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Kobo Forma — 2018
Kobo

Kobo Forma

2018

80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Kindle Voyage wins by 2
Kindle Voyage — 2014
Amazon

Kindle Voyage

2014

82
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Kindle Voyage takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kobo Forma lands at 80 and Kindle Voyage at 82. That puts Kindle Voyage ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kobo Forma if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Kindle Voyage 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).

Kobo Forma 80
vs
82 Kindle Voyage

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

Kobo Forma versus Kindle Voyage — full spec comparison
Spec Kobo Forma Kindle Voyage
Release year
2018
2014

Kobo Forma

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

Kindle Voyage

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

FAQ: Kobo Forma vs Kindle Voyage

Which is better, Kobo Forma or Kindle Voyage? +

Kindle Voyage scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kobo Forma worth the price? +

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

Is Kindle Voyage worth the price? +

At $199, Kindle Voyage delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Does Kobo Forma or Kindle Voyage 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, Kobo Forma or Kindle Voyage? +

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

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

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