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Kindle Voyage — 2014
Amazon

Kindle Voyage

2014

82
/ 100
From $199
VS
Kindle Scribe (2024) wins by 5
Kindle Scribe (2024) — 10.2″ E Ink · Note-taking · Active Canvas
Amazon

Kindle Scribe (2024)

10.2″ E Ink · Note-taking · Active Canvas

87
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Kindle Scribe (2024) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Voyage lands at 82 and Kindle Scribe (2024) at 87. That puts Kindle Scribe (2024) ahead by 5 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 Scribe (2024) if…

  • ✓Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
  • ✓Better AI summaries
  • ✓Excellent 10.2″ display
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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.

Display

Kindle Scribe (2024)

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Scribe (2024) leads on display (90 vs 82).

Ecosystem

Kindle Scribe (2024)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Kindle Scribe (2024) leads on ecosystem (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Kindle Voyage

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Voyage more score per dollar ($199 vs $399).

Kindle Voyage 82
vs
87 Kindle Scribe (2024)

Score breakdown

Kindle Voyage
82
display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Scribe (2024)
87
display 90
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 88

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Voyage versus Kindle Scribe (2024) — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Voyage Kindle Scribe (2024)
Release year
2014
—
Display
—
10.2″ E Ink, 300 ppi
Storage
—
16/32/64 GB
Pen
—
Premium pen included

Kindle Voyage

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

Kindle Scribe (2024)

Pros
  • +Real writing-in-books (Active Canvas)
  • +Better AI summaries
  • +Excellent 10.2″ display
Cons
  • −Amazon lock-in
  • −No buttons
  • −Still heavy

FAQ: Kindle Voyage vs Kindle Scribe (2024)

Which is better, Kindle Voyage or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +

Kindle Scribe (2024) scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 (2024) worth the price? +

At $399, Kindle Scribe (2024) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Voyage or Kindle Scribe (2024) 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 display, Kindle Voyage or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +

Kindle Scribe (2024) — leads on display (90 vs 82). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is better for ecosystem, Kindle Voyage or Kindle Scribe (2024)? +

Kindle Scribe (2024) — leads on ecosystem (88 vs 84). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.