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I love my kindle voyage! The only thing I think it is missing is the warm light. I love how kindles remain good throughout time unlike other devices that are made obsolete so quickly.
I cried when I broke my Voyage and found out they didn't make them anymore. After that I bought the Oasis but I have a love hate relationship with it. If they came out with a new Voyage I would definitely get one. I've had 4 different models of kindle and the Voyage is still my favorite.
I broke mine too but I just bought a used one on the internet like 2 months ago. They show up from time to time. You just have to look at least once a week
I still have my Voyage and I LOOOVE it! I love the smooth glass screen and the haptic feedback with page turning is so lovely. After I found out they quit making this and still have not made another kindle with the glass screen, I started babying my Voyage. I am very careful with it now… it’ll be a sad day if something happens to it! And boy is it snappy! No complaints.
I've had a Voyage since 2017, and it's worked great ever since. For me, it's the perfect balance of being a step-up from the Paperwhite (glass screen, build quality, resolution, etc.) and not being as ludicrously expensive as the Oasis. If Amazon had continued working on this device, I very well may have bought the 2nd edition by now. Oh well.
Still using my Kindle Voyage to this day, I've been tempted multiple times by the Oasis but there's really no downside to me sticking with the Voyage. It's snappy, the lighting is very even on mine, and if I don't want to carry my bag, it's pocketable which is a huge plus for me. I really enjoy the haptic feedback on the page turns as it feels closer to flipping a page to me than a swipe or feedback-less tap, the response is oddly reassuring. I've been looking at the Kobo reviews and comparisons on your channel for a while and despite the Kobo's more open usability with formats, the build quality of the Oasis is what's going to keep me in the Kindle family. I think ultimately what will get me to change is when the Oasis switches over to USB-C, that along with the warm lighting and waterproofing will likely be enough to win me over. For now though, happy to still be a Kindle Voyage user!
This was my absolute favorite kindle, and I wish it was still being sold. I had this kindle and lost it when I was on vacation. I cried a lil bit when I lost this device.
The Voyage is still the e-reader I use. I love it and have no plans on moving on to the Oasis or anything else until my Voyage dies or is lost/stolen. Such a great design and still worth the $200 I paid 5 years ago.
I bought my Voyage when it first came out and now, it's not holding a charge for long and I need to buy a new one and I don't like my options...The Voyage is the best of all the Kindles and I don't know which Kindle to replace it with! I'm bummed but also, I don't have to replace it immediately but still, it's a pain to have to recharge it before I can finish a decent sized book
this is the kindle I use! I got it about a year ago for $50 to replace my Kindle touch I got in 2011, and it's been amazing! I have no qualms except I would like a warm light haha,, I've read so many books on it and I love the backlight and haptic buttons! it's nice to see someone talk about it!!
Great review. Amazon should reconsider reviving this model. It’s the one I’ve ever owned and still holding hope for 2022 to be the year that a comparable e-reader comes out.
I brought the Voyage a few weeks before it was taken off the market. When audio became available on the Oasis 3 I finally give in and brought a new kindle passing down my voyage to my Granddauther. To be honest I liked the voyage better as far as reading experience and ease of use. I think Amazon sold the Voyage short and did not really give it a chance to succeed.
I bought one used recently with the Origami case for 75 and its like new. I love it so much! I had drifted away from reading for a long while, but this has brought that joy back into my life.
Great review! I just “upgraded” from a 3rd gen Kindle Keyboard to the Voyage and I’m so excited! Great device and very affordable on the second hand market.
Honestly, I love and still have my Voyage. I have the latest Oasis 32 gig yards yada yada… the Kobo Sage and the Onyx Boox Note Air, but for a grab and go I still love and use the Voyage. It was ahead of it’s time and is an elegant reader. But what really sets it apart is the screen. The contrast and clarity is better than anything I have ever owned or seen. The blacks are a deep rich black and not the dark gray you get today. That alone makes it worth seeking out. Yes the hardware is dated, yes other readers have more bells and whistles. But if you want deep rich black text that is razor sharp., this still holds up.
