Kindle Paperwhite vs Kindle Oasis - RIP! 😢
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Oasis? With the new 2021 Kindle Paperwhite just released, this is the question that has a lot of people stumped! In today's video, we do a deep dive into both devices, and I tell you which one is my personal favorite!
Kindle Paperwhite: geni.us/qI9q
Kindle Oasis: geni.us/RAHgAIp
0:00 Video Starts
0:48 Buying Options (Oasis)
2:42 Buying Options (Paperwhite)
4:06 Build Quality
5:17 Page Turn Buttons
5:51 Using a Case
7:06 Holdability
8:05 Ports and Power
9:47 Display
11:04 Speed
12:07 Oasis Advantages
13:56 Paperwhite Advantages
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OMG I FORGOT TO MENTION IN THE VIDEO! The Oasis has the power button on the top, and Paperwhite has it on the bottom. Another point to the Oasis for doing it right! 😅😂
(if you're confused on why I'm so passionate about this, check out my older video: ruclips.net/video/1Yoyxy-lqkc/видео.html)
Ha! You and the power button lol
I used to think the same until I got he Oasis. I ding myself holding it on my left hand and the button ends up at the bottom 😂
That is a huge advantage. It is really annoying reading while charging when the power button is at the bottom
If you were an average consumer (not buying all the new models for your channel)... Would you consider trading the Oasis in, and paying the difference for the PW5?
I want to buy Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition..Do I need to buy acko insurance now? Or can I buy it later too? Or no need to buy? Pls give me answer. I'm waiting for your reply.
@@arjunvijaysodimalla8923 not totally sure what you're asking... But, if it's a protection plan.... You may have to buy it right away. However, with the 30 day return policy... There is probably leeway.
The next Oasis upgrades could be the following, to justify its high price tag:
1.) 8 inches or larger screen
2.) USB C
3.) Better turn page buttons (could be larger, and doesn't cause carpal tunnel)
4.) Lighter material
5.) Starts at 16gb
6.) Owners will be able to read a book, and listen to its audiobook at the same time
7.) Option to read mangas/comics on a per panel basis
8.) No Ads
9.) Option to turn recommendations off and on anytime
There will be a market for this, but for a lot of people, the latest Paperwhite is all that they will need.
And perhaps a glass back for wireless charging
@@nirmalhasantha986 ...maybe a small circular portion (for durability and costing reasons) that has a magnet and automagically attaches to a wireless dock.
I’ve been using Oasis for 4 years, I got the new Paperwhite 5 yesterday, and I LOVE IT! Everything is faster than my Oasis, and the page turn animation system is incredible. I’m more than happy and satisfied with my new Paperwhite 🔥
I have the original Oasis and TRYING to decide to upgrade to this new Signature Paperwhite. It’s a hard decision for me since I do love the page turn buttons on the Oasis and the size.
thanks for confirming that I made theright decision to get paperwhite 5 instead of getting an Oasis
Same here… I also have Oasis 3 and Paperwhite 5 is my best buy so far.
I’ve been sitting on wether or not to do the same. I’ve also had my Oasis for 4 years. I like it….but don’t love it.
I had a paperwhite before it, and purchased for the Oasis for the better screen and page turn buttons.
Now that the new paperwhite has been majorly updated. I’m really struggling with wether I should wait until the end of the year and see if the Oasis gets an upgrade, or just upgrade now.
Until the Oasis is updated, there's simply no reason to get it over the Paperwhite at this time.
Well the Oasis is still better than the Paperwhite in every way. Not to mention the screen, the most important part of a reader is still significantly better in the Oasis. I do think it is overpriced now that the Paperwhite has been upgraded to be a lot closer to the features of the Oasis. Not sure what they could possibly upgrade on the Oasis either. Maybe the connector, but that is so minor and irrelevant to performance as to be a no upgrade type of upgrade.
@@justanotherday5441 all good points. i am happy with my Oasis
I got my Oasis on Amazon Day last year, paid $179 if I remember correctly, and it was entirely worth it. I like it so much better than my previous Paperwhite. I just really appreciate the offset design and page turning buttons.
