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Customers like the size, weight and readability of the Kindle Oasis. They mention that the screen size is great for bigger fonts, it's light and the readability is even better than the older Oais. Customers also like the display. However, some customers have reported that the battery life is somewhat lackluster and it burns through the battery pretty quickly.
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404 customers mention323 positive81 negative
Customers like the size of the Kindle Oasis. They say the screen size is great for bigger fonts, and the physical size is more square. They like the wide margin on the side with the page turn, and say the 7" screen is a vast improvement over the previous 6" Kindle screens. Customers also like the fit, finish, and overall quality of the product.
"...Beautiful eInk display, and Kindle specific typography (not unique to this device)- Physical page turn buttons-..." Read more
"...one-handed (in part thanks to the bump on the back), the screen size feels perfect and only slightly different in dimension to many trade paperbacks..." Read more
"...hold with my left hand, use the page press buttons and the shape isn't disproportionate." Read more
"...Large screen size. I like that more fits onto one page, and I can increase the text size without reducing how much text shows up on a page.3...." Read more
402 customers mention304 positive98 negative
Customers like the weight of the Kindle Oasis. They say it is the slimmest Kindle and comfortable to read for long periods of time. It is portable and ergonomic to hold for hours, if need be. Some mention that the weight is enough to provide some resistance but not so much that they are uncomfortable with it.
"...While this is extremely light compared to the older models, it is a smidge heavier than the 2016 model without the cover...." Read more
"...Let's start with the pros. I love how light this thing is. I had used an iPad as an ebook reader for a long time, and then my iPhone after that...." Read more
"...I always read with the cover removed. The device is light weight enough to hold for a long period of time with no issue.2. Large screen size...." Read more
"...In addition, it's not as portable as the Paperwhite (a bag or purse is fine, but it gets cumbersome with a jacket pocket)...." Read more
305 customers mention277 positive28 negative
Customers like the readability of the Amazon Oasis e-reader. They mention that the size and clearer screen make the reading experience even better than the older Oais. The e -ink screen is the best option for digital books, and it's easy to read them even in direct sunlight. The convenience and wide range of reading options make it a great e reader. Customers also love the landscape mode and the night reading experience.
"...old, and with the larger size and clearer screen, the reading experience is even better than the older Oasis...." Read more
"...I have the ability to read from multiple sources and can read from my phone and computer without issue. I prefer a Kindle and have since the..." Read more
"...It's portable and a pleasure to read on. The Oasis has a 7" screen (that extra 1" makes a BIG difference) and was the major selling point for me...." Read more
"...'m very happy with my purchase, and it has been much more enjoyable to read digital books on the e-ink screen compared to an LCD or OLED display...." Read more
256 customers mention226 positive30 negative
Customers like the display of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. They mention that it's crisp, clear, and perfect. The contrast is better than the Oasis 2, and the screen is perfect. It's easier to read at night, and the contrast is sharper. The display is also great and clear, with no light bleeding.
"...The screen is perfect, and the real page turning buttons make me happy, so I can't figure out how to make it fit my hand without making it..." Read more
"...The Paperwhite has the standard 6" screen, sharp text and the excellent soft rubber back. It's a pleasure to hold "as is" with no case attached...." Read more
"...The Display - Its great and clear. Is it $150 more clear than the Paperwhite?..." Read more
"...7. Display - text looks very clear and paper like, the best I have seen on any Kindle and very easy to read...." Read more
517 customers mention154 positive363 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the Amazon Kindle. They mention that it is somewhat lackluster, burns through the battery pretty quickly, and requires frequent charging. Some complain that the battery does not display a percentage, making it difficult to monitor its charge.
"...It also burns through the battery pretty quickly. But after that, it settles down...." Read more
"...I now leave it off permanently. The battery life seems to be shorter than my paper white, but that could be anecdotal, as I have not kept close..." Read more
"...6. Battery life - so far seems very good, and no issues so far compared to my previous Kindle Voyage or Kindle Touch...." Read more
"...Lastly, the battery life is somewhat lackluster, even in airplane mode. With my old Voyage, I felt like one charge lasted forever...." Read more
352 customers mention239 positive113 negative
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the product. Some mention that it feels good in the hand and the buttons are responsive, while others say that it's less comfortable to hold than other Kindle models. The case on the Voyage makes it easier to hold, and it' s light, portable, and ergonomic to hold for hours. However, some say that the Oasis was less comfortable than other models and that it is heavier and harder to hold. The back and glass front make it hard to hang onto when your hands are even.
