage — 2014
Amazon

Kindle Voyage

2014

82
/ 100
From $199
VS
Kindle Voyage wins by 12
Kindle (8th gen) — 2016
Amazon

Kindle (8th gen)

2016

70
/ 100
From $79
Specdex verdict

Kindle Voyage takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Voyage lands at 82 and Kindle (8th gen) at 70. That puts Kindle Voyage ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle Voyage if…

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

Pick Kindle (8th gen) 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

Tie

Compared on the speed sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Kindle (8th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (8th gen) more score per dollar ($79 vs $199).

Kindle Voyage 82
vs
70 Kindle (8th gen)

Score breakdown

Kindle Voyage
82
display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle (8th gen)
70
display 70
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Voyage versus Kindle (8th gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Voyage Kindle (8th gen)
Release year
2014
2016

Kindle Voyage

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

Kindle (8th gen)

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

FAQ: Kindle Voyage vs Kindle (8th gen)

Which is better, Kindle Voyage or Kindle (8th gen)? +

Kindle Voyage scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle Voyage worth the price? +

At $199, Kindle Voyage delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Is Kindle (8th gen) worth the price? +

At $79, Kindle (8th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Voyage or Kindle (8th 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 Voyage or Kindle (8th gen)? +

Kindle (8th gen) — more score per dollar ($79 vs $199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.