We lastly have a coloration Kindle as your complete e-reader lineup will get a refresh

Key Takeaways

• Kindle Colorsoft presents coloration E Ink, USB-C, wi-fi charging, and a cool-to-warm entrance mild, accessible October 30, priced at $280.
• Kindle Scribe is available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB at $400, $420, and $450, respectively, with a premium pen and distinctive border.
• New Paperwhites provide sooner web page turns, larger distinction, and Carta 1300 show tech, however there are solely minor upgrades for the bottom Kindle mannequin.

In the event you’re linked to the Kindle scene even somewhat bit, you are conscious that the anticipation surrounding the brand new Kindle e-readers has been rising to a fever pitch over the previous few months. It began again in February when a Taiwanese tech analyst predicted the following batch of Kindles would have coloration screens. Then, in late September, the FCC printed a submitting from Kindle for 2 new units. From there, rumors began swirling on-line for an October 16 launch, and numerous leaks alongside the way in which gave credence to those rumors. Lastly, after months of hypothesis, the long-rumored Kindles are lastly official.

Here is what we all know

Following the FCC submitting, the predominant prognostication was that we’d be getting two new Kindle Paperwhites — a base model and a brand new Signature Version. Shortly after this, the waters have been muddied when a Spanish web site inadvertently listed (and shortly took down) a brand new base-model Kindle weeks forward of right now’s launch. Only a few days in the past, we obtained a glimpse of the Paperwhite’s new packaging in a Reddit leak. On condition that the Kindle crowd was anticipating solely two units this yr, individuals have been a bit let down that their desires of a coloration Kindle weren’t coming to fruition. Fortunately, Kindle stunned us all with not two however 5 new e-readers.

Kindle Colorsoft

Let’s begin with probably the most fascinating gadget, the brand new Kindle Colorsoft Signature Version. It is priced at $280 and has 32GB of storage. It has USB-C and wi-fi charging and has a battery that Kindle claims will last as long as eight weeks. It has a cool-to-warm entrance mild and an IPX8 waterproof construct.

The Colorsoft presents a 7-inch display that’s based mostly on E Ink’s Kaleido 3 tech, with some important modifications. Amazon tells us that it is utilizing a bespoke frontlight setup with nitride LEDs (they emit a broader spectrum of sunshine) with a “particular coloration coating [to] focus mild by particular person pixels.” Amazon says this may enhance the Colorsoft’s optical efficiency and frontlight effectivity. Amazon has additionally made some customized {hardware} modifications to permit for extra coloration distinction and decrease latency. If you’d like the Colorsoft, you will have to attend till the tip of the month since it would formally launch on October thirtieth.

Kindle Scribe

Subsequent up is the brand new Kindle Scribe, which clocks in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB varieties for $400, $420, and $450, respectively. All fashions can be found in Tungsten, a form of metallic grey, or, should you go for the large one, Metallic Jade, which may be very putting. Not like the earlier Scribe, this one is simply accessible with the Premium Pen. This new Scribe additionally has a particular white border across the display that offers it a extra notebook-like look and blends effectively with the display. Kindle can also be touting some new software program options like Lively Canvas to facilitate writing on texts and AI instruments, however we’ll have to attend till December 4 to get our palms on it and see the way it works.

Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite

Lastly, in order for you a brand new Kindle proper now, you may seize a base-model Kindle for $110, the Paperwhite for $160, or the Paperwhite Signature Version for $200. There is not numerous new tech in any of the brand new Kindles accessible right now, however all of them ought to provide sooner web page turns and better distinction. That is because of upgrading the screens to the newest Carta 1300 show tech (together with some unique Amazon magic below the hood). This can be a small step up for the Paperwhite, which was utilizing Carta 1200 know-how, however a giant leap for the Kindle, which used Carta 1000. That places the bottom Kindle on even footing with Kobo and its Clara BW by way of show.

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  Amazon Kindle (2024)
  

  The latest Kindle is only a small step up from its predecessor, however should you’re due for an improve, it is a strong alternative with its larger distinction and sooner web page turns. Plus that new Matcha coloration appears good.

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  Kindle Paperwhite (2024)
  

  Though the brand new Paperwhite does not dramatically outshine its predecessor, with its sharper distinction, sooner web page turns, and flashy new colours, it may be value upgrading if in case you have an older mannequin.

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  Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version (2024)
  

  The brand new Paperwhite Signature Version has every part you’re keen on in regards to the Paperwhite, however extra of it. Together with brighter screens and faster response, it has 12 weeks of battery life and premium wi-fi charging.

Primarily based on what we all know, if in case you have a Kindle or Paperwhite from 2022, there’s actually no must improve your gadget. So far as we are able to inform, the one modifications appear to be within the display and perhaps the battery. Specifically, the base-model Kindle is listed as eleventh technology, which is similar gen because the 2022 launch, implying that it is primarily the identical know-how, with very minor upgrades. Given the dearth of technical particulars, probably the most fascinating factor in regards to the new Kindle and Paperwhite are the brand new colours. Along with black, the Kindle might be accessible in Matcha, and each editions of the Paperwhite might be accessible in Metallic, Jade, and Raspberry.

I am holding out hope that the Colorsoft will ship on its guarantees, nevertheless it has numerous competitors within the Kobo Libra Color. On condition that each are the identical dimension and look like utilizing related show know-how, Kindle must have an ace up its sleeve to counter Kobo’s lower cost ($220 vs $280), stylus help, and page-turn buttons. Given all of the work Kindle has carried out on the {hardware} aspect of issues, it positively stands an opportunity. We’ll know for certain in two weeks.