Amazon Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date

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Julian Chokkattu· Oct 1, 2026 · 1:00 PM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 1 view

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Amazon says it plans to celebrate the milestone throughout the year, but to kick things off, it's starting with an entirely refreshed Kindle lineup.On Thursday, the company introduced a handful of new Kindle models: a new 6-inch base Kindle, a 7-inch Kindle Paperwhite, and a 7-inch Kindle Colorsoft. The Paperwhite and Colorsoft are available for preorder on a rolling basis and will launch at the end of October.The base Kindle's screen offers 30 percent faster page turns than its predecessor, Amazon says. The build is a whole millimeter thinner at 6.8 mm, and Amazon cut the weight by around 18 grams to 140 grams.

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▪Amazon says it plans to celebrate the milestone throughout the year, but to kick things off, it's starting with an entirely refreshed Kindle lineup.On Thursday, the company introduced a handful of new Kindle models: a new 6-inch base Kindle
▪The Paperwhite and Colorsoft are available for preorder on a rolling basis and will launch at the end of October.The base Kindle's screen offers 30 percent faster page turns than its predecessor, Amazon says.
▪The build is a whole millimeter thinner at 6.8 mm, and Amazon cut the weight by around 18 grams to 140 grams.

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Julian ChokkattuGearOct 1, 2026 9:00 AMAmazon’s New Kindle Lineup Is Lighter, Thinner, and More MetalAhead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame design that’s both thinner and lighter.Photograph: Julian ChokkattuCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThe Kindle will turn 20 in 2027. Amazon says it plans to celebrate the milestone throughout the year, but to kick things off, it's starting with an entirely refreshed Kindle lineup.On Thursday, the company introduced a handful of new Kindle models: a new 6-inch base Kindle, a 7-inch Kindle Paperwhite, and a 7-inch Kindle Colorsoft.

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