The battery performance of my Oasis improved drastically after the latest update. It used to die silently just from lying around during the day, but not anymore. It lasts for a week when I read every evening, so 7-10 SOT. I also read in the shower a lot ;D
How is the battery life now, how often do you use it, and how long have you had it? I'm wanting one, but some of the reviews regarding battery and life in general are making me pause
I found my Nook at a yard sale for $1.50. I love it so much. Thank you for the updates. I love the information especially with how you forget to charge your reader. I never remember.
That is such an awesome find at a yard sale. It's not a device I feel should need charged as often as the oasis does like it's black and white/eink screen uses less battery so having to charge daily or every other makes no sense to me.
WOW! I got my GlowLight 3 for $60.00. They’re great. I love the buttons on both sides and the large bezels to prevent my fingers touching the screen. The only downside was finding an official cover for it, so I ended up getting a Fintie/off-brand cover instead 🤔🧐
I just got my paperwhite signature and I can't stop reading. I love this one so freaking much. It is way better than the other paperwhite I had in blue. I love the screen size and it is so much faster. I have a new favorite kindle.
I have zero problem with battery life on my oasis, charged it yesterday after more then 2 month without charging it, haven't used it for at least 3 weeks and before that almost every day, during the 3 weeks that i did not use it the battery drain was almost zero. I can read every day for 1 to 2 hours and battery last at least 2 weeks or more. I always have wifi off and set it in sleep mode before putting it away. One thing i have notices is that the battery life is different on the same device, my first oasis broke after only 1 week and during that time the battery drained really fast, like 2-3 days from 100 to zero, the replacement oasis i have now was right away way better with battery life right out of the box, and that is something i have heard from people, some have good battery life and some have bad battery life.
I had a Kindle WiFi 2011, switched to paperwhite 2018 and now I upgraded to the 2021 Signature, absolutely love it! Your reviews on the Oasis battery life made me pause on buying one and choosing the PW2021 Signature instead 💗
I got the ad-supported Paperwhite 2021 and I've loved having it. I thought about getting the Signature but I don't really care about wireless charging that much. I was using the Kindle app on my phone before that, and I've found that I read more for longer on the Paperwhite than if I use my phone. Before the app, I had a Kindle keyboard and the difference between it and the Paperwhite is miles apart 😂
So, I am a kindel user since 2014 I had the kindel 2012, the PW 2018 (which I now handed over to my dad, to help reduce his eye strain, from reading from an ipad ) and thanks to your honest reviews, instead of an oasis, I am IN Love with and currently enjoying the 2021 pw signature! Had it no been for your addressing the battery life problems, I would have probably gone Oasis and regret it , at the end of the day, so thank you!
📚 Love my paperweight....and actually like the newest update to Kindle as well. Much easier to tell what is in your library. I have been reading A Sign of Affection on it because my phone cut off the pages and images in a weird way...plus the inside art is grey scale so doesn't bother me. But I'm so ready for volume 6!!!
I have several e-readers that aren't used much but the main ones that I use are my Kindle Fire and my Kindle Paperwhite (I love my paperwhite!). I also have a tablet that I can use to read e-books on a variety of different apps, a gently used Kindle Paperwhite and an Oasis that a friend gave to my boyfriend and I to share. I have been tempted to get the Signature but plan to wait a bit longer because other than the wireless feature, my Paperwhite is ideal for me. I have seen tablet pillows at Barnes and Noble and I have considered getting the Kindle holder so I can read without having to hold it especially at night. I also love being able to carry around a lot of books on the e-reader without the weight though lately I've also been carrying physical books because some of them are hard to get on an e-reader but still saves me room especially if on a trip or running errands.
The paperwhite is just worth it's weight in gold they are so convenient! I really love having the holder and pillow it's nice to be cozy and still able to read my book especially when I want to lay down 💖
@@HappyforNow I agree about the Kindle Paperwhite. It's much easier on my eyes especially if I happen to be doing a lot of reading in a short amount of time plus the battery aspect. It's important to be comfortable and cozy when reading!
