Trade Voyage for Oasis?

HogDrvr · 12-29-2018, 09:17 AM

Is it worthwhile to trade in my Voyage for an Oasis 2? I really don't have any gripes with the Voyage but I don't know how much better an Oasis is. I've never seen on in real life. I read a lot so any small advantage to the Oasis might be a big deal for me.

Barbara1955 · 12-29-2018, 09:22 AM

only you can decide...

Sirtel · 12-29-2018, 09:48 AM

I have both and I prefer the Oasis. I like its bigger screen and larger storage space. Otherwise there's no huge difference between them, both are excellent readers.

OTOH, there have been posters here who liked the Voyage better. So, in the end, only you can decide what's best for you.

slkissinger · 12-29-2018, 09:54 AM

I have both Voyage and Oasis. I read more on the voyage. Basically, it’s the grip. I know the edge on the oasis is supposed to make it easier to hold, but I’m used to “how” a 6” reader feels in the hand. If you really need the extra screen size, then sure. The flipping of it around also is more annoying to me than helpful.

I did read somewhere here I think about a good cover that might help me with my grip issues...I just haven’t bought the case to try it out.

...just my opinion, I could be wrong and likely am...

HogDrvr · 12-29-2018, 09:57 AM

Well, I just bit the bullet and ordered it. The trade-in was a bit more lucrative than I thought. They only gave me $50 for the Voyage but they also give a 25% discount on the Oasis. So, I got a total of $120 on the 32gb Oasis. (50 plus 70)

Same day shipping so I should have it this afternoon!!!

challe232 · 12-29-2018, 10:16 AM

I prefer the voyage. To me, it has a nicer screen with better contrast.

Clawdia · 12-29-2018, 12:29 PM

I got an Oasis 2 for Christmas. I've been using a Voyage. Biggest difference to me is that the Voyage screen is a very white, almost blue, background. The Oasis screen has a more yellowish tint, tending towards sepia almost but not quite. I love the Voyage, but in the long run I think the screen on the Oasis may be easier on my eyes. I have to turn the light up a bit on the Oasis to read comfortably. I'm keeping the Voyage and the Oasis. My first Voyage only lasted 11 months before going wonky and being replaced under warranty, which makes me a bit leery about longevity of the Voyage I have now.

I don't have any problem reading the Oasis one-handed. I bought a Fintie case that has a strap around it, which I find helpful in keeping the case closed properly as well as letting me slip a finger or two inside the strap when the Oasis is folded back all the way and holding it that way with one hand.

emellaich · 12-29-2018, 11:56 PM

I had a voyage and have an oasis.
- For me the biggest difference is that the voyage didn't support text-to-speech. The Oasis does through bluetooth.
- Also, I prefer the page click buttons on the Oasis.
- The slightly larger size matters also. The difference between 6 inches and 7 inches gives you 36% more pixels.
- The waterproof is also important to me.

azt33 · 01-06-2019, 06:08 AM

I am in the same boat - I have a Voyage but am seriously looking at the Oasis 2.
Did you get the trade-in deal through Amazon US? I am based in Switzerland, so would need to order through Amazon DE, wonder if they do any trade-ins as well...

barryem · 01-06-2019, 12:27 PM

I have a Voyage and I've never really seen an Oasis 2 but I have seen readers with large screens and I prefer the smaller screens. In fact I wish I could get a good 5" ereader. If my 5.1" phone had an e-ink screen I might lose interest in my Kindles.

Barry

patrickt · 01-06-2019, 01:13 PM

I had a Voyage and traded for a PW3. I ordered an Oasis 2 and sent it back three days later. I'm happy with my PW3s now and looking forward to getting my PW4 next Sunday.

Braid · 01-07-2019, 09:00 AM

I have both. I use the Oasis 2 (32GB) as my main reader - mainly because of its larger screen and larger memory. Sadly, the Voyage screen is far superior in terms of clarity and contrast. So if you don't need the larger screen and extra storage, I would stick with the Voyage.

HarryT · 01-07-2019, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braid

I have both. I use the Oasis 2 (32GB) as my main reader - mainly because of its larger screen and larger memory. Sadly, the Voyage screen is far superior in terms of clarity and contrast. So if you don't need the larger screen and extra storage, I would stick with the Voyage.

I too have both, and in my case the two screens are equally good. An example of the individual variation in eInk screens. I far prefer the larger screen of the Oasis, although I'm a big fan of the "haptic sensors" of the Voyage. The Voyage is definitely far more "portable".

BookCat · 01-07-2019, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barryem

I have a Voyage and I've never really seen an Oasis 2 but I have seen readers with large screens and I prefer the smaller screens. In fact I wish I could get a good 5" ereader. If my 5.1" phone had an e-ink screen I might lose interest in my Kindles.

