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Kindle Voyage — 2014
Amazon

Kindle Voyage

2014

82
/ 100
From $199
VS
Kindle Scribe wins by 1
Kindle Scribe — 2022
Amazon

Kindle Scribe

2022

83
/ 100
From $339
Specdex verdict

Kindle Scribe takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Voyage lands at 82 and Kindle Scribe at 83. That puts Kindle Scribe ahead by 1 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 Scribe 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 Voyage

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Voyage more score per dollar ($199 vs $339).

Kindle Voyage 82
vs
83 Kindle Scribe

Score breakdown

Kindle Voyage
82
display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Scribe
83
display 83
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Voyage versus Kindle Scribe — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Voyage Kindle Scribe
Release year
2014
2022

Kindle Voyage

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

Kindle Scribe

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

FAQ: Kindle Voyage vs Kindle Scribe

Which is better, Kindle Voyage or Kindle Scribe? +

Kindle Scribe scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Scribe worth the price? +

At $339, Kindle Scribe delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Voyage or Kindle Scribe 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 Scribe? +

Kindle Voyage — more score per dollar ($199 vs $339). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.