Kindle Paperwhite vs Signature Edition vs Oasis | Best Amazon Kindle 2022

[@kristinerivera6637]

as a person who worked for amazon call center for five years, i recommend the paperwhite for the basic and most reliable long term usage

[@gnomgnomownik3287]

I don't think you are aware of your statements. this device (paperwhite 5) is a construction dud considering the light sensor. The engineer in his ingenuity was ignorant.

[@chrisossa2022]

Thanks for your input. So, would you recommend to stay away from the Oasi?

[@XtianApi]

​@@gnomgnomownik3287is it just the light sensor? Or other things?

[@Shagrathhhh]

Sure.

[@hgonzalezm20]

I love my Kindle Oasis, the physical buttons are great (I do'n't like touching too much the screen) and I can hold it very easy with one hand using only one side. Thanks for the overview!

[@Temmie321]

I think I like the physical buttons too, but I really dislike the overall design. It is pretty awkward to hold, slippery with a narrow grip. That said I think I think the design direction is better than the touch, but still needs improvement.

[@intheblim]

can you use audible on this version (oasis)

[@marklubin6590]

Great review. I was given the oasis as a gift several weeks ago and I truly do love it. I have a 10th generation paperwhite that I thought was great but the oasis straddles over the top of that old fence and really steps into a more refined and enjoyable experience. The real beauty of the oasis screen for me was discovered when I used it to read under an incandescent light source. The font was truly razor sharp and indistinguishable from an actual paper page.

[@RIPbiker13]

I've been using the Kindle Oasis since March and the Paperwhite 4 for the previous couple of years prior to that. I take long motorcycle trips, road trips, whatever I want. The Oasis' battery is not something I have to worry about. I can get through a few novels or more on a charge and not be concerned. I don't even turn off the backlight anymore, I just keep it on at level 11, with the warmth at 13 and I don't notice it being on while in direct light. The premium feel and large screen with small bezels made it a fantastic device and I highly recommend it to anyone. Then again, you can't go wrong with a Kindle period.

[@superleggenda]

I got the latest Paperwhite last week as a birthday present. Compared to my previous Kindle (the discontinued Voyage) it’s a bit bigger and heavier. I read in bed and I find the Paperwhite ever so slightly too big (and I have pretty big hands). I miss the page turn buttons, but not that much, since they were hit and miss at best. The new lighting system is a deal breaker for me: the warm light is SO MUCH BETTER at night. So even if size-wise, the Voyage was better, the reading experience on the Paperwhite definitely gets the upper hand. Also, it looks like Amazon stopped updating the Voyage (15.4 is at the time of writing still not available), so I guess out with the old, in with the new.

[@jordanc6857]

What do you recomended Oasis or Paperwhite 11th??

[@kvcooks814]

I just upgraded to an Oasis 8GB during Prime Days (got a bundle with cover and charger brick). I had been using a 2014 Paperwhite, which was getting very slow and glitchy- I couldn't wait for any longer to replace it. So far I love the Oasis' larger display, warm lighting, case design, and best of all, the page turn buttons! I've been reading on a Kindle since the early days of the white keyboard model, so I loved those physical buttons. Set up was really easy using the Kindle app on my phone and I was happily reading in minutes.

[@FrancoSebastianGenre]

The only thing that bothers me about the paperwhite is that it does not have physical buttons to turn the page. I have had the keyboard 3 for more than 10 years, which even has a keyboard. It is not tactile. But I find the buttons to turn the page comfortable. Do you get used to turning the page with the touch? I wanted to buy the Oasis but I didn't want to buy it and next month they will announce the release of a new edition...

[@ssarkisian]

Bought Kindle Oasis a week ago and it’s awesome. The buttons are game changer and the back which doesn’t collect you fingerprints is just superb.

[@evan.5967]

I don't get the purpose of the buttons. can you explain why it's good? it just is for page flipping?

[@lizzielein777]

@@evan.5967 Yea its only for page flipping, nothing more. And because of the thicker site its a bit easier to hold.

[@evan.5967]

@@lizzielein777 but isn't it imbalanced because of the uneven distribution of weight? also, what's the appeal in the page flipping? isn't it easier to just tap the screen to change page. seems like wasted space to me

[@Sydbabey3]

I believe it’s to avoid finger prints

[@amberjones6679]

​@evan.5967 my older kindle had page turning buttons and I loved it. It was easier than turning a page in a real book. My paperwhite 11 doesn't and it is simply a pain to use. It will only let me turn page on the right side. So if I am holding lefthanded my thumb can't really reach over there. With either hand, I often end up hitting the screen in not just the right way, making it go backwards or bring up a menu. This happens fairly often and I've been using it close to two years. Maybe it's just me but I truly hate how the page turning functions.

[@IceColdProfessional]

I've owned Fires for years and only used them for reading, never thought about an Oasis until it went on sale during Prime Week. WHAT A GAME CHANGER! This is the way books were meant to be read; in bed, in the dark, and with little glare as possible! The page turning buttons make immersion a breeze!

