Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB – With color display and adjustable warm light– - 2025 - Black
Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB – With color display and adjustable warm light– - 2025 - Black
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Specifications
- Screen Size7 inchesScreen Resolution150 pixels per inchTotal Storage Capacity16 gigabytesWireless ConnectivityWi-Fi, BluetoothBattery ChemistryLithium-ionWaterproofYes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 7 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 150 pixels per inch
- Total Storage Capacity: 16 gigabytes
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Waterproof: true (Designed or treated to be impervious to water in certain situations. Products are tested under controlled laboratory conditions and then assigned an Ingress Protection (IP) rating to denote the degree of protection from water ingress. The level of protection may decrease over time with natural wear of the product.)
- General
- Brand: Amazon
- Model Number: B0CGVSKR1G
- Product Name: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB – With color display and adjustable warm light– Black
- Color: Black
- Year of Release: 2025
- Display
- Screen Type: E Ink
- Screen Size: 7 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 150 pixels per inch
- Screen Display: Color
- Glare-Free Screen: true
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Adjustable Font Size: true
- Storage
- Total Storage Capacity: 16 gigabytes
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 1 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Interface(s): USB-C (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Power
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Features
- Waterproof: true (Designed or treated to be impervious to water in certain situations. Products are tested under controlled laboratory conditions and then assigned an Ingress Protection (IP) rating to denote the degree of protection from water ingress. The level of protection may decrease over time with natural wear of the product.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 6.96 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5.02 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 0.3 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.47 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: Not applicable
- Other
- UPC: 840268939052
Read in color – The new 7" Colorsoft display is high-contrast and easy on the eyes, with paper-like color that brings covers and content to life.
- A brand-new experience: The Kindle Colorsoft display is optimized for reading in color and is different from the Kindle Paperwhite display, which is optimized for black and white reading.
- Color your pages: Highlight your favorite scenes in yellow, orange, blue, and pink.
- Marathon reading: A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 8 weeks.
- Read in any light: Adjust the display from white to amber to read in bright sunlight or in the dark.
- Waterproof and worry-free: Take your stories by the pool, in the bath, or anywhere in between.
- Massive selection: Instantly access over 15 million titles in the Kindle Store worldwide, and add a Kindle Unlimited subscription for all-you-can read access to a catalog including best sellers.
- Try the Page Color: Try the Page Color feature to invert the black text and white background of pages inside books. While different than Dark Mode, it enables comfortable reading while still displaying colorful images and covers.
- A brand-new experience: The Kindle Colorsoft display is optimized for reading in color and is different from the Kindle Paperwhite display, which is optimized for black and white reading.
- Color your pages: Highlight your favorite scenes in yellow, orange, blue, and pink.
- Marathon reading: A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 8 weeks.
- Read in any light: Adjust the display from white to amber to read in bright sunlight or in the dark.
- Waterproof and worry-free: Take your stories by the pool, in the bath, or anywhere in between.
- Massive selection: Instantly access over 15 million titles in the Kindle Store worldwide, and add a Kindle Unlimited subscription for all-you-can read access to a catalog including best sellers.
- Try the Page Color: Try the Page Color feature to invert the black text and white background of pages inside books. While different than Dark Mode, it enables comfortable reading while still displaying colorful images and covers.
Whats Included
- Amazon Kindle Colorsoft
- USB-C charging cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Amazon Kindle Colorsoft
- USB-C charging cable
- Quick Start Guide
Q: Does this e-reader have adjustable brightness?
A: Yes, this e-reader has adjustable brightness.
Q: Is this e-reader waterproof for reading by the pool?
A: Yes, this e-reader is waterproof and worry-free, so you can take it by the pool.
Q: How long does the battery last on a single charge?
A: A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 8 weeks on this e-reader.
Q: Does this e-reader support adjustable font size?
A: Yes, this e-reader supports adjustable font size.
Q: What is the total storage capacity of this e-reader?
A: The total storage capacity of this e-reader is 16 gigabytes.
Q: Does this e-reader have a glare-free screen?
A: Yes, this e-reader has a glare-free screen.
Q: Can I read this e-reader in the dark?
A: Yes, you can read this e-reader in the dark by adjusting the display from white to amber.
A: Hello Rick and thank you for your question! The Kindle Colorsoft's average price point is $280 and offers a 7-inch, 300 ppi color display ideal for covers, comics, and highlights, with 32GB storage and wireless charging. It has a slightly lower contrast and an 8-week battery life. The Paperwhite costs between $150-$200 and offers crisper black-and-white text, a 12-week battery, and higher contrast, making it the better choice for dedicated novel reader. If your wife wants to read magazines, comics and material with color; the Kindle Colorsoft might be the better option. If she is strictly a "book" reader, the Kindle Paperwhite is an excellent choice. Hope this helps! Have a great day!
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| There were no pros for this product— | Portability, Battery Life, Color Quality, Speed, Design | Portability, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Size, Screen Quality | Portability, Overall Performance, Size, Battery Life, Weight |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
the gift that every reader wants
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is absolutely fantastic. Its vibrant color screen makes reading anything, from comics to textbooks, much more enjoyable than with traditional e-ink. The device is lightweight and comfortable to hold, ideal for long reading sessions. The battery life is excellent, lasting several days between charges. Setup was quick and easy, and overall performance is smooth and responsive. This Kindle is worth every penny.
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SebastianRengifo Posted
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Colorsoft battery life & defect
The color trade off is so worth it in an e-reader. Setup was easy, all I had to do was connect to WiFi and sign in, my books were immediately ready for download. The quality is superb when it came to reading during the day, and using the warm light and dark mode at night to take the stress off my eyes. As an avid reader and dedicated user of the kindle, my only complaint is the battery life. I did have to return/exchange the first colorsoft because of a defect, there was a huge line on the screen, similar to crosshairs within a day of testing (inserted image exhibits). It didn’t start that way but a few hours of reading I noticed it wouldn’t go away so, I ended up getting another after dealing with a little bit of incompetence at the store, which was expected because it’s holiday season but I digress. the attendants were not very helpful asking to see a receipt before they even confirmed if they had a replacement on hand and after speaking with the manager a couple of times it turns out they didn’t have a replacement and didn’t need a receipt to confirm that, but the manager stepped in and ordered one at a sister location where I was able to pick up within the hour. With the new kindle, I find myself having to charge the colorsoft after a couple days of use, which doesn’t necessarily bother me because I’m mostly at home but I notice just simply scrolling through the store or switching through titles a few times will affect the battery by about 10-15% compared to the Kindle basic or the Kindle Paperwhite; and then reading, of course, takes up a majority of the battery life on top of that. I’m hoping there is an update that tends to battery life in the near future. Overall pretty good product. I’m happy to see my book covers in color, it brings my library to life, and comics are more fun to read. With over 200 books in my digital library it’s so much easier to just browse and manage them on the kindle and that’s my favorite part. The price was worth it being that it was purchased during the $80 off sale (I paid $164), however for over $200 I’d think twice about buying it at its regular price because it seems a little steep for just the color trade off and sub-par battery life.
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NikkiRose Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small and functional
Very simple for an ereader, I love it! Colors are dull but it doesn't bother me. Battery lasts a long time.
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MsGs Posted
