Prime Day '24 I was thinking of getting the PaperWhite Signature for the extra storage. Minute 14 of this video saved me $60 bucks or more. The amounts of storage and what that translates to with books is hard to tie together sometimes. You brought great value to my life today. Massive Respect for you and your channel!
thank you so much for this video! i was trying to decided between the paper white and the basic one and you helped me a lot and i decided to buy the 2023 basic kindle that just got delivered a few hours ago. keep up with the amazing job! love from Brasil 🇧🇷
@@ongjanetteof course! I was already looking for something smaller and cheaper. The only difference between them is basically the water resistance and the size, and those things didn't matter to me at the time, so it was not worth paying more for the paperwhite only to have those 2 features. I have the basic one for over 5 months now and I love it! I read for hours every single day and I only charge it every 15 days or less, also the kindle is so small that fits every single purse that I have so I can carry with me everywhere I go. I also use it for work uploading documents that I'll need to read and check while working.
I have been reading on my iPhone 12 pro max using the app. But now (because of you 👾😄) I just purchased, through your link, the paperwhite light weight 11th generation 6.8" and got it on sale because I have Kindle unlimited - they offered me a special discount. 👏👏👏 After that purchase, I bought a case and screen protector, so hopefully you get some kind of affiliate pay on that too. Whatever you earn you deserve more because that was an excellent review and from what I'm seeing, a lot of people are purchasing because of you're excellent reviews. By the way, this is my first Kindle or even E reader. I've always read on my phone 😆 Well done you 👍👍☺️
Thank you for taking the time to describe and demonstrate all these! I began with whatever year they first came out (even before Oprah discovered them) and am on my 7th now, a Paperwhite that’s begun freezing more frequently. I was about sold on a new paperwhite, but I think you sold me on the Oasis because I’ve so missed buttons to turn the page. And holding in one hand you can enjoy a beverage while reading.
Sadly the Oasis is no longer available! I suspect they'll be introducing a new model this year or next...maybe a color Kindle? But for now an updated Paperwhite is your best bet.
this is amazing! the first kindle I got was the 2012 model. Last year I upgraded to the 2022 paperwhite last year. So excited to get into reading this year!! great video!
The Oasis is the best kindle Amazon ever made and if they launch a new one with Type C, I will buy it on the spot. Page turning with buttons is great and the ergonomics is top tier!
I was trying to decide which one to buy and literally could not tell the difference based on the descriptions. This video helped a lot to understand. Thank u. 🙏
@@onemanbookclubI do have a question… maybe u can answer it. If I sync up the kindle to my Amazon account, will any past books I bought show up on the kindle or do I specifically have to purchase said book on the kindle itself?
Before I saw this there was no way I was going to buy an Oasis. You completely changed my mind. You reminded me of how the kinesthetic enjoyment of holding a book or device is almost as important as the enjoyment of the reading itself. Unfortunately, I saw this video in late March when the Oases were gone. I was crushed. I flailed around a bit trying to decide what to buy and finally settled on a PW SE. The very next day Amazon put a batch of certified refurb Oases up for sale. I quickly cancelled the PW and ordered the 8Gig ad-supported Oasis that I really wanted! I have been reading on it for the last 10 days or so and couldn't be happier with the Oasis. Your video was definitely spot on for me. Liked and sub'd. Thank you!
I'm feeling like a very lucky guy. Just wish that I could have used one of your affiliate links to purchase it. Next I will get a Moko sleeve. Thanks for that recommendation too!
For me, it was the physical buttons that were the deal maker. I think for me especially as a left handed person, swiping right to advance pages is a little awkward with your left hand. The Oasis solves that problem with good old fashioned physical buttons that feel natural to use whether right or left handed.
Omg I can’t begin to thank you. I am looking into one of these kindles and was a bit confused. You are amazing and a very detailed man. Answered every question I had and let us viewers visually see these. Getting the paper white you convinced me 8 mb It will be.
underrated youtuber!!! i became an e-reader when i tried reading on my ipad. suddenly reading became so fast?? i dont understand how but it just makes you a faster reader. unfortunately, the ipad was just straining my eyes so now im convinced i need a kindle oasis HAHA. this was very helpful father thank you! (yes, you are our e-father now).
I had an Oasis but as a huge manga reader I ended up trading it in for a 64GB scribe. I ADORE IT. It has some premium features like the Oasis like the autoflip and has the solid metal casing.
They do, but as Kindle eReaders are not yet available in color and as it can be clunky to navigate through pictures and small words, I don't recommend an ereader for Manga.
This helped make my decision. I watched 5 reviews before yours and gained no confidence in which one to choose. By the end of your review I ordered the best one for my needs. Thanks
i watched this whole video and i loved it! my first and only kindle related video 😭 very informative and to the point without missing any! i have made a decision thanks to you🎉
I have the Kindle Paperwhite 16bg and I LOVE IT, I want them all but I haven’t tried any of the others so I can’t say which is my favourite. I love mine though, decorating it makes me really happy. I don’t need the buttons on the Oasis, which is why I didn’t get it I didn’t think it was necessary. I love the warmth feature on my Paperwhite too, I usually keep the warmth around 5
Nice to see someone speak to camera and not fill the video with jumpcuts! Bravo sir! I dont need the amount of eink ereaders that i have but im hooked on the various types and models both from Kobo and Amazon. I have a Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Basic, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Scribe. Correction note: Scribe is not waterproof
My kindle is ancient. Got it in 2013 and i still use it. No touch screen. Buttons on each side for turning pages, buttons on the bottom for everything else
Think I have the same model. Mine has no backlight, which is one reason why I'm thinking of upgrading. As I've rediscovered the pleasure of handwriting, will get the Scribe.
I have all of the kindles except the Scribe and the Oasis is by far my favorite. I love the ergonomic design, the buttons; the lightness and the uniform lighting.