[@marklubin6590]

Agreed. I was skeptical for years of the archaic looking LED like screen until I finally had one and discovered for myself that this is not a gimmick.

[@lizzielein777]

@@marklubin6590 Really is it that much of a difference? Because I also used to read on phone / tablet. I am also very skeptical if an actually e-reader is really that much better.

[@marklubin6590]

@L. In my opinion it is. If I'm not reading an actual book, I prefer the e-reader screen to a phone or tablet screen.

[@IceColdProfessional]

@@lizzielein777 The best way to describe it is it's a screen, yes. But it feels like paper on the eyes. That's the best way to describe it.

[@savnac]

I like my kindle oasis, so much, simply because it doesn’t have a huge chin on the bottom and there’s no logo on it. It looks so premium and I love the buttons. But one fatal flaw for me is how wide it is, it is no longer pocketable. I want the newest paper white because even if it has the logo and chin on the bottom, it still has a small enough size to fit in pockets. I almost left my oasis behind in public twice already because I can’t pocket it. The increased battery life on the paper whites is greatly appreciated as well.

[@vesselinkrastev]

The Oasis is obviously due for an update. I imagine they'll introduce a new model by the end of the year. They'll probably update the entry level Kindle as well. Unless your old e-reader just died and you have to buy a new one right now, I'd hold off for a few months to see what they come up with.

[@xwouter1557]

To be honest, lack of the innovation in the e-book year by year

[@biggibbs4678]

They've basically been the same for 10 years, ain't gonna change much.

[@sohaibakram92]

But its Prime Day ...

[@Kodiak-1984]

Yup, thats the plan. I have a paperwhite 2, need an upgrade, so I wait the new oasis.

[@RandomS4nity]

Unfortunately, it looks like we're just getting a kindle scribe and no updates to the Oasis. I love my original gen Oasis but I'm having battery issues. I was surprised to see they phased out the battery case that was included with the last generation. I'm on the fence about just buying a new Oasis, or going with the signature edition. I disliked my first gen paperwhite because it was difficult to use one-handed and am worried I'd have the same issue with the signature edition.

[@Michel0sso]

After seeing the paperwhite and having used my Oasis for the last 2 years, my conclusion is that my favourite reading device is still my kindle Voyage. I still don't believe that Amazon replaced the Voyage with the oasis, just because a bunch of people could not live their lives without the physical buttons. The haptics of the Voyage and the form factor (fit in my pockets, which an oasis will never achieve), will always be my favourite kindle features. It seems that I will have to settle for a paper white in the future.

[@TheBionicGoat]

I have an old Paperwhite that i ordered in 2014 lol. It still works well, but it's gotten sluggish and i want to upgrade, i think based on your video I'll be getting the signature edition! Thanks for the comparison between models.

[@XantiaD]

I watched this when I was researching e-readers earlier this year. Took your advice and went with the 11th gen Paperwhite Signature and I could not be happier. Thanks! That was really good advice.

[@ShakilPathanS1]

Does it hurt our eyes if we read on this device for hours ? I'm actually considering to buy this device just for the purpose that it will not hurt my eyes if i read on it for hours. I'm a law student and i read alot so please let me know about it.

[@marklubin6590]

​@@ShakilPathanS1 no, and the amber light on the oasis actually makes the already easy to read screen more gentle and enjoyable to read in my opinion.

[@Kodiak-1984]

@@ShakilPathanS1 its not hurt your eyes, thats why so awesome the e-ink screens.

[@lisaray1112]

I ordered the Kindle Paperwhite signature today.

[@KidsBooksClub]

GREAT Review! I was almost sold on the Oasis, I just like that metal case, until I saw....Micro USB!!! Are they freaking serious!? Didn't know a connector could change my mind so fast but it did...

[@ndrsg3013]

yeah the micro usb is a turn off lol

[@adox66]

One correction. The standard paperwhite doesn’t have auto brightness.

[@MarketsReframed]

The micro USB - Non Qi charging made what I thought was an easy choice not so easy. Sticking with my old Kindle until they come up with a new Oasis. Lighter, better grip, easier page turning--> definitely a better unit otherwise and will be worth the wait.

[@sophilozophy]

Still not sure which one to get. I like the form of the Oasis because the way you can hold seems more natural to me in comparison to the Paperwhite. The problem is the price tag, which makes me look at Paperwhite.

[@Gary_M]

Why would you need to crank up the brightness in sunlight? It's not a smartphone. You could turn the light off and still read it.

[@agambhasin]

The oasis has its benefits both ergonomically & display wise, ultimately it all boils down to the budget but personally I prefer the Oasis

[@patrickdaly5988]

Bought the cellular Oasis for my wife when it came out. She hates it. Lovely industrial design, but the the battery life is shockingly poor. She went from charging every couple of weeks on an old paper white to every second day now.

