Amazon has just announced a bevy of new e-readers, surprising the world. There have been numerous leaks and rumours that Amazon was working on a new entry-level Kindle, Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition. All of these devices were announced today. However, two others were announced and are going to be surefire bestsellers. The First is the Kindle Colorsoft, their first e-reader with a colour E INK screen, usiong E INK Kaleido 3. Amazon worked directly with E INK to make it look better than Kobo or Pocketbook, with new screen technology. They also unveiled the Kindle Scribe 2, a new colour scheme with many AI features.

Many people wonder what the core differences are between all the new units unveiled today. This comparison chart provides vital selling points and links to the product pages for more pictures, tech specs, and information. The new Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Paperwhite Signature editions are shipping now, while the Scribe 2 and Colorsoft will ship later in the year.

Kindle (2024) Kindle Paperwhite (2024) Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024) Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (2024) Kindle Scribe (2024)
Starting Price $110 $160 $200 $280 $400
Display 6 inch
300 ppi
recessed
7 inch
300 ppi
flush-front
7 inch
300 ppi
flush-front
7 inch (color)
300 ppi (b&w)
150 ppi (color)
flush-front
10.2 inch
300 ppi
Storage 16GB 16GB 32GB 32GB 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB
Adjustable warm light
Auto light sensor
Writing support & Pen included
Wireless Charging
IPX8 waterproof
Bluetooth / Audible
WiFi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Charging & battery Up to 6 weeks battery life
USB-C
9W charging
2 hours full charge
Up to 12 weeks battery life
USB-C
9W charging
2.5 hours full charge
Up to 12 weeks battery life
USB-C
9W (wired)
Qi wireless charging
2.5 hours full charge
Up to 8-weeks battery life
USB-C
9W (wired)
Qi wireless charging
2.5 hours full charge
USB-C
9W
Up to 12 weeks battery life (reading)
Up to 3 weeks (writing)
2.5 hours full charge
Dimensions 108.6 x 157.8 x 8mm
4.3″ x 6.2″ x 0.32″
127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8mm
5″ x 7″ x .3″
127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8mm
5″ x 7″ x .3″
127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8mm
5″ x 7″ x .3″
196 x 230 x 5.7mm
7.7″ x 9″ x .22″
Weight 158 grams
5.56 ounces
211 grams
7.4 ounces
214 grams
7.5 ounces
219 grams
7.7 ounces
433 grams
15.3 ounces
Color Black and Matcha Black, Raspberry, and Jade Metallica Black, Metallic Jade, and Metallic Raspberry Metallic Black Tungston and Metallic Jade
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