It’s the most advanced Kindle we’ve ever built-thin and ultra-lightweight, it gets out of the way so you can lose yourself in the author’s world.”īesides its weight and size, another big difference in the Oasis is that it has an ergonomic grip. “We want Kindle to disappear, and the Kindle Oasis is the next big step in that mission. “To lean back and read for hours, you need a sanctuary from distraction,” said Bezos in a statement.

The previous year and a half old version of the Kindle, the Voyage, currently retails for $199.99. The new Wi-Fi-only Oasis costs $289.99, making it one of Amazon’s most expensive Kindles to date. The device is 30% thinner on average and 20% lighter than any previous Kindle, according to Amazon, while it’s battery life is measured in months rather than weeks, as was the case with the previous version.īut those updated features come with a hefty price. Amazon unveiled its newest Kindle, Oasis, on Wednesday with the hook that what consumers want is lighter, smaller, and a longer battery life.

Oasis reader