This was great! I recently won a Paperwhite through an Instagram giveaway and I’m absolutely loving it! I’d been reading all my ebooks on my phone and now I feel very spoiled. 🤣 My eyes appreciate the softer screen as well. 😁 Thanks for sharing!
I’m never buying a Kindle, and yet I just sat here listening to you describe these gadgets, wholly invested. It is amazing how much the screen resembles actual paper.
This was interesting. I have the second version of the Oasis and it has held up pretty well. I have not noticed any battery life issues. Good to know the new Paperwhite is so good. I figure mine has to die eventually!
I'm not talking about battery life in general, but when getting a new Kindle it's best to leave the charger in when downloading all your content off the Cloud etc, indexing each book uses a LOT of battery
My Signature edition is due this Thursday. I’ve been waiting for some time. The supply chain for these devices is wonky. But I do have my case and wireless charger already. The battery life on my Oasis 2 has done down hill to the point I can't read more than four or five hours. Excellent review.
Weird how it’s different in different markets. The wireless charger isn’t even released here for a couple of weeks. Interested to hear your thoughts on the wireless charging side of it when you have your kindle.
I have the same complaint about my 4-year-old Oasis 2: 4-5 hours of battery life without using the light or WiFi. Since Amazon says 6 weeks at 30 minutes a day for the Oasis & 10 weeks at 30 minutes a day, that & the 6.8" screen size moved me to order the new Paperwhite.
@@williamlaine2116 I’ll be posting a new video soon now that I’ve been using the Paperwhite for a week. Battery life is massively better - I’ve read 5 books and am at about 25%
Thank you for your helpful video. Turning on Airplane Mode really helps a lot with battery life; have you tried this? Also, putting a PopSocket on a Kindle makes it immensely more comfortable to hold.
Its just the Oasis battery. Its a small capaciter. I can usually get 6 to 8 hrs a day of reading in a day, everyday for 9 days before charging. I charge once i hit 20%, so itd probably last a day or two more to 0%. It charges super fast though, usually within 30mins. Once every 9 days isnt too bad, esp as i have to charge my phone 3xs a day now. But its not like the other kindles and for being so expensive and their premium device youd think they wouldnt make it micro usb. Honestly most oasis users want better battery and usbc and we are good
@@CriminOllyBlog same. I only use it when I need to setup/backup a new kindle. And I just bought a Kobo Sage so the plan is to use calibre to migrate my collection.
Thank you SO MUCH- I’m deciding b t these two abs wanted the oasis bc of buttons but the battery life you mention matters a LOT to me! I have watched 20 plus videos before yours so thanks! I’m finally ready to order
My signature edition just recently cost me £144. The one thing I have noticed is that the case backing collects fingerprints quite easily, a bit annoying, but remidied with a case.
I just got the signature, it arrived today. Bought one for my niece for Christmas and figured I’d get one for me too. Got the 3 months free kindle unlimited…though it’s not exactly unlimited. Seems everything I want to read isn’t free. I’m also not thinking charges are going to last as long as they claim. Still, I’m glad to have it. I won’t give up “real” books, but I think it’s a great gadget for any reader to have.
I was thinking of getting a PW2021 while they was on sale yesterday but held off since I have Oasis, I will say tho outside of couple times I've gone to my Oasis and its been flat (think a indexing issue) I've had no battery life issues, even when mainly reading with warm light on, I've gone though multiple decent length fantasy novels with ease
I almost returned my first Oasis because of the battery... But, the second one was the same... But, the Kindle itself was slightly bent. So, I kept my original. It was so depressing to watch the battery drain so quickly.
Yeah it’s horrible isn’t it! It’s always been one of the selling points of Kindles, so to have such poor battery life on the flagship device seems crazy
Oasis design doesn't mean the battery is a bigger on paperwhite. It's just a bigger screen and more lights so the battery. Newest paperwhite up the capacity of the battery
I found the contrast of letters (black on white) on the new PaperWhite to be much poorer than even my old 2014 Kindle to a point that I had to return it. Maybe I got a bad unit , I don’t know? Do you notice a difference in contrast between the Oasis and new PaperWhite?
I've had the kindle oasis since 2019 and I loved it. But I charged it fully last week I used it for about 2 days only reading for about 20 minutes on one dayan 20 minutes the next day and the battery went from 100% to 10% and I had airplane mode on all of the time I was reading it
Great Video ! Thanks! I have a question: It is possible translate a whole English edition of ebook an read in my Polish polish language? I can’t do that on iPad Pro …
Thank you for the great video, Olly. I discovered you through this video and enjoyed it so much I subscribed. Did you do a battery update video? I will look around and see in the meantime. Happy reading! 📚
@@demetriuslopes unless you really love the adaptive backlight or have enough content that you need the extra storage, I don’t think the additional cost is really worth it.
