Paperwhite has no auto rotate or page turn buttons. For someone who likes to switch hands to turn pages these are something that I need as my wrists get tired after a while. Having those two options on the Oasis are enough for the upgrade. I wish it had USB-C and better battery life as well.
This!! You beat me to this feature of the Oasis. I read every night in bed and I like to lie on my side reading. I often switch sides during a reading session and being able to just flip the Oasis is wonderful! Also, these guys go on sale all the time - don't buy any Kindle full-price! I also have the new paperwhite and I like it, too.
So glad you mentioned the battery life. I'm actually returning my Oasis for a trade in to get the Paperwhite. Thanks for confirming what I already thought! My Oasis (I have been reading multiple hours a day) doesn't even last a week. I also have found after owning it for a year, the "ergonomics" are terrible and make my hands hurt.
For me personally, the Oasis wins every time. The Micro USB charging isnt a big issue for me, and the premium feel of the oasis makes reading such an enjoyable experience that the extra price over the PW and standard model. I love my Oasis and really hope they continue to invest in and update the oasis line 😊
Shopping for a gift and this video helped a lot! The different Oasis features wouldn't mean much to them and I can spend the other $100 on a nice leather case + wireless charger. Thanks for taking the time to break it all down for us :)
@@jinglingao6708 It’s crazy how sporadic and slowly the Oasis line has been updated. Apple releases a new phone with the smallest of updates every single year but Amazon seems perfectly content to go years and years between updates.
@@tobybartlett yup, but I really like the oasis design... the physical button, the size, the metal back. Don't understand why Amazon doesn't pay more attention to the oasis line
Having both the Oasis and Paperwhite SE, I would always go with the Oasis, no second thoughts. The only downside is the micro-USB. Luckily, my cameras have the same charger, so it does not really matter.
@@Kapitan_Kit I use both of them in airplane mode. Especially the Kindle, as it has the integrated connection, does not hold up well, and I have to charge it weekly if not in airplane mode. Otherwise every other week if I read every single day. The paperwhite holds 3 weeks I'd say.
I think car oil would stain it as well. :) I like page turn buttons (kobo Libra, old kindle). Having a remote page turner doesn’t address why people like page turn buttons. Eg can turn pages with one hand while the other hand is busy, such as holding a baby, stirring food, hanging onto a bus strap during commuting, driving your car…. 🙃
For my Paperwhite, as far as your cons are concerned, to keep the back from looking nasty with fingerprints, I bought a case. Also, to help with holding it so that the power button on the bottom is less of a problem, I bought a Popsocket to help me hold it in the back. I absolutely love my 2021 paperwhite. I also didn't feel that the Oasis was worth the extra $110. As a long time paperwhite user, I think the Oasis bump would've bothered me too. Sure, page turning buttons would've been nice, but not for $110. :)
Yes! Completely agree. Good tips, too! I’ve been hesitant to use a pop socket because I didn’t want to have to stick it directly to the kindle, but getting a case would definitely solve that problem.
Nice review. I have both, 2022 KPW 16gb and 2019 Oasis 3. I love the Oasis’ page turn buttons and gives me the option to switch hands. It’s awesome. But the battery is lousy. I am a voracious reader. Usually 2 hours in one sitting of reading. On the Paperwhite, I have done this every day for 1 week and the battery only went down to 70 %, no charging. The Oasis would drain down to 60% for 2 to 3 hours. Not good. I still like the Oasis a lot, and I thought I would miss the page turn buttons, but, I really don’t. I have not reached for the Oasis since getting the Paperwhite. I use the Paperwhite without a case. (Even though I have the cork case and a sleeve) I never enjoyed the cold Alumni feel of the Oasis so it always has a case on it, which negates the purpose of the shape. Paperwhite is really fantastic to ne. No regrets getting it at all.
