How is the color display different from a tablet?

The Colorsoft display uses paper-like color technology optimized for reading — it's easy on the eyes unlike backlit tablets, and works great in direct sunlight.

Yes! The Kindle Colorsoft is IPX8 rated waterproof, so you can read worry-free by the pool, in the bath, or at the beach.

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Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB (Newest Model) — With Color Display and Adjustable Warm Light, No Ads, Black

Name: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB (Newest Model) — With Color Display and Adjustable Warm Light, No Ads, Black
Brand: Amazon

First Kindle with a 7-inch color display, adjustable warm light, USB-C charging, and up to 8 weeks battery life

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Key Features

7-inch Colorsoft display — paper-like color brings covers and content to life
Read in color — high-contrast, easy on the eyes color display
Color your pages — highlight in yellow, orange, blue, and pink
Marathon reading — single USB-C charge lasts up to 8 weeks
Read in any light — adjustable warm light from white to amber
Waterproof and worry-free — take it to the pool, bath, or beach
16 GB storage for thousands of books
Access over 15 million titles in the Kindle Store

Our Verdict

Pros

First-ever Kindle with color display
Amazon's Choice — top-rated e-reader
8-week battery life is outstanding
Waterproof for worry-free reading anywhere
Adjustable warm light for comfortable reading day or night

Cons

Premium price at $249.99
No discount currently available
Color display differs from Paperwhite's optimized B&W

About This Product

The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is the first Kindle with a color display. The 7-inch Colorsoft display is high-contrast and easy on the eyes, with paper-like color that brings covers and content to life. Highlight in yellow, orange, blue, and pink. Adjust the display from white to amber for comfortable reading in any light. Waterproof design, USB-C charging, and up to 8 weeks of battery life. Access over 15 million titles in the Kindle Store.