Is the difference that big between Paperwhite and Oasis when it comes to lighting? Don't they both feel like paper? I mean, it's the only one which has paper in its name 😅
Really good comparison, thank you. I've had the first version of the paperwhite since it first came out. It's finally having issues holding a charge so I'm looking at a new one. Appreciate the detailed look at them.
Kindle needs to add immersion reading to their dedicated Kindle devices, to allow listening to the audiobook while simultaneously reading the ebook. I can’t understand why this isn’t available on the dedicated hardware yet it’s available in the app on phones and tablets. It’s my biggest complaint about Kindles, and the reason I hardly ever use mine.
I know I want the Paperwhite, but I’m always confused about the gigs! Thanks so much explaining that the 8 is enough. Really appreciate your thorough video and looking forward to owning my first Kindle.
My experience is similar to yours but I’m more than ten years late😂 After reading four volumes of In Search of Lost Time on my iPhone I finally got a Kindle Paperwhite last week and couldn’t believe how amazing it felt to read on it. Now I can never go back to reading on my phone. Call me weird but I actually love that ads show up when the screen is turned off. It leaves me in awe of this technology.
I never leave comments or reviews, but this video was so so helpful and I needed to let you know. Way more thorough than any other video. I've been wanting to read more and thought a Kindle purchase would be a great catalyst. After watching your video, I think I'm going to go with the Paperwhite 8g no ads. Thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful! When you buy, use my associate link and I'll earn a tiny commission from Amazon that I use to keep the Book Club running! Thank you! amzn.to/3vPqTiL
Been searching for a side by side comparison of the screen lighting of the different Kindles! Thanks for this. I use an Oasis (and love it) but preparing for its eventual phase out. I hope I am wrong, but there hasn’t been any real news about it being upgraded. I’m partial to its asymmetrical shape and buttons… but if I have to choose another replacement, I’ll was hoping for a non-flush screen one like the Basic but the difference in the number of LEDs between the Oasis and the Basic will probably be too noticeable to me. But there’s something about a non-flush screen - I remember my first one, the Kindle Keyboard! Wonderful device :) completely sold me on ereading.
Ahhh, the Kindle Keyboard! Changed my life! Yes, I have those fears for the Oasis too, but I've had them for a while now. My thought is: Why haven't they phased it out yet? So I'm a bit hopeful they won't. Not sure what they're waiting on... Phase it out or update it. Just do something!!
@@onemanbookclubtotally agree. I’ve been wanting to upgrade but at the moment I’ve got the 11th gen PW and some parts I feel like I’m downgrading eg micro-USB Vs micro-USBC
Wonderful information. Thank you so much. If I had to offer a small suggestion it would be to try and make the video just a bit more succinct. Again thanks for putting out such a good video.
My first kindle was also the keyboard model in 2010, and suddenly in 2017 it stopped charging and I was heartbroken. I loved my keyboard but started looking at the newer options and settled on the Oasis, mainly for the page turning buttons. I’m happy with it but really miss the ease of the keyboard model. Great reviews. Btw, I still have my keyboard hoping for a miracle resuscitation someday.
I've been hearing that it's possible to replace the battery in the Kindle Keyboard. I've been wanting to learn how to do it and make a video about it. Stay tuned!
@@onemanbookclub I did it! I ordered the battery from Amazon and it’s now charged up! The hardest part was getting the back off, I ordered the battery that comes with the tool and I also used a guitar pick to help it along.
Great video! I am definitely the guy with 3 Kindles because I love them all. The only correction I would suggest is that the Kindle Scribe is not waterproof.
This is a super helpful video that answered any questions I had about what are the differences between different kindles and which is the best choice for me. Thank you!
The single best thing I have bought for my 2018 paperwhite is a tablet holder that grabs the headboard. I fall asleep reading, my Kindle goes to sleep, and it's right where I left it in the morning. No kindle falling on my face when I fall asleep, I don't even have to hold it. I just bump the right side of the screen with a finger, or honestly sometimes my nose lol
I’m really interested in purchasing a Kindle.. I’ve been using my IPad as a reader.. but it hasn’t been the best for my eyes and showing me the differences has been a great help. Thanks.
Dang. I was ready to buy an Oasis until you said it doesn’t use USBC. I don’t want to have to keep up with additional chargers. Thank you so much for this review!! 🤗
Thank you for your Kindle descriptions. You mentioned that your kindle one with buttons was no longer chargeable. I have this model and found it easy to put a new battery into it.
I had a KOBO reader way back in the early 2009 era but ended up just using my phone or a tablet after, well fast forward and my eyesight is worsened and migraines plague me if i read this way so i was on the hunt for a kindle that read like a real book since the kindle books are WAY cheaper than in your hand printed seem to be. This video helped me decide ❤ thank you! It will be here tomorrow with a cute little case too. I went with the 11th gen 2022 6 inch model btw. Both for the price and features it had, and the fact it would fit in my purse easily.
Hey thank you for the videos. You can change the battery on your old kindle. I have one from that year, and was still able to purchase the battery last year. It's real easy to do, you can UA-cam it. I still have my white kindle from. 2008, I'll never get rid of it. :)
Awesome video you are awesome sir. Im a nubie to Kindle. Plus i have an Apple IPad 12.9. But for the past 3 days i couldnt buy on amazon the kindle paperwhite 32 gb…..it would not go into my cart it would go straight to my buy later section of my amazon app. And im a prime member, my son seems to think because it’s out of stock???? Im going to call customer service.. you ever have this issue with not going into the cart? I appreciate you thank you so much for this video. ❤😊
Great video! In the market for a Kindle cause I too don’t have the space for bookshelves anymore lol. Did the Kindle Oasis get discontinued? Can’t find it on Amazon through the link.😭
Sadly, yes. If you can, I'd hold off just a few more weeks as Amazon seems rl be on the verge of making some new Kindle announcements. If you don't want to wait, the Paperwhite will be your best bet.