I so agree it's such an awkward spot now because the differences are no longer that huge but the price difference is crazy big! If it was still more than the paperwhite but not as big of a difference, I would buy the oasis
Oh no! If you haven’t already, definitely reach out to Amazon! Their customer service is phenomenal so they would probably refund you the difference between what you paid and the new sale price!
How can you say the Oasis is obsolete? I mean, I’m sure there’s going to be a new model released any day now, but the current 2019 is far from obsolete
True. I probably misspoke a little, but my point was just that the newest version of the base level kindle has almost all the features of the oasis, which is 2x the price and advertised as the premium model. In other words, because the oasis is the only current model to not have been revamped yet, all of the other models have pretty much caught up with it. I appreciate you pointing that out! 😁
For Kindle, the ones I use the most are: - Kindle Oasis 3 for manga and comic books - Kindle Oasis 1 for e-books - 2011 Kindle 4 for e-books (and some side-loaded manga) I have a Paperwhite 4 and a Paperwhite 5, which I rarely use. Hands down, I will pick a device with physical page-turn buttons over any other e-reader. 👍🏽🐔👍🏽
I upgraded from an older Paperwhite to Oasis when it was the only Kindle with warm light (also if I wanted to get into audiobooks with 32GB RAM). Since I have it, I really like it: I do think it's the best Kindle as far as ergonomics of holding in one hand. But yeah, if I was shopping for a Kindle this year, it would be harder to justify its ergonomics over the current Paperwhites (really cool that you can wirelessly charge with the Signature Edition). Since I have the Oasis, the only main nit pick I have with it is the micro USB: it's the worst microUSB device I've had as far as trying to line up and get USB cord plugged.
I still have the 2016 oasis. It’s still the best. It’s lighter to hold, smaller which is nicer to hold and transport. My battery is still amazing after 6 years. I hate the aluminium material as it’s slippery. And the case is now an extra and too expensive. Is it still magnetic? I love the magnetic real leather case from oasis 2016. The only thing i want is the warm light. But if Amazon goes again with a 7 inch device then I’ll just keep my 6inch oasis until it breaks in maybe another 6 years.
I got the Oasis on prime day with the leather cover for $135 after tax and a $30 rebate for trading in my 2018 early model Paper white. I don’t think I could go back to no page turn buttons at this point. Very much worth it when on sale.
I have a very old paperwhite that I’m looking to upgrade but can’t decide between these too! I would love to try switching to the oasis because I’m curious to see if I would like using buttons, but if the battery life is stopping me😬 might just have to go with the new paper white. This video was very helpful THANK YOU 🙏
I wish the paperwhite had buttons. the oasis is a bit larger than I like for holding but I like the option of using the button to turn the page. and would like wireless charging or the regular charging instead of that little one.
My son just gave me his 9th Generation Oasis. It doesn't have the warm light feature and the battery life is not as good, I think, as my 2018 Paperwhite. I don't care for the page turn buttons and find the Oasis a little too bulky for my liking. I told my son I'd probably trade it in. He was okay with that. I think I am going to get the new basic 2022 Kindle though. I don't really use the warm light on my tablet, so I am okay with not having it. Right now Amazon is giving four months of Kindle unlimited with basic Kindle, instead of just three. Great comparison!
Hmm…. I like the feel of, and buttons on, the Oasis. But the battery on the Oasis is not nearly as good as the battery on the Paperwhite. So all in all, I would probably still favor the Paperwhite, but you really can’t go wrong with either!
Random question, how do you like your Rode mic? I’ve seen them in the store and they look convenient. Also, really enjoying your videos as I consider my first kindle. I’m not a big reader but want to try to disconnect from my phone and get away from screens more.
Thank you for your kind words! I’m fairly pleased with the microphone. The audio quality is pretty good, though there is some room for improvement I think. However, I think part of it might just be my ineptitude when it comes to editing audio lol
Paperwhite looks like a toy, Oasis like a premium device. Oasis is easier to hold and thanks to the bump design it feels like it weighs half of what Paperwhite weighs. Page turn buttons make it much nicer to use and easier to immers yourself in the book. The only advantages you get with Paperwhite are better battery life and USB-C, otherwise the device is just aweful.
