Kindle Oasis | Now with adjustable warm light | Waterproof, 32 GB, Wi-Fi | Graphite

The only way the Kindle Oasis could have been more perfect is if the charge was USB-C instead of micro-USB. I genuinely don’t know what I’ll do when mine finally gives up the ghost because there’s just not a current model that’s comparable in quality. I’ve had other Kindles, even recently, and nothing even comes close to the Oasis. The metal body makes it so sturdy, its sleek and comfortable especially with the thicker area to hold, being able to change with button goes back and forward, even HAVING page turn buttons. Let’s be honest, the current “luxury” Kindle model, the Scribe, wasn’t designed for readers. It’s a half-hearted copy of the Remarkable tablet at a much cheaper price. The Coloursoft is just a weird concept all around, if you need colour then you’re probably looking at images like graphic novels maybe? In which case you’d get better quality on a regular tablet. Colour and eink just don’t need to be combined. I’ve literally never spared a thought for the fact the book cover is in black and white. If you’re a big reader and it’s part of your everyday life then you’ll (or you would have?) loved the Oasis. I still hope Amazon will rethink removing the only Kindle built for people with a real passion for reading, but it looks like they’re falling into the trap of trying to make the Kindle offer extras above and beyond reading that most people won’t ever use. As a side note I have a disability that affects my muscles and nerves, not having any physical buttons makes it very painful for me to read given how often I do. So the Oasis is perfect because you can use the touchscreen or the buttons. And the weighted side helps to anchor it in my hand so I drop it a lot less than others I’ve tried. I just want a Kindle that’s a beautifully made e-reader and not a hunk of plastic that feels like a kids toy with a bunch of “features” that don’t enhance the reading experience at all.

I had been satisfied with my old Kindle for years, but recently it began to behave erratically, for example sometimes shutting down spontaneously or occasionally taking a long time to wake up. But since I had been using it intensively since Christmas 2013 it seemed time for a replacement. Initially I was not sure if I wanted to up-grade to the rather more expensive Oasis but reading the reviews convinced me to go ahead. That was absolutely the right decision: I am very happy with my new Kindle Oasis. And I certainly recommend it. The bigger screen is definitely worth paying for, especially in conjunction with the brighter but softer screen light, which I find much easier on the eyes. For comparison I went back to my old Kindle - which I then found to be more difficult to read and noticeably less comfortable. Together the bigger screen and better lighting are a significant improvement, well worth paying for in my opinion. The different shape of the Oasis makes it easy and comfortable to hold. Although slightly larger than the earlier model, the Oasis actually feels lighter and easier to use. I find no difference, however, in battery life. It is adequate, but with intensive use the Oasis requires re-charging about as frequently as the old one did. It's no worse, but no better. So in conclusion: an excellent device, well worth the cost.

Very happy with our Kindle Oasis. It has great customisation features and the screen quality is excellent. I like the fact the touch screen is not too sensitive actually as especially while holding it you don't want to accidentally change pages. You can even disable that function entirely so that only the buttons change the page. You can fully customise the device, what each button or touchscreen action does. You can change the fonts on books, letter sizes and other features such as automatic dictionary that highlights complicated words which is great for foreign language books or for your kid using the Kindle. My only regret is I purchased the 32GB WiFi model and on hindsight paying just 60 GBP extra for built in free mobile data would have been really handy. While sure I can setup a hotspot on my phone it just makes it a lot easier to download new books while out of the house and 60 GBP more for the lifetime of the product is not a big amount for how much handier it makes the functionality of the Kindle. There are other functions you can do with the internet too. I saw people mentioning online that the web browser has been removed at some point from Kindle. This Kindle Oasis seems to add it back in as you can go on Google straight inside the Kindle and browse the web like you would on a Smartphone. Though I do feel this feature is a tad unnecessary due to Smartphones but regardless was funny to see that functionality is there should anyone want it. The "warm light" feature while it may sound as a gimmick is more than just that and I use this permanently. Basically what it is that it lets you change how white or orange the screen is. So the background between the letters is either pure white or almost pure orange. I have it set to the orangeness that is comfortable for my eyes I found the pure white too sharp for my sensitive eyes especially when it is dark but even in daytime I prefered the screen less white than the default setting. Nothing to complain about really, device does what it says and battery life, features and screen are all top notch.