[@fubar489]

Im sorry mate, she should be more grateful that you bought her a gift

[@ledam2654]

@@fubar489 He didn't say she was ungrateful to him lol. He clearly explains why she disliked the product itself, and it has nothing to do with him

[@marcelochagra3307]

@@fubar489 😂😂🤣🤣

[@nawaal4452]

Oasis user. The screen is nice and the build is fancy, but I honestly miss the battery life of the basic / paperwhite kindles

[@edwardkenworthy7013]

Agreed, I bought the original Oasis back at the beginning of 2017 and was shocked at how bad, comparatively, the battery life is, even with the cover.

[@lindseyalittle]

I have the oasis and find the battery doesn't last long, especially as a read a lot. I'm Looking to get the new paperwhite.

[@ElliottBrady]

Thanks, this was interesting to know - with that extra thickness I expected the Oasis to have the BEST battery!

[@DR19X]

how long does the battery last on the oasis?

[@avalonianwanderer2876]

I have both, I love the Paperwhite but it's heavy.The Oasis is noticeably lighter which is important for me as I take it everywhere with me. I also love having the physical buttons.

[@JustinDavito]

Even wit the oasis heavy on one side? The oasis feels heavy when reading in bed and I have the oasis raised in the air.

[@avalonianwanderer2876]

@@JustinDavito The Paperwhite is heavy on both sides. If you're finding the Oasis too heavy the Paperwhite isn't going to be any better. At least with the Oasis the weight is on the side you're holding. You might be better off with the basic Kindle for reading in bed, that's the lightest option.

[@julians7268]

Man... this video was EXACTLY what I needed! A million thanks!

[@ChasingForever]

I got myself a Paperwhite Signature addition for Christmas. I'm resisting the urge to open it before Christmas morning. I had the 2018 Paperwhite, and I'm looking forward to the larger display with color temp. adjustability.

[@Vaidanis.]

Can I ask you if I can download any pdf to these devices?

[@ChasingForever]

@@Vaidanis. yes you can download PDF and then side load them. There are many videos with easy instructions on KZbin.

[@Bourbon_Bound]

How are you enjoying it so far? Anything different that stands out? (Besides the warming light.)

[@ChasingForever]

@@Bourbon_Bound I really enjoy the snappy response of the new processor way more than I thought I would. It feels like a more modern device. It’s a small thing, but I also like having the book cover as a wake-up screen.

[@VinyZikss]

@@ChasingForever hey if you don't mind answering, do you think the lack of those physical buttons to change the pages make a big difference? It's literally the only reason I'm still considering the oasis haha

[@MrZmudziak18]

All great but what concerns me the most - a lot of reviewers keep on saying that better backlight is good for reading in sunny day. I am always switching backlight off on a sunny day and visibility is just great ! i dont know why ppl switch it to maximum tho To be honest i have never go above 8 in backlight strenght

[@edwardkenworthy7013]

I agree, that is weird: the whole point of eink is that it is reflective: the brighter the ambient light the less you need a backlight.

[@edwardkenworthy7013]

One bad and apparently gratuitous change in the UI is there is no longer a "back" action to take you back to wherever you just were. Which is really useful in newspapers and magazines if you accidentally touch the link to skip to the next item. Now you have to manually page back which is a nuisance.

[@MrsTigerbalm]

Is that in all the versions, Edward, or just the Oasis?

[@edwardkenworthy7013]

@@MrsTigerbalm All versions. (I have the Scribe and Paperwhite).

[@MrsTigerbalm]

@@edwardkenworthy7013 Thank you, I’m looking into options for replacing my Mum’s early Paperwhite and thinking she might struggle with this change!

[@edwardkenworthy7013]

@@MrsTigerbalm It's not a problem with books, only magazines and newspapers.

[@MrsTigerbalm]

Oh that’s good, thank you @@edwardkenworthy7013. I’ve ordered the Paperwhite Signature for her. 😊

[@ravenfeeder1892]

Still using my Kindle keyboard/3 from 11 years ago. Still going strong, see no reason to upgrade. If I did have to upgrade I'd need the physical buttons of the Oasis, although they do not look as nicely ergonomic as the keyboard's.

[@PSNGormond]

I liked my Kindle Keyboard at the time however when I looked at one a week or so ago I couldn't use the low PPI now that I have been using a paper white for around 6 years or so. I don't really see any reason to upgrade to the latest version though as it has very little extra.

[@pilariusable]

Same here! And the battery is still surprisingly fine. I'm considering an upgrade, but I love physical buttons for page turning. :(

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

They're overdue to refresh the Oasis. The paper white got a proper upgrade this year but the Oasis is still stuff with micro USB. That's pretty dated technology at this point

[@ThomasHoffDE]

just got an oasis. highly recommend it. physical buttons, classy glass and aluminum body and super thing and comfortable. far, far better than the plastic paperwhites - even the new one.

[@teeroro12]

Same here! I tried the newer 2018 model, and at that time at least, battery life was horrible compared to mine and the fonts and light were terrible for my eyes. If you ever find the model to upgrade to later, keep me posted.

[@flipwarrior]

I have the 2019 Kindle Oasis. I’d love to upgrade to a new model with a USB Type C port. I’m tempted with the new Kindle Paperwhite refresh, but I love the physical turn-page buttons and the build quality of the Oasis line.