I’ve got an newly purchased, unopened £79 discounted previous generation Kindle ready for return … and a £199 Oasis on its way to me. . I’m not a high volume reader, so does the Oasis offer real value for money at those prices ? Should I return the Oasis instead ?
If you aren’t a big reader I would probably recommend saving yourself £120 sticking with the Paperwhite. The Oasis is a lovely device (apart from the battery life) but the Paperwhite is more than good enough.
@@CriminOllyBlog Okay thank you, I went with the paperwhite for my mother since I know she reads extensively also and I don't battery to be a factor. I appreciate it!
I am curious if there will be a new #Oasis iteration this fall or if they will cease production because the 2021 #Paperwhite is so awesome. I went from a 2018 to a 2021 #Signature and love it. I was considering an Oasis but the battery lag didn't seem worth the investment. I do still love my #Voyage.
My current feeling is that they will keep the Oasis line going as a way to test out new technology with users without having to risk changing the Paperwhite which is where I think they make their money. I don’t think there will be a new Oasis this year though. Maybe next year with a colour screen.
@@dianemorasco I do see the use case for comics, but I’m not a big comics reader anymore. I do also wonder if they’ll look a bit washed out on a colour E-ink screen?
I have no idea why anyone would buy a Kindle device anymore. On my iPad and iPhone I have the Kindle app, the books are in colour, and I have everything else I want on those devices.
I think there are 2 reasons. Firstly many people (me included) find Kindles better to read on - they’re generally lighter and more comfortable to hold than a tablet with a similar screen size and E-ink screens are gentler on the eyes. Secondly I think many people like the fact that kindles (vs phones or tablets) are distraction free, so it’s easier to focus on the book. That said, I do have the kindle app on my phone and iPad and I use it on both - for reading on my phone if I’m out and about, for indexing and sorting books on my iPad and for reading comics or books with a lot of illustrations.
@@CriminOllyBlog actually, you do make a good point about them being distraction free. Can I ask you a question? Last year I bought a book on Kindle and could read on both my phone and iPad. Late last year I bought a new iPad, and for whatever reason the book I had only bought a bit before does not show up in my new iPad! Yet still does on my old iPad and phone. Why would that be?
This was great! I recently won a Paperwhite through an Instagram giveaway and I’m absolutely loving it! I’d been reading all my ebooks on my phone and now I feel very spoiled. 🤣 My eyes appreciate the softer screen as well. 😁 Thanks for sharing!
Oh that’s awesome. What a great prize! And yes the kindle screen is so nice to read off!
I’m never buying a Kindle, and yet I just sat here listening to you describe these gadgets, wholly invested. It is amazing how much the screen resembles actual paper.
Yeah, E-ink is the modern thing that to me most feels like something from a SF movie. It really is quite magical
Love this! I just got my Paperwhite 4 last month and I'm very happy about it. I don't think I'll be switching anytime soon but i love the comparison!
Thank you for watching (and sharing!) glad you found it interesting.
This was interesting. I have the second version of the Oasis and it has held up pretty well. I have not noticed any battery life issues. Good to know the new Paperwhite is so good. I figure mine has to die eventually!
I’m not sure if my Oasis is just cursed, but it causes me spiritual woe whenever I use it 😂
I'm not talking about battery life in general, but when getting a new Kindle it's best to leave the charger in when downloading all your content off the Cloud etc, indexing each book uses a LOT of battery
@@CriminOllyBlog totally agree.... It hurts my soul when I see that battery drop so quickly.
@@jayvansickle7607 yeah, it’s a horrible thing
I come from Juan's channel! Feels nice to be here!
Hello! Thanks so much for coming over and watching 😊
My Signature edition is due this Thursday. I’ve been waiting for some time. The supply chain for these devices is wonky. But I do have my case and wireless charger already.
The battery life on my Oasis 2 has done down hill to the point I can't read more than four or five hours. Excellent review.
Weird how it’s different in different markets. The wireless charger isn’t even released here for a couple of weeks. Interested to hear your thoughts on the wireless charging side of it when you have your kindle.
I have the same complaint about my 4-year-old Oasis 2: 4-5 hours of battery life without using the light or WiFi. Since Amazon says 6 weeks at 30 minutes a day for the Oasis & 10 weeks at 30 minutes a day, that & the 6.8" screen size moved me to order the new Paperwhite.