"...Pros:- Bump on the back to grip and dead space on the front to place your thumb-..." Read more
"...The Paperwhite has the standard 6" screen, sharp text and the excellent soft rubber back. It's a pleasure to hold "as is" with no case attached...." Read more
"...The strap helped a little, but it was ultimately uncomfortable and more effort than it was worth...." Read more
"...The text is crisp and clear, the device is easy to hold one-handed (in part thanks to the bump on the back), the screen size feels perfect and only..." Read more
268 customers mention91 positive177 negative
Customers are mixed about the value of the Oasis. Some mention that it's expensive but well worth the investment if you are a heavy reader, while others say that it is not worth the asking price.
"...Regarding value, it is not worth the asking price that I paid $250, there is better use of your cash in the eReader space to be sure, but this is a..." Read more
"...Yes, this is pricey, but if you're going to use it daily, it's so worth it!Long review:..." Read more
"...And while that is nice, it's not worth the added cost and loss of battery life...." Read more
"...The new Oasis 7" is a premium e-reader and certainly not cheap, but I think it offers great value and I appreciate its high quality every moment..." Read more
241 customers mention154 positive87 negative
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the Amazon O1 Book reader. Some mention that the weight of the O1 made it impressively easy to use, with a plus that it was so light. They also mention that it's convenient, and has a wide range of reading options. However, others say that it is awkward to pick up, a huge pain and time waste, and that the cover is not held on by magnets, and is not as easy to put on or take off.
"...The menu system is a little clunky to a first-timer, but it's intuitive enough for anyone who's ever had a smartphone (which is pretty much everyone)..." Read more
"...Huge pain and time waste. Again, might not apply to a lot of people, but I really utilize that feature.Overall, the kindle is nice...." Read more
"...are on the same side as the battery side of the reader, it is very easy to use while holding the device with one hand...." Read more
"...This single-handedly increased usability of the device significantly in my experience...." Read more
For the 2017 Kindle Oasis the answer seems to be yes-Here’s why-One of the first things you notice, after the size increase, is the total look and feel of quality:Refined aluminum outer shell that will resist scratches.Page turn buttons-similar to the last Oasis version.Well balanced when in the hand.The lighting seems to be the best that the Kindle team has put forward yet- It seems they have taken prior criticism to heart and made a focus on making the lighting as flawless as possible.Overall fit and finish-this thing looks and feels refined. You get the same sense of quality you get when you pick up an Ipad (whether you like Apple or not).Faster page turns.Lighting/ Screen quality:Amazon must have taken poor reviews on some other models to heart and focused on eliminating these issues. Now with 12 LED bulbs, the lighting is more uniform than any prior unit. Far better than the Paperwhite (while decent for the money- the Oasis is far better). I would rank the Voyage as having a more even screen than my 2016 Oasis-The 2017 OASIS HAS THE BEST SCREEN YET).The screen has a warmer hue than the Paperwhite, Voyage or Oasis 1.No visible light cones.7” screen displays more text for less page flips.Graphics look better-small print displayed better.Inverted White/ Black option is nice change that displays less light...good for some that read in bed with partners.The Kindle team set the reading plane lower in the device(the glass is thicker) the eliminate light cones. The addition of 2 more LED units makes for the most even lighting possible. A one inch screen size really makes a difference in the reading experience-I stopped reading on my Old Oasis and Voyage after getting this unit...ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS! While the other Kindles are fine, when you put them side by side with the Oasis...NO COMPARISON...OASIS WINS!Font boldness control, size options and Black /White color conversionKindle added more font sizes and boldness control-great for all readers-available on software update on other readers.Black /White inversion is a neat new reading option-exclusive on the Oasis.For the visually challenged:THIS IS THE DEVICE FOR YOU. Large fonts look more normal on this larger screen.Less page flips-really noticeable on larger fonts.Bold font options….about time!White /Black color inversion option. Great for nighttime readers with a partner.Magazines:This is an area that many will overlook...Magazines look better on a 7” screen than 6”WeightAt 194 grams it is slightly lighter than the Paperwhite at 205grams and slightly heavier than the Voyage...In reality you can hardly feel the difference. It is however, significantly heavier than the prior Oasis model without the cove that only weighed 131 grams.Page turn buttons:Similar to last year’s modelMuch better than the Voyage- you can easily feel these, even in the dark.A slight click when the buttons are pushed leaves no doubt that the page will turn. These buttons really make it easy to stay focused on reading-no need to swipe the page, just klick the button. Once you get used to the buttons it is hard to go back to a Paperwhite.Asymmetrical Design:Very similar to last