[@Lukkni]

I have the same issue. I love my oasis but I really want usb c

[@gutenbird]

You probably won’t consider the Kobo. I got the Sage about a month or so ago and love it. I also have the new Paper White which is quite an upgrade from the last one but the sage is a great size. The screen is pretty much the same exact size as the body of the paper white.

[@flipwarrior]

@@gutenbird I have a Kobo Aura One. I didn't like how unresponsive it was. The Oasis is so much more responsive. Is the Sage more responsive than the Aura One?

[@gutenbird]

@@flipwarrior not sure. I like the new paper white. I like the page size of the sage. It just feels more line a book.

[@raskarl]

@@gutenbird I have a Libra2. Love it

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

My Kindle Oasis is 3 years old now and the battery is terrible, it requires a daily charge just to read for between 1-3 hours a night. My wife's Paperwhite is more than double that age I estimate and it has no battery issues at all. Plus the Paperwhites battery is fairly easy to replace from what I've seen, the Oasis is impossible to replace the battery without breaking the screen. I'll be buying a Paperwhite soon, I'll miss my Oasis physically (I much prefer the chassis design vs the Paperwhite) but being unrepairable is a huge negative for me. The screen is still prefect and I've really looked after the Oasis but the battery is terrible, they should last longer than 3 years for £250.

[@ferdoble]

I watched this video and as soon as I saw that the oasis used mico USB the choice was made. I got my Paperwhite and am very pleased. Decided to go with the signature since I wanted the 32gigs of storage and at that point the price difference was almost nothing.

[@lizzielein777]

Same. As soon as I hear about the micro usb thing, I was also set to get the Paperwhite now in Black Week sale.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

If I'm getting a new Kindle it's going to have USBC in it. If they made an oasis with USBC, that might be worth considering. These days I'm usually using one of my phones, but at the right price I would consider it a USBC Kindle to collection

[@meaganjohnson5842]

The newest generation paperwhite has USBC I believe.

[@tehelea]

genuine question, why is usb-c so important?

[@TheMordano]

@@tehelea Modern laptops and smartphones use USB-C ... You can even charge a laptop, connect a display, and transfer data between devices. So USB-C is the wonder pill for everything. Therefore many people change completely to USB-C, it is just more convenient. You just don't want to bring an extra old standard USB cable with you...

[@emcdonald75]

I feel like Amazon will release a new Kindle Oasis this year, 2022, with similar upgrades as the new Paperwhite.

[@prafalarcompedro]

I hope so

[@BenHillFinest]

nope they didn’t release one and likely never will.

[@MultiYogibear]

I got the paperwhite "kids edition" recently and with the cover it seems like the right one for me

[@GQBouncer]

When will Kindle introduce soft color do you think? w/ manga and graphic novels becoming so prominent, I'm curious when they'll upgrade

[@Piecesoftheshadow]

This is my thought as well.

[@lizzielein777]

In Japan there is already a Kindle Manga Edition, but it will probably never launch here. I think manga and all is just not popular enough everywhere else.

[@GQBouncer]

@@lizzielein777 Interesting! I checked it out and still, I see that Manga version seems to only be black and white. I was thinking like a soft color version to view manga that is not black and white. That said, I agree with your point. The Anime/Manga market has hit the western market really well, but it's economic centre will be in Asia so I don't know how good the sales will be. That said, Amazon could keep a smaller quantity in its amazon shops rather than giving them out to retailers so that it can still hit the more niche western market. Who knows though, thanks for the comment!

[@Whoareyoupeople900]

The only thing I hate about the SE is the larger size. In my opinion they should've kept it the smaller size and just removed more of the bezel for the screen. The SE is way heavier than my 2019 paperwhite with cases on both. I would've gotten the Oasis but I've been told the battery on it sucks.

[@juliechio6883]

As oasis 3 user and also got a new pw recently, the battery is actually pretty much better on new pw, but what I have thought of the new one is just extended battery life version pw4, I don’t appreciate the size becos it s a bit weighted even than oasis with case and it’s uncomfortable to hold by one hand. The screen is still grayish as the same, oasis3 is way more better on the screen and lighter. So the only big difference between pw5 and oasis 3 is battery imo. And under comparison I would say the battery ratio could be 1week oasis vs 2.5week pw5 if 3hrs reading pre day

[@luozheng2489]

This is best reviewer from phones to laptops to kindles etc, keep it up man road to 1m subs. I was here when u still have less than 5 digits subs.

[@missingnote]

I wish you had talked about one of the main features of the Oasis far more: One-handed reading, which is a big reason to get it. It's far easier to hold the Oasis with one hand and use the physical page-turning buttons, which is how I prefer to use it. One-handed reading is much more difficult on other Kindles because of the lack of those buttons and the uniform design (the lip on the Oasis makes it easier to grip). Comparing battery life on Kindles is kind of pointless if you ask me. Either way, it's going to last you a very long time, even if you're a heavy reader like me, and you'll never have to worry about the battery running out mid-read unless you started the day at nearly empty battery.