Great review, Tks so much…my husband has Amazon prime, can I sign in using his account to read books on my own kindle. Or do I have to have my own Amazon prime account? Same household…
I have 2mm crack on my 2016 Paperwhite screen due to dropping an eye glasses case about a foot above the Kindle. It doesn't have the flush glass screen over the eINK display. When this happened the Kindle was in a neoprene case. For the basic Kindle I'd suggest a hard cover. For your Oasis cover I'd check the Dollar Tree for a thin cutting film you could cut to size to fit in what looks like an outer pocket. If the Oasis display is facing the plastic sheet but not in contact with it in the outer pocket you might have more protection if something like keys or a cell phone was dropped on the display.
Ooo that stinks! I've never felt the need for screen protectors... In 12 years of owning them I've never had a problem. But now that I said that I'm probably going to break it today! 😂
@@onemanbookclub Outside of the eINK crack I don't have a single mark on this old device. Any Kindle, like your Oasis with the flush glass screen, may be less apt to break knock on wood.
Great video and info on the Kindles. Did Amazon discontinue the Oasis? I'm a visually impaired user so larger is always better. But the Scribe is a little out of my price range. Do you have a video that would explain how the read back feature is used? Thanks so much .
Sadly, they did discontinue the Oasis. You can occasionally find a referb on Amazon. The readback feature on the Kindle is extremely clunky and hard to use. Instead, I recommend using the Immersion Reading feature on the Kindle app for phones/tablets. You have to own the Audible audio book as well as the ebook. Here's a video I made for that: ua-cam.com/video/oy_2wMDYVOc/v-deo.html
Thank you for this review!! Do you think Amazon will release a new kindle soon? I can’t decide if I should wait or just buy one now. I also noticed they don’t have the oasis available anymore.
Maybe it's because I grew up as a kid with digital devices like iPhone/iPad but the Kindle Paperwhite makes reading so much easier for me and feels more natural than a real paper book. I like both but find myself having to reread the same sentences to comprehend with a physical book as where that doesn't happen on my kindle. Was born in late 90's maybe I'm messed up in the head. Kindle solved my reading problems though + ability to hold down on words I don't know for quick dictionary meanings.
Currently reading the original 'Dracula' book from Bram Stoker. A great book, but one I'd never be able to get through physically with all the old timey words Kindle dictionary helps provide context to.
Wow, great video! i have a paperwhite, got it 5 years ago, and I had to chuckle everytime you said things like "I love it", "it was life changing", because it happened the same to me. But not everyone understands the passion this device awakes! Hahaha But by the way, I think another important feature is the warm light option 😊 Thanks for your video, I am going to get an oasis as soon as possible. I had doubts but not anymore 😄🙌
I have a KO3 and I just semi-replaced it with the 2022 basic model. I’ve always wanted the smaller form factor, and now it has 300 dpi as well. Hopefully they give it water resistance and warm time within a couple of decades😂
GREAT video! I have a question though, I don’t know if you will answer, but I’ll try. How do I know when buying a kindle if it’s free adds or not? I’m thinking of buying one on Amazon. Also, if I want to use a kindle at the beach, you’ll recommend kindle paperwhite?
I do recommend the Paperwhite! Regarding ads, on the Amazon page for the Kindle you want, look for the option labeled "Offer Type." There you will be able to choose between Ad Supported Lockscreen or Without Ad Supported Lockscreen. Hope that helps!
Thank you for this review! I just bought a scribe. I love for writing. I listen mostly audiobooks for fiction. Scribe doesn't do audible well. My actual reading is mostly technical with charts. I was thinking about getting an Oasis in addition. Question if reviewing today (7 months later) would you still buy an Oasis or would you wait till 2025 for the color one? Also does current Oasis do audible well? Thank you subscribed today!
Glad you're enjoying it! All the Kindle eReaders operate on the same software platform. So if you don't like how audible works on the Scibe, you won't like it on any Kindle eReader. I would absolutely buy an Oasis again...it's still my favorite by a large margin. Unfortunately, Amazon has discontinued the Oasis. You can occasionally still find one as a referb, though. I'm not sure what the Color Kindle will be when it comes out, so it's impossible to say at this point which I'd prefer. All I know is that I love my Oasis! Additionally, I'll say that I prefer using the free Kindle App on my phone for Audible Audiobooks. Immersion Reading is a really cool feature that, IMO, is tragically underutilized.
Great video! Quick question. I currently read off the app on my phone and sometimes simultaneously listen with audible as well, especially when I’m reading books with a lot foreign names. Do these kindles use audible or is it some other audio app? I don’t want to lose all my audio books.
Well, there's no official information about the new device, just a suggestion of one in 2025. If you can find a referb Oasis, I'd do that and them trade in back for a discount off the new one in 2025. If you can't find an Oasis, them get a Paperwhite and trade that in next year. Don't wait to get an ereader! It will change your reading life!
@14:43 - Two points. 1) At some point we have to assume that either Amazon or Kindle will go away. Having you entire Kindle downloaded onto an offline device could be a good thing. 2) I assume by Audio Book you are just referring to Audible. Not having a Kindle, I am assuming that your phone/watch Audible App will be more convenient. You are probably going to be carrying you phone anyway and a Kindle would be big for something I am not using to read...
Thank you for this comparison! I love my Oasis, but it’s too heavy for me after about 30m. I was hoping the newer Paperwhite was lighter, since it now has warm tinting. I guess that warm light apparatus just makes everything heavier.
Great to meet a fellow Oasis fan! The Scribe is very good, particularly for it's notebook functionality. I wouldn't like it as a dedicated eReader though, it's too heavy for how I would read on it.