I have had several kindles over the years and have found the majority of them to be very useful and useable. I opted for the oasis because of the 'warm light' feature and because it was waterproof. I was not sure that i am a fan of the bigger size, but it does feel like a much more solid device than previous models that I have had. Whilst I do use the Oasis a lot, I still often stick with an older model kindle in a battered case when I am out about as it is lighter, easily slips in my pocket, is unlikely to get stolen (and cheaper to replace if it does) and does the basic job that I am after. When first setting up the Oasis I found that the battery seemed to go very quickly, but I suspect that this was due to it downloading a lot of books over wi-fi while not plugged in, and the battery has been fine since. Occasionally the Oasis shuts itself down and restarts, which I thought might be an Oasis issue, but my older kindle now occasionally does this, so I am guessing it is a software issue. The fact that the screen rotates depending on how you are holding the device is a minor improvement. I have not yet tested out the waterproof feature. I believe that the warm lighting is supposed to be better when you are reading before going to sleep so I do tend to use the Oasis in the evenings, and it does seem easier on the eye. The controls seem fine, I tend to use the screen tap to advance and go back pages rather than the buttons. Selecting text for highlights is better on the Oasis than with other kindles which tend to be very poor at this – taking multiple attempts to select a passage and trying to select text across pages tends to be a nightmare. I don’t know if this is related more to the software or the screen detecting contact, but it is noticeably better on the Oasis. Visually I do like the screen on the oasis that does seem clearer and more comfortable to look at. The device starts up quickly and is very responsive to page turns. All in all, I am happy with the device. I think that the kindle software could do with a lot of improvement (in terms of organising and seeing your library), but that’s common across all kindles.

I picked this up purely because it was available on the amazon monthly payment plan. If it wasnt i would have picked up the PaperWhite as it's £100 cheaper. Honestly, i dont think it's worth the high asking price i'm ultimatly paying. Now as for the device itself, it comes ad free out the box, which is very much appreciated, i also like the option to have the book cover of what im reading as the wakeup screen. It's a nice touch, and also a quick reminder of what im reading. The 'warm light' that your paying £100 for isnt really worth it IMO, the e-Ink dosent glare like normal screens do so there's no real need for it. I ended up turning it off completely as i noticed a heavier battery drain when it was on. I use the device for an average of 4-5 hours a day, mostly reading in bed for a few hours, but also traveling to and from work and lunch time. With the back light on auto, warm light off and bluetooth off, i get around 5days before it gets down to 10% charge. Not the weeks advertised, but more than adequate for my needs. I tend to just plug it in while im working and come lunch time it's fully rechaarged. The device itself is gorgeous, no doubt about it. Aesthetically it's pleasing to the eye, and VERY light in the hand. I have an iphone 12 Pro Max that i was using as my book reader before this and it's significantly lighter than that! While the design of the device makes it easy to hold, due the shelf, this is pretty much negated the instant you add a case to it for protection. Since all the ones i've seen (and the one that came in the bundle) dont have a flexible cover, so the shelf is covered by the flap when your reading. The cases should have a crease so as to keep the shelf. Although it claims it's a 32GB storage, it's really around 26GB since the OS and stuff takes up a chunk. If you're going to sideload a lot of stuff, wether it's PDF or whatever, i would reccomend going for the 32GB model, 8GB just wont cut it. Also of concern is that this model still uses the old and very fragile mini usb connector, so that will effect it's longjevity. Why they haavent upgraded to usb-c yet is beyond me. So would i reccomend it? Honestly, as much as i like it, NO. It's too expensive for what it is and what your getting for that £100 price difference just dosent justify the cost. You'd do just as well with the cheaper 32GB PaperWhite model. Also, i do not reccomend buying the bundle with the case and power brick. Again needlessly expensive, the case i got feels cheap and will be replaced (yet still cost near £50) and the £20 adapter is just a waste of space and money since if you own a phone, tablet, laptop or PC then you have all you need to charge it.

