Kindle Colorsoft hits record low: $170 — Black Friday Kindle deals
Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft has dropped to a record low of $170 for Black Friday, down from its usual $250. As Amazon’s first color e‑reader, the Colorsoft is a standout if you read comics, graphic novels or color‑rich magazines — and this sale makes it far more compelling than at launch.
The Colorsoft combines a sharp color display with fast load times and responsive page turns. It also includes an auto‑adjusting front light, no default lock‑screen ads, and exceptional battery life — Amazon rates the device at roughly eight weeks of typical use on a single charge.
Why the Colorsoft matters
- Color e‑ink: Better suited to comics, illustrated books and magazines than traditional black‑and‑white Kindles.
- Pinch‑to‑zoom: Zoom into panels and detail for an enjoyable reading experience with graphic content.
- Performance: Fast page turns and quick load times make it feel more responsive than many previous Kindles.
- Battery: Long battery life — around eight weeks in typical usage scenarios.
Other notable Kindle deals
- Base Kindle: down to $80 (record low).
- Kindle Paperwhite: around $125 (record low).
- Kindle Scribe (current‑gen): as low as $280.
Should you buy it?
If you read a lot of comics, graphic novels or color‑heavy content, the Colorsoft at $170 is an excellent value — it closes the gap between standard e‑ink reading and color content without sacrificing portability or battery life. For plain text readers, the Paperwhite or base Kindle remain great budget choices.
Compare current listings and shop via Amazon (affiliate link, opens in a new tab): Kindle Colorsoft on Amazon. For official specs, see Amazon’s Kindle pages (opens in a new tab): Amazon — Kindle comparison.
Discussion: Would you pay $170 for a color Kindle to read comics and graphic novels — or stick with a Paperwhite for black‑and‑white reading? What do you read most on your e‑reader?