@@justanotherday5441 My Oasis 3 screen is worse than the Paperwhite 2021. The contrast is not as good as the PW.
Well the oasis is way more comfortable to hold when laying in bed
I bought the Oasis a year ago - besides the fact I don’t wanna lose the buttons I don’t see much incentive to downgrade.
I think the main issue with the oasis is it’s just too expensive. For new kindle owners it doesn’t make sense when there is a better paperwhite
Agreed. It’s still a great device, but the price can’t be justified anymore with the new Paperwhite
The Oasis is for people who could buy an $11 Penguin edition of Anna Karenina but choose to order a $180 Folio Society edition with matching slipcase instead ;)
The only thing will convince me to buy the new paperwhite is the speed. Still think the button design for Oasis is a must-have.
Thank you for the review! That is what I was looking for... I have a first gen oasis I i´ve been thinking of upgrade (especially because of the wamr light) What is your opinion? To buy the "new" oasis is out of my budget, but I got used to the bigger screen, they don´t seem to be different in sizes...
For me the oasis wins every time, I love my oasis, the page turn buttons for me is a deal breaker. The oasis is just so lightweight and the design just feels premium x
This. I don’t know how people can hold the paper white comfortably while lying on bed
@@some5794 why cant you hold the paperwhite in bed? the oasis is wider and thicker , i dont get peoples arguemnts for the oasis.
@@evan.5967 the shape it has makes it easier to hold it. The paperwhite does not have something to grasp
@@some5794 yeah but its unecessarily wide for the sake of two buttons
Another great video Holding out for an updated oasis. still have a paperwhite 4 also.
Great unbiased review. Just what I was looking for. Thanks Maneetpaul.
Thank you for your videos. Your communication style is clear and straightforward. I'm looking at buying the Paperwhite Signature edition for Black Friday. Do you recommend buying 1) the "bundle" with the wireless charger and cover, or 2) just the regular Signature edition and purchasing the wireless charger and cover separately? Option 2 seems like it would save $40-$50. Thank you
Ahh man, I just bought an Oasis.
On one of your other videos, did you mention a way to get kindle reading time from the e-ink kindle e readers to show on the insights section of the kindle app for phones? If so, can you tell me how to do that? I would love to have the time spent on my oasis listed on the insight app and to get a reading streak going using my oasis.
Thats the video I was waiting !
Except that the Oasis is MUCH better ergonomically. I love the design, the ease of using it one handed, the page turn buttons and the feel of the device.
I found myself using the Oasis on the thinner side anyway and pressing the touch screen.
@@PieInTheSky9 that's because you're weird.
I didn't like how the Oasis felt in my hands. I'm much happier with the Paperwhite.
@@keithhealing1115 it's because holding it on the fatter side just felt unnatural to me, plus while using a case it made it feel like a paperwhite anyway except with a more awkward form factor.
Until you add a case. Defeats the purpose of the Oasis. Oh, and the battery life of the Oasis is terrible compared to the paper white.
OMG, I’ve been waiting for this video!!! Your reviews are the best!!! (Also, I’m sorry if I misspelled anything, I’m Brazilian)
Thank you so much for watching!
Any advice for those of us reading color magazines-which afaik the paperwhite can’t handle and the Oasis only with an unavailable color upgrade? I have an old Kindle Fire, but it’s heavy and the battery lasts about an hour.
So many books that I have 3 Oasis readers to help with organization. And then, I turned on bluetooth, and now I can move books at will or put them on each Oasis. On the ipad air I have my books in collections. I have had such a good time with all of this. Why not regular books??? Old Age Macular Degeneration makes any of the kindles the perfect reader for me. The different sizes and fonts are great, but the icing on the cake is the bold setting. I’ve moved from 2 to 3, and it is so clear and easy to read. I am a 7 with 3 bold for now. Thanks for posting. I used 8 for a few years, but I was always turrning pages. 8,200 books, and every day I find another gem that I collected from years ago in the glut that remains uncollected. Such fun!
