2026 Kindle Colorsoft

Color Reading Sheds Some Bulk

The 2026 Kindle Colorsoft brings illustrated books, comics, covers, and highlights to a thinner 7-inch reader. Its redesigned flush-front screen uses a new optical stack, nitride LEDs, and tiny light-guiding deflectors to make color more even and text clearer without turning the Kindle into a bright tablet.

Built for Books, Not Glare

Amazon is aiming for paper-like color rather than the saturated look of an LCD. That is the right trade for long reading sessions: artwork gains color, but the page still has the calm character people buy an e-reader for. The body is also waterproof, so it can travel beyond the nightstand.

"The new Kindle Colorsoft offers more paper-like color." - Engadget

A Remote for Hands-Free Page Turns

The Colorsoft works with Amazon's new $34.99 Kindle Click, a Bluetooth remote with separate buttons for moving forward and back. A $79.99 magnetic Page-Turn Cover is another option, giving the reader physical controls without permanently widening the device.

The Accessible Color Option

This 16GB Graphite model starts at $290, placing it below the Signature Edition while preserving the main reason to choose Colorsoft. It is the sensible version for readers who want color on the page but do not need extra storage, automatic lighting, or dock charging.