E-Readers Head to head
Kindle Colorsoft vs Kindle Paperwhite
The Kindle Colorsoft leads on colour screen. They are level on screen (diagonal), pixel density (black and white), adjustable warm light, waterproof (IPX8), base storage, weight and thickness. At list price the Kindle Paperwhite is $90 cheaper.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16GB (2026 model)
$289.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Leads on 1 of 8 specs
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2026 model)
$199.99
Maker's list price, checked Nov 4, 2026
Model Kindle Paperwhite (2026)
Leads on 0 of 8 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 8 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Kindle Colorsoft if
Colour screen matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Kindle Paperwhite if
You want the lower price and can live without the Kindle Colorsoft's advantages listed above.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Kindle Colorsoft | Kindle Paperwhite | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $289.99 | $199.99 | Kindle Paperwhite |
| Screen (diagonal) | 7 in | 7 in | Level |
| Pixel density (black and white) | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | Level |
| Colour screen | Yes | No | Kindle Colorsoft |
| Adjustable warm light | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Waterproof (IPX8) | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Base storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | Level |
| Weight | 204 g | 204 g | Level |
| Thickness | 6.8 mm | 6.8 mm | Level |
| 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 12 weeks (half an hour a day, light at 13) | For information |
As a Kindle Colorsoft alternative
The same 7-inch 300 ppi screen, warm light, IPX8, 16 GB, 204 g and 6.8 mm, for $90 less. The one thing it gives up is colour; Amazon lists up to 12 weeks of battery against 8.
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