Bro i have an oasis kindle, im a little confused, when im reading a book, how i can go back to main menu to select other book? I cant go out from the book im reading, thanks a lot
I have an Oasis. I got a coverless case for it a few months ago, and use that and the sleeve. I’ve become so reliant on the ergonomic design of it that when I tried using my old Paperwhite a few days ago, I literally couldn’t figure out how to hold it (It was like that episode of SpongeBob where SpongeBob is trying to get Patrick to twist the lid off a jar and he can’t figure out what the lid is.. IYKYK 😂😂)
I really hope they come out with an update to the Oasis soon though. Hoping for a better screen and battery life and maybe a reduced price because there’s no justifying it being $100 more than the Paperwhite SE. I upgraded my Kindle in March and definitely would have gotten a new Paperwhite had they been out. That being said, I’m happy to own an Oasis.
I'm a proud Oasis owner too!!! It's such a great device, and very comparable to the new PW. For people buying or upgrading their Kindle, getting the Oasis now doesn't make sense. But if you already bought one before, it WAS the BEST Kindle for the longest time. I hope they upgrade it soon!
@@lingchen5560 same issue with the battery on the oasis! love my oasis and can’t read without the buttons now lol
@@myvidoes3568 I love my Oasis but it has a severe case of ghosting and I have to switch it off and on again to get rid of it. 😩
@@xavierrethore3778 I’ve heard others had that issue too! luckily mine never has but my friend’s does that. I’m hoping them doing all this to the paper white means there is a new Oasis coming soon lol
@@myvidoes3568 I do love the buttons so I'll probably buy the new version of Oasis if and when it comes out.
I guess that I am behind the times. I still have my Kindle Voyage. It fits in my pocket and has page turn pressure-sensitive buttons with a great screen.
Voyage is my take-with kindle. If I'm on the bus or at the park the Voyage goes along. But the 2021 Paperwhite is my homebody kindle. I especially like the dark mode when I read before bed.
Bought my first Kindle a Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and I absolutely love it! Well worth the money it cost! Thank you for your reviews, they are very good and I am a subscriber and eagerly await your next video!
I don’t have one yet but want to get one, which one do you recommend? I want to use it for language learning
Hi Maneetpaul! Quick question: do you think I should get the new paperwhite now, or should I wait for black Friday or Christmas deals? Thanks man, I love your content.
Hey Anthony! There will probably be some holiday sale if you can wait a bit longer!
Excellent review! Thanks!
I had the new Paperwhite edition but I opted for the Oasis, one of the reasons being the buttons to turn the pages. I love that feature! I never had a problem holding the Oasis and I can’t figure out why people find it to be too slippery to hold. What was going on when the slipping started? I held the Oasis in my left hand, holding the hump and pressing the page turn buttons easily. It is comfortable. With this said I did buy a case for my Oasis only because I carry it with me a lot. (I bought a photographer-type vest through Amazon that has large pockets on it so my Oasis fits easily into it. I carry a portable charger and two cables as well. This vest is one of my better investments and I bought it so I can easily carry my Oasis. I hate putting bulky things into my pants pockets.)The case reduces scratches and should I drop it the case will protect the Oasis from being damaged. This was the only reason I bought the case. I gave my Paperwhite to my brother and he likes it. He has some minor vision problems so the Paperwhite overcame the problems.
I finally got my first kindle with the paperwhite signature edition. It's those light features I really wanted fromt he Oasis but without the premium price. I'm loving it so much ^_^
Thank you for your videos Maneetpaul for your advice and helping me through my journey to join the kindle world
Until the oasis is updated or dies .
I will keep using my 2019 oasis. No need to spend More money when my oasis is still in excellent shape.
How much longer until a color Kindle is available? What are the predictions on that? I kind of want to wait to get one of these until color is available.
I bought Oasis month ago and love it. My previous reader was Paperwhite 3, for almost 5 years. It served me well, but was time to upgrade. I was thinking about Paperwhite 5, but found great discount on the Oasis. So I made two 1:1 models from cardboard to compare the size. The side holding and page buttons gets me. It is so much comfortable for me to hold and read, either hand. Turning sensor is so cool. Also light sensor, dark mode, warm light. For me great reader. Great quality, speed, display and everything else.
