Affordable Color Kindle: Meet the New Kindle Colorsoft Models
Meta Title: Affordable Kindle Colorsoft 16GB & Kids Edition | Kindle Color Screen
Meta Description: Amazon introduces two new Kindle Colorsoft models—a $249.99 16GB version and a kid-friendly edition—featuring paper-like color displays and signature features.
🌈 What’s New: More Affordable Kindle Colorsoft Models
Amazon has expanded its color Kindle lineup by launching two fresh models:
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16 GB Kindle Colorsoft — now $249.99, cutting $30 off the original 32 GB Signature Edition Laptop Mag+15TechCrunch+15The Verge+15.
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Kindle Colorsoft Kids — priced at $269.99, featuring kid-friendly design, parental controls, and a year of Amazon Kids+ Amazon+6TechCrunch+6Tom’s Guide+6.
The higher-end Colorsoft Signature Edition remains at $279.99 and continues offering wireless charging, auto-adjust front light, and 32 GB storage Laptop Mag+13TechCrunch+13Tom’s Guide+13.
🔍 Key Features: What You Get
High‑Contrast Colorsoft Display
Enjoy a 7″ color E Ink screen that’s glare-free and fades to paper-like readability. Supports vivid highlights, graphic novels, and image-rich content Wikipédia+15TechCrunch+15Amazon News+15.
Battery & Storage Breakdown
| Model | Storage | Battery Life | Extras |
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| 16 GB Colorsoft | 16 GB | Up to 8 weeks | Adjustable warm light, USB-C charging |
| Colorsoft Signature | 32 GB | Up to 8 weeks | Wireless charging, auto front light |
| Colorsoft Kids | 16 GB | Up to 8 weeks | Kid cover, Kids+, parental controls |
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All models include three months of Kindle Unlimited for access to over 4 million titles Woman & Home+4TechCrunch+4WIRED+4.
👶 Kid-Friendly Features
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Colorsoft Kids comes with a fun protective cover (“Fantasy River” or “Starlight Reading”) Wikipédia+15Tom’s Guide+15The Verge+15.
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Offers reading tools like Word Wise, OpenDyslexic font, Bluetooth audiobook support, and a two-year warranty Wikipedia+3Tom’s Guide+3TechCrunch+3.
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Specifically designed to boost reading engagement in children aged 3–13 Parents.
✅ Why It Matters
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Adds color E Ink to Amazon’s popular Kindle lineup—the display enhances book covers, educational books, and comics Tom’s Guide+11The Verge+11theguardian.com+11.
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Offers more affordable access to color Kindle technology, appealing to families and graphic‑novel fans Reddit+4TechCrunch+4Yahoo Finance+4.
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Keeps essential features like lengthy battery life (up to 8 weeks) and waterproof design Amazon News+5TechCrunch+5Cinco Días+5.
🧠 Final Take
If you’re eager to try color on your Kindle without paying top dollar, the 16 GB Colorsoft offers great value. For families, the Colorsoft Kids delivers extra features to support young readers. And fans wanting full perks—like auto front light and wireless charging—can still opt for the Signature Edition.
Whether it’s reading graphic novels, highlighting passages, or browsing in color, Amazon’s expanded lineup makes color Kindles more accessible than ever.
