Screen
Physically, the 2019 Kindle Oasis is identical to the 2017 model. It's a flat, tablet-like device that measures 6.3 by 5.6 by 0.3 inches (HWD), with a 7-inch touch-sensitive monochrome E Ink display.
Symmetry
The reader is almost perfectly vertically symmetrical, for ambidextrous use. You can hold the Oasis by the grip in your left or right hand, and the screen will automatically rotate.
Back
The Oasis is available in champagne gold or graphite versions, dictating the finish of the aluminum back panel.
Side
A third of the back thickens out to 0.3 inches, providing a slight grip on the otherwise remarkably slim frame; the rest of the Oasis is just over a tenth of an inch thick.
Warm Light
A Warmth slider, located under the Brightness slider on the Oasis' pull-down menu, adjusts the color temperature of the screen. At the lowest setting it's a cool blue-gray, while at the highest setting (pictured here) it's a warm yellow-orange.
Reading
The screen is sharp and easy to read even in bright sunlight thanks to its anti-glare coating. The touch controls are fairly responsive and make highlighting text and entering search terms easy.