The market for color e-readers has grown in recent years, with companies like Kobo, Vivlio, and Onyx offering their own models. Amazon, which was slower to enter this segment, recently launched the Kindle Colorsoft, a new addition to its lineup of color e-readers. This model is the most affordable in Amazon’s color e-reader range and has been tested by a reviewer who used it extensively over several weeks. The Kindle Colorsoft is a compact device with dimensions of 127.6 mm x 7.8 mm, a 300 ppi resolution screen, 32 GB of internal memory, and a battery life of up to 56 days under normal conditions, according to the manufacturer. It uses a USB Type-C port for charging and weighs just 219 grams. The device has an IPx8 rating, meaning it is highly water-resistant and can withstand immersion in water for extended periods. The Colorsoft has a sleek design with a matte and soft-touch coating on its back, which helps prevent slipping and improves grip. The front of the device is covered entirely by a screen, removing the thick bezel seen on earlier Kindle models. The reviewer noted that while the Colorsoft is larger than the 2022 Kindle model, it remained comfortable to use in daily life. The device features a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1264 × 1680 pixels and a 300 ppi density. It uses Kaleido 3 technology, which allows for color display. However, when displaying black and white text, the resolution remains at 300 ppi, but drops to 150 ppi when showing color content. The reviewer found that color content, such as book covers, comics, and manga, was more visually appealing, though the colors were pastel and less vibrant than those on a tablet. The Colorsoft allows users to manually adjust screen brightness and lighting temperature, with options ranging from 0 to 24. The lighting temperature can be set to change automatically throughout the day, and a dark mode is available for reading in low light. The software interface is straightforward, focusing on the essentials like the library and Kindle store. The addition of color has improved navigation, with the home screen and library benefiting from colored covers. The device supports a range of display settings, including font style, size, spacing, and margins. It also includes features like X-Ray and Interactive Vocabulary for compatible books, and users can highlight text using multiple colors. Amazon's Whispersync feature allows users to sync their reading progress across different devices. The device supports Bluetooth for connecting to wireless earphones or headsets, making it suitable for listening to audiobooks via Audible. It natively supports several file formats, including AZW3, AZW, KFX, and TXT, PDF, and HTML, but does not support EPUB directly, requiring users to convert files using Amazon’s Send to Kindle tool. The battery life of the Colorsoft is up to 8 weeks with 30 minutes of daily reading, though the reviewer found that using color content and high brightness settings drained the battery faster. By using dark mode and moderate brightness, the reviewer managed to use the device for nearly three weeks without recharging. The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is available for 299 euros, with a Signature Edition priced at 329 euros. This makes it one of the more affordable options in the growing color e-reader market.