Kindle Colorsoft vs Kindle Paperwhite

January 29, 2025 | Author: Dhaval Parekh
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Kindle Colorsoft
Amazon's first color Kindle with 7" high-contrast display with paper-like color that brings covers and content to life. Allows to highlight your favorite scenes in yellow, orange, blue and pink. A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 8 weeks/ Enables power up with the wireless charging dock (sold separately).
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Kindle Paperwhite
Kindle Paperwhite's screen has 25% higher contrast. Crisp, dark text against a brilliant white background makes for the perfect read. Paperwhite guides light towards the display from above instead of projecting it out at your eyes like back-lit displays, thereby reducing screen fatigue. You can adjust your screen's brightness to create a perfect reading experience in all lighting conditions, from bright sunlight to bedtime reading.
In a universe where digital books have finally learned to behave, two e-readers stand proudly side by side, both boasting a 7-inch display, a remarkable resistance to water (which is far more than can be said for most humans) and an adjustable warm light to prevent eyeballs from feeling like they’ve been staring into the sun. They each offer 32 GB of storage—because nothing ruins a relaxing afternoon like realizing you’ve run out of space for that 47th book you definitely intend to read. Also and perhaps unsurprisingly, both devices were designed by Amazon, which is still very much in the business of selling things, preferably in vast, unfathomable quantities.

Then there’s Kindle Colorsoft, a device that took one look at the monochrome world of e-readers and said, “No, thanks, I’ll have some color, please.” It’s ideal for readers who like their books with a side of visual spectacle, whether it’s comics, magazines or illustrated guides on how to survive an alien invasion. Of course, this added splash of vibrancy comes with a price—literally—$279.99, to be precise. It’s also slightly heavier, possibly to accommodate the extra enthusiasm and it features wireless charging because plugging in cables is apparently too much effort these days.

Meanwhile, Kindle Paperwhite remains steadfast in its belief that books should be black and white, just as they have been for centuries (except for those times when they weren’t). At $159.99, it’s the more budget-friendly option, making it ideal for people who just want to read without being distracted by, well, anything else at all. It’s also a bit lighter, presumably because it doesn’t have to worry about displaying color. Charging is done the old-fashioned way—by plugging it in, like some sort of technological caveman. But for those who just want to lose themselves in a good book without needing to remember whether the protagonist’s hat was red or green, it remains a fine and noble choice.
Author: Dhaval Parekh
Dhaval possesses a strong passion for technology and actively stays informed about the most recent advancements in the tech industry and cutting-edge gadgets. He pays special attention to dedicated e-Ink eReaders, e-Ink note-taking devices and tablets. In addition to his writing pursuits, Dhaval enjoys immersing himself in books and audiobooks, indulging in movies and series. Each month, he devotes his time to reading 1-2 fiction and tech books, and he proudly owns a diverse collection of eReaders. Having previously worked at TechCrunch, Dhaval now shares his expertise by contributing articles to various tech portals. You can contact Dhaval via email dhaval@bookrunch.com