Amazon Unveils New Kindle Lineup Featuring the First Color Kindle and Reimagined Kindle Scribe

Amazon has announced a new lineup of Kindle devices, include the first color Kindle, an upgraded Kindle Scribe with enhanced note-taking, a faster Kindle Paperwhite, and a compact entry-level Kindle in Matcha green.

Here's a closer look at the new devices...

Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition introduces color to Kindle readers for the first time. The new display allows users to browse book covers, view photos, and highlight text in color. It maintains key Kindle features, such as high contrast, fast page turns, and weeks of battery life.

The device uses an oxide backplane, optimized LED lighting, and algorithms to ensure sharp, vibrant colors without washing out detail. Readers can zoom into images without pixelation and switch between standard and vibrant color modes. Wireless charging, water resistance, and up to eight weeks of battery life make the Colorsoft practical for everyday use. It is available for pre-order at $279.99, with shipping starting October 30.

Kindle Scribe

The Kindle Scribe merges e-reading with note-taking by letting users write directly on pages using its Active Canvas feature. Notes remain visible and anchored to their location, even if the text layout changes. The device comes with a Premium Pen that feels well-balanced and includes a soft eraser tip.


An AI-powered notebook feature allows for handwritten notes to be summarized into concise bullet points, which can be easily shared. The Kindle Scribe is available for pre-order starting at $399.99 and will begin shipping on December 4.

Kindle Paperwhite

The new Kindle Paperwhite features 25% faster page turns and improved responsiveness. A 7-inch display provides a larger reading area, while the thin design keeps it lightweight and easy to handle. The screen uses an oxide TFT (thin-film transistor) for high contrast, making text and images sharp and clear.

This version is waterproof and offers up to three months of battery life. It comes in Raspberry, Jade, and Black, with a Signature Edition offering 32 GB of storage, wireless charging, and an auto-adjusting front light for $199.99.

Kindle

The new entry-level Kindle weighs just 158 grams and features a 300 ppi glare-free display. It offers faster page turns, better contrast, and a front light that is 25% brighter than before. The device, available in a Matcha green finish, provides weeks of battery life on a single charge and comes with 16 GB of storage. It's available now starting at $109.99.

Pricing and Availability

● Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: Pre-order for $279.99, ships October 30
● Kindle Scribe: Pre-order for $399.99, ships December 4
● Kindle Paperwhite: Available now from $159.99
● Entry-level Kindle: Available now from $109.99

All new Kindle models include 3 months of Kindle Unlimited.