1 / 7Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB (2024) — Like-New, No Ads
2024: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is a refurbished 16 GB e-reader with a 7-inch color display for covers, content and color highlights. Its adjustable white-to-amber display and claimed battery life of up to 8 weeks suit extended reading, while the like-new listing describes a certified refurbished device rather than a new one.
At a glance
- Color display is designed for reading in color, including book covers and colorful images.
- Highlight passages in five colors.
- Adjust the display from white to amber for bright or dark environments.
- The listing claims up to 8 weeks of reading on one USB-C charge.
- Page Color can invert black text and white page backgrounds, the listing distinguishes it from Dark Mode.
- The listing describes this device as refurbished, tested and certified to look and work like new.
Reference price: $260.99
Price checked: Nov 11, 2026
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Pros
- Color display and multi-color highlighting make color content and annotations more visible than a black-and-white-only reading experience.
- Adjustable white-to-amber display supports reading across different lighting conditions.
- The listing claims waterproof construction and up to 8 weeks of battery life.
Technical specifications
13 specifications| Model year | 2024 model |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Condition | refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new |
| Ads | No Ads |
| Color | Black |
| Display size | 7" |
|---|---|
| Display | Colorsoft display |
| Highlight colors | yellow, orange, blue, pink, and green |
| Front-light adjustment | from white to amber |
| Battery life | up to 8 weeks |
|---|---|
| Charging connection | USB-C |
| Waterproof claim | Waterproof |
| Kindle Store selection | over 15 million titles |
|---|
What to know before buying
- This is a like-new refurbished device, not a new unit, the listing says it has the same limited warranty as a new device and may arrive in a generic Amazon-branded box. The claimed battery duration and waterproofing are listing claims, not independently verified here.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers who want color covers, illustrations or color-coded highlights on an e-reader.
- Readers who value adjustable screen tone, long claimed battery life and a waterproof design.
Less suited to
- Readers who require a new, non-refurbished device.
- Readers who prioritize a display optimized specifically for black-and-white reading, the listing says Colorsoft is optimized for color and differs from Kindle Paperwhite.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The supplied aggregate is 2.0 out of 5 stars from 1 global rating, with 100 percent of ratings at 2 stars. That is a very small rating sample and does not explain the reason for the score, no qualitative customer comments are supplied, so it cannot establish how the color display, battery claims or refurbished condition perform in practice.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a new Kindle Colorsoft?
No. The listing identifies it as refurbished, tested and certified to look and work like new. It also says refurbished Amazon devices may come in generic Amazon-branded packaging.
What is the screen intended for?
The listing says the Colorsoft display is optimized for reading in color, including covers and colorful images, and is different from the black-and-white-optimized Kindle Paperwhite display.
Can I highlight in color?
Yes. The listing names yellow, orange, blue, pink and green as available highlight colors.
How long does the battery last?
The listing claims up to 8 weeks per USB-C charge. This is a stated maximum, not a guaranteed duration for every reading pattern.
Does it support reading in different lighting?
The listing says the display can be adjusted from white to amber for reading in bright sunlight or in the dark.