I have had a Kindle Voyage since 2017 or before? I love love love it. I turned off the page press on the sides as I found I was triggering page turns by accident. I ordered the early waterproof Kindle and sent it back in one week. This version did not have any clean font choices (no tails on letters) and that was a big annoyance for me. Also there were several places where I saw a warning to not get it wet - well, it is waterproof or not? I wanted to read while floating in the pool but those warnings made me fearful so with those two big negatives I returned it. The only issue now with my Voyage is that covers are no longer made for it and mine is wearing out and is in need of a refresh. Amazon needs to bring it back with new upgrades (warm light). For now (11/2023) I will keep my Voyage as its the best Kindle ever made. I just use an I-Pad waterproof pouch when I read in the pool.
I've heard several folks tell me how much they love their Voyage, and how it still works well today. That's so awesome. I'm sure you can find some cases online (maybe eBay or something outside of Amazon?). Thanks for sharing your experience!
My brother just gave me his old one this week and I love this thing. It's my first Kindle. Great review man. I do wish it had Audible but it syncs pretty quickly when I need to swap to audio.
Yeah... As far as for the 6in variety... This one is the best. Design wise, it's probably the best overall. Feels really nice to hold. The magnetic case, that came out for it, is awesome.
I love my kindle voyage. Every time I think about a new paper white, I check out the reviews on them and see that they don't do anything my voyage doesn't do, for the most part.
Thanks Maneetpaul.. Nice video.. especially since I have this and used this for a long time now since i bought this in a travel to the US and its an awesome Kindle device .. Recently bought a Cellular +Wifi 32GB Kindle Oasis and handed the Voyage to the wifey.. She is lovin it :)
I got two of these recently, yes two lol. Love the crisp screen, i think the texts on voyage is a bit sharper and has deeper contrast than in the new PW5.
Very informative video! I have been using Kindle Voyage for 6 years and it's still as awesome today. Though recently the top of the display has turned slightly yellow and now the screen is in two different colours (warmer at the top) which really distracts me from reading:/ Hope they release an updated version of Oasis or better yet, bring Voyage version back to the market 🙏
I feel your thoughts. I'm sure lots of people wish Amazon would just take their existing Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and add PagePress to that in a refresh. (3:12) I believe that was the only Kindle e-reader to feature that design language. Other than that, the same angular design language was used on the 2014 models of the Fire HDX, as far as I know.
The power button is awesome! I hate that tiny slider on the current Paperwhite which feels like it's fated to die before anything else and which is really hard to hold for 40 secs for a hard restart
I used Kobo Clara HD, Kindle Paperwhite 4, Kindle Paperwhite 3, Kindle Paperwhite 5, Kindle Basic 10th. And now Kindle Voyage. I love it. The screen is perfect. I just afraid about its battery but still got it. And i thought i made a right. I love the warmlight on Kindle Paperwhite 5 but i need a small device to bring it on the outsite. I wish Amazon bring back Voyage with warmlight and waterproof. It will be the best.
I bought the voyage in 2016. My next ereader will be 8" color with glass flat screen, It doesn't exist, but I can wait. My voyage is still perfect and I use it a lot.
I see why! I always heard about it when I entered the world of Kindles. It wasn't until I got my hands on one that I realized why people love it so much!
I don't have a Kindle Voyage, but watched a Goodreads video yesterday and they talked about the easy battery replacement of the Voyage. I have watched a couple of videos replacing batteries on Kindles. Have not seen a successful battery replacement video for Oasis. I have a Kindle basic that I bought on Prime day and love it. I won a auction for the Paperwhite 2018, haven't got it yet. I hope someone gets me the Paperwhite 2021 for a gift. Borrowed my son's Oasis for comparison on my Kindle and his. Not all that impressed. I don't like the heaviness or the overall size of it and don't like that once the battery dies, it's caput! Love your video(s)!