@@williamlaine2116 I’ll be posting a new video soon now that I’ve been using the Paperwhite for a week. Battery life is massively better - I’ve read 5 books and am at about 25%
@@CriminOllyBlog I'm glad to hear it! The two main reasons I am upgrading from my 2015 Paperwhite are the larger screen & longer battery life.
Thank you for your helpful video. Turning on Airplane Mode really helps a lot with battery life; have you tried this? Also, putting a PopSocket on a Kindle makes it immensely more comfortable to hold.
Thank you! Yes I tried the airplane mode thing on my Oasis but it didn’t make a huge difference
Its just the Oasis battery. Its a small capaciter. I can usually get 6 to 8 hrs a day of reading in a day, everyday for 9 days before charging. I charge once i hit 20%, so itd probably last a day or two more to 0%. It charges super fast though, usually within 30mins. Once every 9 days isnt too bad, esp as i have to charge my phone 3xs a day now. But its not like the other kindles and for being so expensive and their premium device youd think they wouldnt make it micro usb. Honestly most oasis users want better battery and usbc and we are good
You should try calibre if you don’t use it already. Makes transfer of books MUCH more bearable.
I do have it, but don't use it nearly as much as I probably should
@@CriminOllyBlog same. I only use it when I need to setup/backup a new kindle. And I just bought a Kobo Sage so the plan is to use calibre to migrate my collection.
@@JustXavier Ah that makes a lot of sense if you're moving between platforms
Thank you for the review. Also considering switching from my old papewhite.
Glad you found it useful. I have a new more in depth review up now which you might find interesting
Very good video. Thank you. I am still using and loving my pw3. Don’t know if i will upgrade.
Thank you! Glad you found it useful
Thank you SO MUCH- I’m deciding b t these two abs wanted the oasis bc of buttons but the battery life you mention matters a LOT to me!
I have watched 20 plus videos before yours so thanks! I’m finally ready to order
Very happy to have helped! I’m reading off the paperwhite right now and still loving it.
My signature edition just recently cost me £144. The one thing I have noticed is that the case backing collects fingerprints quite easily, a bit annoying, but remidied with a case.
Which one would you recommend? Bearing in mind money isn't an issue.
The Paperwhite
I just got the signature, it arrived today. Bought one for my niece for Christmas and figured I’d get one for me too. Got the 3 months free kindle unlimited…though it’s not exactly unlimited. Seems everything I want to read isn’t free. I’m also not thinking charges are going to last as long as they claim. Still, I’m glad to have it. I won’t give up “real” books, but I think it’s a great gadget for any reader to have.
Hope you get many happy hours of reading on it! And yes "Unlimited" is definitely a bit of an exaggeration!
I was thinking of getting a PW2021 while they was on sale yesterday but held off since I have Oasis, I will say tho outside of couple times I've gone to my Oasis and its been flat (think a indexing issue) I've had no battery life issues, even when mainly reading with warm light on, I've gone though multiple decent length fantasy novels with ease
That’s interesting, maybe I did just get a dud one then… either way I am super happy with the new Paperwhite. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@CriminOllyBlog turn off wifi
You should connect to the charger when downloading all your content as it has to index every single book, and will drain your battery big time.
Thank you! Yes have it plugged in while it’s going its thing!
Great description. I can see the appeal, but I like the feel of a good (or not so good) book n my hands.
Yeah there is something about physical books that is hard to beat
I almost returned my first Oasis because of the battery... But, the second one was the same... But, the Kindle itself was slightly bent. So, I kept my original.
It was so depressing to watch the battery drain so quickly.
Yeah it’s horrible isn’t it! It’s always been one of the selling points of Kindles, so to have such poor battery life on the flagship device seems crazy
Oasis design doesn't mean the battery is a bigger on paperwhite. It's just a bigger screen and more lights so the battery. Newest paperwhite up the capacity of the battery
The paperwhite battery is bigger though. Even on the previous gen it was about 20% bigger than on the Oasis en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Kindle
I found the full review. Thank you.
I found the contrast of letters (black on white) on the new PaperWhite to be much poorer than even my old 2014 Kindle to a point that I had to return it. Maybe I got a bad unit , I don’t know? Do you notice a difference in contrast between the Oasis and new PaperWhite?
I honestly haven’t noticed a difference at all - the two screens look identical to me (other than size)
Brilliant comparison thank you
Thanks for watching!
I've had the kindle oasis since 2019 and I loved it. But I charged it fully last week I used it for about 2 days only reading for about 20 minutes on one dayan 20 minutes the next day and the battery went from 100% to 10% and I had airplane mode on all of the time I was reading it
Wow, that's really bad! Even worse than the issues I've had.
