In the past, there were times I decided to let my Kindle go in favor of a paperback copy of a book. Sometimes it’s just nice to feel the weight of a book and flip through the various pages, reveling in the art of a hardcover copy. Moreover, the device’s black-and-white display wasn’t right for graphic novels – I need to see and feel the color to fully immerse myself in an illustrated book.
It seems like Amazon finally heard my constant prayers. They just released the Kindle Colorsoft, an e-reader that has — you guessed it — a color display. The first generation came out in October of last year and was unfortunately a let-down; fans complained about the constant yellow tint on the screen. Luckily, this updated model has eliminated the problem and I believe is a device that’s worth your buck.
The Kindle Colorsoft features you need to know
The 2025 Colorsoft has a 7-inch screen and, just like the Paperwhite, is completely waterproof, meaning you can read in the pool or the bathtub without missing a beat.
It’s also a whole gram lighter than the previous model and is made from 18 percent recycled material, according to the brand. It holds 16 gigabytes of data and comes with three months of Kindle Unlimited, which gives you access to thousands of books and magazines — and yes, this includes comics, so you can take full advantage of the color screen.