I have been keeping my eye on my Oasis battery for awhile now. I've had it since January last year. Can't justify getting the PW 5 yet until the battery drains or something goes wrong on it. At the moment it's really good. I also have a Clara HD and the Libra 2
You may be in the group that has an oasis with no issue which is great! It’s a solid device I definitely wouldn’t switch if you didn’t have battery issues
I've had my Oasis for a while (2016?) and I love it because of the buttons and I got the charging cover which really helps with the battery life, though still runs out quicker then I feel like it should? I did recently buy the clicker you've been talking about and it's amazing, especially for reading manga or comics on my ipad, a true life changer. 📚
Thank you so much! Oasis 32gb is £319 vs Kindle PaperWhite Signature 32gb is £179 (March 2024). I've been convinced! the price of the oasis is not justifiable.
Enjoy! The paperwhite really is a superior device overall. If the Oasis was cheaper I think I could see it as more competitive but the price jump is not worth it.
I have the oasis but I’m getting a signature paper white for outside the house. My oasis will never leave the house again lol. I read a lot at work when I have down time, and I really just want my oasis strictly for the house cause of the page orientation, buttons, basically the oasis is perfect for reading in bed lol
I’ve been going back and forth between the kindle paperwhite signature and the oasis trying to figure out what one to get. Someone recommended your video to me for a deep dive and I truly appreciate it! This video was so helpful for me making a decision. I think I’m going to get the paperwhite and the page turner 🥰 I was looking at the oasis alley because it’s the only device with buttons but it has a lot of battery issues etc. thank you for making this!!
I have the paperwhite 2018 and I love it! It was a gift from my husband and has sentimental value, it still works perfectly so I'm not looking to upgrade, I'll probably be ready by the next paperwhite release.
I waited til prime week and bought the oasis 32GB with no ads for 200…still a bit expensive but this will be my first e reader ever and I plan to keep it for awhile hopefully it’s worth it
Thanks for doing an update! I feel like most reviews are just when it is purchased but longevity aspect is important too. I also like that it's a book tuber reviewing a kindle😄
Just found this video as my kindle voyage died on me! You are a life saver, most reviewers are men with (seemingly) big hands and I couldn't find any reviews from how the kindles feel to hold in hands similar to mine before yours! My voyage was very comfortable to hold, but I also have a kobo forma that is just destroying my wrists. Does the popsocket help you in holding it? Do you have a case, did the popsocket grip well in it?
I have tiny hands (I can still wear kids gloves for reference). I do think the popsocket does great on the clear cases. There's also a newer option called "strapsicles" that are straps and work really nicely too for me. I really like using those when I don't want to deal with the popsocket feel and I just pop the clear cover off then.
I had the oasis and the signature edition. Prefer the in terms of screen looks/size oasis wins but signature is better overall. Thoughts on a Kindle Scribe? We read till our eyes bleed party! Yayyy! Favorite genre of books?
I find the scribe to be pointless for my preference of portability. I don’t want to carry a giant bag to hold my kindle. The entire point for me is that I can bring it wherever easily with a large selection of books. I’m a romance reader but I dabble in other genres too
I actually have a 10th gen paperwhite, an Oasis, and a fire tablet. I’m considering getting the 11th gen simply because I’m a fan of the e readers. I don’t experience the battery drain with my Oasis, because I’m not a marathon reader and I leave mine on airplane mode. I also love the auto rotation and the buttons like you. Thanks for the video, it was fun to watch 😊
Thanks for the update! I was gifted a new oasis in Sept 19 by my spouse. I wanted the paper white but he didn’t know that and thought he was getting me the best. At the time I used it like once a month so the battery wasn’t an issue. But as I use it more regularly I’m worried about the battery being an issue. I do have a question : when I close out of a book and pull up another, kindle tells goodreads I’ve finished it. And online it says the only way to fix it is to unlink them. But if I unlink them then I can’t transfer my highlighted quotes and notes. Is there another solution?
I would just airplane mode if you can and create a charge routine. Usually ifI notice the battery is below 40% with mine I am charging it to avoid the oh no it died mid reading. I have had this issue too but I just don't let the kindle mark anything as currently reading on goodreads and instead do it myself and have had less problem with it. I THINK it's actually to do with the awful new interface updates they did with the kindle because it only recently happened to me.
