Unveiling the 2025 Edition of the Kindle Colorsoft Signature by Amazon
New Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Improves Performance and Eliminates Yellow Banding
The latest iteration of the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, released in 2025, has undergone significant changes that enhance its performance and address issues found in the previous model.
One of the most notable improvements is the new display technology, which offers a grey background and deep black fonts, providing a more vibrant color display that is closer to black-and-white e-paper displays. This update has effectively eliminated the yellow banding problem that was present in the 2024 model [1][4][5].
Another significant improvement is the upgrade to a more powerful mainboard, resulting in a snappier performance. Users can expect faster page turning and smoother UI navigation [1][2][4].
The wireless charging coils have also been repositioned in the 2025 model, allowing for a fast charging system and differentiating it from the previous model [1][3][4].
In terms of materials, the 2025 device uses 28% recycled materials, an increase from the 18% in the 2024 version, and it is 1 gram lighter [1][2].
The retail packaging and documentation for the 2025 release have undergone a slight redesign, and updated FCC and certification information can be found on the back of the device [1][2][3].
The updated 2025 model is currently rolling out across Europe and Japan but is not widely available in the US as of mid-2025 [1][2][4]. To identify the new 2025 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, look for a UPC on the back of the box ending in 7439 and a DSN containing H7035.
It has been confirmed that some people have received the 2025 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition in the United States due to returns and warranty problems, but it is not widely available yet.
Michael Kozlowski, a renowned author who has been writing about audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers for the past eighteen years and currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has reported on these changes. He notes that the color vibrancy is more pronounced, fonts are richer, and the black is more pronounced in the 2025 Kindle Signature Edition.
Amazon released software updates to decrease the display's color vibrancy and limit the brightness of the front-lit screen to fix the yellow banding issue. However, the 2025 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is still one of the lowest-rated Kindle products in history due to the initial hardware and software issues.
[1] Michael Kozlowski. (2025, July 1). New Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: What's New and Improved? Good e-Reader. [2] Michael Kozlowski. (2025, June 20). Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: A Slightly Redesigned Box and New FCC Information. Good e-Reader. [3] Michael Kozlowski. (2025, June 15). Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: Fast Charging and New Mainboard. Good e-Reader. [4] Michael Kozlowski. (2025, June 10). Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: Eliminating the Yellow Banding Issue. Good e-Reader. [5] Michael Kozlowski. (2025, June 5). Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: A Better Reading Experience. Good e-Reader.
The 2025 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is not just an e-reader; it's a smart piece of technology, housing a powerful mainboard that enhances its overall performance, making it faster and more responsive compared to other gadgets like smartphones. Users can also appreciate the improved display technology, which allows for a vibrant color display similar to modern e-paper devices and effectively eliminates the yellow banding problem found in the previous model.
