Kindle Colorsoft by Amazon has been released in Australia, Canada, and the UK
New Kindle Colorsoft E-Reader Line Expands with Affordable and Kid-Friendly Models
Amazon has expanded its Kindle Colorsoft e-reader line with the release of three new models in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The new lineup includes the standard 16GB model, a kid-friendly edition, and an upgraded Signature Edition.
The Kindle Colorsoft 16GB offers a high-contrast Colorsoft display with color capabilities and adjustable warm light, providing a more immersive reading experience. It boasts fast page turns and weeks of battery life, making it an ideal choice for general users wanting color e-reading with good performance at a lower price. The device weighs around 215 grams, making it lighter than the Signature Edition.
Priced at approximately $249.99, the 16GB model is about $30 cheaper than the Signature Edition. However, it comes with less storage (16GB) compared to the Signature Edition and lacks features such as auto-adjusting screen light and wireless charging.
The Kindle Colorsoft Kids Edition is essentially the same device as the 16GB model but bundled with kid-friendly accessories such as an illustrated cover and charger or cover only. It comes with a two-year worry-free guarantee and includes one year of Amazon Kids+, offering a curated library for young readers. The device is designed to encourage children’s reading with easy-on-the-eyes color, no distractions, and a focus on comics and graphic novels popular with kids.
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is an upgraded version with 32GB of storage, double the capacity of the 16GB model. It uses 28% recycled materials and features a dramatically improved screen with a grey background and deep black fonts, effectively eliminating the yellow band issues present in the 2024 model. The device offers a more premium experience with a new mainboard for better performance, resulting in smoother page turns and faster UI navigation. It also supports wireless charging and comes in a metallic black color, priced higher at about $279.
The Kindle Colorsoft features a 7-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color e-paper display with a resolution of 1264×1680 and 300 PPI for black and white, and 150 PPI for color. The product description pages and starred ratings are also in color on the Kindle Colorsoft. The device is rated IPX8 and can withstand immersion in up to 2 meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes and 0.25 meters for 3 minutes in seawater.
Michael Kozlowski, who has been writing about audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers for the past eighteen years, wrote this article. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
In Australia, the Kindle Colorsoft with 16GB of storage is available starting at AU$399, while the Signature Edition can be purchased for AU$449. In the UK, the 16GB model is available for £239.99, and the Kindle Colorsoft Kids Edition can be purchased for £259.99. In Canada, the 16GB model costs $264.99, the Signature Edition (32 GB) costs $309.99, and the Kindle Colorsoft Kids costs $294.99.
The Kindle Colorsoft e-reader is one of Amazon's most powerful e-readers ever and marks Amazon's first foray into color e-paper devices. The new models empower young readers to explore books, comics, and graphic novels, making it an exciting addition to Amazon's Kindle lineup.
The Kindle Colorsoft 16GB, part of Amazon's expanded e-reader line, boasts a long battery life and is an affordable option for general users seeking color e-reading performance. Smartphone users might appreciate the lighter weight compared to the Signature Edition.
For parents, the Kindle Colorsoft Kids Edition comes with kid-friendly accessories and a two-year warranty, making it an ideal gadget for encouraging reading in young readers. Technology enthusiasts might be interested in the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, which offers double the storage capacity, wireless charging, and a premium experience.
