Launch of Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft Signature 2025 Model Announced
The 2025 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, a mid-cycle refresh of the popular e-reader, brings significant improvements to the table, enhancing the reader's experience in various aspects.
The most noticeable change is the display enhancement. Gone are the yellow bands that marred the screen of the 2024 model. The 2025 edition boasts a grey background and deep black fonts, almost matching the contrast quality of black and white Kindle displays. This upgrade not only eliminates the yellow band issues but also provides higher color saturation and deeper blacks, improving the overall reading experience [1][2].
Amazon has also boosted the performance of the 2025 Signature Edition. By replacing the mainboard and processor, page turns are now more noticeably smooth, and the UI responsiveness has significantly improved [1][2].
Storage capacity has also seen an upgrade. The 2025 Signature Edition now comes with 32GB of storage, up from the previous 16GB in the 2024 release [1].
Environmental consciousness is another focus of the 2025 model. Amazon has increased the use of recycled materials in the manufacturing process, with the 2025 model using 28-29% recycled materials, an increase from the 18% in the 2024 model [1][2].
Physical changes include a redesign of the retail box and documentation, a new FCC/model number on the back, and repositioned charging coils to improve wireless charging compatibility [1][2]. The new edition is also 1 gram lighter than the 2024 model.
The 2025 Colorsoft Signature Edition is gradually rolling out in more countries, currently available in regions including Europe and Japan [1]. If the UPC on the back of the 2025 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition box ends in 7439 and the DSN contains H7035, you have the new model.
Michael Kozlowski, a renowned e-reader and audiobook expert who has written about these topics for the past eighteen years, has also weighed in on the 2025 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. He appreciates the color vibrancy, fonts, and black contrast, which he believes significantly improve the reading experience [3].
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition was the first color Kindle e-reader released in 2024, and with the 2025 edition, Amazon continues to push the boundaries of e-reader technology, offering a refreshed reading experience to its users.
[1] TechRadar. (2025, August 1). Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 2025: Everything you need to know. TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/news/kindle-colorsoft-signature-edition-2025
[2] The Verge. (2025, July 30). Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 2025: Amazon's mid-cycle refresh. The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2025/7/30/21338813/amazon-kindle-colorsoft-signature-edition-2025-mid-cycle-refresh
[3] Good e-Reader. (2025, August 5). Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 2025 Review. Good e-Reader. https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/kindle-colorsoft-signature-edition-2025-review
The 2025 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, characterized by its advanced technology, can be compared to other sleek gadgets like smartphones, offering a display upgrade that rivals the contrast quality of black and white Kindle displays, and a more responsive user interface. In addition, the increased storage capacity (32GB) of the 2025 edition makes it a viable alternative for readers who own multiple gadgets, such as tablets or smartphones.
