Kindle Colorsoft: $189.99 Reported in October, $169.99 in March
Android Authority reported $189.99 on October 5 and Slickdeals posted $169.99 in March. We removed our old Prime Day estimate. Here are the dated prices and a five-step check.
What is the lowest total you would pay for Kindle Colorsoft 16GB today?
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✓ This guide is for you if
- Want a colour e-reader
- Want to avoid overpaying
- Will compare bundle prices
- Want a price alert
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- Want a live price (open the listing)
- Want a predicted price (we don't predict)
- Need black-and-white only
- Need a confirmed current price
What changed since our last update
The page we replaced showed a "price verified June 3" note, a "Prime Day estimate" and said the Colorsoft was "near its best price of the year." We can't source an estimate or a best-of-year claim, so they're removed. Here's what we can source.
Android Authority (October 5, 2026) reported the 16GB at $189.99 against a $289.99 list on Amazon and called it the lowest price in months, but not the lowest this year. That fits Slickdeals (March 22, 2026): $169.99 against $250 (expired). Slickdeals (June 18, 2026) posted the Essentials bundle with fabric cover and a 9W adapter at $172.97 against $307 (Prime members only, expired).
Why check the history on a $170 to $290 e-reader
The list prices cited by different sources ($250, $289.99, $307) don't match, so the discount percentage depends on which one you trust.
- $189.99 (Oct 5, 2026) against $289.99: $100 off, about 34% (our arithmetic).
- $169.99 (Mar 22, 2026) against $250: $80.01 off, about 32%.
- $172.97 bundle with cover and adapter (Jun 18, 2026) against $307: $134.03 off, about 44%, but it's a bundle, so not comparable with the plain device.
The free Zroppix extension puts that history on the Amazon listing itself: the last 90 days of price for the exact version you have open, a BUY or WAIT verdict based on where today's price sits in that range, and an alert if you would rather wait. No account is needed to see the history.
Is today's price near $170, or near $290?
Open the Kindle Colorsoft on Amazon with Zroppix and see the 90-day price range for your storage size before you pay.
How to tell whether today's price is fair
We don't publish a price chart or a predicted price for the Kindle Colorsoft on this page, because we can't back one up with recorded data here. What we can give you is a method that works for any product, and the free Zroppix extension that applies it for you on the Amazon page.
- Confirm the exact version. Model year, size, colour and bundle can each change the price. Read the title and the variant selector, not just the headline.
- Open the price history. Use the Zroppix extension (90-day history on Amazon pages) or another tracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa. Where Amazon shows its own price history link, use that too.
- Compare today's price with the lowest in the window. At or near the low is a fair price. A big "percent off" badge on its own proves little, as our guide to sale badges explains.
- Check who sells it. Amazon or the brand is safest. Compare against the manufacturer's own site, which may run separate promotions.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet, and decide on your own timeline. Nobody can tell you what the price will do next.
Bundle or device, and which storage
- Plain device vs bundle: the June bundle included a cover and an adapter. Compare it with what those cost separately.
- Storage: the reports we cite are for the 16GB model.
- Prime-only prices: the June price needed Prime.
We haven't tested the Colorsoft. Read independent reviews for screen quality and battery life.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Trusting a "best of year" label. Android Authority said $189.99 wasn't the lowest this year.
- Comparing a bundle with a bare device.
- Believing a Prime Day estimate. We can't source one.
- Ignoring the list price. Sources cited $250, $289.99 and $307.
Compare before you decide
If the price isn't right, or you want to compare options, these are worth a look.
A colour e-reader.
Check before buying: Check storage and whether it's a bundle.
The black and white option.
Check before buying: Compare the price gap with what you'd use.
Protects the screen.
Check before buying: Check it matches your model.
A reading subscription.
Check before buying: Check the current terms.
Kindle Colorsoft price reference points
Dated reports from named sources, not today's prices. Different models, sizes and sellers are priced differently.
| Date | Model | Reported price | Source | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Kindle Colorsoft 16GB | $189.99, list $289.99 | Android Authority | Find cheaper → |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Colorsoft Essentials bundle (Prime) | $172.97, list $307 (expired) | Slickdeals | Find cheaper → |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Colorsoft 16GB, black | $169.99, list $250 (expired) | Slickdeals | Find cheaper → |
Honest pros and cons
What stands out
- Reported at up to about 34% off the list price
- A bundle option has been reported
- Dated, sourced figures
What to weigh
- Cited list prices disagree
- Some prices needed Prime
- We show no live prices
- We haven't tested the device
Before you buy
A quick checklist for this purchase.
- Confirm the exact model in the listing title and variant selector.
- Check what's included: bundle, accessories, colour.
- Open the price history for that exact model.
- Compare today's price with the lowest in the window.
- Check the seller and the return window.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet.
Keep going
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Kindle Colorsoft?
Android Authority reported $189.99 on October 5, 2026 against a $289.99 list, and Slickdeals posted $169.99 on March 22 against $250. Check the live listing.
Is $189.99 the lowest price?
No. Android Authority said it was the lowest in months but not the lowest this year, and Slickdeals posted $169.99 in March.
Is the bundle cheaper than the device alone?
The June bundle was $172.97 with a cover and adapter, so compare it with the device plus those items.
Does it need Prime for the deal?
The June bundle did. Check the listing.
Is the Colorsoft worth it over a regular Kindle?
That depends on whether you want colour. We haven't tested it, so read reviews.
Will it be cheaper on Black Friday?
We can't predict that. Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30, 2026. Set an alert and check the history first.
How do I check the price history?
Install the free Zroppix extension for a 90-day history on Amazon pages, or use a tracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa.
A $100 swing is worth a check
Android Authority reported $189.99 and Slickdeals posted $169.99. Check the history and set an alert if it isn't there yet.
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