Under sunlight, there is a noticeable glare, which detracted from the reading quality. We also checked the display under direct sunlight, in complete darkness, and at all angles. Tapping the top of the page, we went into the page display settings and also noticed that we could space out the lines to create a more compact reading, or to separate out the lines. With 24 LED brightness levels, ten fonts, and five different boldness settings, the Oasis gives plenty of different settings to create a customizable page for easy reading. We also liked the options for the page display.

While this doesn’t sound like much of a difference, for those who prefer larger print, this gives more room for words and causes less time swiping the touchscreen or tapping the buttons as you flip through the pages. Overall, we were pleased to see that the letters remained crisp, dark, and didn’t distort or discolor. This gives the user a nice, comfortable grip that can be used for both left- and right-handed consumers with a simple flip of the device. In fact, it does grow a bit thicker halfway across the back of the device, where the e-reader slopes and thickens. If the body was any thicker, it would feel clunky in our grip. Unlike most of the Amazon Kindle line, the Oasis has a thinner, boxy shape at 6.3 x 5.6 x 0.13-0.33 inches (HWD). The price might be high, but a waterproof body, plenty of storage, customizable page display, and easy grip make it a luxury e-reader for a reader that isn’t afraid of splurging.

After spending a week taking it everywhere-on our commutes, in our luggage, and around the town-we came away impressed. With plenty of affordable e-readers on the market, the $249.99 Kindle Oasis raises some questions as to whether it actually commands such a high cost. Keep reading for our full product review. We purchased the Amazon Kindle Oasis so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it.

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