Do you think a kindle oasis 5 will be out soon?
Excellent review, thank you. I’m relatively new to your channel and have been very much enjoying your videos.
I am a user of a relatively old PW and been thinking about an upgrade or possibly even a switch to something else - although the thought of all the books I’ve purchased - some still unread 🥴🙈 - through Kindle store...
Have you ever used/reviewed any BOOX models?
Thanks again for a great channel. 🦊📚🤓
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!! I actually just bought my first BOOX device a few weeks ago. It is…interesting. I plan on making a video about it soon!
I just looked on Amazon and signature edition isn't shipping until December 18-20 it says. Looks like it's gonna be tough to get for Christmas
I suppose that if I were buying my first Kindle today, I would probably get the Paperwhite. But since I HAVE the Oasis now, I see the Paperwhite as a downgrade. I use a case, which kills the ergonomics, but I do use the page turn buttons. (The Paperwhite with a case does look as if it is thicker than the Oasis with a case, which may make it less comfortable to hold...)
Hi Maneetpaul , I bought my first Kindle last week. Do I have to turn off my Kindle when I'm not reading with it ? How is the battery consumption
Congrats on buying a Kindle! I hope you love it. Just press the power button once, and it will go to sleep mode. It can last for weeks like this. No need to power it off. If you disable the WiFi you can extend the battery even more.
Great video and I'm glad I found your channel! I have the Oasis 2 which doesn't have the warm light. On top of being stuck with Micro-USB which for me is a huge annoyance - and pretty much the only reason I need any micro-USB cables in the house - and I think I'm sold on the new paperwhite. The only thing is I'm really tempted by the signature edition because I have a few wireless chargers for various devices. That said, is that really worth a $50 premium over the regular one..... And of course, I bet as soon as I buy the new paperwhite, Amazon will announce a NEW Oasis! Now with USB-C !!
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Just watched your full review as well on the new Paperwhite and thoroughly enjoyed both videos. I’m leaning more towards the Paperwhite with the adds. I do love book recommendations. Although I will miss the hefty 32gig storage on the Signature edition. My Kindle Oasis and second gen kindle with the keyboard (cellular version) has died on me. Loved my Oasis but this one has had the shortest life span. Had quite a few of the tablet kindles and I find I enjoy reading on the non tablet kindles better. Thank you for your insight.
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I’m an avid Oasis user. I love the buttons and don’t think I would enjoy the design of the Paperwhite. I would probably switch to Kobo (Sage or similar) if they continued to release a device with buttons if the Oasis was ever discontinued. Great work on the videos! Please keep them coming! Would love to see a Kobo Sage vs Oasis comparison
If you go to Kobo Sage , how do you transfer your books from oasis to kobo ? I have 500 books and have the oasis as well
Calibre
I definitely come nowhere near the battery that is advertised for the Paperwhite Signature. Mine seems to run down very fast. I read a few hours a week, but in a couple of sessions vs half hour at a time and I have needed to charge every other day.
@@justanotherday5441 sounds like it's defective. I'd contact Amazon
Out of curiosity what is that blue case you have on the paperwhite? It looks cool
It's the Amazon fabric case :)
Thanks 😊 I'm waiting for the new Paperwhite go on sale ( Prime Day or holidays ) and have different colors. I love my Paperwhite Kindles but I will definitely upgrade my Paperwhite..😊😊
Hi, thank you for the review!
Now I'm planning to get the Oasis with USB-C, the new model coming hopefully within this year.
Oh you looks so cool with colorful turban!
