Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expiredphoinix | Staff posted Dec 21, 2025 06:53 PM
expiredphoinix | Staff posted Dec 21, 2025 06:53 PM

16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft eReader (Black)

+ Free Shipping

$190

$250

24% off
Amazon
16 Comments 8,964 Views
Visit Amazon
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Amazon has 16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft eReader (Black) on sale for $189.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Save 20% with qualifying Trade-In. Earn 10% back on this item when you pay with your Prime Visa.
Details:
  • Color reading: 7" high-contrast Colorsoft display with paper-like color for vibrant covers and content
  • New experience: Display optimized for color reading, unlike Paperwhite's black-and-white optimization
  • Color highlights: Mark scenes in yellow, orange, blue, or pink
  • Long battery: Up to 8 weeks on a single USB-C charge
  • Adjustable lighting: Shift from white to amber for reading in sunlight or darkness
  • Waterproof: Safe for pool, bath, or anywhere
  • Vast library: Access over 15 million titles; add Kindle Unlimited for best sellers and more
  • Page Color feature: Invert text/background for comfort while keeping colorful images and covers (distinct from Dark Mode)

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff

Original Post

Written by phoinix | Staff
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Amazon has 16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft eReader (Black) on sale for $189.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Save 20% with qualifying Trade-In. Earn 10% back on this item when you pay with your Prime Visa.
Details:
  • Color reading: 7" high-contrast Colorsoft display with paper-like color for vibrant covers and content
  • New experience: Display optimized for color reading, unlike Paperwhite's black-and-white optimization
  • Color highlights: Mark scenes in yellow, orange, blue, or pink
  • Long battery: Up to 8 weeks on a single USB-C charge
  • Adjustable lighting: Shift from white to amber for reading in sunlight or darkness
  • Waterproof: Safe for pool, bath, or anywhere
  • Vast library: Access over 15 million titles; add Kindle Unlimited for best sellers and more
  • Page Color feature: Invert text/background for comfort while keeping colorful images and covers (distinct from Dark Mode)

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff

Original Post

Written by phoinix | Staff

Community Voting

Deal Score
+34
Good Deal
Visit Amazon

Price Intelligence

Model: Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB – With color display and adjustable warm light– - 2025 - BLACK

Deal History 

Sale Price
Slickdeal
  • $NaN
  • Today

Current Prices

Sort: Lowest to Highest | Last Updated 1/11/2026, 03:17 PM
Sold By Sale Price
Amazon$199.99
Target$199.99

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Top Comments

PhillyTJ
129 Posts
18 Reputation
It's too small to read comics and manga. So the color is pretty useless. Manga needs 8" and comics 10" is ideal.
korial
591 Posts
261 Reputation
I have both the b&w and the color Paperwhite from previous slick deals, as well as a Kobo Clara Colour.

The Kobo and Colorsoft are very similar, but I think the Colorsoft has a slight edge in clarity and contrast. I have small hands and prefer the Kobo form factor, but if you must have color, the Kindle Colorsoft would be my preferred choice.

The B&W Paperwhite is ultra-crisp and just ever so slightly faster than the Colorsoft. The battery lasts much longer as well. It doesn't get as bright as the Colorsoft, the latter which looks like there's a strong backlight to show the colors, especially in dark mode.

The Kindle Colorsoft does *not* have the tap-to-flip feature that the Signature Paperwhite has, if that matters.
pcgeekpcgeek
1144 Posts
127 Reputation
It's worse than Kindle Paperwhite due to the added color filter array layer.

15 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 21, 2025 09:48 PM
110 Posts
Joined Nov 2016
edhookatiDec 21, 2025 09:48 PM
110 Posts
Thanks op
Dec 21, 2025 11:03 PM
2,664 Posts
Joined Aug 2003
aegrotatioDec 21, 2025 11:03 PM
2,664 Posts
How is the screen reading black and white books?
The item description makes a few excuses on how it's optimized for color content.
2
Dec 22, 2025 12:18 AM
129 Posts
Joined Mar 2019
PhillyTJDec 22, 2025 12:18 AM
129 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank PhillyTJ

It's too small to read comics and manga. So the color is pretty useless. Manga needs 8" and comics 10" is ideal.
5
2
Dec 22, 2025 02:26 AM
1,144 Posts
Joined Nov 2015
pcgeekpcgeekDec 22, 2025 02:26 AM
1,144 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank pcgeekpcgeek

Quote from aegrotatio :
How is the screen reading black and white books?
The item description makes a few excuses on how it's optimized for color content.

