Kobo
Kobo Aura One
2016
78
/ 100
From $229
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) wins by 10
Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
2021
88
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kobo Aura One lands at 78 and Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) at 88. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kobo Aura One if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kobo Aura One 78
vs 88 Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
Score breakdown
Kobo Aura One
78 display 78
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
88 display 88
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kobo Aura One | Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 | 2021 |
Kobo Aura One
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
FAQ: Kobo Aura One vs Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
Which is better, Kobo Aura One or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kobo Aura One worth the price? +
At $229, Kobo Aura One delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) worth the price? +
At $139, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
Does Kobo Aura One or Kindle Paperwhite (11th 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.