year’s model; they expanded the gripping area on the bezel to allow for wider thumbs that don’t overlap the screen while in use. One the Voyage, my thumb is half on, half off the device when in use.The screen and button function auto flip when you change hands.Well balanced and secure in the hand while holding.Storage:8 gigs is plenty for most ebook readers, however if you plan to use Audible or have a large library consider paying $30 more for the 32gig model(about 27 gigs in actual use)Graphic and image heavy books can exceed 200 mg in size Examples are Manga, Comics, Cookbooks, Magazines and How to books.My library has a little over 2000 items and does not totally fit on any other Kindle device-no problem on a 32 gig Oasis!Audible:Seamless switching from reading to Audible if you own the e-book and the Audible version. They offer a 32 gig option for 30 dollars more if you plan on storing a lot of Audible books.This device does not have speakers. You need to pair it with blue tooth speakers or headphones.PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO TEXT TO SPEECH...No e-reader on the market has this.Amazon E-book/Audible ecosystem:Simply the most extensive e-book store on the planet.Almost always the lowest price.Audible offers membership specials that can save you money.Kindle Unlimited -a exclusive option that seems to be best for inexpensive fiction books.Waterproofing:I tried this just to make sure it works – good addition.Battery:Seems to last about the same as the Voyage and charges in under 2 hours.Optional cover:Solid protection for the device. The Origami style stand is OK-not great. Consider getting a small tablet stand(Amazon carries a multitude of these).Portability:Definitely not a pocket device.Quality:10 out of 10! SIMPLY THE BESTCost:Amazon does not need to apologize for cost on this one-Sure it is twice the price of the Paperwhite (and that is a fine choice in it’s price range) but simply put THIS IS THE BEST KINDLE UNIT AMAZON HAS MADE TO DATE.For $50 dollars more than the Voyage you get a bigger screen, more storage, Audible, page turn buttons, brighter screen and better display of graphics and magazines.$40 less than 2016’s unit.Upgrade options:$20 to remove adds...I did to stop seeing adds and having to swipe the device to unlock it. I read a lot and would rather see the regular screen savers. I included a photo.$30 for 32 gig storage – I opted for this because I have a huge e-book and Audible library.44.99 or 59.99 -Honestly I can’t recommend this-the magnets are not super secure-they hold ok...6/10 from me.4G- In this day and age many of us have wi-fi available-just store all of your books on the device. I passed on this expense.Pros:Best displayGreat for large font usersNo compromises-high qualityVast storage optionsAudiblePage turn buttonsWhite /Black inversion optionLike all Kindles you get Amazon’s vast ebook ecosystem-titles you will not find elsewhereCons:Portability-This device does not fit most shirt or pants pocketsCost-still $40 less than last year’s OasisIn short – The OASIS IS BETTER-NOT JUST BIGGERUpdate:After spending more time with the unit, I would give this device 10 out of 10 for the right user. I have owned every unit since the Kindle Keyboard and the Oasis 2 is by far the best. I stopped using my other devices after getting the Oasis-It is that much more enjoyable to read on. Let’s take a look at who this device is for:Don’t buy if:You want an e-reader that easily fits in your pocket-get the Paperwhite or Voyage.You are looking for text to speech. None of the current e-readers offer this. I see poor reviews for the device because it does not have this...no current e-reader does.Budget is a priority. The Paperwhite is a fine budget friendly option.Do buy if:You want the finest e-reader available. This Kindle has the reading plane set below thicker glass to eliminate most of the light cones previous models occasionally had. The lighting is phenomenal. Page turn buttons make a difference.You want a larger reading screen that feels more like a book. E-reading immersion at it’s best.A visually challenged reader that uses larger fonts.You need more storage.If you can swing it -BUY IT-IT DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN THIS
Short review: This is the best Kindle reading experience I've had. Yes, this is pricey, but if you're going to use it daily, it's so worth it!
Long review:
I have had all of the Kindle e-reader models except for the first one. My husband bought me the K2 because he got tired of lugging an extra suitcase for books. (How do I know what I want to read? I need a selection!) So I've been in love with Kindles since 2009. I have the 2016 Oasis (named Robinson) and it's beautiful and light. It took me about 5 seconds to decide to buy the 2017 model, and it was delivered Halloween, as we were setting up decorations.
I have had Sanctuary (my 2017 Kindle's name) for two days now, and I am IN LOVE! The screen is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I thought the lighting was even on the 2016 Oasis, but it's even more clear and bright on the 2017 model. I didn't like the auto-light thing on the 2016 Oasis, but because there are more lights around Sanctuary's edges, it seems to work better.
As always, when you first set up an e-reader and load it with books, it slows down as the processor is busy indexing. It also burns through the battery pretty quickly. But after that, it settles down. I think the processor is actually a little quicker than my older one.
