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...
- Dhruv Bhutani, Android AuthorityThe 10th generation Kindle Oasis is a small, but tangible step forward for the e-reader. It brings premium niceties like adjustable warm lighting, and faster screen refreshing to a tried and tested product. However, the subtle improvements over the Paperwhite might not be enough to justify the added...
- Thomas Bartlett, Gadget GuyThe Kindle Oasis is an excellent way to read books. A colourful picture-book, not so much. Accept that limitation and the joy of having a slim, portable device with tens of thousands of books ready to read is simply wonderful. Add the long life and superbly natural look of the printed word, and the...
- Pranay Parab, NDTVThe device is fantastic for reading, but it is really hard to justify these prices in a world where the Kindle Paperwhite has almost all of the Oasis' must-have features. If value for money is important, we're going to have to turn you towards the Kindle Paperwhite or the Kindle (10th Gen). However,...
- 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...
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