I have a 9th gen 32GB Oasis that I got for $180 from Woot. Amazon is trying to get me to buy a new 8GB Paperwhite for 105. I'm trying to talk myself out of it 🙂
Great video. I have narrowed down second e-reader purchase to Kindle Oasis or Paperwhite Signature. Deal breaker for us: Is there an audible click when you press the Oasis page-turn buttons or with the separate page-turner device? I like the page-turn buttons on my old Kindle Keyboard 3 (silent), but no reviews are mentioning if newer e-readers with page-turn buttons or the page-turner devices are silent. I read in bed late at night and wife would not appreciate the click....click....click...every time I turn a page.
Dear you could try onyx boox! They got android as well. My first eink is kindle Paperwhite 4. The screen feels too tiny in my opinion. Need you to flip more often. I buy onyx box Nova air, the size of 7.8 inch is so perfect! Big enough screen, but small enough as not too make your hand hurts for holding it too long.
I am really enjoying my oasis but only read for an hour or so at a time at most and I think only have to charge it like once a week if I am reading consistently off it that week. But I also keep it on airplane mode so I don’t lose my library holds when they become due 😂 but I totally agree that its not worth the money, I got mine as a gift but if I had to pay my own I would have kept with the paperwhites since they are always solid and pretty good value.
Yeah if you are always on airplane mode that probably helps a lot with the battery issue! I definitely agree I would have never paid full price for mine. The airplane mode library game is real 😅
I want to buy one of these on Prime day tomorrow. I went to a local store to check them out. I love the way the Oasis feels in the hand. It is so balanced plus the buttons. However the Oasis screen had a lot of ghosting, like screen burn in, and the contrast didn't seem as good as the Paperwhite. The blacks on the Paperwhite looked darker while the Oasis screen looked washed out. They had them in some sort of demo mode so I couldn't play with brightness settings and the store lighting was very bright. Still not sure which to get.
I honestly don’t think it’s worth the price difference even on sale. I would get a signature and wireless charging dock. Spend the difference on books 🤷🏻♀️
@@HappyforNow But the signature edition and the wireless dock cost just about the same as an Oasis so you're not saving more than $20, but you are losing out on quality as the Oasis still has the better specs and better screen.
@@justanotherday5441 your also risking a device that has massive battery issues 🤷🏻♀️ the screen is nicer but I still think even the basic paperwhite > oasis.
If you want the best, get the Oasis, which has the bigger, brighter and higher quality screen and only $60 more than the Paperwhite. When it was double the cost, yeah, you could make do with the Paperwhite, but at this price, there is no point. The two are so close in price now, I can't justify paying for the Signature edition, when for a bit more I get a lot more with the Oasis. Screen is absolutely king for me when it comes to reading and while the Paperwhite Signature is getting closer to the Oasis, it is still like night and day when I switch between the two. IF you don't have an Oasis then you can make do, but I can't imagine willingly choosing the Paperwhite over the Oasis when you have both. Its such a big difference on the screen. The Oasis is screen is just so much easier to read and so much prettier, brighter, and crisp, bigger and just better. The auto rotate feature is also tough to beat. Also, once you have buttons its surprisingly a pain to go without it. If you are in bed, having to constantly move your finger back to the screen to change pages becomes annoying and cramp inducing. The Signature Edition, which is almost on par with Oasis is nice, but its only feature that is better than the Oasis is the wireless charging, which is not what I pay for in a kindle - screen size and quality is where the value is. For me, I also don't have any difference in battery life either between my Paperwhite and Oasis - they last the same. I charge both every few days and that's with say 2-3 hours of reading a day. I also keep wi-fi and bluetooth on all the time and do use the Audible option sometimes. The only thing I like more about my Signature edition is the barely noticeable screen turn animation lol, its nothing like the page turn animation on your phone or ipad etc., but for some reason I like it. Its really more like a screen flicker so I can see it annoying some people. Anyhoo, that's my 2 cents on this. FYI, my eyes do get tired a lot more these days with 9-10 hours starring at a screen for work so any improvement in screen is a big win for my eyes when it comes to my casual reading.
I’m glad your oasis is great for you if mine didn’t die on me constantly I would have probably said it was worth it for more people but your average reader it’s not worth the price. There are some people who it’s worth the cost but the roll of the dice on battery make that a hard sell. It’s about 75% of my friends with oasis who have battery issues and that completely ruins the point of a kind for me. I want to pick it up read not find it dead 🤷🏻♀️
I have the larger size on both and am only using 6GB. I think the 8 is perfect. If you just make sure your removing books as you read them. I have 140 books downloaded currently 😅
@@HappyforNow strange. You’re right. Typically Amazon again. In the product description they state it’s 7”, but if you scroll down to the comparison chart all Paperwhite and Oasis are suddenly the same 6.8”.
