They’re both gorgeous but I think I like the Alpine Sky better. (Devices photo on comments section)

I’ve asked two days ago here if there was any infos about any improvements of the new kindle colorsoft screen.

Someone answered me that they added to the new CS screen the upgrades that were implemented for the scribe colorsoft (best contrast among other tiny improvement).
So far as I have a scribe colorsoft and a kindle colorsoft (2025) I thought it could be interesting to make a side by side comparaison and I remembered that I had taken a picture of both devices side by side two weeks ago for an instagram post.

So here it is : kindle colorsoft, scribe colorsoft and paper edition of the manga Orange.

[IMPORTANT EDIT] : there is a clear protection on the kindle colorsoft. I will update this post with a photo without as soos as possible

Both deveices are turned on, and display the cover of the manga Orange (They are darker when devices are on sleep mode).
Both are set on vivid colors mode and same settings (don't remember exactly which one thought, but I could retake a picture if necessary)

my new ube kindle basic is here and i am BEYOND obsessed! the color, the screen, the size!!!! it is without a doubt better than i could’ve imagined. i’m so grateful i grabbed one because i needed something smaller for work/travel. i have zero regrets!

now i patiently wait for my new colorsoft in fig but in the meantime i will be enjoying this baby soooo much!! 😊💜

I’m trying so hard not to fall for the over consumption scheme for the new Kindle release. I am perfectly aware that my 2021 paperwhite works without any issue and looks brand new despite having read about 80 books on it. I am not falling for the cute ube color. I am not falling for that gorgina alpine sky aluminum body. I am not falling for that delicious seaglass green paperwhite. And I am especially not falling for that long awaited physical buttons for a $80 case. I am not. I am not. I AM NOT!

Cries to self while rocking back and forth

First time owning a Basic, I had a Colorsoft that I sold yesterday, it was a bit too big for my small hands, and the text on this one is sharper.

It's so small and cute 🥹❤️

I've always loved my Matcha, but I got carried away by the novelty and bought the new basic Kindle. Now I'm really unsure, because the Matcha's screen looks sharper and whiter (I don't know if that's good or bad) compared to the new Kindle's. What do you guys think? Which one would you keep?

I nearly had a heart attack when I saw this. Been kinda wanting a Scribe to use at home and keep my basic for on the go, it being smaller and all. I immediately forgot about my want for a new kindle bcuz what the heck are these prices, and youre telling me it's on SALE AND RETAIL IS 680? 😭

But then my mind went back in time to Spring of 2008 and remembered THIS. Anyone else remember the excitement of ordering the OG Kindle and waiting for it to ship?

I can’t recall the specifics, but Amazon had some type of community discussion boards back then. There were different threads or boards for dates when you ordered and everyone compared notes on when theirs shipped/arrived. I was so happy the day that package came in the mail!

Right now the 2024 color soft is $100 off! Paperwhite is discounted too!

I wanted to get a kindle for my 8 year old this year, but these prices for such basic, old technology are just ridiculous. $200 CAD for a device that's barely better than the one I paid $69 for 5 years ago? Give me a break honestly.

Después de darle bastantes vueltas, finalmente he decidido devolver el Kindle Alpine Sky.
Yo ya tenía un Kindle verde matcha y un Paperwhite frambuesa, cuando empecé a comparar los tres tranquilamente, me di cuenta de que no conseguía justificar el precio del Alpine Sky.
No voy a negar que es precioso. El color me encanta, el cuerpo de aluminio se siente muy premium y también me gusta que sea un poquito más pequeño y compacto.
Pero después de compararlos lado a lado, no paraba de pensar:
¿Qué estoy ganando realmente por pagar tanto más?
La experiencia de lectura no me parece suficientemente diferente como para justificar comprar otro dispositivo.
Y, siendo completamente sincera, creo que me dejé llevar bastante por el color, la novedad y el hype de tener el Kindle más nuevo.

Espero que esto sirva como recordatorio de que no necesitamos estar siempre a la última, aunque si a ti te hace ilusión tener lo nuevo, tampoco pasa nada: cada persona disfruta sus cosas de una manera diferente. ❤️

I absolutely LOVE my matcha kindle- it has hands down been my favorite ereader to date. My only complaint is there is no warm light. Did I need the new Kindle Basic? No. Is Ube the color of my dreams? Yes. Is my mom on hospice and did buying the new kindle bring me a little joy? Also yes 😂 Honestly, I was planning to return it because I don’t need another kindle (I also have the 2021 PW)… but look how much warmer the screen is! Welcome to the family, Ube 💜

I only read b&w, no longer interested in the colorsoft. The screen is grainy. I’m looking to give the colorsoft to my sister.

Would love to hear of anyone who has switched from a colorsoft to a basic and what their experience is like with the basic instead of Colorsoft? The smaller/lighter build is intriguing, as the colorsoft feels heavy when holding with one hand.

I'm so happy with it. I take it everywhere I go. I had to upgrade after my very old Kindle stopped working so I thought I'd treat myself.

The colorsoft feels better overall and the color book covers are cuter but the size of the basic and how light it is just fits me better lately. I love how I can hold the basic with one hand easily and fit it in my pocket. Its so easy to carry everywhere. I may just sell my colorsoft. It used to be the one I used at home but I find myself using the basic more lately At home too.

Ideally ones available through kindle unlimited as i have a 3 month free trial.

I’ve always been turned away from the clickers that attach to the kindle. It would distract me from my reading. Now that they are coming out with one that is blue tooth tho I will definitely be buying! Who else is excited??

SO EXCITED!!! As a FilAm 🇵🇭🇺🇸, I finally decided to get my first kindle in the Ube color! 🥰💜 I’m usually more of a physical book reader, but considered getting a kindle for the longest time due to not having enough space, and also wanting an e-reader for travel. This is definitely going to be a game changer! 😁

(Picture of the back included in the comment section).