MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Kindle Oasis 3 or Kobo Libra H2O at the same price

JSWolf · 04-15-2021, 03:21 PM

Given that the Oasis is used, you could end up with a blacklisted device. That means you cannot register it at Amazon and you cannot use it with eBooks from Amazon with DRM.

The Libra is a better device thanks to the better firmware. You can buy eBooks from Amazon, download them as KF8 or Mobi, and remove the DRM. Then you can convert to ePub for reading on your Libra.

The Oasis is not a premium device. It's just an overpriced device and some think because it costs more that it's better which (IMHO) is not true.

I have a PW3 and a Kobo Aura H2O. The H2O uses the same firmware as the Libra and I much prefer Kobo's firmware. Also, you get much better integration with Calibre and much better eBook management.

04-15-2021, 03:21 PM	#12
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,589 Karma: 130140792 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Given that the Oasis is used, you could end up with a blacklisted device. That means you cannot register it at Amazon and you cannot use it with eBooks from Amazon with DRM. The Libra is a better device thanks to the better firmware. You can buy eBooks from Amazon, download them as KF8 or Mobi, and remove the DRM. Then you can convert to ePub for reading on your Libra. The Oasis is not a premium device. It's just an overpriced device and some think because it costs more that it's better which (IMHO) is not true. I have a PW3 and a Kobo Aura H2O. The H2O uses the same firmware as the Libra and I much prefer Kobo's firmware. Also, you get much better integration with Calibre and much better eBook management.