I’m thinking about buying a kindle so I have an easy way to read books when I am in bed with a newborn. I’m trying to decide between the Paperwhite and Oasis. Which is best for one-handed use? I’m thinking having the page turn buttons would be easier than having to move my hand from left to right to turn pages, but how frequently will I actually be turning backwards? Any commenters have an opinion on which device is best for nursing mothers? Also, how is the screen responsiveness? All of them look pretty laggy in all the videos I watched. Any first hand accounts to share?
I think the creator mentioned in the comments that the Oasis is unavailable right now and hadn't been updated for a while. If I were you I'd want the most lightweight wch is the basic. Or Paperwhite if you don't mind a holding something bit heavier but with a much brighter screen. If you've been used to the 120hz scrolling or promotion, Kindles would seem laggy, but I don't mind especially as it doesn't tire my eyes as much and I can control font size. You don't need to swipe with the basic Kindle, just tap a bit to the right going forward, or a bit to the left going backwards. I have an old 2011 basic model though, but I doubt they would regress the functions with the newer ones. So I mean you can read with 1 hand on even the basic or Paperwhite even without buttons.
@ongjanette is right, sadly. The Oasis is no longer available, although there have been referbs available on Amazon occasionally. If you can get your hands on an Oasis, I recommend the Paperwhite!
Thank you for not only describing the differences but “showing” the physical difference. Best review on Kindle models for a longtime!
Hey, thank you so much! Happy reading!
Yea, really. I watched 3 other reviewers and none of them showed the Kindle's actually operating.
I can't believe I watched 30 minutes of a comparison of Kindles. You really have a way to make this stuff interesting.
Lol! Wow, that's quite a compliment!
Haha, true.
Of about six videos that I watched to educate me about which Kindle to buy, yours was the best.
Awesome! I'm so glad it helped!
Thank you that you compared the kindle comparing videos so I don't have to watch any other
You're welcome!
Only 3 minutes in and already I’m thinking the same! ❤
Which one you ended up getting?
This was a straight to the point video! Thank you for helping me make my decision! I'm getting the Kindle Paperwhite as a birthday gift to myself!
Awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful! Feel free to use my link when you buy it!
Prime Day '24 I was thinking of getting the PaperWhite Signature for the extra storage. Minute 14 of this video saved me $60 bucks or more.
The amounts of storage and what that translates to with books is hard to tie together sometimes. You brought great value to my life today.
Massive Respect for you and your channel!
Awesome testimonial! Thank you!
what did you go with?
@@peterpanda7475 I went with the newest paperwhite edition. Not the SIGNATURE paperwhite edition. I’m loving my new Kindle. Best of luck to you.
Started the video unsure about which to buy (I bought my last kindle in 2014) and finished with a decision. So helpful, thank you!
I'm so glad!
Exactly the video I was looking for, thank you!
Glad I could help!
thank you so much for this video! i was trying to decided between the paper white and the basic one and you helped me a lot and i decided to buy the 2023 basic kindle that just got delivered a few hours ago.
keep up with the amazing job! love from Brasil 🇧🇷
Yea! I'm so glad! You're going to love it!
Did they ditch the permanent yellow screen?
May I ask what made you decide on the basic Kindle rather than the Paperwhite? :)
@@ongjanetteof course! I was already looking for something smaller and cheaper. The only difference between them is basically the water resistance and the size, and those things didn't matter to me at the time, so it was not worth paying more for the paperwhite only to have those 2 features.
I have the basic one for over 5 months now and I love it! I read for hours every single day and I only charge it every 15 days or less, also the kindle is so small that fits every single purse that I have so I can carry with me everywhere I go. I also use it for work uploading documents that I'll need to read and check while working.
@@virgocandrive thanks for your reply! :)
I have been reading on my iPhone 12 pro max using the app. But now (because of you 👾😄) I just purchased, through your link, the paperwhite light weight 11th generation 6.8" and got it on sale because I have Kindle unlimited - they offered me a special discount. 👏👏👏
After that purchase, I bought a case and screen protector, so hopefully you get some kind of affiliate pay on that too.
Whatever you earn you deserve more because that was an excellent review and from what I'm seeing, a lot of people are purchasing because of you're excellent reviews.
By the way, this is my first Kindle or even E reader. I've always read on my phone 😆
Well done you 👍👍☺️
Amazing testimonial! Thank you!!! Happy reading!
Waitttt. How much was the discount?!?
How do I get that discount? I'm with kindle unlimited as well!
Thank you for taking the time to describe and demonstrate all these! I began with whatever year they first came out (even before Oprah discovered them) and am on my 7th now, a Paperwhite that’s begun freezing more frequently. I was about sold on a new paperwhite, but I think you sold me on the Oasis because I’ve so missed buttons to turn the page. And holding in one hand you can enjoy a beverage while reading.
Sadly the Oasis is no longer available! I suspect they'll be introducing a new model this year or next...maybe a color Kindle? But for now an updated Paperwhite is your best bet.
this is amazing! the first kindle I got was the 2012 model. Last year I upgraded to the 2022 paperwhite last year. So excited to get into reading this year!! great video!
Amazing! Nice to meet a fellow fan! Thanks for stopping by, happy reading!
such a comprehensive review! love this! big thanks!
You're welcome! Enjoy!
Thank you! Now I know what version to get my teens for Christmas (going with the original kindle).
Awesome! Please use my link below!
The Oasis is the best kindle Amazon ever made and if they launch a new one with Type C, I will buy it on the spot. Page turning with buttons is great and the ergonomics is top tier!
Facts
Thanks!
Thank you!
excellent review!!! thank you for showing the differences, especially the physical ones, made a 30 minute video an unexpected fun watch!
Thank you! I'm so glad it helped!
I was trying to decide which one to buy and literally could not tell the difference based on the descriptions. This video helped a lot to understand. Thank u. 🙏
Awesome!