[@MeMe-cd1wy]

I have the Signature edition. Battery is horrible on bright light or using Audible. Battery button is a major pain located on the bottom. If they have to put it there, they should go back to one of the previous buttons that you had to pull sideways to turn on or off.

[@darling_yext]

Signature Edition definitely sounds like the best deal.

[@SMartinsPT]

you quoted my thoughts when talking about the charging port, if you want to make a short version of this that would be the selling point for me... enough said :)

[@IvarTheBonerless]

My biggest wish for the near future, aside from VBA functionality in Excel for Android and maybe world peace, is a tiny one-button remote control that I can wrap on one finger to flip pages on my e-reader. :(

[@paperwitch83]

I have an old Paperwhite (6. Generation) and I‘m still quite content with it. Battery life’s still great. Its 4GB storage is enough for me (if I ever come close to filling it, I could always delete read books from the storage as they stay in my Amazon account anyway). The only thing missing for me is the dark mode since my eyes are quite sensitive. But that‘s not worth spending the money for a new one. Sure the display and functionality is not up to the latest state of tech, but I don‘t mind. I think it‘s still quite nice to read on. If the device will ever give up on me, I think I would update to the current Paperwhite signature edition.

[@redbarchetta]

Love my Oasis. I do hope it doesn't get discontinued for whenever I'm ready to upgrade years from now. I do not understand why the auto-brightness works the way it does. E-Ink works great in direct light without lighting - it's kind of the point. You don't want the front light increasing when in direct light, it just drops the battery faster. I manually manage the lighting because the better your lighting, the more you DON'T need this.

[@platput]

I was wondering the same. I am planning to buy my first kindle and I was under the impression that the backlight is there to read the kindle when there is no light. Am I wrong?

[@SahilP2648]

@@platput people are brain dead. You absolutely don't need to have brightness greater than 0 during the day. And I don't even get why people would want more than brightness level 1 at night then. I actually want the lowest brightness to be even lower than what it is. Btw I have the original Kindle so can't turn on dark mode. I might be getting the Paperwhite but I have no idea why people are reading with brightness 11 or 13 and stuff.

[@Hindrenaline]

Excellent & thorough comparison, thanks very much.

[@sunnisukumar]

Super helpful review and comparisons. Thank you, Chris!

[@al76484]

I’ve owned my Oasis for a year and the battery now lasts less than 2 days with 1 hour reading per day. I’m now loathed to buy another as it is very expensive to only last a year.

[@peterpayne2219]

Outstanding video, just what I wanted!

[@markyteo]

Isn't e-ink perfectly readable under sunlight without backlighting?

[@jayvansickle7607]

Yes... In the sunlight... You would barely know if the light was on or not.

[@waltbutk]

Not actually backlit. Its lit from the front.

[@wesrm1]

I feel like I just want to wait until whatever the next Kindle model will be. Hopefully, it will be a color version like the Kindle app on my iPhone. I definitely don’t like that smudge fingerprint problem on the back. I assume adding a case would eliminate that problem though. How are the fingerprints on the screen?

[@fxaman]

I just can’t imagine using model without physical buttons. I used to have Kindle keyboard and then couple years ago I upgraded to Paperwhite. I ended up really hating it and I switched to Pocketbook Inkpad 3. I would come back to Kindle only if they released new Oasis with USB-C.

[@tehelea]

why is usb-c so important?

[@misterman1371]

@@tehelea new standard

[@tehelea]

@@misterman1371 yeah but still whats so bad about micro usb? i get usb c is more convenient cause most devices use it but i really don't understand why micro usb is such a negative for everyone

[@misterman1371]

@@tehelea because ite a STANDARD. Most of our devices use the same type of connector, so having an outdated micro USB us inconvenient. Also micro usb is less durable and damages the port often times because of asymmetry and user error

[@tehelea]

@@misterman1371 ahh i didn't know that it was less durable and more likely to do damage, i see, thank you!

[@pedroregalla3333]

Congratulations for the thorough review. However, tou keep repeating the same error: in sunlight or even in strong sunlight an eink front light is completely useless and redundant. It's the opoosite of an LCD or OLED screen. It mimics the experience of paper. Low light, use the front light. Well lit environment, switch off the front light.

[@infasis]

Yeah, I was only half paying attention, but it sounded to me like he was alluding to them needing a bright backlight in sunlight like a cellphone with a regular LCD display or something... really weird. I'd assume he has to know how e-ink works if he has like 7 kindles and does reviews on them. Strange.

[@thesomebody420]

That's not true, there is a benefit to using backlight in well lit area - better contrast (the white background gets whiter). At least on my Paperwhite 2016.

[@kewkiee]

fantastic comparison, thank you

[@user-gu6ce7rj3u]

I’ve own a new Oasis 3 to take place my old paperwhite3. It have a better design and great background brightness which makes me forget I’m reading on a machine. The only unexpected ‘upgrade’ is the texts didn’t looks as sharp as my paperwhite3. Hope Oasis 4 will have an improvement.