Barry

Oh, how I wish that Kobo would bring back the Mini with a frontlight. But we're howling for the moon.

barryem · 01-07-2019, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BookCat

Oh, how I wish that Kobo would bring back the Mini with a frontlight. But we're howling for the moon.

You're right and it's our responsibility to howl as often and as loudly and as well as possible. I don't believe in magic but I might be wrong.

Barry

12-29-2018, 09:17 AM	#1
HogDrvr Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2016 Device: Kindle	Trade Voyage for Oasis? Is it worthwhile to trade in my Voyage for an Oasis 2? I really don't have any gripes with the Voyage but I don't know how much better an Oasis is. I've never seen on in real life. I read a lot so any small advantage to the Oasis might be a big deal for me.

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Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	only you can decide...

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Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,071 Karma: 224450762 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I have both and I prefer the Oasis. I like its bigger screen and larger storage space. Otherwise there's no huge difference between them, both are excellent readers. OTOH, there have been posters here who liked the Voyage better. So, in the end, only you can decide what's best for you.

12-29-2018, 09:54 AM	#4
slkissinger Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 2177726 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Multiple Kindles, Pocketbook Touch HD3, Kobo Clara HD, Xiaomi InkPalm	I have both Voyage and Oasis. I read more on the voyage. Basically, it’s the grip. I know the edge on the oasis is supposed to make it easier to hold, but I’m used to “how” a 6” reader feels in the hand. If you really need the extra screen size, then sure. The flipping of it around also is more annoying to me than helpful. I did read somewhere here I think about a good cover that might help me with my grip issues...I just haven’t bought the case to try it out. ...just my opinion, I could be wrong and likely am...

12-29-2018, 09:57 AM	#5
HogDrvr Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2016 Device: Kindle	Well, I just bit the bullet and ordered it. The trade-in was a bit more lucrative than I thought. They only gave me $50 for the Voyage but they also give a 25% discount on the Oasis. So, I got a total of $120 on the 32gb Oasis. (50 plus 70) Same day shipping so I should have it this afternoon!!!

12-29-2018, 10:16 AM	#6
challe232 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 14718 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: Kindle Voyage	I prefer the voyage. To me, it has a nicer screen with better contrast.

12-29-2018, 12:29 PM	#7
Clawdia Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 58 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: VA Device: Kindle (K3, DXG)	I got an Oasis 2 for Christmas. I've been using a Voyage. Biggest difference to me is that the Voyage screen is a very white, almost blue, background. The Oasis screen has a more yellowish tint, tending towards sepia almost but not quite. I love the Voyage, but in the long run I think the screen on the Oasis may be easier on my eyes. I have to turn the light up a bit on the Oasis to read comfortably. I'm keeping the Voyage and the Oasis. My first Voyage only lasted 11 months before going wonky and being replaced under warranty, which makes me a bit leery about longevity of the Voyage I have now. I don't have any problem reading the Oasis one-handed. I bought a Fintie case that has a strap around it, which I find helpful in keeping the case closed properly as well as letting me slip a finger or two inside the strap when the Oasis is folded back all the way and holding it that way with one hand.

12-29-2018, 11:56 PM	#8
emellaich Wizard Posts: 1,101 Karma: 4388403 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Palm>Ebookman>IPaq>Axim>Cybook>Kndl2>IPAD>Kndl3SO>Voyager>Oasis	I had a voyage and have an oasis. - For me the biggest difference is that the voyage didn't support text-to-speech. The Oasis does through bluetooth. - Also, I prefer the page click buttons on the Oasis. - The slightly larger size matters also. The difference between 6 inches and 7 inches gives you 36% more pixels. - The waterproof is also important to me.

01-06-2019, 06:08 AM	#9
azt33 Connoisseur Posts: 90 Karma: 2689022 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Switzerland Device: Kindle Oasis 3	I am in the same boat - I have a Voyage but am seriously looking at the Oasis 2. Did you get the trade-in deal through Amazon US? I am based in Switzerland, so would need to order through Amazon DE, wonder if they do any trade-ins as well...

01-06-2019, 12:27 PM	#10
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	I have a Voyage and I've never really seen an Oasis 2 but I have seen readers with large screens and I prefer the smaller screens. In fact I wish I could get a good 5" ereader. If my 5.1" phone had an e-ink screen I might lose interest in my Kindles. Barry

01-06-2019, 01:13 PM	#11
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	I had a Voyage and traded for a PW3. I ordered an Oasis 2 and sent it back three days later. I'm happy with my PW3s now and looking forward to getting my PW4 next Sunday.

01-07-2019, 09:00 AM	#12
Braid Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 700000 Join Date: Dec 2016 Device: Kindle Oasis (2nd), Kobo Aura One, Kindle Voyage, Kobo H2O (1st)	I have both. I use the Oasis 2 (32GB) as my main reader - mainly because of its larger screen and larger memory. Sadly, the Voyage screen is far superior in terms of clarity and contrast. So if you don't need the larger screen and extra storage, I would stick with the Voyage.