Between the Kindle Colorsoft and Paper Pro, the Kindle Colorsoft comes out ahead in weight and resolution, while the Paper Pro wins on storage and screen size. Overall, the Kindle Colorsoft scores 65.5 and the Paper Pro scores 75.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Paper Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Kindle Colorsoft if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, resolution, waterproof.
Pick the Paper Pro if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are storage, screen size.
Both ship with comparable color screen, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Paper Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft wins
- ▲Weight — 306.00 g less. 219 vs 525.
- ▲Resolution — 31.00% more. 300 ppi vs 229 ppi.
- ▲Has Waterproof.
Why reMarkable - Paper Pro wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 64 GB vs 32 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 68.57% more. 11.8 " vs 7 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7 " | 11.8 "lead |
| Resolution | 300 ppilead | 229 ppi |
| Color screen | true | true |
| Warm light | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 219 glead | 525 g |
| Waterproof | truelead | false |
| Page-turn buttons | false | false |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft | reMarkable - Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 32 GB | 64 GBlead |
| Battery life | 8 weekslead | 2 weeks |
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