Kindle Oasis vs Nook Glowlight Plus

2023. New waterproof 7.8″ Nook GlowLight 4 Plus is available



Barnes and Noble has officially introduced the Nook GlowLight 4 Plus, a new 7.8-inch e-reader. You can now pre-order it on their website for $199 and they offer free shipping. However, it will not be available for a few more months. This latest Nook model is essentially an upgraded version of the Nook GlowLight Plus, which was first released in 2019 as B&N's initial 7.8-inch Nook. The new Nook features a flush-front screen, physical page-turn buttons on both sides of the display and it is waterproof. Additionally, it now supports B&N's audiobooks. With a single charge, the battery allows for up to 3 weeks of reading time, while continuous audio playback over Bluetooth can be enjoyed for approximately 9 hours.


2019. Barnes & Noble’s Nook e-reader returns with a larger screen



Barnes & Noble continues to release products sporadically, including the larger, improved Nook GlowLight Plus. The new reader retains the classic Nook soft-touch design, paired with a significantly larger 7.8-inch screen featuring the signature front lighting. Bulkiness has always been somewhat of a concern with the Nook and this is likely more pronounced with the increased size. It’s a trade-off for a more comfortable device and the price is quite reasonable at $199. This includes 8GB of built-in storage and a battery that lasts for weeks. The physical page buttons, which Amazon has since reintroduced, are also present. Additionally, the new Nook is waterproof, ideal for those summer reading mishaps.


2019. Kindle update makes page turn speed faster



Amazon has released a new firmware update for the majority of their Kindle e-Ink e-readers, including the Oasis 2, Paperwhite 4 and Voyage. Version 5.10.3 claims to enhance performance issues, though it doesn't specify precisely what that entails. In my experience, this update significantly improves page turn speed with swipes or taps, which should be beneficial for avid ebook readers. Additionally, ebooks now open more quickly. This update is expected to be delivered over Wi-Fi in the coming days.


2017. Amazon's Kindle Oasis gets big and waterproof



Amazon is revamping its flagship e-reader Kindle Oasis in a dramatic fashion. It is Amazon’s largest Kindle e-reader to date, featuring a 7-inch display. It’s also the company's first waterproof model. It’s remarkably, almost paper-thin on one side (0.13 inches) and then expands significantly to a third of an inch on the other side to house the battery. Amazon has also boosted the number of over-the-screen LED lights to 12 (up from 10) for more even illumination. Another major update is the integration of the Audible audiobook service. Although Amazon owns Audible, it had never been included in the Kindle before. Now, you can browse and purchase Audible books directly on the device. Additionally, the starting price of the Kindle Oasis is now $249 with 8 GB of storage.


2016. Amazon unveils new Kindle Oasis



The new Amazon Kindle Oasis is the smallest and lightest Kindle to date and features a handle for gripping. It gets closer to the feel of a real book with a thickness of just 3.4 mm at its thinnest point and the new one-sided handle is designed to mimic holding the spine of a book while reading. The device includes two buttons for navigating pages forward and backward. It’s unusual to see buttons reintroduced after moving away from keyboards and buttons in previous generations. However, according to Amazon, users simply prefer buttons, so they are making a return. The WiFi version of the Oasis will be priced at $289 and the 3G version will be available for $359.