Between the Kindle (2024) and Kindle Colorsoft, the Kindle (2024) comes out ahead in weight, while the Kindle Colorsoft wins on storage and screen size. Overall, the Kindle (2024) scores 58.2 and the Kindle Colorsoft scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Kindle Colorsoft edges ahead on the Mars Score (58.2 vs 65.5), but the 7.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Kindle (2024) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the Kindle Colorsoft 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, waterproof, among others.
Both ship with comparable resolution, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Kindle Colorsoft is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Amazon - Kindle (2024) wins
- ▲Weight — 61.00 g less. 158 vs 219.
Why Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 7 " vs 6 ".
- ▲Has Waterproof.
- ▲Has Color screen.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2024) | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6 " | 7 "lead |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Color screen | false | truelead |
| Warm light | false | truelead |
Design
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2024) | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 158 glead | 219 g |
| Waterproof | false | truelead |
| Page-turn buttons | false | false |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2024) | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 16 GB | 32 GBlead |
| Battery life | 6 weeks | 8 weekslead |
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