Great Video ! Thanks! I have a question: It is possible translate a whole English edition of ebook an read in my Polish polish language? I can’t do that on iPad Pro …
Thanks for watching! I don't think there is any way to do that other than to translate the text yourself and then create a new ebook file.
Thank you for the great video, Olly. I discovered you through this video and enjoyed it so much I subscribed. Did you do a battery update video? I will look around and see in the meantime. Happy reading! 📚
Thanks Diane! Really glad you found the video useful. Most of my content is more book focussed but hope you find something to enjoy 😊
@@CriminOllyBlog You're welcome, Olly I love books. I am a reader first. I am thrilled to be here.
@@dianemorasco wonderful! 😊
@@CriminOllyBlog 😊
If you didn't own a kindle, based on your video, which one would you buy? Thanks for the comparison. :)
Depending on your budget I would go either for the previous generation of the Paperwhite or the 8GB version of the 2021 Paperwhite
@@CriminOllyBlog not the signature edition? I have a Voyage.
@@demetriuslopes unless you really love the adaptive backlight or have enough content that you need the extra storage, I don’t think the additional cost is really worth it.
I hope they develop a new Oasis it’s my fav , love the buttons …
The buttons are so convenient
I’ve got an newly purchased, unopened £79 discounted previous generation Kindle ready for return … and a £199 Oasis on its way to me.
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I’m not a high volume reader, so does the Oasis offer real value for money at those prices ? Should I return the Oasis instead ?
If you aren’t a big reader I would probably recommend saving yourself £120 sticking with the Paperwhite. The Oasis is a lovely device (apart from the battery life) but the Paperwhite is more than good enough.
How long does it take you to finish a book? I thought the battery lasts for weeks
Well depends how long the book is. But probably 4-5 hours
@@CriminOllyBlog Okay thank you, I went with the paperwhite for my mother since I know she reads extensively also and I don't battery to be a factor. I appreciate it!
My favorite ereader is my Kobo Libra.
I’ve heard good things about that one! I’m stuck in the Amazon ecosystem now though as I have so many kindle books
Thx alot, do you know if there will be a new oasis version soon ?
I don’t know I’m afraid. I’ve heard some people suggesting that the Paperwhite Signature Edition will replace the Oasis as the premium Kindle
I am curious if there will be a new #Oasis iteration this fall or if they will cease production because the 2021 #Paperwhite is so awesome. I went from a 2018 to a 2021 #Signature and love it. I was considering an Oasis but the battery lag didn't seem worth the investment. I do still love my #Voyage.
My current feeling is that they will keep the Oasis line going as a way to test out new technology with users without having to risk changing the Paperwhite which is where I think they make their money. I don’t think there will be a new Oasis this year though. Maybe next year with a colour screen.
@@CriminOllyBlog You may have hit the nail on the head about the Oasis. I am also waiting for the #KindleColor
@@dianemorasco I’m not sure I’m yet sold on the need for a colour screen on an E-reader (for me personally at least) but I do love new gadgets
@@CriminOllyBlog Comics and graphics instead of using an iPad, iPhone or tablet. I am also for the gadgets.
@@dianemorasco I do see the use case for comics, but I’m not a big comics reader anymore. I do also wonder if they’ll look a bit washed out on a colour E-ink screen?
How about Wi-Fi (4G & 5G)'s connection? Thanks,
Wi-Fi on the Paperwhite seems fine. It doesn’t come with a cellular connection
I have no idea why anyone would buy a Kindle device anymore. On my iPad and iPhone I have the Kindle app, the books are in colour, and I have everything else I want on those devices.
I think there are 2 reasons. Firstly many people (me included) find Kindles better to read on - they’re generally lighter and more comfortable to hold than a tablet with a similar screen size and E-ink screens are gentler on the eyes.
Secondly I think many people like the fact that kindles (vs phones or tablets) are distraction free, so it’s easier to focus on the book.
That said, I do have the kindle app on my phone and iPad and I use it on both - for reading on my phone if I’m out and about, for indexing and sorting books on my iPad and for reading comics or books with a lot of illustrations.
@@CriminOllyBlog actually, you do make a good point about them being distraction free.
Can I ask you a question? Last year I bought a book on Kindle and could read on both my phone and iPad. Late last year I bought a new iPad, and for whatever reason the book I had only bought a bit before does not show up in my new iPad! Yet still does on my old iPad and phone. Why would that be?
I can't read on my phone or Ipad outside in the sun because of the glare. The Kindle is perfect for that. 😊
that's a lot of books you're having there...
Yeah I’m kind of addicted to this Kindle Daily Deals where you get them for 99p 😂