Amazon Launches First Color Kindle, Colorsoft: What’s the Price? Plus, Meet the 2024 Kindle Lineup

Amazon continues its fall release streak, and while the spotlight was on the new Kindle Fire tablets a few weeks ago, the e-commerce giant just dropped another bombshell: the Kindle Colorsoft, their first-ever e-reader with a color display. But that’s not all—Amazon also unveiled the Kindle Scribe 2024, Kindle Paperwhite 2024, and a refreshed standard Kindle, with special editions for kids. Let’s break it down.

The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft features a vibrant color display designed to mimic the experience of reading from colored paper. Book covers, illustrations, and even comic books will now pop in full color, offering a much more immersive reading experience. The Colorsoft boasts a high-contrast display, enhanced resolution, and exceptional clarity in both black-and-white and color modes.

One standout feature: zooming in on images no longer results in pixelation. Essentially, the Kindle Colorsoft is akin to the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, but with color. Amazon promises page turns that are 25% faster, thanks to their new LED technology based on nitrides. Paired with a proprietary color-boosting algorithm, these LEDs deliver crisp, vivid images that avoid the washed-out look typical of many color displays.

Amazon’s color algorithm precisely channels light through each pixel, preventing color bleeding and ensuring a sharp, clean reading experience.

The Kindle Colorsoft is priced at $280 and will start shipping on October 30th.

Kindle Scribe 2024

The Kindle Scribe 2024 arrives with a revamped design, featuring white bezels and a display that closely resembles traditional paper. This year’s model introduces a premium stylus with a soft eraser at the end, allowing users to write directly on book pages.

Pricing for the Scribe 2024 starts at $399, with shipments beginning on December 4th.

Kindle Paperwhite 2024

The Kindle Paperwhite 2024 packs a larger 7-inch display, yet maintains its sleek, lightweight form factor. With a 25% faster page-turning experience and superior contrast, this model promises smoother reading. Its battery life is also impressive, offering up to 3 months of use on a single charge.

Starting at $159, the Paperwhite 2024 is already available for pre-order.

Standard Kindle 2024 and Kid Editions

The Standard Kindle 2024 also sees significant upgrades, including faster page turns, improved brightness, and enhanced contrast. For younger readers, Amazon offers the Kindle Paperwhite Kids and Kindle Kids, which come with kid-friendly cases, extended warranties, and access to Amazon Kids+ subscriptions.

For those who prefer a simple, no-frills device, Amazon has introduced a new 6-inch version of the classic Kindle, now available in a fresh Matcha color, inspired by traditional Japanese green tea. Priced at $109 and weighing just 158 grams, this Kindle includes all the essentials: a 300 ppi display, high contrast, brighter screen, and a battery life that lasts for weeks. It’s the perfect on-the-go reading companion, small enough to fit in your pocket.