How is the auto-rotate relevant to the Paperwhite at all? The Oasis needs it because it is asymmetric. If you always want to hold it on the thick side (which makes sense) then you have to turn it - and thus need to rotate the screen to compensate. But the Paperwhite is symmetric. There is 0 reason to turn it when switching hands. Thus no need for auto- or any rotate.
With my pop socket placement preference auto rotate would benefit me 🤷🏻♀️ it’s fine if it doesn’t benefit you but personally I would like it so I can have the power button at the top even if needed depending on how I’m holding it
I have a Paperwhite (just the like…basic one, I guess) and I like it, but I don't love the library on it. I just wish it was organized differently and functioned a little better. It's not super user friendly, especially once you have a lot of titles in there. Plus I don't have a case on it and the back has that slightly matte/velvety texture which picks up finger smudges and looks gross, LOL 📚
I use stickers cause I don’t usually like the case to avoid the smudges. I also don’t disagree the new update makes it really hard to see all my books/navigate the kindle
The screen size makes manga harder to read on the kindle IMO. I don’t love how the e ink looks for it. You can read it but again just not as smooth an experience as a tablet
Kobo is so much better I bought a new kindle paper white just because of the hype my Clara hd is so much better it’s not the hardware it’s the crap software of kindle that’s the problem
The newest kindle update blows. I would switch but I have YEARS of my book purchases tied up into my kindle. I may eventually get one to use for all my library books.
The battery performance of my Oasis improved drastically after the latest update. It used to die silently just from lying around during the day, but not anymore. It lasts for a week when I read every evening, so 7-10 SOT. I also read in the shower a lot ;D
How is the battery life now, how often do you use it, and how long have you had it? I'm wanting one, but some of the reviews regarding battery and life in general are making me pause
I found my Nook at a yard sale for $1.50. I love it so much. Thank you for the updates. I love the information especially with how you forget to charge your reader. I never remember.
That is such an awesome find at a yard sale. It's not a device I feel should need charged as often as the oasis does like it's black and white/eink screen uses less battery so having to charge daily or every other makes no sense to me.
$1.50! that's a steal. well done you
WOW! I got my GlowLight 3 for $60.00. They’re great. I love the buttons on both sides and the large bezels to prevent my fingers touching the screen. The only downside was finding an official cover for it, so I ended up getting a Fintie/off-brand cover instead 🤔🧐
@@HappyforNow I got my wireless charger off etsy.
I just got my paperwhite signature and I can't stop reading. I love this one so freaking much. It is way better than the other paperwhite I had in blue. I love the screen size and it is so much faster. I have a new favorite kindle.
I just got paper white signature too and I’m just living it so much ❤
I grabbed an Oasis 3rd gen 32gb on unclaimed baggage for $100, but I own the paperwhite signature edition 32gb 2021 and it’s my go to!! 😃
I have zero problem with battery life on my oasis, charged it yesterday after more then 2 month without charging it, haven't used it for at least 3 weeks and before that almost every day, during the 3 weeks that i did not use it the battery drain was almost zero.
I can read every day for 1 to 2 hours and battery last at least 2 weeks or more.
I always have wifi off and set it in sleep mode before putting it away.
One thing i have notices is that the battery life is different on the same device, my first oasis broke after only 1 week and during that time the battery drained really fast, like 2-3 days from 100 to zero, the replacement oasis i have now was right away way better with battery life right out of the box, and that is something i have heard from people, some have good battery life and some have bad battery life.
I had a Kindle WiFi 2011, switched to paperwhite 2018 and now I upgraded to the 2021 Signature, absolutely love it!
Your reviews on the Oasis battery life made me pause on buying one and choosing the PW2021 Signature instead 💗
I am so glad your loving the PW signature! 💖💖💖
I got the ad-supported Paperwhite 2021 and I've loved having it. I thought about getting the Signature but I don't really care about wireless charging that much. I was using the Kindle app on my phone before that, and I've found that I read more for longer on the Paperwhite than if I use my phone.
Before the app, I had a Kindle keyboard and the difference between it and the Paperwhite is miles apart 😂
OMG KINDLE KEYBOARD!!! I loved mine so much 💖 that bad boy got so much use.
