Amazon
Kindle Oasis
2019
84
/ 100
From $249
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) wins by 8
Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
7″ · 300 ppi · 12-week battery
92
/ 100
From $159
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Oasis lands at 84 and Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) at 92. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle Oasis if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) if…
- ✓Snappiest Kindle yet
- ✓Larger 7″ display
- ✓IPX8 water resistance
Score breakdown
Kindle Oasis
84 display 84
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92 display 94
speed 92
battery 96
ecosystem 88
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Kindle Oasis
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Release year
2019
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Display
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7″ E Ink, 300 ppi
Storage
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16 GB
Battery
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12 weeks
Water
—
IPX8
Kindle Oasis
Pros
- +Weeks of battery life
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh vs LCD
- −Ecosystem lock-in
- −Color E Ink muted
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Pros
- +Snappiest Kindle yet
- +Larger 7″ display
- +IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- −Still Amazon walled garden
- −No buttons
- −Lockscreen ads unless paid off
FAQ: Kindle Oasis vs Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Which is better, Kindle Oasis or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle Oasis worth the price? +
At $249, Kindle Oasis delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) worth the price? +
At $159, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Oasis or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.