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Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
2021
88
/ 100
From $139
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) wins by 2
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Kindle Colorsoft
2024
86
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) lands at 88 and Kindle Colorsoft at 86. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (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
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) 88
vs 86 Kindle Colorsoft
Score breakdown
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
88 display 88
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Colorsoft
86 display 86
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) | Kindle Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
Kindle Paperwhite (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 Paperwhite (11th gen) vs Kindle Colorsoft
Which is better, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) or Kindle Colorsoft? +
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) worth the price? +
At $139, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle Colorsoft worth the price? +
At $279, Kindle Colorsoft delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Paperwhite (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.