Also the jump from phone to kindle device is so nice!
I miss my old Kindle Keyboard keyboard. That was a great device.
So, I am a kindel user since 2014
I had the kindel 2012, the PW 2018 (which I now handed over to my dad, to help reduce his eye strain, from reading from an ipad ) and thanks to your honest reviews, instead of an oasis, I am IN Love with and currently enjoying the 2021 pw signature!
Had it no been for your addressing the battery life problems, I would have probably gone Oasis and regret it , at the end of the day, so thank you!
I’m so glad you love it! It’s such a great device 💖
📚 Love my paperweight....and actually like the newest update to Kindle as well. Much easier to tell what is in your library. I have been reading A Sign of Affection on it because my phone cut off the pages and images in a weird way...plus the inside art is grey scale so doesn't bother me. But I'm so ready for volume 6!!!
ohh I hate the new update so much but I have a LOT of books and I think it is harder to navigate them. A Sign of Affection is so cute 💖
@@HappyforNow Yes so stinking cute!!!
I have several e-readers that aren't used much but the main ones that I use are my Kindle Fire and my Kindle Paperwhite (I love my paperwhite!). I also have a tablet that I can use to read e-books on a variety of different apps, a gently used Kindle Paperwhite and an Oasis that a friend gave to my boyfriend and I to share. I have been tempted to get the Signature but plan to wait a bit longer because other than the wireless feature, my Paperwhite is ideal for me. I have seen tablet pillows at Barnes and Noble and I have considered getting the Kindle holder so I can read without having to hold it especially at night. I also love being able to carry around a lot of books on the e-reader without the weight though lately I've also been carrying physical books because some of them are hard to get on an e-reader but still saves me room especially if on a trip or running errands.
The paperwhite is just worth it's weight in gold they are so convenient! I really love having the holder and pillow it's nice to be cozy and still able to read my book especially when I want to lay down 💖
@@HappyforNow I agree about the Kindle Paperwhite. It's much easier on my eyes especially if I happen to be doing a lot of reading in a short amount of time plus the battery aspect. It's important to be comfortable and cozy when reading!
There are page turners that have two clips and a remote that have buttons for forward and back.
I have been keeping my eye on my Oasis battery for awhile now. I've had it since January last year. Can't justify getting the PW 5 yet until the battery drains or something goes wrong on it. At the moment it's really good. I also have a Clara HD and the Libra 2
You may be in the group that has an oasis with no issue which is great! It’s a solid device I definitely wouldn’t switch if you didn’t have battery issues
I've had my Oasis for a while (2016?) and I love it because of the buttons and I got the charging cover which really helps with the battery life, though still runs out quicker then I feel like it should? I did recently buy the clicker you've been talking about and it's amazing, especially for reading manga or comics on my ipad, a true life changer. 📚
I’m still mad they discontinued that case so I don’t have an easy way to get it 😭
Ugh yes the page turner is my all time favorite reading accessory
I have the signature paperwhite and i love it
Thank you so much! Oasis 32gb is £319 vs Kindle PaperWhite Signature 32gb is £179 (March 2024). I've been convinced! the price of the oasis is not justifiable.
Enjoy! The paperwhite really is a superior device overall. If the Oasis was cheaper I think I could see it as more competitive but the price jump is not worth it.
I have the oasis but I’m getting a signature paper white for outside the house. My oasis will never leave the house again lol. I read a lot at work when I have down time, and I really just want my oasis strictly for the house cause of the page orientation, buttons, basically the oasis is perfect for reading in bed lol
The oasis is great for bedtime reading, but the gooseneck/page turner combo is the top tier option for in bed. reading!
I’ve been going back and forth between the kindle paperwhite signature and the oasis trying to figure out what one to get. Someone recommended your video to me for a deep dive and I truly appreciate it! This video was so helpful for me making a decision. I think I’m going to get the paperwhite and the page turner 🥰 I was looking at the oasis alley because it’s the only device with buttons but it has a lot of battery issues etc. thank you for making this!!
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I hope you can snag one on sale during Prime Day 💖
@@HappyforNow That’s hopefully the plan! 🤞🏻❤️
I have the paperwhite 2018 and I love it! It was a gift from my husband and has sentimental value, it still works perfectly so I'm not looking to upgrade, I'll probably be ready by the next paperwhite release.
