Ready to read in color? These are the 4 best color e-readers.

Color e-readers are the latest innovations in the market. But Kindle has a surprising competitor, who is making better, more affordable options. Plus, as of February 2026, we've added the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft to this guide.

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Ready to read in color? These are the 4 best color e-readers.

Amazon is finally making viable color e-readers.

Samantha Mangino

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Samantha Mangino

Shopping Reporter

Boston-based Shopping Reporter, Samantha Mangino, covers all things tech at Mashable, rounding up the best products and deals. She’s covered commerce for three years, spending extensive time testing and reviewing all things home, including couches, steam irons, and washing machines. She thoroughly vets products and internet trends, finding out if those cozy gamer chairs are really as comfortable as TikTok claims.

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on February 28, 2026

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[Image: A Kobo Libra Colour e-reader]

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Color has finally come to e-readers, opening up a richer digital reading experience for anyone who uses Libby for graphic novels, prefers color epubs, or simply enjoys seeing a book’s cover in full color. But with more devices offering the feature, which one stands out? For us, the Kobo Libra Colour is the clear winner.

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