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Kindle (11th gen) — 2022
Amazon

Kindle (11th gen)

2022

82
/ 100
From $109
VS
Kindle Colorsoft wins by 4
Kindle Colorsoft — 2024
Amazon

Kindle Colorsoft

2024

86
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Kindle Colorsoft takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (11th gen) lands at 82 and Kindle Colorsoft at 86. That puts Kindle Colorsoft ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle (11th gen) if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Kindle Colorsoft if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Kindle Colorsoft

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Colorsoft leads on display (86 vs 82).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Kindle (11th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (11th gen) more score per dollar ($109 vs $279).

Kindle (11th gen) 82
vs
86 Kindle Colorsoft

Score breakdown

Kindle (11th gen)
82
display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Colorsoft
86
display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (11th gen) versus Kindle Colorsoft — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (11th gen) Kindle Colorsoft
Release year
2022
2024

Kindle (11th gen)

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

Kindle Colorsoft

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

FAQ: Kindle (11th gen) vs Kindle Colorsoft

Which is better, Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Colorsoft? +

Kindle Colorsoft scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle (11th gen) worth the price? +

At $109, Kindle (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Is Kindle Colorsoft worth the price? +

At $279, Kindle Colorsoft delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Colorsoft last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for display, Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Colorsoft? +

Kindle Colorsoft — leads on display (86 vs 82). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Colorsoft? +

Kindle (11th gen) — more score per dollar ($109 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.