Still the best kindle. I’ve got both the voyage and the oasis 2, but I keep using the former much more often than the later. Nowadays I mostly turn to the oasis when my voyager’s battery dies on me
Hi, I have quick question. Can voyage get the newest software update (5.14.2)? Also, do you think it is as smooth and snappy as paperwhite 5? I am considering to buy an used voyage instead of a new paperwhite because many people reported their new paperwhite have the reboot-loop issue…have a hard time to make the decision.
I have a Kindle Voyage from 2016. They do not support/update it anymore. I have to swipe a number of times before the menu appears at the top. That is the most annoying part. Can't decide if I should invest in a new Kindle reader or get a Kindle Fire because they are so much cheaper. I kind of feel like a hostage as far as my books are concerned. You pretty much have to keep buying anew machine. And hope they never deny you access to your library.
I have a Kindle Voyage too and LOVE it. I left it at my mother's house while visiting for Christmas and had to use my Fire tablet for reading for a week or so before I got it back and it was misery. The tablet is heavy for reading in bed and doesn't do that same "like a book" thing that you get from the straight ereaders. I'm clinging to my Voyage until it's unusable. So far, I haven't had any issues with it and I'm crossing my fingers that it lasts for a while longer.
Found my voyager for $55.00 in excellent condition. I don’t like to travel with my oasis the voyager did indeed age well. Thank you for the great video.
The Voyage is my favorite. I just got a PW5 that’s become my go to Kindle. But I still use a Voyage for my commute since it fits in my pocket. I also have a backup Voyage incase my original one gives out completely. Lol
I am still using this Kindle. I want a new one, but I keep finding that the updates are not good enough to justify the upgrade. Maybe the Signature will be the device that makes me pull the trigger.
the kindle voyage had a design that matched the kindle fire slate that was released at that time. I believe it was the Fire HDX line. which were the most high spec kindle fires. current tablets are just now on par with their performance
I have the last kindle Oasis and would trade it by a new version of the Voyage today. form factor alone is a major plus for me, specially since I carry my kindle around, and the voyage use to fit in my external pockets. The Oasis barely does.
I bought my Voyage when they came out. I tried an Oasis, but did not like the ergonomics. When I bought the Voyage, I also bought Amazon's "Origami" cover and the Voyage has lived in the cover ever since. It adds mass, but also significant protection. The battery now requires more frequent charging (actually, I'm surprised that it's still alive after 8 years), but replacing the battery is (a) cheap and (b) easy. And yeah - I would seriously consider a "Voyage II".
Help! LOVE my Voyage so much but it's not staying charged for very long anymore and I'm iffy on the Oasis and not sure if I want the Paperwhite (would love the waterproof because I read in the pool/jacuzzi with a ziplock bag but love the haptic page turn on the Voyage) or the Oasis but not sure I like the shape/size of that one. How/where do I replace the voyage battery???
@@chriss6406 Replacement battery kits are available for the Voyage (along with the tools needed to do the job). Mine is wanting more frequent recharging and I'm about ready to do the swap.
Actually, I prefer the Voyage to my Kindle Oasis (2). Smaller and thinner, it is easier to carry or pocket. As you explained, the features that set the Voyage apart from the Paperwhite -- for me -- are the haptic page spots (which I find more natural) and the ambient light adjustment. The rear mounted power button is also nice. The only reason I'm replacing the Voyage is the the carriers are dropping 2G and 3G and that eliminated one Kindle operating feature I have always liked. Battery life on my Oasis seems to be sagging, so it may not even be suitable as a backup unit. I agree with your idea of a Voyage II that would price slot between the Paperwhite and the Oasis. I'd want the original Voyage's page turn but I don't know if that makes water proofing more difficult. Update: I ordered a Paperwhite and compared it side-by-side with my Voyage. I returned the Paperwhite. Since I just use the Voyage as an e-reader (no audio books) I'm not looking to replace it until the telcos start shutting down 2G/3G. Then we'll see. (I also ditched my Oasis, since the supposed advantages over the Voyage are not impressive.)
