Amazon Introduces Kindle Colorsoft Models with Storage Capacities of 16GB and a Version for Children
New Kindle Colorsoft Models and Kindle Colorsoft Kids Edition Launch Globally
Amazon has expanded its Kindle range with the introduction of new Kindle Colorsoft models and a dedicated kids' edition. The new devices are now available in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Key Features of the New Kindle Colorsoft Models
The new 7" Colorsoft display on the Kindle Colorsoft is high-contrast and easy on the eyes, with a paper-like color that brings covers and content to life. This display is optimized for reading in color and is different from the Kindle Paperwhite display, which is optimized for black and white reading.
The new Kindle Colorsoft models come with a 16GB storage capacity, excluding the Signature Edition. They also feature a kid-friendly cover for the Kindle Colorsoft Kids model.
Amazon Kids+ Subscription Included with Kindle Colorsoft Kids
The Kindle Colorsoft Kids model includes a 12-month subscription to Amazon Kids+, providing access to thousands of age-appropriate books. After the 12-month subscription, Amazon Kids+ automatically renews every month at $5.99/month plus applicable tax.
Kindle Colorsoft Kids: A New Reading Experience for Kids
The color display on the Kindle Colorsoft Kids model brings covers and content to life, featuring popular titles like Artemis Fowl, Big Nate, and Percy Jackson. On average, kids read for about an hour a day when they sit down with their Kindle.
Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: Enhanced Features and Performance
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32 GB) offers several enhancements over the standard 16 GB model. It features double the storage, wireless charging, an auto-adjusting warm light sensor, a more powerful mainboard, and a higher-grade display technology that addresses prior issues like yellow bands on the screen.
The Signature Edition is slightly heavier and costs around $30 more than the non-Signature Kindle Colorsoft model. It has received a notable update in 2025 with a redesigned display and charging coil positioning, boosting performance and screen quality over the non-Signature 16 GB Colorsoft.
Pricing and Availability
The new Kindle Colorsoft models are available starting today. The 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is priced at $264.99, while the Kindle Colorsoft Kids model retails for $294.99 and includes one year of Amazon Kids+ and a fun kid-friendly cover. The Kindle Colorsoft Kids model comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee.
The Kindle Colorsoft Kids model represents the first Kindle in color designed for kids. Michael Kozlowski, who has been writing about audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers for the past eighteen years, notes this as the first time Amazon has offered different variants of the Colorsoft.
The new Kindle Colorsoft models, including the Kids Edition, are equipped with battery-efficient gadgets, ensuring longer battery life for a more immersive reading experience. These devices, featuring color display and kid-friendly covers, are powered by advanced technology, marking a significant expansion in Amazon's e-reader lineup.
