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Kindle Voyage — 2014
Amazon

Kindle Voyage

2014

82
/ 100
From $199
VS
Kindle Voyage wins by 4
Kobo Aura One — 2016
Kobo

Kobo Aura One

2016

78
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

Kindle Voyage takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Voyage lands at 82 and Kobo Aura One at 78. That puts Kindle Voyage ahead by 4 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 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.

Display

Kindle Voyage

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Voyage leads on display (82 vs 78).

Value for money

Kindle Voyage

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Voyage more score per dollar ($199 vs $229).

Kindle Voyage 82
vs
78 Kobo Aura One

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Voyage versus Kobo Aura One — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Voyage Kobo Aura One
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

Kobo Aura One

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

FAQ: Kindle Voyage vs Kobo Aura One

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

Kindle Voyage scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Kobo Aura One worth the price? +

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

Does Kindle Voyage 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 display, Kindle Voyage or Kobo Aura One? +

Kindle Voyage — leads on display (82 vs 78). Compared on the display sub-score.

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

Kindle Voyage — more score per dollar ($199 vs $229). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.