Kobo Sage vs Kindle Oasis (3rd Generation)
Kobo Sage
2021 · $229 today
8272
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Kobo Sage is better
- Screen size: 8 in vs 7 in(14% more)
Why Kindle Oasis (3rd Generation) is better
- Front light: 25 LEDs, warm light vs ComfortLight Pro(25.0× more)
- Weight: 188 g vs 241 g(28% less)
- Battery life: ~6 weeks vs ~5 weeks(20% more)
Verdict
Kobo Sage leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Kobo Sage | Kindle Oasis (3rd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8 in● | 7 in |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front light | ComfortLight Pro | 25 LEDs, warm light● |
| Storage & Battery | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 8 / 32 GB |
| Battery life | ~5 weeks | ~6 weeks● |
| Weight | 241 g | 188 g● |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support (sold separately) | Kobo Stylus | — |
| Waterproof | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Wireless charging | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth audio (Audible) | — | Yes |
| Page turn buttons | — | Yes |