I ordered new PPW yesterday and wait for receiving ( it take more time to delivery from US to Vietnam) I had no chance to use Oasis but I thought new PPW is best option on this time. I just read fiction and non-fiction, so PPW5 is good enough for me. I just afaid about back rubber, maybe i'll find a decal for it. Thank you for your review. Hope you have a nice day.
i just got my oasis about a year ago, i love it. i dont know that i can justify buying another oasis unless it has HUGE upgrades if there is a newer model. you show good points for the new paperwhite. Personally i love my oasis, despite its hefty price tag. I personally hope they do have a newer model for oasis and have a lot of upgrades if that is the case. I had a nook prior to my kindle and as much as i did love my nook, i am not looking back from kindle. I do wish kindle did allow you to borrow books from friends as often as you would like, not like its hurting anyone but whatever. just my thoughts on this topic. Also, i love your videos, new subscriber. Keep up the awesome work! :)
Thanks for watching, Jacquelyn! I agree with your thoughts. We'll have to see what Amazon does with a future Kindle Oasis. I hope it brings big upgrades!
I got a great deal on the Oasis on Black Friday. I loved the screen, loved the clarity of the display, loved the page turn buttons. I'm sending it back. It is impossible to hold and read with unless you spend more on a case. I don't like cases. The aluminum is slippery, the little bump where battery is doesn't give enough to hold onto. So much as I loved the display and buttons it is on its way back to Amazon.
Yeah, having to buy a case is a bit annoying, for sure. I found it worth the investment so I could keep reading comfortably. If you're returning it, the Paperwhite might be a better option. Much more comfortable to hold without a case compared to the Oasis.
Just bought the Oasis.. I don't regret it... Love the shape and the buttons... Also I have it in a case that hugs it and keeps true to the ergonomic design whilst protecting it.
The Oasis is a GREAT device and very comparable to the new Paperwhite. It will last you many years to come! What matters at the end of the day is reading books. Both of these devices do a great job in making reading a fun experience 🥳
Excellent review! I'm having problems the with the battery in my Oasis keeping it's charge. It might be time to buy the new Paperwhite. Thanks for sharing!
My Oasis has never wanted to keep a charge.
Here again to say how much I love the page turn animation! 😁
I got a very old PW. Which one would you recommend to buy? I am happy to pay more for quality. Was thinking about Oasis but it seems you don’t recommend it maybe it’s ok to wait for new version of it?
The Oasis is great, but really out-dated at this point. I hope Amazon will announce a new one this year! The Paperwhite is great and I think will last a long time.
@@Maneetpaul Ok thanks. Will wait for a new Oasis I think 🤔
The problem with the oasis is that I don't like holding it nearly as much as the paperwhite. I like the buttons, but they don't make up for the awkward feeling of the device and how slippery the metal is, and now the paperwhite has usb-c. The back feels much better, so I don't mind that it gets fingerprints all over it. Make a kindle with buttons, usb-c, and a plastic back and I would need to try it.
Did you ever talk about the sharp edges where the metal meets the front plastic screen. I wish they had done Chamfered edges to make it smooth. That is why I am selling my Oasis and getting the paperwhite as I like to go BB with my Kindle.
A pop socket is a great addition to the new paperwhite. Makes one handed reading a breeze. Though it does nothing to cover up the smudges.
I’ll have to give this a try!
Love my oasis as long as I am sitting up and the buttons are awesome. Tempted to get the PW as I find myself using my voyage due to form factor and since pw has warm light helps with the decision.
so which one has the crisper letters? The oasis or the pw5? I have a pw5, and missed the ergonomics of the libra, and debating on really buying an oasis.
Oh I need this question answered
I feel the Oasis letters look crisper to me.
Actually I'm wondering whether to buy the old Paperwhite on sale at £75 or the Kindle Basic reduced from £70 to £50.
Excellent. Thanks so much.
Thank you for watching, Scott!
I use the oasis in a case to carry around , but if I’m gonna read for more than 10-15 min I remove the case and use it bare. I love the metal feel and how thin it is (the side w o the buttons obviously ) I hope the next oasis is lighter and thinner all around. Same size screen just smaller in every way.