@@onemanbookclubI do have a question… maybe u can answer it. If I sync up the kindle to my Amazon account, will any past books I bought show up on the kindle or do I specifically have to purchase said book on the kindle itself?
Before I saw this there was no way I was going to buy an Oasis. You completely changed my mind. You reminded me of how the kinesthetic enjoyment of holding a book or device is almost as important as the enjoyment of the reading itself.
Unfortunately, I saw this video in late March when the Oases were gone. I was crushed. I flailed around a bit trying to decide what to buy and finally settled on a PW SE. The very next day Amazon put a batch of certified refurb Oases up for sale. I quickly cancelled the PW and ordered the 8Gig ad-supported Oasis that I really wanted!
I have been reading on it for the last 10 days or so and couldn't be happier with the Oasis. Your video was definitely spot on for me. Liked and sub'd. Thank you!
Awesome! I'm so glad you found one!
I'm feeling like a very lucky guy. Just wish that I could have used one of your affiliate links to purchase it. Next I will get a Moko sleeve. Thanks for that recommendation too!
For me, it was the physical buttons that were the deal maker. I think for me especially as a left handed person, swiping right to advance pages is a little awkward with your left hand. The Oasis solves that problem with good old fashioned physical buttons that feel natural to use whether right or left handed.
Omg I can’t begin to thank you. I am looking into one of these kindles and was a bit confused. You are amazing and a very detailed man. Answered every question I had and let us viewers visually see these. Getting the paper white you convinced me
8 mb It will be.
Good luck!
I felt like I was being lectured in my favorite class. Great energy..❤❤❤
Oh wow, I love this! Thank you!
Right on point, thank you for not wasting my time like so many others do 👍
You bet! Glad it was helpful!
underrated youtuber!!! i became an e-reader when i tried reading on my ipad. suddenly reading became so fast?? i dont understand how but it just makes you a faster reader. unfortunately, the ipad was just straining my eyes so now im convinced i need a kindle oasis HAHA. this was very helpful father thank you! (yes, you are our e-father now).
Oh gosh! E-father?! I'm dieing! 😆 🤣 😂
I had an Oasis but as a huge manga reader I ended up trading it in for a 64GB scribe. I ADORE IT. It has some premium features like the Oasis like the autoflip and has the solid metal casing.
Yes! That is an excellent use case for a Scribe! Glad to hear you're enjoying it!
I was thinking about getting a kindle for Manga. Do they sell manga e books??
They do, but as Kindle eReaders are not yet available in color and as it can be clunky to navigate through pictures and small words, I don't recommend an ereader for Manga.
@@onemanbookclub I’ll use my iPad for those then :) with the kindle app 😂
@@onemanbookclubhmmm... Do you still feel the same now that the new color version dropped?
This helped make my decision. I watched 5 reviews before yours and gained no confidence in which one to choose. By the end of your review I ordered the best one for my needs. Thanks
Which was it
Glad I could help!
i watched this whole video and i loved it! my first and only kindle related video 😭 very informative and to the point without missing any! i have made a decision thanks to you🎉
Yay! I'm so glad!
I have the Kindle Paperwhite 16bg and I LOVE IT, I want them all but I haven’t tried any of the others so I can’t say which is my favourite. I love mine though, decorating it makes me really happy. I don’t need the buttons on the Oasis, which is why I didn’t get it I didn’t think it was necessary. I love the warmth feature on my Paperwhite too, I usually keep the warmth around 5
They're all amazing, imo! Nice to meet a fellow fan!
You sir are amazing! Answered all or my questions in one amazingly laid out video.
Wonderful! I'm so glad it was helpful!
Such an informative video, exactly what I was looking for. And your insights are much appreciated! This is going to change my reading game
It absolutely will! Best of luck!
Nice to see someone speak to camera and not fill the video with jumpcuts! Bravo sir!
I dont need the amount of eink ereaders that i have but im hooked on the various types and models both from Kobo and Amazon. I have a Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Basic, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Scribe.
Correction note: Scribe is not waterproof
How do you like the Kobo vs Kindle? I've never used one. And yes, I was wrong when I said the scribe was waterproof! It is not!
My kindle is ancient. Got it in 2013 and i still use it. No touch screen. Buttons on each side for turning pages, buttons on the bottom for everything else
That's the Kindle Keyboard! I think it even has its own external speakers, right? Oh, it was a good one!
@@onemanbookclub no, no keyboard. Just homescreen button and a back button and a pull down menu button. I think it was an early gen basic
Ah, ok. Some of those early devices were great!
Think I have the same model. Mine has no backlight, which is one reason why I'm thinking of upgrading. As I've rediscovered the pleasure of handwriting, will get the Scribe.
@@chrishyde1216 when i get the chance to i am upgrading to scribe too, it seems to make most sense to me as a classical pianist with migrainrs
This helped me decide! thank you
You're welcome! I'm glad!
I have all of the kindles except the Scribe and the Oasis is by far my favorite. I love the ergonomic design, the buttons; the lightness and the uniform lighting.
Alright! Another Oasis fan! ✊🏻
I also splurged on the Oasis and the only thing I don't like about it is that it's micro-USB. Other than that everything about it is perfect.
I do wish they'd update it!
Is the difference that big between Paperwhite and Oasis when it comes to lighting? Don't they both feel like paper? I mean, it's the only one which has paper in its name 😅
I can tell a difference, but it's also slight. You'll be happy with either one! The big difference is in the form. The oasis is so nice to hold!
I was buying one of these as a Christmas present your presentation was spot-on and excellent 👌 thanks a lot you really helped me make my decision.
I'm so glad!
Thank you so much for this comparison…it has been VERY helpful!!
You're welcome!
Great video! Right now I have a kobo but I’m really thinking about making the switch to a kindle. This has been really helpful
Awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful!
