Amazon Kindle 6" RS23CV vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Amazon Kindle 6" RS23CV 2024, 16GB, Black
Amazon
32 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Amazon Kindle 6" RS23CV 2024, 16GB, Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
This Kindle is praised for its lightweight design, crisp 300 ppi display, and excellent battery life that lasts weeks. Users love the distraction-free reading experience and portability, though some note the lack of waterproofing and warm light as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's a solid, affordable e-reader for everyday use.
Pros
- Lightweight and comfortable to hold
- Crisp 300 ppi display
- Excellent battery life lasting weeks
- Distraction-free reading experience
- Large 16 GB storage capacity
Cons
- Lacks waterproofing
- No warm light filter
- Comes with lock screen ads
- Screen not flush with bezel
Display quality 5
Battery life 4
Portability 3
Storage capacity 3
Waterproofing 2
Warm light 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
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Scores
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Specifications
| Amazon Kindle 6" RS23CV | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Core i5★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 4★ |
| GPU | — | Integrated★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | E-Paper | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| OS | Kindle OS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Amazon Kindle 6" RS23CV 2024, 16GB, Black
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong eye comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reading battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average feature (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 24 specs.
