Modern replacement for Kindle Oasis?

dottedmag · Today, 12:40 PM

Hello folks.

My beloved Kindle Oasis is on the last legs, so I'm looking for a direct replacement:

- Page turn buttons, ambidextrous reader body.
- 6-8" display, 300 PPI.
- B/W. I only use Kindle for books, so I don't want to sacrifice PPI for color.
- Reasonable battery life.
- Reasonably light, preferably under 240g
- Backlight

However it's been a while since 2016, so I'd expect some improvements:

- Much snappier interface, both due to better eInk drivers, and due to faster CPUs
- USB-C connector

Any suggestions?

dottedmag · Today, 12:42 PM

I saw https://comparisontabl.es/e-readers/ — it helps to narrow down search a lot, however there is no "snappy interface" filter there, alas.

Sirtel · Today, 12:51 PM

Kobo Sage.

dottedmag · Today, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Kobo Sage.

I see you've got both Sage and Libra 2. Any significant differences between them in terms of interface snappiness? What about page-turn buttons, are they good on both?

Sirtel · Today, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dottedmag

I see you've got both Sage and Libra 2. Any significant differences between them in terms of interface snappiness? What about page-turn buttons, are they good on both?

The Sage is snappier than the Libra (the latter is not all that snappy), but the Libra has better battery life. The buttons on both of them are not as good as on the Oasis models (all 3 of those), but IMO usable.

Quoth · Today, 01:48 PM

I have Libra, Libra2 and Sage.
The buttons are only 100% reliable on the original Libra.

The Sage has the poorest run time per charge of all my modern readers, but enough, I can read 3 full novels. Also has the fastest charge time on a compatible charger of 45 to 50 minutes from nearly exhausted to nearly full. Occasionally I have to swipe if I stare too long at a page, then buttons are OK again.

I had an Oasis 2. I rate all three Kobo models better, except the buttons on the Sage. The charge run time on the Oasis was poorer than the Sage, but it wasn't new. Still Ok. A friend has it now.
I still have a PW3, K3 and DXG.

The Sage is faster.

I also have an Elipsa, bought a few weeks before the Sage. It's pointless, but better than a reMarkable.

Today, 12:40 PM	#1
dottedmag OpenInkpot co-founder Posts: 410 Karma: 845 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis	Modern replacement for Kindle Oasis? Hello folks. My beloved Kindle Oasis is on the last legs, so I'm looking for a direct replacement: - Page turn buttons, ambidextrous reader body. - 6-8" display, 300 PPI. - B/W. I only use Kindle for books, so I don't want to sacrifice PPI for color. - Reasonable battery life. - Reasonably light, preferably under 240g - Backlight However it's been a while since 2016, so I'd expect some improvements: - Much snappier interface, both due to better eInk drivers, and due to faster CPUs - USB-C connector Any suggestions?

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Today, 12:42 PM	#2
dottedmag OpenInkpot co-founder Posts: 410 Karma: 845 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis	I saw https://comparisontabl.es/e-readers/ — it helps to narrow down search a lot, however there is no "snappy interface" filter there, alas.

Today, 12:51 PM	#3
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,630 Karma: 226286696 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	Kobo Sage.

Today, 01:48 PM	#6
Quoth the rook, bossing Never. Posts: 11,930 Karma: 87999999 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper11	I have Libra, Libra2 and Sage. The buttons are only 100% reliable on the original Libra. The Sage has the poorest run time per charge of all my modern readers, but enough, I can read 3 full novels. Also has the fastest charge time on a compatible charger of 45 to 50 minutes from nearly exhausted to nearly full. Occasionally I have to swipe if I stare too long at a page, then buttons are OK again. I had an Oasis 2. I rate all three Kobo models better, except the buttons on the Sage. The charge run time on the Oasis was poorer than the Sage, but it wasn't new. Still Ok. A friend has it now. I still have a PW3, K3 and DXG. The Sage is faster. I also have an Elipsa, bought a few weeks before the Sage. It's pointless, but better than a reMarkable.

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