While this is extremely light compared to the older models, it is a smidge heavier than the 2016 model without the cover. If you include the 2016 battery cover, the 2017 model is lighter.
The larger screen is wonderful. My eyes are getting a little old, and with the larger size and clearer screen, the reading experience is even better than the older Oasis. Yes, I know you can enlarge the font, and I do, but the words just look better when they're in the proper proportion on the page. The only thing that I don't absolutely love about my new toy is that it's too big for me to comfortably pick it up by the sides one handed. The screen is perfect, and the real page turning buttons make me happy, so I can't figure out how to make it fit my hand without making it smaller.
I was used to the odd shape in back (super thin on one side, a little thicker on the button side) and it works even better here since this is a little heavier. You hold it by the thick end so the weight rests on your palm, even though you're holding it mostly upright. The page flips over when you change hands. I prefer holding my books with my left hand. You can switch the page forward/back buttons. I prefer the lower one to page forward, but the default is the other way.
I bought the 32gb version because I listen to audiobooks a lot, but I actually haven't set that up yet. When you first turn the Oasis on, it will walk you through setting up your wifi and bluetooth. You can skip anything you want and then go into settings later to update whatever you want.
I don't have a cover yet. I think I'll need one because it drives me nuts to pick this up and touch the screen while I'm taking it around the house. Fingerprints aren't a problem - I never notice them while I'm reading, but it's just weird.
The operating system upgrade where you can change the boldness of the font is great - it makes reading a lot easier for me. I think this upgrade is coming to the other models too.
I am so not intentionally submerging this in water to see how waterproof it is. Other online reviewers tried it with no ill effects, but I'm not going to chance it. If I accidentally dump this in the pool or bathtub, I'll edit this review with the results.
I will update this review once I play with the audio. I love that idea. I've got bluetooth noise cancelling headphones coming. (Can you use bluetooth on a plane?)
I thought I would write up a few thoughts on my new Kindle Oasis and the Leather Cover, I am not a "reviewer" per se, but when I was searching couldn't find much in the review space that was of use to me, so maybe this will be useful to some. About my reading habits: I read every day for pleasure, on a workday I get about an hour of reading time, and on uneventful weekends about 3 hours a day. On travel days I can get as much as 5-6 hours depending on the trip. I have the ability to read from multiple sources and can read from my phone and computer without issue. I prefer a Kindle and have since the early days. 3 reasons stick out for me. 1. The ability to adjust font size (I am now on the right side of 50 but just barely) 2. I read multiple genres and mix fiction and non-fiction and love having multiple titles in one spot. (my job has me on the road about a week a month) 3. I am picky, I will not finish a title just because I bought it, borrowed it, or whatever. If I begin the title and find I am not interested I dump it and start something else.
My eReader devices over the years: Nook 1st gen, iPad replaced the nook for a short time, iPhone 6+, Kindle regular style, Kindle PaperWhite, and now the Kindle Oasis. The screen on the PaperWhite cracked, and I am not sure how, but couldn't focus on the device in that condition and I had some extra tech money burning a hole in my pocket so I now have the latest gen Kindle Oasis, and purchased the Leather Cover for it, links below so we are on the same page.
Kindle Oasis Without a doubt the best eReader I have owned. It is snappier than my previous dedicated devices and the buttons are a welcome addition for me. The legibility and size do not lend much additional value to me vs. the paper white. I was very happy with that size, but am pleased with the larger Oasis size as well. The bump on the back is a welcome addition, however it is lost with the leather cover installed, and folded back. I have found that the auto-dimming backlight is buggy to say the least. There have been 3 times in the month that I have owned the device where I had to turn it off, turn it on go to settings and cycle the auto backlight feature off and on. I now leave it off permanently. The battery life seems to be shorter than my paper white, but that could be anecdotal, as I have not kept close track. I use the device as mentioned above, with light about 60%, wifi/bluetooth on and get a week plus before I notice it getting low. Inverting the device and the buttons working in the same location on both sides is perhaps my favorite feature! I swap hands often when reading and loath swiping with my finger, so that has been the best feature, and one that I would love to see on the entry level device, but alas touchscreen has ruled the day in our world. Regarding value, it is not worth the asking price that I paid $250, there is better use of your cash in the eReader space to be sure, but this is a great device and I don't regret it. I just don't think it is worth $250. It is waterproof which I am sure is important to some, but not I so I can't speak to it. Pros: - Bump on the back to grip and dead space on the front to place your thumb - Beautiful eInk display, and Kindle specific typography (not unique to this device) - Physical page turn buttons - Ability to assign page turn buttons to the direction of choice - Buttons reassign when inverted allowing for right and left hand use Cons: - Price, price, price - Weight - Auto-dimming feature is buggy