A few months after its initial launch, Amazon has recently unveiled the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft in a brand new fetching Fig shade that’s proved especially popular.
In fact, the Fig-colour Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is so popular that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get our hands on the e-reader, with shipping delays stretching well beyond the typical delivery windows we’d expect from Amazon.
At the time of writing, new orders for the Fig iteration in the US are expected to arrive anywhere between mid-April to mid-May. However, you can get your hands on the standard Graphite finish which is currently still in stock within the US. This suggests that the issue really only affects the newer colour option, rather than the entire product line.
Such differences in availability often point to supply constraints or production adjustments, particularly when a new finish launches after the initial release and demand shifts toward the latest variant.
It’s worth noting that at the time of writing, neither the Fig nor Graphite Kindle Scribe Colorsoft has officially launched in the UK. In addition, neither iterations are even available to pre-order, as the product page just states the e-reader is “coming soon”. Instead, you can opt into receiving an email to get notified on when the product will be available to buy.
Delays highlight uneven availability
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft was initially only available in a Graphite option until Amazon recently introduced the new Fig finish, which seemingly appears to have drawn a considerably higher demand than anticipated. Either that, or the Fig shade has encountered production challenges soon after release.
However, delays tied to a specific colour variant are not uncommon, as sometimes manufacturing complexity or material sourcing can affect certain finishes differently than standard models.
In addition, the extended wait times also suggest that supply has not yet caught up with demand, especially as colour e-paper devices remain a relatively new category with more limited production scale compared to traditional e-readers.
Essentially, customers are left choosing between faster delivery by opting for the Graphite version, or waiting considerably longer to nab the Fig iteration instead.
This situation leaves buyers choosing between faster delivery with the Graphite version or waiting longer to secure the Fig model.
Same hardware, different buying experience
Following on from the above, it’s worth noting that both versions of the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft share the same core hardware, including an 11-inch colour e-paper display based on Kaleido 3 technology, which combines standard black-and-white clarity with lower-resolution colour output.
The device also integrates a redesigned front-light system and a textured display surface that improves writing feel, placing it closer to digital notebooks than traditional e-readers focused only on reading.
Storage options and connectivity remain consistent across variants, with support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth audio, and bundled stylus input, which reinforces that the delay relates to availability rather than product capability.
Amazon has not provided a detailed explanation for the extended shipping times on the Fig model, but current delivery estimates suggest that availability may stabilise later in the Spring.
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