Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2026) and Colorsoft (2026) Review: Best for Accessories
Source: Wired ·
The latest generation of Kindle’s 7-inch e-readers have a new look and new accessories. But are they worth the upgrade given Amazon’s new Kindle prices?
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It's a good day to be a Kindle fan. Amazon announced the arrival of a new generation of devices earlier this month , and the new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft are available today. A question now presents itself: Should you upgrade? The most intriguing reason to upgrade isn't the devices themselves—the Paperwhite and Colorsoft both have base plastic versions with 16 GB of storage and aluminum-backed Signature Editions with 32 GB of storage and extra features—but the little extras could go a long way for certain readers. Namely, the ability to add page-turn buttons with the new Kindle Page Turn Cover ($80) —which is compatible only with the new Signature Editions of the Paperwhite and Colorsoft. Color also plays a big role in the Signature Editions compared to the new base models. Not a color screen, to be clear—that's still Colorsoft only—but the color of the device itself, which Amazon has said was a huge driver for Kindle users to upgrade to a new model after the brand…