[@Elkott]

I mainly read manga and found the Oasis is the better option for that

[@Thunderpaws111]

When will they make a Kindle with colour? Not only for kids but adults too. It would make these kindles so much more appealing visually.

[@XtianApi]

I have and the LED color rendition it's slightly different on either. Beyond that the grip with the buttons is something I cannot leave now that I'm here. It is so amazing to use it on the right hand and then switch to the left hand. You wouldn't think it would matter so much with a light device but holding something awkwardly for so many hours stinks. The Oasis is going to win for me, even if it was inferior in many other ways

[@iflutesa]

Thanks a lot for review and comparison! Your video made brilliantly. Watching it such a great pleasure 🙏💗

[@bobbymiller7242]

I traded in my oasis (last gen) for a Paperwhite today. It went from $140 to $104 for mother's day. On top of that, I got $75 trade in credit from Amazon and 20% off. All in all I ended up paying $15.92 and I feel way to savvy for my own good lol. I love the design aesthetic of the Oasis but I found that it's just uncomfortable to use. The metal edges dig into my palm and the aluminum back becomes slippery from the oil of my hands in just a few minutes of use. It's the most frustrating thing about it. It may not be a big deal to most people, but I get distracted far too easily and the whole point of buying a dedicated e-reader is to remove distractions.

[@jonchin2201]

Bobby I have the Oasis (latest) and I'm considering to buy the Paperwhite Signature as well for your very same reasons stated. Do you find the Signature more pleasant to hold in bed? I find the Oasis uncomfortable to hold, like I can't get the weight right in my palms. If it's more comfortable I may decide to buy the Signature!

[@bobbymiller7242]

@@jonchin2201 @Jonathan Chin Heres the thing about the Oasis imo, it's beautiful to look at but I always hated holding it. Because it's aluminum my hands would start to become slippery from the oil (if you use a case that's not a problem). I also found that the rim on the front edge would really dig into my hand when holding it. But what about page turn buttons? I really thought I would miss them, but honestly it hasn't made much of a difference. Modern Kindle os is built for touch and the buttons are kind of just added on after. But the thing for me that made me switch when I saw the deal I could get was the warm light which I didn't have before but you do. I would say that it's more comfortable than the Oasis with the trade-off that it's a little more heavy. With the Paperwhite I don't notice holding it like I used to with the Oasis. Take this how you will. If you really want the one handed thing it may be better to keep the Oasis but otherwise I would switch.

[@bobbymiller7242]

I didn't realize most of this is a repeat because most of my original comment was hidden. At least my story is consistent lol.

[@jonchin2201]

@@bobbymiller7242 thanks for your thoughts! They were really helpful. I’m still on the fence whether to get the Paperwhite to compare. Would you still hold the Paperwhite with one hand or two?

[@bobbymiller7242]

@@jonchin2201 I do both It depends, but for me it's comfortable to hold with one hand and I have average size hands (maybe a little on the smaller size actually).

[@MrWhaatay]

I want to buy one of these on Prime day tomorrow. I went to a local store to check them out. I love the way the Oasis feels in the hand. It is so balanced plus the buttons. However the Oasis screen had a lot of ghosting, like screen burn in, and the contrast didn't seem as good as the Paperwhite. The blacks on the Paperwhite looked darker while the Oasis screen looked washed out. They had them in some sort of demo mode so I couldn't play with brightness settings and the store lighting was very bright. Still not sure which to get.

[@anonymousmin7882]

lol thats why i’m here… trying to buy kindle today

[@rublanco87]

Bro, same here! I have a good trade in value but my gut is telling me that a new oasis is coming out in 2022 so I am just going to wait. I'll stick with my 7th gen paperwhite till then. LOL!

[@ManishBhatiaLDN]

Amazing review and channel - finally found a british reviews with british pricing rather than the Dallar prices :]

[@sbomorse]

I've owned the latest Paper White, the new basic 6" Kindle and 2 of the latest Oasis. I love the USB-C of the Paper White and the glass screen. The 6" new Kindle feels cheap with it's plastic screen and the battery wasn't great. The oasis is so much better with the turn buttons, it makes using it so much more comfortable. If you can afford it and don't mind the non USB-C charging get the Oasis. The Signature has wireless charging which is a waste of time as you hardly have to charge them anyway.

[@karenmarks6433]

My paper white just died last night. Thanks for the info! I was leaning away from the oasis and now I’m sure I won’t be getting it. Going with the signature edition.

[@MattCook206]

Great overview ! Thanks

[@kyle.4215]

5:00 incorrect. auto brightness is not on the standard paperwhite.

[@Avise50]

Great review! Thanks

[@PeterSchneemann]

You biceps did not start to ache exactly because your arm is small. For me it is enough to hold my phone close to my ear for a minute and I already feel aches in my biceps and shoulder. Am I a weakling? It’s just that strength and endurance rarely go hand in hand.

[@CoffeeXmusic]

Sadly the oasis still using micro usb. This is the only complain I have now. Always need to bring an extra cable. Really love the oasis design

[@Mugenz00]

As soon as I heard “micro usb” the decision was clear.

[@TomZach]

Really helpful. Thx!

