Amazon released the 2026 Kindle Colorsoft featuring a 7-inch color E Ink screen that supports 4,096 colors at 150 ppi alongside monochrome content at 300 ppi.
The device natively handles formats like AZW, PDF, and TXT, while EPUB and HTML require conversion via Send to Kindle methods.
Options and prices
The base model costs $289,99 and features a black plastic body. The Signature Edition costs $319,99 and features an aluminum metal frame in graphite or dark purple.
Both versions measure 6,9 by 5,0 by 0,27 inches, making them slightly narrower and shorter than the 2025 model. The plastic model weighs 7,2 ounces, while the Signature Edition weighs 8,1 ounces.
The Signature Edition also includes 32 gigabytes of storage, an ambient light sensor, and rear-mounted accessory ports. Both models are water-resistant.
Screen features
The device features a 7-inch color display. Black-and-white content is displayed at 300 pixels per inch, while color content is displayed at 150 pixels per inch. The display can display 4.096 colors.
Battery and files
Amazon estimates that the battery lasts up to eight weeks on a single charge.
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Kindle Colorsoft reads files in AZW, AZW3, PDF, TXT formats directly, as well as unprotected MOBI and PRC files. DOC, DOCX, EPUB, HTML and RTF documents require conversion using Amazon's methods. Comics in formats such as CBR or CBZ require third-party software, such as Calibre, to convert them.
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