I love the Voyage, but I do wear my blue-light-blocking glasses when reading (unless reading in strong sunlight). The warm light would be great if it were added. And I wish there were a way to completely turn off the lighting - even when the lighting is turned down completely, it does not turn off.
Voyage 6.4” x 4.5” x 0.30” 188g; new Paperwhite 6.9” x 4.9” x .32” 205g; so the Voyage also is/was smaller by 0.5"x0.4"x 0.02, that is 1/2 inch shorter almost the same less in width and just slightly thinner. It was/is small, now the new Paperwhite has a 6.8" screen rather than 6" of the Voyage, so apples to oranges, 6.6” x 4.6” x 0.3” was the 6" Paperwhite before it, so even there the dimensions were smaller, and I can attest that the Paperwhite before that one was bigger. Well when throwing it into a purse, or even trying to put it into a pocket, it is much smaller and convenient to carry with. I love the bigger screens for home but the Voyage for portability was/is great. I definitely would like a v2 but without the new OS or an ability to use a legacy home/list view and menu.
I do think it's very decent, I have three indeed. The storage is too low though, I tend to use it fully. And the backlight is slightly uneven for the first one I got back in 2014. Warm backlight would be a plus, though I do not think it is a deal break. But I have a first gen oasis as well, it's really light and comfortable to hold. The battery is way off.
My parents got me a Kindle Voyage the year it came out when I was like 12, and I still use it. It really is amazing, but I have to say as a lefty that button is kinda annoying :/ everything else is really cool though. If anyone is looking at getting a secondhand kindle for a cheaper price, this would be a good one to get
Nice design. There are times when I miss the physical buttons on my old 4th Gen Kindle and the option here is a nice compromise and thankfully, you can turn the vibration/haptics off entirely, something you couldn't do on the iPhone 7/8 etc. I always turn off (where possible) all vibration options on phones. However, I'm not a fan of the flush screen, on this, or the new Paper White models, as I much prefer an indented set up, allowing me to hold the device better, IMO. And fingerprints? No way, Jose. That's why I bought the Basic White. I really hope that the next generation of Kindles includes a model with an indented screen *and* a fingerprint free option! 😉📚
In your opinion is the light on the Voyage pretty similar to the new PW, as far as brightness goes. That's what I'm seeing. I expected the PW to be brighter. The Oasis is definitely brighter than the PW.
I'm very torn between the Oasis and Voyage. Have been trying to decide for the last week or so, but most of what I've read has been an equal split for each. Which hasn't helped. Some sort of page turn buttons are essential, so these are my 2 choices. Do you find the voyage is too small compared to the oasis or is it ok to read on still?
The Voyage is s a great size, just missing a few key features, and is no longer supported by Amazon. If you're in the market for a Kindle, I'd strongly recommend one that Amazon still sells so you have some future-proofing with the software updates.
Of the Kindles I have owned (keyboard, PW, Voyage and Oasis) the PW is the best model in my opinion; with the Voyage as second due to page turn buttons flipping multiple pages; Oasis is 4th due to battery and ergonomics
I'm disappointed you didn't answer the question in the title, because I'd really like to know. Voyage was - and arguably still is - the best Kindle. I don't think you did the display justice. I haven't seen a current gen Paperwhite, so I can't compare, but back in the day, the frontlight uniformity was miles ahead of the Paperwhite. And one of the best (optional) features you didn't mention is the magnetic flip cover, which can also fold into a kickstand. Easy to use and _super_ durable. The supposedly better Oasis sucks, in my opinion. The buttons are physical, which is a plus, but they're only on one side, so you have to turn the whole thing around to switch hands. Also it's pointlessly thin on one side and bulky on the other, making it more fragile, harder to pack and less comfortable to use. And if you buy the cover for it, it includes an additional battery and makes the whole thing uniformly (way too) thick and gives it too much bulk. Overall an abject failure.
