Xaden versus Rhysand, Four versus Patch. You could never make us choose between our favourite book boyfriends!
Whether you like to read about them in physical book form or on an e-reader (or both — no judgement here), there’s no denying that the Amazon Kindle has taken over BookTok and our lives.
If you don’t already own a Kindle… we hate to break it to you, but you’re seriously missing out. The ability to highlight your favourite quotes — aka yearning — and revisit them over and over without overloading your shelves or wrecking your paperbacks? Total game changer.
And just recently, Amazon have released the first ever coloured e-reader: the Kindle Colorsoft. We put it to the test to see if it’s worth the hype!
WHO’s Kindle Colorsoft review verdict
- Our rating: 9.5 out of 10
- Why we rated it a 9.5/10
Pros
- Coloured screen and highlight options
- Long battery life
- Waterproof
Cons
- Not all books are on Kindle Unlimited subscription
- More expensive than black and white
What’s so special about Kindle Colorsoft?
The Kindle Colorsoft is Amazon’s first e-reader with full colour display. It features 300 ppi (black‑and‑white) and 150 ppi (colour) resolution, as well as the option to highlight text in yellow, orange, blue, and pink.
Regular images such as the lock screen and book covers are now in full colour, as well as travel guides and graphic novels able to be viewed in their original form.
Kindle Colorsoft materials and size
The Colorsoft offers a seven-inch glare-free display, measuring 127.6 × 176.7 × 7.8 mm. It weighs just over 200g, making it light, slim, and easy to hold.
It also features 16GB of storage for all your favourite books, travel guides and graphic novels.
Results from our test
The Kindle Colorsoft performed surprisingly well. I only say “surprisingly” because I already have a Paperwhite, so I wasn’t sure how different the experience would be.
But consider me genuinely impressed. It was incredibly easy to set up – and seeing the set up and lock screen in colour? I have to admit it was really nice.
From a user perspective, it was very similar to using my previous Kindle. You can still adjust the brightness, text size and warmth to your liking, and the home page remains the same.
One new standout feature was being able to highlight in multiple colours. It makes it much easier to mark important passages (or those swoon-worthy quotes – I see you!) and also search for them later.
I also loved the addition of travel guides and graphic novels. It’s definitely something I will absolutely find myself looking at when I’m on the plane to my next holiday destination!
I will also say that I noticed less ghosting and discolouration in the pages on the Colorsoft. On my older Kindle, bold symbols or chapter titles would sometimes leave faint marks behind – but I haven’t seen that happen on the Colorsoft. A small detail, but a welcome one.
Overall, is the Kindle Colorsoft worth it?
In a nutshell… it depends. Yes, I genuinely love using the Colorsoft. But would I recommend it as an upgrade just for someone who already has a Paperwhite and mostly reads novels? Probably not. The reading experience is very similar – and if you’re not fussed about colour, your Paperwhite will still serve you really well.
That said, if you’re new to Kindle altogether, the Colorsoft is a fantastic option. It’s sleek, responsive, and being able to view everything – from covers to travel guides – in colour is such a welcome change. It’s especially great if you like graphic novels, comics, or non-fiction with illustrations or images.
If you’re coming from another Kindle and only read basic eBooks, it might not be a must-have. But if you’re a visual reader, love organisation (hello, colour-coded highlights), or want your Kindle to do a little more than just display plain text, then yes – the Colorsoft is absolutely worth considering.
Of course, the one caveat if you’re considering a Kindle of any kind is that not all your favourite books will be on Kindle Unlimited. Some will be available to download and read via the Kindle Unlimited subscription, however many popular books (a la Fourth Wing) will still need to be purchased.
Where to buy Kindle Colorsoft?
Kindle Colorsoft is available for $399 at Amazon
