The Kindle lineup just got its first full-color e-reader. Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft brings vivid color to your favorite books, comics, and illustrated content while keeping the long battery life and lightweight design Kindle users love.

Key Specifications

• Display: 7″ “Colorsoft” E Ink panel with built-in light - 300 ppi for black‑and‑white text, 150 ppi for color. Buy Here
• Display Technology: Uses an oxide backplane for sharper contrast and quicker response.
• Lighting: Auto‑adjusting front light, with custom nitride‑LED light‑guide to enhance color brightness without washing out detail.
• Color Modes: Two styles: “Standard” and “Vivid,” letting you tune how punchy or soft colors appear.
• Dimensions:  127.6 × 176.7 × 7.8 mm
• Weight: About 219 g (7.7 oz)
• Storage:
  • Signature Edition: 32 GB
  • New Base Model (2025): 16 GB
• Battery Life: Up to  8 weeks on a single charge.
• Charging: USB-C plus optional wireless charging (Signature Edition supports a charging dock).
• Durability: Waterproof (IPX8) - safe to use around water.
• Highlights: Color-coded highlights that are searchable.
• Zoom: Pinch-to-zoom for images, maps, and graphics.
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz)
• Formats Supported: Common ebook / image formats plus Audible support.
• Price: Signature Edition (32 GB): $279.99

Design & Experience Highlights

The Kindle Colorsoft delivers “paper-like” color with a sharper, more vivid reading experience for comics, cookbooks, and illustrated guides. Highlights are color-coded and searchable, while the waterproof design and long battery life make it perfect for real-world use.

Tradeoffs / Considerations

• The color layer runs at a lower resolution (150 ppi), so color images may look less sharp than black‑and‑white text.
• Some early units had a slight yellow band issue; newer units have addressed this.
• If your reading is mostly text-heavy books, a Paperwhite may still be preferable.
• The 16 GB model omits wireless charging.

Who This Is For

• Readers of comics, graphic novels, or illustrated content.
• Those who want a visually rich Kindle library with color covers.
• Fans who want long battery life with modern color support.
• Users willing to trade some resolution in exchange for color.

Bottom Line

The Kindle Colorsoft is Amazon’s bold entry into color e-readers. It delivers richer visuals while keeping the core Kindle strengths: battery life, lightweight design, and comfortable reading. Get your Kindle Colorsoft here and start reading in color!