Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft e-book reader gets new model variant

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is an e-book reader that can also take notes (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon is offering a new model variant of its feature-rich e-book reader in the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft series. This device can be used to read books in color, but it also serves as a digital notepad.

Silvio Werner (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 01/15/2026 🇩🇪

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Amazon is launching a new version of the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. There are no changes in terms of features or specs, as this is just a new color option. This color variant is called "Fig" and adds a touch of color, although the overall appearance remains the same due to its muted tone rather than a bright finish.

According to Amazon, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft with 64GB of storage will retail for $679 and hit the US market on January 28. It’s unclear if or when the new SKU of this e-book reader will launch in other markets and regions, although that should just be a matter of time.

In any case, the Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a full-featured e-reader that also includes some advanced features. For instance, users can take notes with the corresponding stylus, while an AI-powered search and chatbot is available as well.

As a result, handwritten notes are easily searchable, and documents can be imported from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. The latter can also be used to export notes to Microsoft OneNote. Last but not least, the e-reader sports an 11-inch color display that supposedly delivers high contrast ratios and a paper-like feeling.

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Editor of the original article: Silvio Werner - Senior Tech Writer - 16339 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2017

I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.

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Translator: Enrico Frahn - Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer - 6112 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

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Silvio Werner, 2026-01-15 (Update: 2026-01-15)

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