The age of monochrome e-notes is rapidly fading. In a move that signals a major shift in the digital notetaking and reading landscape, Amazon has officially unveiled the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, its first large-format e-reader with a color display. The announcement, made at Amazon's 2025 fall event, sets the stage for a direct confrontation with established players in the premium e-note category, most notably the recently launched reMarkable Paper Pro.
This strategic expansion comes on the heels of Amazon's successful rollout of color technology in its smaller Kindle models. After testing the waters with the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition and the more recent standard Colorsoft, the tech giant is bringing the vibrant experience to its canvas-sized device, promising a world where highlighted text, annotated diagrams, and personal sketches are no longer confined to shades of gray.
As reported in a detailed breakdown by GSMGo Tech, the launch is part of a broader refresh of the Scribe lineup. You can find their comprehensive coverage of the event and all three new models here.
A Closer Look at the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
At first glance, the new Scribe Colorsoft retains the sleek, professional aesthetic of its predecessor. It features an 11-inch display housed in a premium aluminum body, surrounded by symmetrical bezels. But the magic is in the screen. The Colorsoft display boasts a sharp 300 pixels per inch (PPI) for black and white text and graphics—ensuring crystal-clear reading—and 150 PPI for color. This technology, which uses advanced color filters over a micro-cap layer, allows for a paper-like look that is easy on the eyes, complete with an adjustable warm light to reduce blue light exposure.
Beyond the color upgrade, Amazon has ensured the Colorsoft model inherits all the best features from the 3rd-generation Kindle Scribe. This includes the acclaimed paper-like writing experience, a thin and light design for portability, and a suite of AI-powered software features for organizing and searching handwritten notes. Under the hood, a quad-core processor and increased memory promise a snappier performance compared to the first-generation Scribe.
Unleashing Creativity with Color
The introduction of color is a game-changer for productivity and creativity. Amazon emphasizes that this isn't just for reading colorful comics or magazines. The included, battery-free Premium Pen (which comes in a color matching the device's Graphite or Fig finish) unlocks a new dimension of notetaking.
Users will have a palette of 10 pen colors and 5 highlighter options at their fingertips. More impressively, a new shader tool allows for the creation of subtle gradients and overlays, a feature that will appeal to artists, designers, and anyone who thinks in more than just lines and text.
Security, Connectivity, and Battery Life: Built for the Professional
Recognizing that these devices often hold sensitive work notes and personal journals, Amazon has baked in robust security features. The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft comes with data encryption, the ability to set a PIN code to lock the device, and tamper-resistant hardware. A handy sleep timer also automatically turns off the screen after a period of inactivity, saving battery and providing privacy.
On the connectivity front, it supports dual-band Wi-Fi and uses a modern USB-C port for charging. Speaking of battery, Amazon promises impressive longevity: up to 8 weeks on a single charge based on 30 minutes of reading per day with Wi-Fi off. For the power writers, that figure drops to a still-remarkable 2 weeks with 30 minutes of daily writing. A full charge takes approximately 2.5 hours with a 20W adapter.
The Competitive Landscape Heats Up
With a starting price of $629.99 for the 32GB model and $679.99 for the 64GB version, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is positioned squarely in the premium segment. Its most obvious rival is the reMarkable Paper Pro, which features a larger 11.8-inch color screen and starts at $629. The competition, however, doesn't end there. Devices like the BOOX Note Air4 C (available for $529.99) offer a slightly smaller screen but more storage out of the gate and the flexibility of the Android operating system.
The battle will ultimately be fought on three fronts: display quality and writing feel, software ecosystem, and price. Amazon is betting that its seamless integration with the vast Kindle ecosystem, robust hardware, and familiar interface will give it an edge.
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is set to arrive later this year. For those ready to pre-order or just wanting a closer look, you can find the product page on Amazon here: Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 64GB.
The message from Amazon is clear: the large-format e-note market is about to get a lot more colorful, and they intend to lead the charge.
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