Hi Dylan, great review... It suits perfectly for me trying to figure out how to update my PW3... One question, what would you say if the price of the two is similar?
Hmm.. that’s a great question! I would probably go with the Oasis because I do enjoy using the page turn buttons, and I do like how it feels in the hand because of the ergonomic grip!
@@dylancanread thanks, perfect... My understanding is that everything is fairly comparable between the two, with Oasis having build quality and buttons as a pro, and battery as a con... But keeping it on airplane mode should be fine... Cool, it is now a question of finding a bargain for Oasis... Thanks again 👍🏻
I think both devices are great for reading at night, as they both offer dark mode and the warm light feature! I prefer the Paperwhite over the oasis, but that’s just my preference! 😁
Thanks a lot for the quick response! I already had the Paperwhite, but I ended up buying the Oasis, because of the ergonomic issue, including buttons and weight. But when I put the two side by side, I noticed that my Oasis screen is more naturally yellowish. This put me off, as I was willing to pay the price difference, but if the screens of the two were equivalent, which I didn't think. In addition to the difference in color tone, I noticed that Oasis has more remnants of the previous page, even with page refresh enabled. A pity, because I really found the Oasis more comfortable to use.
The oasis is one of my most regretful purchases. It’s expensive, oddly shaped (the ergonomic shape just annoys me), does not have a usb-c charging port, and it is slow the software is annoying to use. If I have to read something digitally, I just use my iPad.
Actually it’s the other way around 😂 I don’t even have either and the paper white sounds so much better especially the battery life on the oasis would be poop
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Paperwhite has no auto rotate or page turn buttons. For someone who likes to switch hands to turn pages these are something that I need as my wrists get tired after a while. Having those two options on the Oasis are enough for the upgrade. I wish it had USB-C and better battery life as well.
This!! You beat me to this feature of the Oasis. I read every night in bed and I like to lie on my side reading. I often switch sides during a reading session and being able to just flip the Oasis is wonderful! Also, these guys go on sale all the time - don't buy any Kindle full-price! I also have the new paperwhite and I like it, too.
Those two features, as well as the bump on the back, are exactly why I just traded in my Paperwhite for an Oasis.
@@takethatnextstep Yes, I bought mine when it was on sale. Between my trade-in and the Oasis being on sale at 30% off, I got it for $106.
@@Prosey Nice!!!
Very good point!
So glad you mentioned the battery life. I'm actually returning my Oasis for a trade in to get the Paperwhite. Thanks for confirming what I already thought! My Oasis (I have been reading multiple hours a day) doesn't even last a week. I also have found after owning it for a year, the "ergonomics" are terrible and make my hands hurt.
For me personally, the Oasis wins every time. The Micro USB charging isnt a big issue for me, and the premium feel of the oasis makes reading such an enjoyable experience that the extra price over the PW and standard model. I love my Oasis and really hope they continue to invest in and update the oasis line 😊
Shopping for a gift and this video helped a lot! The different Oasis features wouldn't mean much to them and I can spend the other $100 on a nice leather case + wireless charger. Thanks for taking the time to break it all down for us :)
I can’t believe it’s April 3rd 2023 and we still don’t have a new Oasis. Thanks for a great video! I can’t wait to get a new Oasis!
I know! Hopefully soon, but who knows for sure.
@@dylancanread Only Jeff if he even pays attention to that stuff anymore.
I want to buy Oasis 3, but worried that they release a new version with much better performance soon. It's May 14 2023 now btw
@@jinglingao6708 It’s crazy how sporadic and slowly the Oasis line has been updated. Apple releases a new phone with the smallest of updates every single year but Amazon seems perfectly content to go years and years between updates.
@@tobybartlett yup, but I really like the oasis design... the physical button, the size, the metal back. Don't understand why Amazon doesn't pay more attention to the oasis line
Excellent review and comparison. Thank you Dylan.