Really good comparison, thank you. I've had the first version of the paperwhite since it first came out. It's finally having issues holding a charge so I'm looking at a new one. Appreciate the detailed look at them.
You're welcome! Good luck!
Kindle needs to add immersion reading to their dedicated Kindle devices, to allow listening to the audiobook while simultaneously reading the ebook. I can’t understand why this isn’t available on the dedicated hardware yet it’s available in the app on phones and tablets. It’s my biggest complaint about Kindles, and the reason I hardly ever use mine.
It would be cool! I wonder if it's an operating system problem? Seems like something they could figure out though, for sure.
100% agree. I had a fire previously and used this feature alot. Just got paperwhite and hate it
I use it on my phone
It is probably due to the screen uses e-ink of some sort and has to refresh the orientation for each adjustment of imaging.
If the screen had a duel screen it could probably highlight with a second screen over the primary screen.
This is the video that helped me decide!! The GB info was super helpful.
I'm so glad!
You are a legend!!! Thank you for this really helped me decide. Your amazing.
Awesome! You're so welcome!
I know I want the Paperwhite, but I’m always confused about the gigs! Thanks so much explaining that the 8 is enough. Really appreciate your thorough video and looking forward to owning my first Kindle.
Awesome! Good luck!
Thank you. Never had one and was looking into buying one. Not sure yet. Going to go back over this video again but well explained.
Good luck!
This was sooooo super helpful! Thank you!
You're welcome!!
My experience is similar to yours but I’m more than ten years late😂 After reading four volumes of In Search of Lost Time on my iPhone I finally got a Kindle Paperwhite last week and couldn’t believe how amazing it felt to read on it. Now I can never go back to reading on my phone.
Call me weird but I actually love that ads show up when the screen is turned off. It leaves me in awe of this technology.
Awesome! (And yes, you're weird! 😆)
I never leave comments or reviews, but this video was so so helpful and I needed to let you know. Way more thorough than any other video.
I've been wanting to read more and thought a Kindle purchase would be a great catalyst. After watching your video, I think I'm going to go with the Paperwhite 8g no ads. Thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful! When you buy, use my associate link and I'll earn a tiny commission from Amazon that I use to keep the Book Club running! Thank you!
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Thank you so much. You just help me decide that I’m getting the kids paperwhite.
Wonderful! I'm so glad!
Thank you for the comprehensive review!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for this in-depth review and analysis! Very helpful for my upcoming Kindle purchase :)
You're welcome! I hope you'll use my link!
Been searching for a side by side comparison of the screen lighting of the different Kindles! Thanks for this. I use an Oasis (and love it) but preparing for its eventual phase out. I hope I am wrong, but there hasn’t been any real news about it being upgraded. I’m partial to its asymmetrical shape and buttons… but if I have to choose another replacement, I’ll was hoping for a non-flush screen one like the Basic but the difference in the number of LEDs between the Oasis and the Basic will probably be too noticeable to me. But there’s something about a non-flush screen - I remember my first one, the Kindle Keyboard! Wonderful device :) completely sold me on ereading.
Ahhh, the Kindle Keyboard! Changed my life! Yes, I have those fears for the Oasis too, but I've had them for a while now. My thought is: Why haven't they phased it out yet? So I'm a bit hopeful they won't. Not sure what they're waiting on... Phase it out or update it. Just do something!!
@@onemanbookclubtotally agree. I’ve been wanting to upgrade but at the moment I’ve got the 11th gen PW and some parts I feel like I’m downgrading eg micro-USB Vs micro-USBC
Thanks for letting us know about the GB that we dont need more than the minimum.
You're welcome!
Wonderful information. Thank you so much. If I had to offer a small suggestion it would be to try and make the video just a bit more succinct.
Again thanks for putting out such a good video.
Thank you!
Thank you! You have helped me make my decision! I will be buying the Oaisis🎉
If you're in the US you unfortunately won't be able to. Amazon has discontinued the model, hopefully in favor of something awesome in 2025. 😔
My first kindle was also the keyboard model in 2010, and suddenly in 2017 it stopped charging and I was heartbroken. I loved my keyboard but started looking at the newer options and settled on the Oasis, mainly for the page turning buttons. I’m happy with it but really miss the ease of the keyboard model. Great reviews. Btw, I still have my keyboard hoping for a miracle resuscitation someday.
I've been hearing that it's possible to replace the battery in the Kindle Keyboard. I've been wanting to learn how to do it and make a video about it. Stay tuned!
@@onemanbookclub I did it! I ordered the battery from Amazon and it’s now charged up! The hardest part was getting the back off, I ordered the battery that comes with the tool and I also used a guitar pick to help it along.
Thank you for this video. I'm researching which one to buy my mom for her birthday, and your video is, by far, the most helpful.
I'm so glad! Best of luck!
Thank you! Super useful video for a Kindle beginner.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! I am definitely the guy with 3 Kindles because I love them all.
The only correction I would suggest is that the Kindle Scribe is not waterproof.
Yep, I misspoke on that!
This is a super helpful video that answered any questions I had about what are the differences between different kindles and which is the best choice for me. Thank you!
You're welcome!
This is such valuable information. Thank you!
You're so welcome!
The single best thing I have bought for my 2018 paperwhite is a tablet holder that grabs the headboard. I fall asleep reading, my Kindle goes to sleep, and it's right where I left it in the morning. No kindle falling on my face when I fall asleep, I don't even have to hold it. I just bump the right side of the screen with a finger, or honestly sometimes my nose lol
That sounds awesome!
Was looking for video like this, you did a great job!
Thanks so much!
Great information! You helped me make my choice.
Wonderful, I'm so glad!
I’m really interested in purchasing a Kindle.. I’ve been using my IPad as a reader.. but it hasn’t been the best for my eyes and showing me the differences has been a great help. Thanks.