[@Uniqdna]

I’ve been trying to decide what I should upgrade my paperwhite to and I’m now leaning toward the signature edition, I’m not a fan of the micro USB and the lower battery life of the oasis. First world problems to be clear but I hate the idea of having to keep a micro USB around just to charge it when it needs it

[@gutenbird]

Bought the Kobo Sage and it’s the perfect size. For some reason I thought it would be cumbersome from watching the videos on KZbin but it’s screen size is almost the same exact size as the complete body of the latest Paper White. I don’t use it to write, just to read.

[@graysmith1233]

I love my 2019 oasis. I would like the 2021, but I don't think its worth updating yet.

[@FrancoSebastianGenre]

So, which one do you recommend?

[@sokinecola9361]

Could I ask which one has better resolution and contrast? It wasn’t very clear to me as I was watching it. Thank you !

[@Ahmed-to9hi]

Shouldn't the auto brightness be the opposite on a kindle because of the e ink display?

[@Welshwarrior85]

I legitimately thought this was Murr from Impractical Jokers at first 😂

[@alexshdvideo]

Not sure. I'm on my second or third paper white.. (old now... slow.. unreliable to charge I think the port is loose). Liking the idea of all but the cheapest $89 are larger screens 6.8 or 7". Page turning buttons is great.. or the Signature with wireless charging.. decisions decisions. Honestly if Amazon made their larger magazine sized version again I would get that. now that I'm older and starting to need glasses, fonts running larger I have to turn pages constantly or wear readers.. I would prefer the larger long discontinued format. which will I get? Oasis or Signature? Not sure.. oh and I think AT&T turned off 3g this year so the free cellular connectivity is gone in this part of US. Not sure what Oasis uses/used.

[@lisac9522]

Could someone explain to me why he's saying the micro USB is so horrible? What's the big deal?

[@gnomgnomownik3287]

I have a feeling you were paid for expressing a positive opinion. How can you not see it? 4:55 A very important thing that you didn't mention, and on the basis of which I can say that the designer or originator of the light sensor was/is a moron, ignorant, and I'm even more irritated by the fact of paying people for such a fucked up job. As far as I know (or maybe I'm an idiot) in sunny weather the phone screen is poorly visible, the sensor turns up the lighting to the maximum to improve visibility - understandable. However, the ereader screen works completely differently, it is clearly visible in full lighting. When we move to a dark room, the sensor should work and brighten the reader so that we can read (unlike the phone where the sensor reduces the light intensity). Logical, but not for everyone. I can be an idiot, a moron or whatever. I'll take it on board. I bought the 32gb version because I don't like being restricted. The light sensor is such a forced addition, but if there is something, I require it to work sensibly, as intended. I understand that if I go out with the reader into the yard, it still needs to light up because it can't be seen on this type of screen?

[@c.ayumihardy7225]

this WORKED! Amazon Customer service was saying sorry, you need to buy a new device but here's 15% off for it (I protested asking if it can't be repaired) and then they offered me a 30% off discount for a new one. In the meantime, I had deleted a few books off my Kindle as you said, and then plugged it into my laptop....not 5 minutes later I look over at the Kindle and IT IS ON. THANKS SO MUCH

[@jannet4451]

I got an oasis and I love it !

[@ThomasHoffDE]

me too. no comparison to the paperwhite - buttons, glass/aluminum, just a great device

[@scopesfn2100]

Can you adjust pdf font size on it?

[@petew1764]

Is there any chance you can get your hands on a Redmagic 6s Pro gaming phone. Looks interesting but worth throwing your expect eye over. Also, when it comes to whiskey its redbreast 12 all the way.

[@kevinmain3399]

my kindle paperwhite 5th or 6th (i forget) has been going strong a decade now... the case is falling apart where the battery clasped but other than that still works..

[@iamthunderhawk]

Dunno man, that's a fair bit of peak in the bicep man

[@Watchman36]

I would never buy a kindle with a USB charging system again. The only reason I have just bought myself a signature edition Paperwhite is because of wireless charging. The charging port on the Paperwhite gets too loose and ends up not charging.

[@infasis]

I never had that problem on my 4th gen with micro usb charging. (I actually recently got the Signature Edition myself, but I really miss the buttons that were on the 4th edition too.)

[@avalonianwanderer2876]

That's odd, I've had every generation of Kindle since they first came out and have never had that problem. My 2016 Paperwhite is still being used by my brother with no issues.

[@IrfanKhan-yg8zu]

Great video sir, I have a question? Can we use Kindle for reading articles? I mean PDf files. I am a researcher, normally I used to read papers on my laptop, but it is difficult to take a laptop everywhere.

[@EmmaEscalant]

Yes u can. I don’t own a kindle but I’m informing myself and you can look up on how to transfer your pdfs to your kindle once you have one.

[@hillsongbest3818]

Thanks for the video . May i ask if the higher end of the kindles would be faster ( scrolling, page refreshing , faster response to touch , less web surfing crashes than the the standard kindle ?I've got the standard kindle . Thanks , please let me know . 😇🥳🥳

[@jayvansickle7607]

I can definitely tell that the battery life on the new PW is better than the Oasis.

