Amazon's new Kindle Colorsoft, announced on October 1, starts at $289.99 in the US. But readers who simply want button-operated page turning may not need a new Colorsoft: Amazon says the accompanying Kindle Click also supports Kindle models from 2024 onwards.
The launch combines redesigned readers with accessories intended to make reading more comfortable. Both the US and UK are included, but Amazon describes a rolling preorder rollout for Colorsoft. An announced price and a delivery date for your address are separate pieces of information.
US announced prices and compatibility
| Product | US price | Key distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Colorsoft 16GB | From $289.99 | Colour display; Graphite |
| Colorsoft Signature 32GB | $319.99 | Auto-adjusting light, double-tap and dock charging |
| Kindle Click | $34.99 | Bluetooth remote; new Kindles and 2024-or-later models |
| Page-Turn Cover | $79.99 | New Paperwhite / Colorsoft Signature Edition |
US announcement prices, not UK quotes. The announcement describes a regional preorder rollout, not one guaranteed delivery date.
The remote and the button-equipped cover are different products
Kindle Click is a separate Bluetooth page-turning remote. The Page-Turn Cover instead uses physical connectors and was announced for the new Paperwhite Signature Edition and Colorsoft Signature Edition. The phrase 'page-turn buttons' should not be read as identical compatibility across both accessories.
Start with the inconvenience you want to remove. If reaching for the screen is the problem, check your current reader's year and remote compatibility first. Replacing the display with a colour one is a separate reason to consider Colorsoft.
What you read matters more than the $30 gap
The official US product comparison lists Colorsoft at $289.99 and its Signature Edition at $319.99. These are US dollar prices, not UK pound prices. Match the model before comparing an older sale article or a different generation's advertised price.
A reader mostly used for novels has a different replacement case from one frequently used for colour-coded illustrations or comics. This article is not a hands-on display review. Manufacturer descriptions can inform a shortlist, but they do not establish the improvement a particular reader will notice.
Check the generation, accessory and local offer
Identify your existing model and release year, choose the accessory that addresses your need, then check compatibility and delivery terms on the official local product page. UK readers should compare the displayed local price rather than treating a US price as a UK offer.
The useful choice created by the announcement goes beyond buying another reader. Easier page turning and a colour display can be considered separately. Someone who needs only the former can keep an existing device in the comparison.
Based on Amazon's announcement and US product page. UK pricing, individual delivery dates and hands-on quality were not verified; compatibility is attributed to the manufacturer.
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