Good luck!
Dang. I was ready to buy an Oasis until you said it doesn’t use USBC. I don’t want to have to keep up with additional chargers. Thank you so much for this review!! 🤗
It's really the only down side, and I REALLY wish they'd update it! But if it's a deal breaker, to with the Paperwhite. You won't be disappointed!
Getting my kindle paperwhite on Tuesday so excited! I have an iPad but I want a dedicated reading device. Thank you!
Awesome! You're welcome!
Thinking about replacing my kobo with a kindle. Very helpful video ❤
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck!
Awesome and thorough reviews. Thank you! I believe I'm going with the paperwhite
Awesome! Happy reading!
Thank you for your Kindle descriptions. You mentioned that your kindle one with buttons was no longer chargeable. I have this model and found it easy to put a new battery into it.
I'm going to look into that!
Thank you, this is very helpful!!
You're welcome!
I had a KOBO reader way back in the early 2009 era but ended up just using my phone or a tablet after, well fast forward and my eyesight is worsened and migraines plague me if i read this way so i was on the hunt for a kindle that read like a real book since the kindle books are WAY cheaper than in your hand printed seem to be. This video helped me decide ❤ thank you! It will be here tomorrow with a cute little case too. I went with the 11th gen 2022 6 inch model btw. Both for the price and features it had, and the fact it would fit in my purse easily.
Wonderful! I'm so glad you found one that will work for you! Best of luck and happy reading!
@onemanbookclub2585 it's been fantastic so far I've finished 2 books and no headaches!
Thank you for a very informative nice video ❤
You're welcome!
Hey thank you for the videos. You can change the battery on your old kindle. I have one from that year, and was still able to purchase the battery last year. It's real easy to do, you can UA-cam it. I still have my white kindle from. 2008, I'll never get rid of it. :)
Wow, cool! I never owned one of those!
Great video. Have you tried kobo at all? I’d be pretty interested in seeing your take on the Libra Colour.
I haven't!
Thank you for this review. I've never had an electronic reading device but I'm ready for one. Just been looking to see what's best.
Good luck!
Thank you for the side by side review! Very helpful. 👍🏼
No problem!
Awesome video you are awesome sir. Im a nubie to Kindle. Plus i have an Apple IPad 12.9. But for the past 3 days i couldnt buy on amazon the kindle paperwhite 32 gb…..it would not go into my cart it would go straight to my buy later section of my amazon app. And im a prime member, my son seems to think because it’s out of stock???? Im going to call customer service.. you ever have this issue with not going into the cart? I appreciate you thank you so much for this video. ❤😊
Thank you! It's possible. You might consider purchasing one with less memory. IMO 32GB is overkill for an ereader.
@@onemanbookclub ok will do. Maybe the 16gb than … thank you
Great video….i opted for the signature edition only because I also have a library of audio books.
Awesome!
Great video! In the market for a Kindle cause I too don’t have the space for bookshelves anymore lol. Did the Kindle Oasis get discontinued? Can’t find it on Amazon through the link.😭
Sadly, yes. If you can, I'd hold off just a few more weeks as Amazon seems rl be on the verge of making some new Kindle announcements. If you don't want to wait, the Paperwhite will be your best bet.
Great review, Tks so much…my husband has Amazon prime, can I sign in using his account to read books on my own kindle. Or do I have to have my own Amazon prime account? Same household…
You absolutely can!
This was super helpful, thank you! 💯
You're so welcome!
I have 2mm crack on my 2016 Paperwhite screen due to dropping an eye glasses case about a foot above the Kindle. It doesn't have the flush glass screen over the eINK display. When this happened the Kindle was in a neoprene case. For the basic Kindle I'd suggest a hard cover. For your Oasis cover I'd check the Dollar Tree for a thin cutting film you could cut to size to fit in what looks like an outer pocket. If the Oasis display is facing the plastic sheet but not in contact with it in the outer pocket you might have more protection if something like keys or a cell phone was dropped on the display.
Ooo that stinks! I've never felt the need for screen protectors... In 12 years of owning them I've never had a problem. But now that I said that I'm probably going to break it today! 😂
@@onemanbookclub Outside of the eINK crack I don't have a single mark on this old device. Any Kindle, like your Oasis with the flush glass screen, may be less apt to break knock on wood.
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Great video and info on the Kindles. Did Amazon discontinue the Oasis? I'm a visually impaired user so larger is always better. But the Scribe is a little out of my price range. Do you have a video that would explain how the read back feature is used? Thanks so much .
Sadly, they did discontinue the Oasis. You can occasionally find a referb on Amazon. The readback feature on the Kindle is extremely clunky and hard to use. Instead, I recommend using the Immersion Reading feature on the Kindle app for phones/tablets. You have to own the Audible audio book as well as the ebook. Here's a video I made for that:
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Many thanks, mate! Very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this review!!
Do you think Amazon will release a new kindle soon?
I can’t decide if I should wait or just buy one now. I also noticed they don’t have the oasis available anymore.
I'm hearing there will be a color Kindle late 2024/2025. 🤞🏻
Maybe it's because I grew up as a kid with digital devices like iPhone/iPad but the Kindle Paperwhite makes reading so much easier for me and feels more natural than a real paper book. I like both but find myself having to reread the same sentences to comprehend with a physical book as where that doesn't happen on my kindle. Was born in late 90's maybe I'm messed up in the head. Kindle solved my reading problems though + ability to hold down on words I don't know for quick dictionary meanings.
Currently reading the original 'Dracula' book from Bram Stoker. A great book, but one I'd never be able to get through physically with all the old timey words Kindle dictionary helps provide context to.
You've explained the benefits well!
