Longtime Kindle User Converts to Color Display
After nearly a decade of dedicated Kindle Paperwhite use, technology journalist Nishka Dhawan has found a new favorite in Amazon's latest e-reader innovation. The Kindle Colorsoft, featuring a vibrant color display, has won over this previously loyal Paperwhite devotee with its enhanced capabilities for reading graphic novels and illustrated books.
What Makes the Colorsoft Different
The 2025 Kindle Colorsoft represents Amazon's second attempt at color e-reader technology, with the first generation released in October last year receiving criticism for its persistent yellow tint. This updated model has successfully eliminated that issue while maintaining the features Kindle users love. The device features a 7-inch color display that makes comics and graphic novels come alive, addressing one of Dhawan's main frustrations with traditional e-readers.
Like the Paperwhite, the Colorsoft is completely waterproof with an IPX8 rating, meaning readers can enjoy their books by the pool or in the bathtub without worry. The device weighs just one gram less than previous models and is constructed from 18 percent recycled materials, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
Technical Specifications and Performance
The Kindle Colorsoft comes with 16 gigabytes of storage capacity and includes three months of Kindle Unlimited subscription, providing access to thousands of books, magazines, and importantly for color display users - comics. Amazon has made significant improvements to the display technology, resulting in more vivid colors and eliminated yellow tint that plagued the first generation.
Battery life remains impressive at eight weeks on a single charge, slightly less than the Paperwhite's ten-week capability but still sufficient for multiple long trips without needing power. The device features Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity for audiobook listening and supports various text formats, including the ability to upload personal PDFs and documents.
Dhawan particularly praised the glare-free display and auto-adjustable brightness, which reduces eye strain in different lighting conditions. The color highlight feature and organized quote collection system received special mention, along with responsive page-turning speeds and no crashes during testing.
Black Friday Savings Opportunity
The Kindle Colorsoft is currently available at its lowest price ever during Amazon's Black Friday sale, discounted from $250 to $170 - representing over 30% savings. For readers who have been waiting to upgrade to a color e-reader, this price reduction makes the advanced technology more accessible than ever before.
While the resolution remains superior in black and white mode, the color display represents a significant improvement over previous attempts and provides a compelling reason for comic book enthusiasts and visual readers to make the switch from traditional e-readers or physical books.
