E-Readers Head to head
Kindle Colorsoft vs Kindle
The Kindle Colorsoft leads on screen (diagonal), colour screen, adjustable warm light, waterproof (IPX8) and thickness. The Kindle leads on weight. They are level on pixel density (black and white) and base storage. At list price the Kindle is $140 cheaper.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16GB (2026 model)
$289.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Leads on 5 of 8 specs
Amazon Kindle 16GB (2026 model)
$149.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Kindle (2026)
Leads on 1 of 8 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 8 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Kindle Colorsoft if
Screen (diagonal), colour screen, adjustable warm light, waterproof (IPX8) and thickness matter more to you than the price difference.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Kindle Colorsoft | Kindle | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $289.99 | $149.99 | Kindle |
| Screen (diagonal) | 7 in | 6 in | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | Level |
| Colour screen | Yes | No | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Adjustable warm light | Yes | No | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Waterproof (IPX8) | Yes | No | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Base storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | Level |
| Weight | 204 g | 140 g | Kindle |
| Thickness | 6.8 mm | 6.85 mm | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Physical page-turn buttons | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Installs third-party apps | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Battery as listed | Up to 8 weeks (half an hour a day, light at 13) | Up to 6 weeks | For information |