I waited til prime week and bought the oasis 32GB with no ads for 200…still a bit expensive but this will be my first e reader ever and I plan to keep it for awhile hopefully it’s worth it
Just monitor the battery I would return for a paperwhite signature if it has issues personally. Happy reading!
Thanks for doing an update! I feel like most reviews are just when it is purchased but longevity aspect is important too. I also like that it's a book tuber reviewing a kindle😄
Your welcome! I think it's key to share the progress I mean i'm done now after a year. I think it's hard to judge tech after a month even.
@@HappyforNow yes! I agree. I think it’s important to check out reviews as buying A kindle outside of US is really expensive with the exchange rates😕
I adore my new paperwhite! It has really boosted my reading experience. 📚
I would never read as much as I do without my kindles so I feel that 💖💖💖
Just found this video as my kindle voyage died on me! You are a life saver, most reviewers are men with (seemingly) big hands and I couldn't find any reviews from how the kindles feel to hold in hands similar to mine before yours! My voyage was very comfortable to hold, but I also have a kobo forma that is just destroying my wrists. Does the popsocket help you in holding it? Do you have a case, did the popsocket grip well in it?
I have tiny hands (I can still wear kids gloves for reference). I do think the popsocket does great on the clear cases. There's also a newer option called "strapsicles" that are straps and work really nicely too for me. I really like using those when I don't want to deal with the popsocket feel and I just pop the clear cover off then.
Oh I LOVE my oasis (also have the new paperwhite) and am impatiently waiting for the 4th oasis generation! :D
I really want to see what they do with a next gen oasis because if they fix the battery issue I would be so excited for a new one
I had the oasis and the signature edition. Prefer the in terms of screen looks/size oasis wins but signature is better overall. Thoughts on a Kindle Scribe? We read till our eyes bleed party! Yayyy! Favorite genre of books?
I find the scribe to be pointless for my preference of portability. I don’t want to carry a giant bag to hold my kindle. The entire point for me is that I can bring it wherever easily with a large selection of books. I’m a romance reader but I dabble in other genres too
@HappyforNow yay! Portability is key but that big screen probably is GREAT for pdfs and manga!
@@HappyforNow do you have any thoughts on the Kobo?
I got the Paperwhite last year and I absolutely love it.📚
It's truly just a perfect reading device 💖
I’ve never heard of a tablet pillow for reading but I kno I need one now ❤️❤️
It's such a nice addition to reading time I love mine 💖
I actually have a 10th gen paperwhite, an Oasis, and a fire tablet. I’m considering getting the 11th gen simply because I’m a fan of the e readers. I don’t experience the battery drain with my Oasis, because I’m not a marathon reader and I leave mine on airplane mode. I also love the auto rotation and the buttons like you. Thanks for the video, it was fun to watch 😊
I mean I love e readers too so I won’t discourage picking up the newer gen. I’ve loved mine
Thanks for the update! I was gifted a new oasis in Sept 19 by my spouse. I wanted the paper white but he didn’t know that and thought he was getting me the best. At the time I used it like once a month so the battery wasn’t an issue. But as I use it more regularly I’m worried about the battery being an issue.
I do have a question : when I close out of a book and pull up another, kindle tells goodreads I’ve finished it. And online it says the only way to fix it is to unlink them. But if I unlink them then I can’t transfer my highlighted quotes and notes. Is there another solution?
I would just airplane mode if you can and create a charge routine. Usually ifI notice the battery is below 40% with mine I am charging it to avoid the oh no it died mid reading.
I have had this issue too but I just don't let the kindle mark anything as currently reading on goodreads and instead do it myself and have had less problem with it. I THINK it's actually to do with the awful new interface updates they did with the kindle because it only recently happened to me.
I don't think there is any issue with the Oasis battery at this point. It lasts the same as the Paperwhite and you can keep wifi and bluetooth on.
Did the same thing and so happy to have switched!
I have both and loved them
I have a 9th gen 32GB Oasis that I got for $180 from Woot. Amazon is trying to get me to buy a new 8GB Paperwhite for 105. I'm trying to talk myself out of it 🙂
Great video. I have narrowed down second e-reader purchase to Kindle Oasis or Paperwhite Signature. Deal breaker for us: Is there an audible click when you press the Oasis page-turn buttons or with the separate page-turner device? I like the page-turn buttons on my old Kindle Keyboard 3 (silent), but no reviews are mentioning if newer e-readers with page-turn buttons or the page-turner devices are silent. I read in bed late at night and wife would not appreciate the click....click....click...every time I turn a page.
