However, I noticed that the text looks a little blurry, not only in color content but also in black and white. I only noticed this because I’m coming from using the new Paperwhite, which has the highest contrast ratio of any Kindle and offers super-sharp text. When I switched to Colorsoft, my eyes had to adjust a bit. It’s not as noticeable with comics, but it took me a moment to get used to it while reading standard books.
It’s harder to ignore the loading time when turning pages of illustrations. The screen will normally flash once or twice while processing the color. The same thing also happens when zooming. At one point, I was zooming in on a frame and noticed a small black loading square appear. This hasn’t happened again yet, but it was a little worrying. However, Amazon is not alone with this: this type of update delay also exists in other color e-book readers.
Even if flashing colors are common on all color e-readers, it’s an important factor to consider if you’re primarily purchasing one for comics and graphic novels. Screen flickering can be jarring when turning pages or zooming, especially during long reading sessions, and can sometimes take you out of the experience or distract you from the story. I enjoyed reading comics on the Paperwhite a little more for this reason, even if it meant no color.
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Color screen aside, the Kindle Colorsoft doesn’t feel much different from the Paperwhite. It has up to two months of battery life, supports wireless charging, and the screen can automatically adjust its brightness based on your environment. You’re spending an extra $80 compared to the 12th Gen Paperwhite for a color screen.
With all the claims to have completely “rebuilt” the Kindle, the $280 Colorsoft was the right opportunity to bring back page turn buttons, which we haven’t seen on a Kindle since the Oasis in 2019. That model also had a button equally big. 7-inch screen and was made of a metal-infused plastic that felt super premium, not Colorsoft’s soft-touch plastic. But I digress. Buttons! They turn the page back and forth! It’s not difficult. The #Booktok community has resorted to using unsightly remote controls for pure convenience.