What's good
- Crisp, flush display
- Adjustable screen temperature
- Audible support
- Plenty of storage
- Premium design and feel
- Battery life
What's bad
- Price
- Asymmetrical design might not be for everyone
Unlike the jump from the original Oasis to the 2017 model, Amazon's latest release -- the Kindle Oasis (2019) or Kindle Oasis (3rd generation) -- is more of a minor update than a major overhaul.
In fact, there are only 3 changes to be found -- but one of them could be very important to you depending on when and where you read.
Let's get the smaller ones out of the way first:
- The Kindle Oasis 2019 features an optimized page-turning system. While Amazon claims its the fastest ever, the Oasis 2017 was no slouch and few reviewers noticed an obvious difference.
- It's slightly more expensive. Which wouldn't always be a big deal, but the Oasis series has always had luxury pricing. If you're looking for a budget e-reader, the Oasis (2019) is not it.
But the big update which should interest anyone looking at the Kindle Oasis 2019 is the screen.
This is the first Kindle e-reader to feature a temperature adjustable light. This means you can make the screen warmer (yellower) or cooler (bluer) based on your preferences. It should also help to reduce eyestrain on those late-night reading binges.
Reviewers found the lighting smooth and the adjustment capabilities nice. You can even schedule when you'd like the temperature to change so you never have to dive into the settings yourself.
Otherwise, the Kindle Oasis (2019) is identical to the Oasis (2017) -- it even supports the same accessories. So if you'd like to know about performance, screen quality, Audible support, and other factors, be sure to check out our Kindle Oasis (2017) summary for a full run down of what reviewer's are saying.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Shweta Ganjoo, India TodayIt comes with a well-lit display that is comfortable to read under all light conditions. It is immune to water and it has all the features that make Kindle the best e-book reader in the market. What adds to the overall allure is the new warmth setting that makes reading tad bit more comfortable.
- Srivatsan Sridhar, Fone ArenaThe third-generation Kindle Oasis is a just minor upgrade compared to the second-generation model. It has the new warm light option, still offers long battery life and retains the waterproof body. However, it still has a black and white display,comes with a micro USB port, and audible support for Ki...
- Michael Ansaldo, PCWorldThe All-New Kindle Oasis is well-built and a pleasure to read on. It's well-worth the expense for serious readers.
- Michael Ansaldo, Good Gear GuideThe All-new Oasis remains the ultimate Kindle. Its level of luxury is unparalleled in the e-reader category, and certainly no other reading device can match the range of content a Kindle can provide.
- David Carnoy, CnetThe Kindle Oasis has been upgraded with a new color-adjustable integrated light and is a touch lighter and zippier. It's fully waterproof (it can be submerged) and can play your Audible audiobooks to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. The Paperwhite remains the better overall value, but the updated K...
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