I would say the click on the oasis is louder than my page turner currently. It’s definitely not as silent as the old kindle keyboard unfortunately
Loved your review thanks!!
I’m still using my original kindle fire from 2012! Thinking about upgrading soon though
OMG 2012?? That's wild I don't think you'd be unhappy if you do upgrade to a paperwhite. For me the tablet glow is migraine inducing 💖
Dear you could try onyx boox!
They got android as well.
My first eink is kindle Paperwhite 4. The screen feels too tiny in my opinion. Need you to flip more often.
I buy onyx box Nova air, the size of 7.8 inch is so perfect! Big enough screen, but small enough as not too make your hand hurts for holding it too long.
Ohhhhh a kindle remote I’m gonna need that
It's the best investment I made to my reading 💖💖💖
Do you find any trouble syncing bookmarks or where you last left off between both kindles?
As long as I'm on wifi they sync for me pretty easily. Occasionally something won't sync but 99% of the time it does.
I am really enjoying my oasis but only read for an hour or so at a time at most and I think only have to charge it like once a week if I am reading consistently off it that week. But I also keep it on airplane mode so I don’t lose my library holds when they become due 😂 but I totally agree that its not worth the money, I got mine as a gift but if I had to pay my own I would have kept with the paperwhites since they are always solid and pretty good value.
Yeah if you are always on airplane mode that probably helps a lot with the battery issue! I definitely agree I would have never paid full price for mine. The airplane mode library game is real 😅
Cellular data is mandatory for me, so I chose the Oasis over the Paperwhite. (I also have an Apple Air 5 with cellular data.)
📚 love my paperwhight!
It's the best 💖
@@HappyforNow agreed 😊 like the font size and line spacing options!
Great suggestion of getting a used oasis. I found a great deal on FB. I like the metal build of the oasis. I have a BOOX poke as an ereader.
Nice! I definitely think if you can find one cheaper it's great that full price is a bit steep for iffy results
I want to buy one of these on Prime day tomorrow. I went to a local store to check them out. I love the way the Oasis feels in the hand. It is so balanced plus the buttons. However the Oasis screen had a lot of ghosting, like screen burn in, and the contrast didn't seem as good as the Paperwhite. The blacks on the Paperwhite looked darker while the Oasis screen looked washed out. They had them in some sort of demo mode so I couldn't play with brightness settings and the store lighting was
very bright. Still not sure which to get.
I honestly don’t think it’s worth the price difference even on sale. I would get a signature and wireless charging dock. Spend the difference on books 🤷🏻♀️
@@HappyforNow But the signature edition and the wireless dock cost just about the same as an Oasis so you're not saving more than $20, but you are losing out on quality as the Oasis still has the better specs and better screen.
@@justanotherday5441 your also risking a device that has massive battery issues 🤷🏻♀️ the screen is nicer but I still think even the basic paperwhite > oasis.
Would you use a fire tablet for reading?
If I was reading a lot of Graphic Novels, Comics or Manga yes. Otherwise I find my ereaders preferable for eyestrain and reading in varying light.
If you want the best, get the Oasis, which has the bigger, brighter and higher quality screen and only $60 more than the Paperwhite. When it was double the cost, yeah, you could make do with the Paperwhite, but at this price, there is no point. The two are so close in price now, I can't justify paying for the Signature edition, when for a bit more I get a lot more with the Oasis.
Screen is absolutely king for me when it comes to reading and while the Paperwhite Signature is getting closer to the Oasis, it is still like night and day when I switch between the two. IF you don't have an Oasis then you can make do, but I can't imagine willingly choosing the Paperwhite over the Oasis when you have both. Its such a big difference on the screen. The Oasis is screen is just so much easier to read and so much prettier, brighter, and crisp, bigger and just better. The auto rotate feature is also tough to beat. Also, once you have buttons its surprisingly a pain to go without it. If you are in bed, having to constantly move your finger back to the screen to change pages becomes annoying and cramp inducing. The Signature Edition, which is almost on par with Oasis is nice, but its only feature that is better than the Oasis is the wireless charging, which is not what I pay for in a kindle - screen size and quality is where the value is.
