Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought this for my wife who happens to be a librarian (I know, ironic). Her library has something called Libby, where she can rent "digital" books for a period of time and return, just like physical books. She likes this because she doesn't need to lug around heavy books and track later for due dates and whatnot. It took some research to bite the bullet on this. For the price, it made me more hesitant because nobody could give me a straight answer whether or not Libby worked for the Oasis. I got a lot of mixed answers, but in the end I went ahead and bought it anyway. So, for anyone asking the same question: does Libby or Overdrive work for Oasis? Yes, it does. But, it does not install Apps. You would have to setup your libby account and make Amazon Kindle as your default reader. Then, as you rent books, it will send it to your Kindle account and you can then download it to the Oasis. According to my wife, she likes the comfort of holding the Oasis in one had, and if said hand gets tired, you can switch to the other hand, it reorients that page itself. It is light weight, and the battery seems to last a good while. She has not had to charge it since the first full charge, which is a week now. She has had many kindle products before, but this one is by far her favorite!

I sought and bought the largest e-reader of Amazon, as that if I wanted a tiny reader, I'd just use my phone (which I do not enjoy reading on). If AMZ made a bigger e-reader, then I'd get that, but this Oasis will do for now. It is terrific! Highly portable. And I can make the font larger on my e-reader than what is in a normal-sized-font 'real' book, so that is nice. I am experimenting with adding notes and highlights, too, for biz books that I am reading for my continuing professional education, for me to later write a report about. I have dropped this in the hot tub at the gym, and it was nice, for the first time ever, not to fret about my electronics and water! And since I am on monitors all day, every day, that emit that toxic blue light, I am so happy that is not the case with this Oasis. This light-weight Oasis is great for travel and for backpacking.

The oasis is easy to use, easy to read and I love the page turning buttons. It flips from being a right hand hold to a left hand hold and the page turning buttons stay in the same order. Love that it is water proof and the adjustable back lighting and anti glare glass make it perfect to read no matter where you are.

I am not sure that this kindle is worth the price for everyone. However, I am pleased, and for me, it is better than the paperwhite, which I think is a fantastic reading device. First, it is important to understand that I am a crazy prolific reader. My number one leisure activity is reading. I read hundreds of books a year. I don't watch TV, I don't do social media outside of work, I play with my animals, I tend my fish tanks, and I snuggle with a cat on the couch listening to Amazon music and READ. I have carpal tunnel in my right hand and moderate arthritis in most finger joints from years of working with horses and hitting my late fifties. I LOVE the button push page turn., and the fact I can turn the oasis upside down, so the page turn is on the right or left side as my choice. This combined with the touch screen works with my hands better than the hold and swipe required by the paperwhite. Is this worth $150 more than the PW? I'm not sure for many folks it is, but for me, it works better and as my primary leisure escape, it was worth the money spent. Also, the page color is great! It really does help my eyes stay fresh, and limits fatigue!

This is my 1st Kindle and I take it everywhere. It has a long battery life, is lightweight, and since it's waterproof I don't worry about taking it outside. Wishing I had bought one of these a long time ago!

Love my new Kindle Oasis. Owned a Kindle Voyage before. Had it two years. This is much nicer as being wider it is easier to hold. Love the variable backlit and tint features. Champagne colored case back is just as attractive as the black case back.....only 50 bucks cheaper. After all...if you are going to put your Kindle in a full cover front and back case....who cares if the back of the Kindle is plum purple....you can't see the back of the Kindle when it is in the case. Has all the bells and whistles except cell phone capability. Who in their right mind would want a cell phone in their Kindle e-reader. After all.....99% of us already have a cell phone.

I had the amazon paper white which was great but sadly I started developing an eye sight problem and needed to have my whites turn black and the paper white didn’t have that accessibility option so I traded in for the oasis which yes is freaking crazy expensive when it’s what repellent etc but I needed the inverted color option and it was lighter than the paper white to hold which was good. Otherwise I love it

I had a Kindle Paperwhite that died after getting rained on when I was in vacation last November. So for my birthday this year, I asked for the Oasis. I was a little hesitant because it cost so much more, but I absolutely love it. I like the larger display, the page turn buttons (you can still swipe to advance pages I f you like that), and the feel of the Oasis in my hand. It has a little ledge to grab onto and you can use either hand. AND, it’s water resistant so I don’t need to worry if I get caught in the rain again!

I have to be honest I’m crazy about this little gadget. I love the fact that it connects to my Bluetooth headphones and I can fall asleep listening to a book or music. I can download books, audiobooks and music on my iPhone but everything I downloaded takes up space and causes my system to run slow so I figured it might be best to get a devise strictly for reading books. If you are a parent I would not advise sleeping with both headphones in your ear because you will not be able to hear anything outside of those headphones. That device is expensive considering it’s size. I don’t think you can download any apps outside of reading nor have I tried. To my understanding this tablet is strictly for books. It does not get as many pop-ups as a regular Amazon tablet and the pop ups are normally book recommendations. It has a light sensor, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth you’ll have to purchase your own headphones. The battery life on this device is amazing I charge this device want since I purchased it and I want to say I’ve had it for a month now. If you have a book nerd in the house this is a perfect gift idea. All the books have to be downloaded over Wi-Fi but once there on your device you can listen to them anywhere. This device only comes in one color.

My son wanted it for me because I'm attending grad school and I read quite often. It is lightweight and the words can be enlarged, Because it is waterproof, that is great because I can take it anywhere. I had order my case on Ebay because Best Buy does not carry the case. It was really inexpensive - $13.00.

Excellent battery. Keep airplane mode on to extent more. Great grip. Ultralight weight. I will add to it an auxiliary jack and warmer light. Also add the option to hear audible samples on the device.

Great for taking books on the road if you travel quite a bit. Fast processor too and helps during the sunlight, and that's waterproof which makes it great next to the pool or beach.

Saw this item in the store and had to have it. I am an avid reader and it's very convenient for reading. Holds lots of books and easy to operate. Very easy on the eyes.

This is the best kindle for me. Easy to use. Fits in my hand just right. The viewing size is great. The lighting is excellent. Reading is easy on my eyes. I am really enjoying this Kindle Oasis.

The battery is ridiculous it last forever the kindle fits perfectly in your hand. So many settings to adjust your reading experience. Love love love it!

Great for reading outside. Small and easy to use! Purchased this because I have the competitor tablet and it’s just too hard to use outside. Plus I like that it’s waterproof.

Pricey. But I love the improvements Waterproof, light weight, etc. I did need to purchase a cover. I had to purchase a cover due to some difficulty holding it. Light and slippery

Bought for my wife and she loves the light, thinness of the Oasis. The unit has great battery life and screen is perfect.

I had the Paper White for many years. So handy always having a small library especially when I am staying with friends or on a cruise. When I lost it I decided to up grade to the Oasis so that I can have a black screen with white letters. I love it especially when reading at night, much less light than the traditional screen

Excellent finish. Very easy on eyes for prolonged reading. Light weight and solid look. Must buy for avid readers.