Ok, you are certainly right - I'd personally prefer the simple Kindle Paperwhite 11 👍😊
Having both the Oasis and Paperwhite SE, I would always go with the Oasis, no second thoughts. The only downside is the micro-USB. Luckily, my cameras have the same charger, so it does not really matter.
and what about the battery? how long does it work for you without charging?
@@Kapitan_Kit I use both of them in airplane mode. Especially the Kindle, as it has the integrated connection, does not hold up well, and I have to charge it weekly if not in airplane mode. Otherwise every other week if I read every single day. The paperwhite holds 3 weeks I'd say.
I think car oil would stain it as well. :)
I like page turn buttons (kobo Libra, old kindle). Having a remote page turner doesn’t address why people like page turn buttons. Eg can turn pages with one hand while the other hand is busy, such as holding a baby, stirring food, hanging onto a bus strap during commuting, driving your car…. 🙃
LOL
I agree. I can't see spending that much extra money for so few extra features. And yes, I wish the power button was somewhere else.😊👍🐾
Absolutely!
Thank you bro. Only review that actually pointed out the annoying power button on it.
I’ve started to fall back in love with basic paperback books.
For my Paperwhite, as far as your cons are concerned, to keep the back from looking nasty with fingerprints, I bought a case. Also, to help with holding it so that the power button on the bottom is less of a problem, I bought a Popsocket to help me hold it in the back. I absolutely love my 2021 paperwhite. I also didn't feel that the Oasis was worth the extra $110. As a long time paperwhite user, I think the Oasis bump would've bothered me too. Sure, page turning buttons would've been nice, but not for $110. :)
Yes! Completely agree. Good tips, too! I’ve been hesitant to use a pop socket because I didn’t want to have to stick it directly to the kindle, but getting a case would definitely solve that problem.
I agree. The power button is my only gripe with the Paperwhite.
Mine too!
Nice review. I have both, 2022 KPW 16gb and 2019 Oasis 3. I love the Oasis’ page turn buttons and gives me the option to switch hands. It’s awesome. But the battery is lousy. I am a voracious reader. Usually 2 hours in one sitting of reading. On the Paperwhite, I have done this every day for 1 week and the battery only went down to 70 %, no charging. The Oasis would drain down to 60% for 2 to 3 hours. Not good. I still like the Oasis a lot, and I thought I would miss the page turn buttons, but, I really don’t. I have not reached for the Oasis since getting the Paperwhite. I use the Paperwhite without a case. (Even though I have the cork case and a sleeve) I never enjoyed the cold Alumni feel of the Oasis so it always has a case on it, which negates the purpose of the shape. Paperwhite is really fantastic to ne. No regrets getting it at all.
I couldn’t agree more! I prefer the Paperwhite for basically every reason you mentioned!
Could the battery drain is due to the auto brightness adjustment? Disable that feature and see how long battery will last.
I so agree it's such an awkward spot now because the differences are no longer that huge but the price difference is crazy big! If it was still more than the paperwhite but not as big of a difference, I would buy the oasis
Agreed! At this point, the major price difference isn’t warranted at all!
I Love my kindle Oasis
Thanks! Looking forward to your review of the Kindle Oasis 2022 when it rolls out any day now.
Thank you! Hopefully soon!
It will never roll out. They are only releasing Scribe and Paperwhites going forward.
I literally bought a paperwhite and in the next hour it went on sale
Oh no! If you haven’t already, definitely reach out to Amazon! Their customer service is phenomenal so they would probably refund you the difference between what you paid and the new sale price!