For me, I also don't have any difference in battery life either between my Paperwhite and Oasis - they last the same. I charge both every few days and that's with say 2-3 hours of reading a day. I also keep wi-fi and bluetooth on all the time and do use the Audible option sometimes. The only thing I like more about my Signature edition is the barely noticeable screen turn animation lol, its nothing like the page turn animation on your phone or ipad etc., but for some reason I like it. Its really more like a screen flicker so I can see it annoying some people. Anyhoo, that's my 2 cents on this. FYI, my eyes do get tired a lot more these days with 9-10 hours starring at a screen for work so any improvement in screen is a big win for my eyes when it comes to my casual reading.
I’m glad your oasis is great for you if mine didn’t die on me constantly I would have probably said it was worth it for more people but your average reader it’s not worth the price. There are some people who it’s worth the cost but the roll of the dice on battery make that a hard sell. It’s about 75% of my friends with oasis who have battery issues and that completely ruins the point of a kind for me. I want to pick it up read not find it dead 🤷🏻♀️
Are both of your kindles 8GB? Do you think the 8GB is fine if you wanna read it a lot?
I have the larger size on both and am only using 6GB. I think the 8 is perfect. If you just make sure your removing books as you read them. I have 140 books downloaded currently 😅
Does page turner works on oasis? Does cas have to be off oasis?
It works with the oasis and with the case on.
The Oasis and Paperwhite both have a 6.8“ screen.
They actually don't. Even amazon differentiates the screen on the oasis as slightly larger.
@@HappyforNow strange. You’re right. Typically Amazon again. In the product description they state it’s 7”, but if you scroll down to the comparison chart all Paperwhite and Oasis are suddenly the same 6.8”.
Oasis for life! I can't live without the page turner buttons; hand grip when reading in bed and the auto rotation... life changing!
Happy it works for you 🤷🏻♀️
I have a paperwhite 6th gen with 2gb - I really want to upgrade to signature, I need more space!
I love having the extra space!
How is the auto-rotate relevant to the Paperwhite at all?
The Oasis needs it because it is asymmetric. If you always want to hold it on the thick side (which makes sense) then you have to turn it - and thus need to rotate the screen to compensate.
But the Paperwhite is symmetric. There is 0 reason to turn it when switching hands. Thus no need for auto- or any rotate.
With my pop socket placement preference auto rotate would benefit me 🤷🏻♀️ it’s fine if it doesn’t benefit you but personally I would like it so I can have the power button at the top even if needed depending on how I’m holding it
I have a Paperwhite (just the like…basic one, I guess) and I like it, but I don't love the library on it. I just wish it was organized differently and functioned a little better. It's not super user friendly, especially once you have a lot of titles in there. Plus I don't have a case on it and the back has that slightly matte/velvety texture which picks up finger smudges and looks gross, LOL 📚
I use stickers cause I don’t usually like the case to avoid the smudges. I also don’t disagree the new update makes it really hard to see all my books/navigate the kindle
“Friends and enemies”
wait...... manga is in black and white
The screen size makes manga harder to read on the kindle IMO. I don’t love how the e ink looks for it. You can read it but again just not as smooth an experience as a tablet
You are lovely but I found the font size on your kindles highly disturbing.
Turning the page keeps my ADHD brain engaged 🤷🏻♀️ it doesn’t have to be for you but it works with my brain.
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Put your oasis in airplane mode when you don’t need to download anything
IMO if an ereader won’t even last a full day is not worth it. It could die mid-flight 😅
Exactly!! I can’t trust the oasis for a flight
I don't do marathon sessions but I definitely expect an e-reader than expensive to last more than 3 hours!
Thank you. I changed to a paper white!
Your welcome! I do a mix so anytime I want to read and my device being dead is a deal breaker for me.
Kobo is so much better I bought a new kindle paper white just because of the hype my Clara hd is so much better it’s not the hardware it’s the crap software of kindle that’s the problem
The newest kindle update blows. I would switch but I have YEARS of my book purchases tied up into my kindle. I may eventually get one to use for all my library books.
How dare you touch your hair so much Isabel
It’s coming off soon I have to enjoy it 😭
Please use hairclips...
Just don’t watch my content 🤷🏻♀️
@@HappyforNow you just being spiteful