The new(ish) Kindle Oasis is a wonderful Device with a very easy-to-read screen and so easy to use. The initial setup was so easy that the only two problems I had were typing the overly complicated WIFI password and staying in range of my home wi-fi. I solved this problem eventually by connecting the Kindle to my Iphones WIFI Hotspot. This however did make me realize that I would have multiple options wherever I was, as my only anxiety about buying a Kindle was not being able to download books. The process of receiving my library of previous purchases was seamless, it was done in the background as part of the initial setup. This lead however to the problem of downloading the actual books, I was however pleased and surprised to see that this was very quick. As for organizing the books in your library, I did wonder how if you had a library of 200 books how you would find the books you're looking for. The answer to this is that the last book you read is displayed on the home screen the list is in purchase order unless you re-order it, also you can create lists of your own. The screen interface is very quick and easy to operate and if that does not suit the case comes with page forward and backward buttons. My criticism is that the power off procedure is too long pressing the power button for 9 seconds doesn't seem very long but it is. to address other people's criticisms I have seen a lot of complaints about battery life compared to other kindles, I have only had mine for about a week and it has only lost about 20 percent power. It seems to me that the battery may be comparatively smaller than a modern mobile phone so you cannot keep it on all the time, I hope this helps.

I had this delivered yesterday, and had determined that I would finish the book on my Paperwhite before moving everything to the Oasis. Well, that went out the window of course, because it was easy to say while I didn't have the Oasis here. I loved my Paperwhite, I really did, but with double cataracts, I was finding the glare from the white light was making reading a struggle, and I had moved up to font size 14. I decided to go for the Oasis because I could invert the reading screen to white writing on a black background, as I have already done with my phone, laptop, destop pc at work, and found out how to make all websites dark as well. Doncha just love Google! I put on the book I was reading, I set things how I thought they should be, tapped for that book. WOW! Absolutely amazing, I read for hours yesterday, finishing that book and starting another. AND I am only on font size 8, bold, large screen - theme set for my name. I suspect there will be a few more tiny adjustments over coming days/books, but for now it's perfect for me. I need to look at the page refresh today, if I can be bothered, as I can "see" the pages changing which I didn't have on the Paperwhite, but it's certainly not an issue for me. It's £100 more for the Oasis than a new Paperwhite, which would probably have allowed the invert of colours, but this is so light to hold, and so easy to change pages - I just absolutely love it. The only thing I have found that I'm not keen on, are the buttons to change the page. I'm used to the touch screen, and the buttons don't quite sit in the right place for my thumb. So I use the touch screen as usual :) (I am a single-handed user mainly) I've had a Kindle for at least 10 years, from the keyboard version up. Bearing in mind how badly my eyesight has deteriorated in that time, the reading experience on the Oasis is, for me, sublime. I think I'll be back to my old reading habits again, thankfully. No more dry or wet eyes, no more burning eyes or squinting against the glare, just easy reading! If you have poor eyesight, and you can afford it, this is very definitely worth the upgrade. I promise you won't regret it.

So i've debated getting an e-reader for a few years now but wasnt bowled over by my daughter's paperwhite although she loved it. Having a massed a huge amount of paperbacks, i took the plunge but i did want the best out there so i bought the oasis. I absolutely love it! I was usually a bedtime reader but having to balance nightlights and paperbacks i wanted something easier to handle and to cut down on my book collection. This fits the bill perfectly and with the inbuilt amber light it makes reading a dream at night without the use of a bedside light and can even read under the covers. The font size is adjustable and having not got the best eyesight this was a game changer for me and no more strained eyes. Its easy to hold with the step bit at the back and already read 2 books when i would have only usually read about one. I just wish i'd bought this sooner, so if you are debating like i was don't hesitate. Great for the train too when we are allowed to travel again and charge lasts for ages. Easy buttons to turn pages instead of swiping the screen although you have both options. Great bookmark too so you don't lose your place. I couldn't recommend this little gem enough! It also looks great in gold. Love it! UPDATE 3 years and 8 months on i am updating my review. The kindle Oasis still remains at 5 stars! I have read hundreds of books since, well in excess of 200 anyway and continuing to enjoy it, mainly at night for night reading, but used around 3 hours at least day/night. I would however recommend that you buy a kindle case that is authentic and will put your kindle to sleep as soon as you close the cover, i made the mistake of not getting one, but i have since and shortly after, purchased the premium leather case and i love it. I would not hesitate to recommend the kindle oasis, beautiful, practical, battery life remains excellent and has enabled me to read far more books having taken stock of my actual books, paper and hardbavk, far too many, that have since been donated to charity. I just wanted to let everyone know that the oasis is built to last, hopefully it'll stay that way. It does cost quite a lot in terms of outlay, but so worth it in my view. I could never have read and enjoyed so many books without it!