[@ashyyyk8098]

Not a big accomplishment considering oasis battery is the worst among the kindle devices

[@jayvansickle7607]

@@ashyyyk8098 the PW seems really good. Not Just in comparison.

[@ashyyyk8098]

@@jayvansickle7607 the PW is the best value for money eReader out there, monster device

[@jayvansickle7607]

@@ashyyyk8098 can I assume your name is a play on Kashyyyk?

[@shavedbird694]

Why would we have to worry about screen brightness outside? That’s the beautiful part about ink displays, the sun can light them

[@SherrisPlace]

I am just setting up my new Kindle signature e reader and in the “Storage management “ tab it says “used 543 of 26.77 GB” To my knowledge the Kindle Signature is supposed to have 32 KG storage!? I mean that IS what we paid for…. ! Thank you Would you be able to address this in a video?

[@RogueCylon]

We need colour Kindles.

[@smschwentner]

Kindle fire

can you install e-books from a computer or do you have to buy them

[@ThomasHoffDE]

the kindle paperwhite feels cheap with its low-grade plastic body and screen. i got an Oasis and it's elegant. very, very thin aluminum body with an elegant glass front. no comparison on feel - it feels like a classy device. never liked the cheap feel of the paperwhite. I highly recommend the oasis. battery amazing and more than good enough, the screen is amazing and clear with that yellow light option. Also the turn buttons which are configurable (I have lower button as next page vs default) are amazing. The buttons even work when you flip it (so lower is still next page on mine). love it.

[@ashyyyk8098]

Kindle oasis battery life amazing??? No way it's better than the paperwhite month single charge, well you're paying 100 bucks more for oasis which was even more when launched so. It's your opinion but I don't think oasis justifes the value for money

[@ThomasHoffDE]

full week is good enough for me. agree cost is high - depends on people's budget

[@warnerblair]

The battery really depends on how much you read for the oasis.

[@wesrm1]

Yeah but how do they both feel once you have a cover on them?

[@ClayMationNation]

I'm trying to justify buying an Oasis, having had a paper white for a couple years now, one thing holding me back is a concern that it's not any faster than the most recent paperwhite? Can anyone comment on this.

[@ArtScienceWonder]

Does the brightness of any of these go completely down? One that that bothers me is that I can’t only light the Kindle with my bedside lamp. I’d prefer if the Kindle emitted almost zero light of it’s own.

[@xavierrethore3778]

Yes, you can turn the brightness completely down.

[@fabsy64]

I got the signature edition a couple of weeks ago. With the £20 trade in for my old kindle and the 20% off, it was definitely worth it.

[@infasis]

What version Kindle did you trade in? I have a 4th gen Kindle and they wouldn't even give me $5 for it. I just figured I'd be better off keeping it on a coffee table or gifting it to someone rather than only get a couple bucks for it. I was just kinda surprised, because I figured they'd give everyone at least like $20 to help convince you to upgrade and stay in their ecosystem.

[@fabsy64]

@@infasis 2nd gen Paperwhite (2013). It was all a bit weird. It said £20 at first then when I confirmed that it was in good condition and all was good with the battery, it gave a revised offer of £5 but it still said I'd receive a £20 voucher which I did when I checked out. A little confusing but turned out ok.

[@davidbatthews3811]

@@fabsy64 They gave me £15 for my 4th gen Kindle this week.

[@benjaminlee3669]

I like the Signature edition - is it the one with the mediatek processor or collab?

[@lleifette]

I think I’m on my 5th Kindle. Once again I’ve started experiencing power issues and am reading books on my phone. I had the original Oasis but found that it never accessed the extra battery, and ran out of power too fast, and the new WiFi prevented connecting by cellular- if it detected a WiFi signal, i could not use the cellular connection. Since I did not have permission to connect to the detected WiFi, this was a problem and I found myself trying to find parking lots with no WiFi so I could download books. I replaced the oasis with a paper white, and for the first time did not pay for the cellular feature. I use it with my phone hotspot when I need to. Since my paper white no longer reliably turns on or reboots with a full charge, I’ve been reading on my smart phone. Besides not being able to purchase books directly to an Apple device, now I’m struggling with reader highlights. There is no way to remove the highlights. When every word on screen is highlighted, it is really difficult to turn the page. They have removed page scrolling from the other device app, and the highlights extend into the right margins. Not my highlights, don’t know why everyone else made the highlights, no way to clear them to get them out of the way. The last bitch I have is that the paper white is also missing the rotation feature, manual or auto. Really annoying if I’m trying to read and charge at the same time. I used to just rotate the device so the cord came out of the top and was out of the way. I think their battery tests are bogus and don’t reflect actual use. Sorry to dump on you, but there is no real customer feedback possible.

[@teh_hunterer]

Why would you mention turning the screen lighting up when reading in direct sunlight? Isn't it an e-ink screen?

[@devinmccrea6934]

Heroes by Stephen Fry is god tier. Nice for having it!