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Kindle Voyage — 2014
Amazon

Kindle Voyage

2014

82
/ 100
From $199
VS
Kindle Voyage wins by 2
Kobo Forma — 2018
Kobo

Kobo Forma

2018

80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Kindle Voyage takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Voyage lands at 82 and Kobo Forma at 80. That puts Kindle Voyage 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 Kobo Forma 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 80).

Value for money

Kindle Voyage

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Voyage more score per dollar ($199 vs $279).

Kindle Voyage 82
vs
80 Kobo Forma

Score breakdown

Kindle Voyage
82
display 82
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Forma
80
display 80
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Voyage versus Kobo Forma — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Voyage Kobo Forma
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

Kobo Forma

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

FAQ: Kindle Voyage vs Kobo Forma

Which is better, Kindle Voyage or Kobo Forma? +

Kindle Voyage scores 82 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 Kobo Forma worth the price? +

At $279, Kobo Forma delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Voyage or Kobo Forma 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 Forma? +

Kindle Voyage — leads on display (82 vs 80). Compared on the display sub-score.

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

Kindle Voyage — more score per dollar ($199 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.