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...
- Matt Tate, StuffIf you do have the cash to burn and want your e-reader to come as close to the experience of reading a physical book as possible, you won’t regret the additional outlay. Even if the warm screen function is the only notable new addition to this year’s model, it really is a significant one, and makes...
- Samuel Gibbs, The GuardianAmazon hasn’t changed much for the latest edition of the Kindle Oasis. Side-by-side they are identical on the outside. But what looks to be a small change – the ability to shift the colour of the frontlight from cold to warm white – makes a surprising amount of difference to the reading experience.
- Michael Aulia, Craving TechIf you have not had a Kindle before, I’d highly recommend grabbing the new Kindle Oasis 2019 model. However, if you already have the previous model, you may not need an upgrade unless you really want that “yellower” or “warmer” screen feature.
- Bradley Chambers, 9to5ToysThe Kindle Oasis gives you access to almost every book ever written, the battery last for weeks without needing to be charged, can be taken almost anywhere since it’s waterproof, offers Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity options (without a monthly fee), and won’t distract you with email, social media, etc....
- Michael Kozlowski, Good E-ReaderWhy should you buy a Kindle Oasis 3, instead of other flagship e-readers, such as the Kobo Forma or Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus? Amazon has the largest ebook store in the world and basically controls the North American market and also in the UK. They have so much revenue coming in from AWS...
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