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How can you say the Oasis is obsolete? I mean, I’m sure there’s going to be a new model released any day now, but the current 2019 is far from obsolete
True. I probably misspoke a little, but my point was just that the newest version of the base level kindle has almost all the features of the oasis, which is 2x the price and advertised as the premium model. In other words, because the oasis is the only current model to not have been revamped yet, all of the other models have pretty much caught up with it. I appreciate you pointing that out! 😁
For Kindle, the ones I use the most are:
- Kindle Oasis 3 for manga and comic books
- Kindle Oasis 1 for e-books
- 2011 Kindle 4 for e-books (and some side-loaded manga)
I have a Paperwhite 4 and a Paperwhite 5, which I rarely use. Hands down, I will pick a device with physical page-turn buttons over any other e-reader.
👍🏽🐔👍🏽
That makes sense! Thanks for sharing! 😁
WoW ! Seems like you don't buy anything other than kindles.
@@axd2312
We also have a few Kindle Fire tablets… and a few Nooks and Kobos 🧉🦄
@@bitteralmonds666
Sounds like you own a store of e-readers 😂
And a few dozen ipads/tablets and half a dozen Iphones aswell just casually laying around the house here and there, i guess?
Thanks for the video and honest opinion.
Thanks for watching! 😁
I upgraded from an older Paperwhite to Oasis when it was the only Kindle with warm light (also if I wanted to get into audiobooks with 32GB RAM). Since I have it, I really like it: I do think it's the best Kindle as far as ergonomics of holding in one hand. But yeah, if I was shopping for a Kindle this year, it would be harder to justify its ergonomics over the current Paperwhites (really cool that you can wirelessly charge with the Signature Edition). Since I have the Oasis, the only main nit pick I have with it is the micro USB: it's the worst microUSB device I've had as far as trying to line up and get USB cord plugged.
I still have the 2016 oasis. It’s still the best. It’s lighter to hold, smaller which is nicer to hold and transport. My battery is still amazing after 6 years.
I hate the aluminium material as it’s slippery. And the case is now an extra and too expensive. Is it still magnetic? I love the magnetic real leather case from oasis 2016.
The only thing i want is the warm light. But if Amazon goes again with a 7 inch device then I’ll just keep my 6inch oasis until it breaks in maybe another 6 years.
I got the Oasis on prime day with the leather cover for $135 after tax and a $30 rebate for trading in my 2018 early model Paper white. I don’t think I could go back to no page turn buttons at this point. Very much worth it when on sale.
Dylan Johns Thanks Much !
I have a very old paperwhite that I’m looking to upgrade but can’t decide between these too! I would love to try switching to the oasis because I’m curious to see if I would like using buttons, but if the battery life is stopping me😬 might just have to go with the new paper white. This video was very helpful THANK YOU 🙏
Great deal on the Oasis now! You can get it cheaper than the Paperwhite!
Thanks so much for watching! Both are great devices so I’m sure you’ll be happy with whichever you choose! 😁
I wish the paperwhite had buttons. the oasis is a bit larger than I like for holding but I like the option of using the button to turn the page. and would like wireless charging or the regular charging instead of that little one.
Yes! I’ve really grown to love the buttons as well. Wireless charging would be great!
My son just gave me his 9th Generation Oasis. It doesn't have the warm light feature and the battery life is not as good, I think, as my 2018 Paperwhite. I don't care for the page turn buttons and find the Oasis a little too bulky for my liking. I told my son I'd probably trade it in. He was okay with that. I think I am going to get the new basic 2022 Kindle though. I don't really use the warm light on my tablet, so I am okay with not having it. Right now Amazon is giving four months of Kindle unlimited with basic Kindle, instead of just three. Great comparison!
That’s great! I hope you enjoy your new kindle! 😁
Thanks a lot. you made my decision. Paperwhite will be: USB-C charger and battery made it go that way. I can buy a nice case for paperwhite I suppose.
Thanks dear battery is very important 👍🏼
True!
Will you do a comparison between new kindle basic and kindle voyage??? It would be great.
The new oasis is still not out...
If the price point was similar, which one would you choose in 2024?
I think I’m going with paperwhite. I don’t think 2 buttons are worth 110$. Thanks for the review.
If money is no object, which would you pick?
