Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids (16GB)
The first color Kindle built for kids, pairing a soft color E Ink display with the full Amazon Kids+ parental control suite—the premium pick for families who want color book covers and illustrations without giving up Kindle's kid-safe ecosystem.
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Our Verdict
The only device here combining color illustrations with Amazon's full Kids+ parental control suite, at a premium over every other option; families who don't need color pages get equivalent text reading from the cheaper Paperwhite Kids.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •First color Kindle designed specifically for kids, with color book covers and illustrations
- •Full Amazon Kids+ parental control suite: time limits, reading goals, content filters, Parent Dashboard
- •Waterproof design with kid-friendly cover and 2-year worry-free warranty
- •Up to 8 weeks of battery life
- •12 months of Amazon Kids+ included, double the Paperwhite Kids' trial
Cons
- •Most expensive Kindle on this list at $269.99
- •Color E Ink contrast is softer than black-and-white Kindles, so black text isn't as crisp as the Paperwhite Kids
Specifications
| Display | 7" Colorsoft E Ink, 300 ppi B&W / 150 ppi color |
| Storage | 16GB |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 weeks |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 waterproof |
| Weight | 215g |
| Includes | Kid-friendly cover, 12 months Amazon Kids+, 2-year warranty |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Families wanting color illustrations plus full Kids+ parental controls
- Kids transitioning from picture books to early readers
- Households already invested in the Kindle Kids+ ecosystem
Not For
- Budget-focused buyers
- Readers who only read black-and-white novels (the Paperwhite Kids is cheaper and just as good for text)
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