Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2026) and Colorsoft (2026) Review: Best for Accessories

New Kindle Signature Editions now include page-turner buttons and premium aluminum frames, changing the feel and usability for those who buy them.

Amazon has released new generations of its Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft e-readers, both featuring 7-inch screens. The base models offer 16 GB of storage, while Signature Editions come with 32 GB and an aluminum frame, available in new colors. A key new accessory is the Kindle Page Turn Cover ($80), which adds Bluetooth page-turning buttons but is only compatible with the Signature Editions. Another new accessory is the Kindle Click, a Bluetooth remote page-turner compatible with Kindles from 2024 onwards. Both new models incorporate an AI-powered feature called "Recap" that provides spoiler-free summaries of reading progress. A second AI feature, "Ask This Book," is expected soon. The new models are slightly lighter than their predecessors, with the Paperwhite and Colorsoft both weighing 7.2 ounces. The pricing remains consistent with the 2024 models, a decision made after Kindle increased prices in August 2026.

The introduction of the Kindle Page Turn Cover and its exclusive compatibility with Signature Editions highlights a strategy to segment the market and encourage upgrades to premium models. This move, coupled with the introduction of new colors only available on Signature Editions, suggests Amazon is focusing on differentiation through accessories and aesthetics to drive higher-margin sales. Readers interested in physical page-turning or personalized device colors will now need to invest in the more expensive Signature models.

Amazon's dual approach with the new Kindle Click remote and the integrated Page Turn Cover indicates a broader effort to enhance the reading experience through assistive technology, catering to a wider range of user needs and preferences. The rollout of AI features like "Recap" and the upcoming "Ask This Book" signals Amazon's commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into its e-reader ecosystem, potentially transforming how users interact with and comprehend their reading material.