Hmm…. I like the feel of, and buttons on, the Oasis. But the battery on the Oasis is not nearly as good as the battery on the Paperwhite. So all in all, I would probably still favor the Paperwhite, but you really can’t go wrong with either!
Random question, how do you like your Rode mic? I’ve seen them in the store and they look convenient. Also, really enjoying your videos as I consider my first kindle. I’m not a big reader but want to try to disconnect from my phone and get away from screens more.
Thank you for your kind words!
I’m fairly pleased with the microphone. The audio quality is pretty good, though there is some room for improvement I think. However, I think part of it might just be my ineptitude when it comes to editing audio lol
Paperwhite looks like a toy, Oasis like a premium device. Oasis is easier to hold and thanks to the bump design it feels like it weighs half of what Paperwhite weighs. Page turn buttons make it much nicer to use and easier to immers yourself in the book. The only advantages you get with Paperwhite are better battery life and USB-C, otherwise the device is just aweful.
Hi Dylan, great review... It suits perfectly for me trying to figure out how to update my PW3...
One question, what would you say if the price of the two is similar?
Hmm.. that’s a great question! I would probably go with the Oasis because I do enjoy using the page turn buttons, and I do like how it feels in the hand because of the ergonomic grip!
@@dylancanread thanks, perfect... My understanding is that everything is fairly comparable between the two, with Oasis having build quality and buttons as a pro, and battery as a con... But keeping it on airplane mode should be fine... Cool, it is now a question of finding a bargain for Oasis... Thanks again 👍🏻
@@VasilijZ87 I think that’s exactly right! Good luck on your search! I know you will love which ever device you go with!
my friend, I read mostly at night. Which one would you think id be better off with.. Thanks Dana
I think both devices are great for reading at night, as they both offer dark mode and the warm light feature! I prefer the Paperwhite over the oasis, but that’s just my preference! 😁
Thanks sir. After looking and rethink I’m going to stay with a Nook as I have many book there. Sorry to waste your time.
@@danaringquist9730 not at all!
My Oasis battery sucks. It was bad when it was new and got even worse over time. Go with the paper white hands down.
Agreed!
So which one is the best ? I need to buy a reader . It’s my first time and I want one I can use for 10 yrs cause I’m not buying another one lol 😂
Haha in my opinion, as of now, I prefer to use the Paperwhite!
Hello! Is your Oasis screen more yellowish than the one on the Paperwhite? I mean, even with the warmth in 0? Thank you!
Hmm…. I haven’t noticed that. To me, they seem to be the same!
Thanks a lot for the quick response! I already had the Paperwhite, but I ended up buying the Oasis, because of the ergonomic issue, including buttons and weight. But when I put the two side by side, I noticed that my Oasis screen is more naturally yellowish. This put me off, as I was willing to pay the price difference, but if the screens of the two were equivalent, which I didn't think. In addition to the difference in color tone, I noticed that Oasis has more remnants of the previous page, even with page refresh enabled. A pity, because I really found the Oasis more comfortable to use.
What size font do you use on your kindle oasis
The oasis is one of my most regretful purchases. It’s expensive, oddly shaped (the ergonomic shape just annoys me), does not have a usb-c charging port, and it is slow the software is annoying to use. If I have to read something digitally, I just use my iPad.
Dude you totally 100% ripped off Josh from Strain Central with your intro 😂
Dude, those page buttons matter. Lol.
These type of videos should last ten seconds. All you have to say is: the Oasis is better because it has page turn buttons. That's it.
Oh 😮
Actually it’s the other way around 😂 I don’t even have either and the paper white sounds so much better especially the battery life on the oasis would be poop
nice
Paperwhite power button positioning is idiotic. Who could have thought?😢
Agreed! It makes no sense!
Can you explain the word "obsolete" to me?
damn bro i cant read (zero brain cells)
They both suck. Kindle basic best.
My Oasis (even being 2 years old now) has fantastic battery life. Makes six weeks easy, and that's reading for about an hour each night.