New version offers vibrant colour display at a lower price – but with reduced storage

Amazon has quietly rolled out a more budget-friendly version of its popular colour e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft. This new model retains the vivid 6.8-inch colour E Ink screen that made the original so popular, but it comes with just half the storage – and a noticeably lower price tag.

What’s New (and What’s Not)

The new Kindle Colorsoft comes with 16GB of storage, down from the original model’s 32GB. While that means fewer comics, magazines, and PDFs can be stored locally, many users who rely on cloud syncing and streaming via Kindle Unlimited may not notice the difference.

New Price: Just £109.99, compared to the original Colorsoft‘s £139.99 launch price.

Same Display, Same Battery

The new Colorsoft retains its sharp 300 PPI glare-free display with rich colour support, perfect for comics and illustrated books. Amazon also promises the same up to 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge, making it ideal for reading on the go.

Who Is It For?

This cheaper Kindle Colorsoft model is aimed at casual readers and students who want the benefits of a color screen without paying for storage they may not need. It’s also a smart pick for anyone just entering the Kindle ecosystem.

Availability

The new Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) is available now on Amazon UK and will ship starting next week. Colour options remain the same: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue, and Soft Rose.

For readers who prioritize affordability over capacity, this could be the most accessible colour Kindle yet.