Just to comment I have owned (I gave them away to members of my family) the Kindle Paperwhite 1st 3rd and 4th model, the Voyage and Oasis. Currently I have the Oasis, but dam the Voyage still is one of my favorites, the page turn sensors and still to this day higher contrast screen than the Oasis even, are impressive. Honestly I hope the screen of the new Paperwhite is as good as the Voyage, cause if it wasn't cause the new software and the larger screen I would much rather stick to the Voyage than the Oasis
The voyage is such a great device. I really wish they maintained it.
@@Maneetpaul I really miss my Voyage. It was having a weird problem where when flipping from one page to the next, the print on the new page would be quite a bit lighter than the previous page. I would have to then page back, and page forward again, and the print would be at the same darkness level. Having had to do this almost every page, I finally gave up, and bought a new Oasis. As much as I like the new device, I actually prefer the Voyage, especially with the premium leather origami case. I ended up getting ten dollars for the trade-in, and a 20% credit for a new Kindle device, but I probably won't use the credit - I just can't see the need for two devices. I really enjoy your videos - thanks!
I have the last generation PW, a Voyage, and a Boox Nova 2 with a 7.8-inch screen. The Voyage remains my favorite as it fits in my pocket. Audiobooks go on my phone.
I have 2 voyage! (and a couple of others)
I have the 2014 version Paperwhite, bought the 2021 PaperWhite and returned it. The contrast was so low on this new model compared to the older one, I just couldn’t take it. To me it’s a step backwards for e-ink technology. I also bought the Kobo Libra 2 and found the contrast is very similar to my older Paperwhite, now my dilemma is whether or not to keep the Kobo and leave the Amazon ecosystem.
Muito bem explicado. Obrigado.
As for the page turn feature being only on the PW, it could also indicate that it will be available on a new Oasis version sometime in the future. I just can't see them abandoning the premium price segment with just the signature edition of the PW. Time will tell.
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 went to best buy to check them out. I did notice the paperwhite words looked darker but it might be something that can be resolved in settings. The oasis felt lighter than the paperwhite.I'm leaning towards the oasis, but I'm still going back and forth because the paperwhite is so new.
The PW has a newer e-ink screen, so the contrast is definitely a bit better and crispier. The ghosting effect is there on the PW too, but I hardly notice it on either device. I hope you're able to pick one! At the end of the day, they'll both help you read more books, that's what matters.
I've owned a Paperwhite SE for a few months now. I upgraded from an old paperwhite (gen4 or 7 it didn't have audiobooks) which I loved. I did not realize there is No reason for wireless charging and the ambient light sensor is always off on mine (it appears to do the opposite of what it should, I hit a lot of light and it gets brighter). A regular paperwhite with no adds would have been the way to go (although I know I would still be wondering what I was missing). Also Oasis never made sense to me. They could have put a giant battery in there and made it last forever but instead they have that weird bulge. Even the Paperwhites could fit a larger battery but for some reason they don't (they have room to fit months of battery in there).
In a lot of ways the PW was always better than the Oasis to me. We were duped into believing newer and more expensive is better.
I have never cared for the form factor of the Oasis. The PW had a better battery and slipped into my pocket. I do like the bigger screen on the Oasis and I grew to appreciate warm light, now that PW has these features at a cheaper price the Oasis is blown away in my opinion.
The lack of buttons on PW are a deal breaker with me. No way do I want to give those up. Fortunately I have both models of the Oasis. The earlier model is much smaller and that is the one I use when travelling. Even without the warm light I would still pick it over the PW because of the button design.
For me, the page turn buttons was the biggest purchasing factor when I picked it up 4 years ago.
It was also mind blowing to go from the older paperwhite to the oasis at the time.
Fantastic. Love it. Now I want to buy it
Page buttons are the biggest deal for me. Much easier to hold, more comfortable and don't have to worry about accidentally turning the page. Just my 2 cents... Thanks for the review... Really enjoy them
Thanks for sharing, Jae! I agree that page turn buttons are very important for many people. It could make or break your reading experience. I personally haven't missed them much ever since switching to the new Kindle Paperwhite.
@@Maneetpaul I think what we are saying is you can't go wrong either way. 😀 Thanks for the response. Now get busy with your next video please. Lol 😂 Take care.