Hi! I would like to ask you for the opinion about chosing between the voyage and the paperwhite4. I’m looking at the 2nd hand model right now and there are both available at the same price ( ~ 70 usd) It’s gonna be my first e-reader. Which one would you suggest and why ? Thanx !
I now have a 2021 kindle and it's a great bedside kindle with it's warm light and dark mode, but I think my travel kindle will still be the voyage. I don't need warmlight except for late nights, and I think Bluetooth on a Kindle is a waste of money. If I want to use audible I'm just going to have my Bluetooth connected to my phone. Also one handed reading and page turning is so easy on the voyage. Not so much with the new paperwhite. Even still I usually read on the PW in landscape mode so I don't accidentally hit the power button. If they gave all the voyage specs to a new paperwhite with the upgraded hardware I'd be sold. ( Also I still think the contrast is punchier on the voyage )
You are Awesome man and only one taking e-readers reviews to another level. I know you're underrated and so is reading in this world keep making videos and you'll rock Paaji..
I am not sure how long my Voyage is going to last. I like everything about it. Its smaller size and origami case. Really hard to buy a new device when you have the best one Amazon made.
I still use it, but the battery is getting crappy. However I have only had bad experiences with battery replacing for my phones. Third party batteries were always worse then the original battery even after the original was used many times.
I bought an Oasis and gag. Its weird to hold and is NOT worth the money. I wouldn't have purchased it, except my Voyage died and Amazon offered payment plan on the Oasis.
I cannot understand why the buttons were removed! They are awesome for when you are reading in bed holding the device up above you. You need to shift your fingers to tap the screen. I once owned the Kindle Keyboard, and apart from the buttons, it also had a music player with it. I used to read, then, when I get tired, I just switch to music playing soundtracks... I foolishly sold that!!! What an idiot! Physical buttons are a must.
Does anyone else have problems with the page turn buttons flipping multiple pages versus one? That drives me crazy. I changed a setting and it got better but it still happens from time to time.
I may be the minority here but I hope they give the basic kindle led lights, drop the paperwhite model and make a new one with the paperwhite size, 7 inch screen, scheduled/auto/manual warm light, and a usb c, then upgrade the Oasis to 8 inches and usb c.
@@Maneetpaul Please share your thoughts on the soon to be released 6.8” Kindle Paperwhite Signature. (2) On paper how do you think it compares to your beloved Oasis? (3) Voyage vs Oasis vs Paperwhite Signature - for someone that’s never used a Kindle before (like me) where would you spend your money? My main use is for reading pdf course materials, and night reading. And basically to encourage me to read more. Thank you (love your channel)!!
@@HannahInspires I was surprised too but was really looking forward to it, since I was hoping that Kindle would have an answer to Kobo's ereaders. They fell a little short, but I would take it if this next gen prove to be a good buy. I hope our man @Maneetpaul Singh come up with a review soon 🙂
I LOVE MY VOYAGER BUT IT IS NOT HOLDING A CHARGE VERY LONG AND I AM FEARFULL IT MIGHT DIE. I ORDERED A PAPER WHITE SIGNATURE EDITION BUT IT BIGGER, HEAVIER, HAS ON BUTTON ON BOTTOM WHICH I DO NOT LIKE. I DO NOT LIKE IT AS WELL. WHEN I READ IN BED, WHICH I DO EVERY NIGHT, MY FINGERS ACCIDENTALLY TOUCH THE UPPER RIFGHT CORNER OF THE SCREEN AND CAUSE THE DROP DOWN MENUS TO FILL THE SCREEN. VERY ANNOYING.
Didn’t voyage introduced physical buttons? I don’t think any other readers are doing the buttons as well as the voyage. Kobos buttons and shape aren’t great IMO.
The Voyage doesn’t have buttons besides the power button! The page turn “buttons” are actually touch sensitive sensors that have haptics. It’s really unique and different!