It's worse than Kindle Paperwhite due to the added color filter array layer.
2
Dec 22, 2025 02:27 AM
4,748 Posts
Joined Mar 2006
ulieqDec 22, 2025 02:27 AM
4,748 Posts
Quote from aegrotatio :
How is the screen reading black and white books? The item description makes a few excuses on how it's optimized for color content.
It has the same black and white display as a regular Kindle it's just underneath the layer
1
Dec 22, 2025 02:31 AM
573 Posts
Joined Mar 2017
tyiu48Dec 22, 2025 02:31 AM
573 Posts
If you need ebooks in color in a bigger screen, you can try to use Kindle app in Fire HD tablet or most Android tablet. I own most generations of Kindle Paperwhite and Oasis. But I have zero desire to buy color Kindle. On an android tablet, I install Moon Reader for epub reading in color and Kindle app for magazines reading in color.
1
1
1
Dec 22, 2025 03:22 AM
8,831 Posts
Joined Mar 2004
carbonfiberDec 22, 2025 03:22 AM
8,831 Posts
after reading all the reviews I end up buying the regular for my GF for xmas
1

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 22, 2025 03:36 AM
328 Posts
Joined Mar 2024
HonestWinter7560Dec 22, 2025 03:36 AM
328 Posts
Quote from tyiu48 :
If you need ebooks in color in a bigger screen, you can try to use Kindle app in Fire HD tablet or most Android tablet. I own most generations of Kindle Paperwhite and Oasis. But I have zero desire to buy color Kindle. On an android tablet, I install Moon Reader for epub reading in color and Kindle app for magazines reading in color.
I am one who finds reading on LCD screen for longer hours is just impossible due to eye fatigue. not to mention the distractions like notifications and other apps. LCD screens are not equivalent to e-ink screens
Dec 22, 2025 04:11 AM
591 Posts
Joined Nov 2013
korialDec 22, 2025 04:11 AM
591 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank korial

I have both the b&w and the color Paperwhite from previous slick deals, as well as a Kobo Clara Colour.

The Kobo and Colorsoft are very similar, but I think the Colorsoft has a slight edge in clarity and contrast. I have small hands and prefer the Kobo form factor, but if you must have color, the Kindle Colorsoft would be my preferred choice.

The B&W Paperwhite is ultra-crisp and just ever so slightly faster than the Colorsoft. The battery lasts much longer as well. It doesn't get as bright as the Colorsoft, the latter which looks like there's a strong backlight to show the colors, especially in dark mode.

The Kindle Colorsoft does *not* have the tap-to-flip feature that the Signature Paperwhite has, if that matters.
3
Dec 22, 2025 01:36 PM
6,349 Posts
Joined Jan 2006
Blade2000Dec 22, 2025 01:36 PM
6,349 Posts
Got this for $171 with fabric cover on 11/30.
1
Dec 22, 2025 01:51 PM
328 Posts
Joined Mar 2024
HonestWinter7560Dec 22, 2025 01:51 PM
328 Posts
Quote from aegrotatio :
How is the screen reading black and white books? The item description makes a few excuses on how it's optimized for color content.
for b&w , just get the basic kindle for $89 now. its lightweight and screen is super clear without the layers for color etc.
1
Dec 22, 2025 04:35 PM
52 Posts
Joined Aug 2021
mamafindsherdealsDec 22, 2025 04:35 PM
52 Posts
This is so tempting to get.
1
Dec 22, 2025 05:41 PM
328 Posts
Joined Mar 2024
HonestWinter7560Dec 22, 2025 05:41 PM
328 Posts
Quote from mamafindsherdeals :
This is so tempting to get.
honestly its not worth it. Color screens are evolving. Current ones have muted colors and the screen size is small for Manga or comics. Only a few kindle store bought comics(comixology) support panel zoom in for better reading of comics.
Pro
Dec 22, 2025 09:08 PM
1,042 Posts
Joined Feb 2015
Riptide360
Pro
Dec 22, 2025 09:08 PM
1,042 Posts
Annoying the USB-C port is limited to charging and doesn't support wired usb-c headphones for whisper sync playback of audible and kindle titles. You have to use bluetooth.
1

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 23, 2025 04:29 AM
580 Posts
Joined Dec 2014
yanik333Dec 23, 2025 04:29 AM
580 Posts
Too small. Needs to be 12"
2

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Popular Deals

Trending Deals