Does the Signature Edition have that fancy page turning?
Yes! Only the new Paperwhite, both models
@@Maneetpaul Zero functional use.
As always, a great review. I have the Oasis and have found it to be a pure joy to use. Love the page turn buttons but could live without. Any difference in speed between the Paperwhite and Oasis is a non-issue, as is the USB-C, or lack thereof. However, I agree the Paperwhite offers better value and, hence, would also recommend the Paperwhite over the Oasis. Yet my favorite ereader is Kobo Sage (looking forward to your review).
Kobo Sage review coming soon! I can't wait to dive into it and compare it to everything else. Hearing that it's your favorite over everything else makes me excited to try it!
I added some grip tape on the back of the oasis; so no case was needed. I love the page turn buttons and am interested to see what the new version of the oasis will look like.
Great solution!
Make a video about Kindle Paperwhite 5 vs Kobo Libra 2
Thanks
I still haven’t upgraded my paperwhite which has been lagging for a while now. I was holding out for an upgraded oasis but now I am not sure if it’s even coming anytime soon
I really hope they update the Oasis. But it won’t happen until next year at the earliest at this point.
@@Maneetpaul Do you know if Amazon have upgraded a Kindle after updating a previous model in the past in such a short space of time? I'm curious as to the future of the Oasis. I just got a Signature edition Paperwhite yesterday!
I got an Oasis and loved it but returned it after a few days because the battery life was so incredibly poor - by the end of a day it was down to 25% or less had to be charged. I’ve wondered if it was just a “dud” and I should have exchanged it for another Oasis, but I returned it and got a Paperwhite instead. The wait time for the Paperwhite right now is several weeks so can’t say yet what I think of it, but I can say it’s hard going back to reading on the iPad!
I may be alone on this, but I loved the features of the Oasis but HATED the shape. This new Paperwhite FINALLY gives me my Oasis features in the form factor I love.
When it comes to just reading a book, doesn't seem like any change or upgrade is necessary if you already own a kindle (unless your's is ancient).
I love my Oasis! I like some things from the new Paperwhite but I think it'll be some years before I upgrade.
Your videos are brilliant
A very nicely detailed appraisal
I’m getting either a Kobo Sage or Libra 2 🤔🧐
I already have a Kindle Oasis 3 😎👍🏽
glad to see the video starts at 0:00
Another great review. Just a small correction, the 2021 Paperwhite 5 DOES have an ambient light sensors but you have the choice to switch it on. Pull down the top toolbar v, select Schedule Automatic
Yes, the Signature Edition does have the ambient light sensor! I thought that's what I said in the video. Apologies if I missed that! The regular baseline 2021 Kindle Paperwhite does NOT have the ambient light sensor, though.
@@Maneetpaul I see what you mean - it is activated by the sunset and sunrise times for your region, it doesn't actually sense the light. My bad
My gold Oasis is so pretty and I love the buttons. I want this new Paperwhite also.
I dont like the format of Paperwhite or simler devices, its so tricky to hold, wherefor i buy Kobo Libra 2, im pretty sure it will come a updated Oasis soon.
TBH I sold my Oasis and got the new PW Kids edition. Costs as much as the
ad-free version but comes with a free case and a 2-year extended
warranty. I'm extremely happy with that choice as I never got used to the form-factor and the aesthetics of the Oasis.
I own both the new Oasis and the new Paper White (plus several other Kindle ereaders and Fires). The cellular radio is a must for me, and I'm willing to pay for a quality build. I use both (actually, all) because I have Kindles and Fires everywhere in my house and in my various travel cases. There are ultra-premium leather covers for the different generations of the Oasis, these are not sold by Amazon but web searches find them--there are no equivalent covers for the other Kindles and Fires. Using one of these covers, the Oasis does not feel at all like a PW in a stock Kindle cover.
P.S. Page turn animation is a silly example form over function--we did it because we could.
The LEDs make a difference in bright daylight, not so much in the dark. Try the comparion outdoors during daytime and see how you feel about the screen lighting.
