Amazon Kindle Oasis Ergonomic E-Reader, 7-Inch

Last updated: January 28, 2022

Amazon Kindle Oasis Ergonomic E-Reader, 7-Inch
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Overall Take

This e-reader has a bigger screen than some other models and a sturdier aluminum casing. An ambient light sensor automatically adjusts brightness for easy reading in different lighting conditions.

In our analysis of 76 expert reviews, the Amazon Kindle Oasis Ergonomic E-Reader, 7-Inch placed 6th when we looked at the top 14 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

No more soggy pages with the Kindle Oasis—it’s IPX8 rated to protect against immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes. And it’s built to withstand getting splashed at the beach or dropped in the bathtub, hot tub, or pool.

Expert Reviews


What experts liked

Combines amazing 300 ppi high resolution display,sleek design, effortless page turn feature and adjustable built in light.
The new Kindle Oasis maintains its slim design while adding a sturdier aluminum back and a larger 7-inch, high-resolution E Ink screen. I
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Amazon has added water-resistance to the Oasis’ list of features. An IPX8 rating means the Kindle Oasis (2017) will happily survive being submerged in water for two hours – which is more than most phones boasting an IP67/8 rating.
Unlike its predecessor, the Kindle Oasis (2017) doesn’t just do ebooks – it also works with Audible audiobook titles. If you use the audiobook service from Amazon you'll be able to listen to them on your Oasis with the use of Bluetooth headphones or a speaker.
I appreciated the bigger display, which could fit more text on one page, meaning fewer page turns were required per chapter. It’s still as beautifully crisp and easy to read, and now has automatic front-light adjustment.
There's also an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness, like most modern phones. As you'd imagine, text on the Oasis looks crisp, and I particularly like the fact that the display is flush with the body. You'll also be able to invert the colors — turn the background black and the text white, making it easier on your eyes at night.
The metal case also has some surprisingly sharp edges around the edges. It's not the sort of thing that could cut you, but it makes some noticeable impressions on your skin when you hold it for a while.
Audiobook integration works perfectly.
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Amazon says the 2017 Oasis can run for up to six weeks on a single charge, assuming a half-hour of reading each day. Reading on our test unit for an hour or two a day over the course of a week, with Wi-Fi on, the battery still hasn’t dipped below three-quarters of a charge.
Everything about this device, including its machined aluminum back, excellent automatic lighting adjustments and very well-lit screen (using 12 LEDs) screams perfection.
The center of gravity always rests in your palm, no matter which hand you’re reading with. An accelerometer rotates the page when you switch hands, and the page transitions are the fastest I’ve ever seen on an E Ink display.
Lighter waterproof design with flush screen.

What experts didn't like

It's a costly model.
The big caveat is that the new Kindle Oasis doesn't come with a case.
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The aluminium sides jut out slightly above the display and the edges are sharp. It’s a colder, less welcoming product, and I’m not entirely sure everyone will like it.
There's no 3.5mm headphone jack, which means you won't be able to listen to audiobooks over wired headphones, and that will be disappointing for some people.
Expensive alternative way to consume books that may fit better with your commuting patterns
The device lacks a headphone jack, you'll have to pair a Bluetooth speaker or headphones to the device to listen to your favorite audiobooks.
The new Oasis is also the first Kindle with Audible support built in. To listen to audiobooks, though, you have to connect the e-reader to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones. While it sounds like a practical feature on paper, though, I found it to be pretty pointless.
Oasis comes with one big downside, which in some ways undoes its wonder wherever-whenever-however vibe: It's just too big.
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Exposure to larger amounts of liquid causes false screen taps to be registered
Oasis does not support immersion reading. You can read your book, or you can have the Kindle read to you through your Bluetooth speakers, but you can’t do both.
Kindle doesn't support all e-book file formats.

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Molly Thornberg is a professional writer, creative and mom to four kids, living her best life outside of Dallas, Texas. With a love for all things tech, she is passionate about helping parents raise kids in the digital age. She writes about technology, parenting and humor on her blog Digital Mom Blog.

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