Wow, great video! i have a paperwhite, got it 5 years ago, and I had to chuckle everytime you said things like "I love it", "it was life changing", because it happened the same to me. But not everyone understands the passion this device awakes! Hahaha
But by the way, I think another important feature is the warm light option 😊
Thanks for your video, I am going to get an oasis as soon as possible. I had doubts but not anymore 😄🙌
Right on!
I have a KO3 and I just semi-replaced it with the 2022 basic model. I’ve always wanted the smaller form factor, and now it has 300 dpi as well. Hopefully they give it water resistance and warm time within a couple of decades😂
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Thank you.
You're welcome!
GREAT video! I have a question though, I don’t know if you will answer, but I’ll try. How do I know when buying a kindle if it’s free adds or not? I’m thinking of buying one on Amazon. Also, if I want to use a kindle at the beach, you’ll recommend kindle paperwhite?
I do recommend the Paperwhite! Regarding ads, on the Amazon page for the Kindle you want, look for the option labeled "Offer Type." There you will be able to choose between Ad Supported Lockscreen or Without Ad Supported Lockscreen. Hope that helps!
Thank you for this review! I just bought a scribe. I love for writing. I listen mostly audiobooks for fiction. Scribe doesn't do audible well. My actual reading is mostly technical with charts. I was thinking about getting an Oasis in addition. Question if reviewing today (7 months later) would you still buy an Oasis or would you wait till 2025 for the color one? Also does current Oasis do audible well? Thank you subscribed today!
Glad you're enjoying it! All the Kindle eReaders operate on the same software platform. So if you don't like how audible works on the Scibe, you won't like it on any Kindle eReader. I would absolutely buy an Oasis again...it's still my favorite by a large margin. Unfortunately, Amazon has discontinued the Oasis. You can occasionally still find one as a referb, though. I'm not sure what the Color Kindle will be when it comes out, so it's impossible to say at this point which I'd prefer. All I know is that I love my Oasis! Additionally, I'll say that I prefer using the free Kindle App on my phone for Audible Audiobooks. Immersion Reading is a really cool feature that, IMO, is tragically underutilized.
Great video! Quick question. I currently read off the app on my phone and sometimes simultaneously listen with audible as well, especially when I’m reading books with a lot foreign names. Do these kindles use audible or is it some other audio app? I don’t want to lose all my audio books.
It's Audible! Amazon owns Audible, so all your Audible Audiobooks will be available on your Kindle!
You had me sold on the Oasis. Any idea when the new device will be released. I’ve waited this long. Is it worth holding out for the next best device?
Well, there's no official information about the new device, just a suggestion of one in 2025. If you can find a referb Oasis, I'd do that and them trade in back for a discount off the new one in 2025. If you can't find an Oasis, them get a Paperwhite and trade that in next year. Don't wait to get an ereader! It will change your reading life!
@14:43 - Two points.
1) At some point we have to assume that either Amazon or Kindle will go away. Having you entire Kindle downloaded onto an offline device could be a good thing.
2) I assume by Audio Book you are just referring to Audible. Not having a Kindle, I am assuming that your phone/watch Audible App will be more convenient. You are probably going to be carrying you phone anyway and a Kindle would be big for something I am not using to read...
All good points!
Very informative, great video thank you for sharing.
Thank you! Best of luck and happy reading!
I have oasis and love it . I hope they upgrade it at some point
So do I!
Thank you for this comparison!
I love my Oasis, but it’s too heavy for me after about 30m. I was hoping the newer Paperwhite was lighter, since it now has warm tinting. I guess that warm light apparatus just makes everything heavier.
Not lighter, unfortunately. But all kindles are lighter than printed books!
I have been team Oasis and love the device. The scibe does interest me, though i think it's due to it's size.
Great to meet a fellow Oasis fan! The Scribe is very good, particularly for it's notebook functionality. I wouldn't like it as a dedicated eReader though, it's too heavy for how I would read on it.
I’m thinking about buying a kindle so I have an easy way to read books when I am in bed with a newborn. I’m trying to decide between the Paperwhite and Oasis. Which is best for one-handed use? I’m thinking having the page turn buttons would be easier than having to move my hand from left to right to turn pages, but how frequently will I actually be turning backwards? Any commenters have an opinion on which device is best for nursing mothers? Also, how is the screen responsiveness? All of them look pretty laggy in all the videos I watched. Any first hand accounts to share?
I think the creator mentioned in the comments that the Oasis is unavailable right now and hadn't been updated for a while. If I were you I'd want the most lightweight wch is the basic. Or Paperwhite if you don't mind a holding something bit heavier but with a much brighter screen. If you've been used to the 120hz scrolling or promotion, Kindles would seem laggy, but I don't mind especially as it doesn't tire my eyes as much and I can control font size. You don't need to swipe with the basic Kindle, just tap a bit to the right going forward, or a bit to the left going backwards. I have an old 2011 basic model though, but I doubt they would regress the functions with the newer ones. So I mean you can read with 1 hand on even the basic or Paperwhite even without buttons.
@ongjanette is right, sadly. The Oasis is no longer available, although there have been referbs available on Amazon occasionally. If you can get your hands on an Oasis, I recommend the Paperwhite!
Between the paperwhite and the oasis, which has the warmer light? I heard the paperwhite has the warmer light.
My experience is that they aren't that different. But it's actually moot if you're shopping...the Oasis isn't for sale anymore!
Which is the best one you recommend? What is the final verdict on overage? Thanks
My favorite is the Oasis, but it's been discontinued by Amazon. I recommend the Paperwhite.
@@onemanbookclub I pressed on the link for it and it didn't work as well 😞 is it also discontinued? Looking to buy for my 9 yo son.
The link for Oasis still opens up. Should I still buy it although it's discontinued 🤷
Yes! If you can!
@@onemanbookclub thank you 😊
Excellent video! Thank you. Liked.
You're welcome!
Well done! Very helpful for sure - thank you.
Thanks so much!