@@Jay151 Supposedly is for better contrast, the white looks whiter (that's in fact the reason why it's called Paperwhite, cause no lit e-ink screens look grey)
Honestly I don't really care about contrast at sunlight, but that's the reason behind it
the new paperwhite is nice, but i plan to be buried with my oasis. i wonder what they'll do next - maybe some color?
So tempted to buy the new paper white. I do wonder if they’ll make a oasis. Maybe it’ll be similar to the Kobo sage with drawing capabilities??? I want to buy it but I feel like I have poop luck. I bought the libra h20 just before the new releases 🥴🥴 Also, people are not giving the paper white the best reviews on the site, but everyone loves it on RUclips.
Just bought an Oasis, I would of gone for the signature but it needs haptic page turns like the Voyage
(maybe) unpopular observation about the "hump" on the back of the oasis: it made the oasis look like a paperback with pages folded back on one side, you know, when you are holding a book with one hand :)
That's a great point!
I bought a paperwhite kindle because of you! I feel decadent... I have loaded so many books on the child kindle I bought that I was afraid to lose them as the kindle is slowing down. Still...
The shape of the oasis really does not matter if you use a case cover....which I always do, then it is just too wide to hold
people should really stop confusing "quality" with "premium". They are not the same thing. A thing made by plastic may not feel "premium" but is definitely not poor quality, if it serve the designed purpose.
Very good comparison.
Thanks for watching!
I wonder why does the Indian Model of new Paperwhite does not have the page-turn feature enabled?🤔
Nor does it have the Screenshot option.
Yeah, I don't have the new paperwhite, I have the previous one, but I still got the Oasis as an upgrade. I just don't like the plastic of the case for the other ones. The Oasis just feels nice, the three buttons are crisp and precise and the page is a bit larger. I did get the Oasis on offer, £180. Can't be happier, don't get the paperwhite or any other, get the Oasis!
My Oasis has a way to temporarily disable the touch screen. I prefer the buttons on the side. I read at lunch and I don't have to hold the kindle while I read.
I’ll stay with my Oasis and we’ll probably see an upgraded Oasis in the future with the new features of the Paperwhite plus more. Why would they abandon it?
What features does the Paperwhite even have that the Oasis doesn’t. Just the connector I guess. The storage increase is unnecessary as most won’t even fill 4gbs. The Paperwhite, while improved is still below the Oasis.
Fit e ink to take off.. They've got to get that page change flash to just one.
I'm using an Android Tablet with the Kindle app. It's quite heavy and difficult to get used to. Having large palms helps. But comics and other books with coloured content obviously look far better in full colour on the Android Kindle app than on any Kindle device.
But yes for reading I'm looking to buy a Kindle device and thanks to this video I am saved from buying an Oasis. Close call.
My 2017 Oasis has a battery that is fading. I get 36% drain after a little over two hours, so I have ordered the Signature as I replacement. Due early December. I’m glad the Signature looks like it will hold up. If I knew the Oasis was getting an update soon I probably would have held out for that.
Do you keep your WiFi switched off when you don't need it? (Oh dear, that does age me!) I mean, do you keep your aeroplane mode switched on? (Aeroplane is not crossed out). The WiFi does drain the battery as does the Bluetooth. I'd have expected the Oasis battery to last longer than that. My 2013 paperwhite is only just slowing down. (Needs charging every 3 days with constant use. WiFi is only switched on to download books)
@@evelynwoolston7 yes, Wi-Fi is off. The battery has been getting worse and for some time now. I’ve looked for testing metrics on Kindle batteries, but have found nothing.
@@anotherbibliophilereads one or two others have criticised the battery longevity of the otherwise wonderful Oasis although I guess 5 years in electronics years is probably 70 in human years ( probably functions OK, just not as quick as it used to) whereas my Kindle Keyboard is more like my Grandma, still terrifying at 95.
The batteries can be replaced by a local shop. Cost about 50 dollars.
@@hbuetow I never thought it was as simple as that. Thanks Herb,