Product Comparison: Amazon Kindle Oasis vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite


General Specifications
Brand
Amazon
Amazon
Model
Kindle Oasis
Kindle Paperwhite
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Kindle Oasis features our largest 7-inch 300 ppi display using the latest E Ink technology and a sleek ergonomic design with page-turn buttons, perfect for one-handed reading. Introducing an adjustable warm light for a richer reading experience in any lighting.
Our thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet, with a sleek, modern design so you can read comfortably for hours. Features our signature 300 ppi, glare-free Paperwhite display, printed-quality text and twice the storage of the previous generation.
Key Specs
Screen Size
7 in.
6 in.
Screen Resolution
300 ppi
300 ppi
Backlit Display
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Amazon Kindle Oasis 7" E-reader
  • The Oasis itself is excellent, screen updates are quite crisp and overall is quite responsive.
  • The display is excellent and can't fault it.
  • Easy to read in bright sunshine.
  • The screen is amazing, the backlight very configurable and all that. It's brilliant.
  • The backlight is excellent, and I like the ability to change the tone.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 6" glare-free e-Reader
  • Great screen. Image perfect. So clear. Easy to hold.
  • Very clear display.
  • Easy to read even in strong sunlight.
  • The screen on this is wonderful.
  • Amazing resolution, can't see any pixel.
Size & Weight
Height
6.25 in.
6.57 in.
Depth
0.33 in.
0.32 in.
Width
4.56 in.
Weight
6.41 oz.
Features
Color
Black
Black
Control Type
Touchscreen / Button
Touchscreen / Button
Adjustable Brightness
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Font Size
Yes
Yes
Supported Media Formats
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion, Audible audio format (AAX)
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion, Audible audio format (AAX)
Interface(s)
Micro USB
Micro USB
Battery Type
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Extras
IPX8, 16 levels of greyscale, 8GB of on-board memory, Auto-rotating page orientation, Comfortable Design, Adjustable warm light, Built-In Wi-Fi
16 levels of greyscale, IPX8, 8GB of on-board memory, Built-In Wi-Fi
What customers say about "Features"
Amazon Kindle Oasis 7" E-reader
  • Very comfortable to hold and the touch features help the Kindle Oasis to be the easiest ebook reader that I have experienced.
  • The warm lighting is perfect for me.
  • The fast charger is brilliant as it really is quick.
  • The backlighting is good, as is the range of fonts.
  • The design is attractive, and the e-reader is very light.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 6" glare-free e-Reader
  • Easy to set up and use. Easy to navigate.
  • Easy to use, light and smart looking.
  • Easy to set up and use, brightness, excellent quality.
  • The device is a light weight, the paperwhite screen is a good feature, and the light is handy.
  • The backlight and battery are great features.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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