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Kindle Voyage
2014
82
/ 100
From $199
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) wins by 2
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Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
2018
84
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Voyage lands at 82 and Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) at 84. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle Voyage if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle Voyage 82
vs 84 Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
Score breakdown
Kindle Voyage
82 display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
84 display 84
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Voyage | Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2014 | 2018 |
Kindle Voyage
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Kindle Paperwhite (10th 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 Paperwhite (10th gen)
Which is better, Kindle Voyage or Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Paperwhite (10th gen) worth the price? +
At $129, Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Voyage or Kindle Paperwhite (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.