TCL’s Nxtpaper tablets are currently discounted by up to 32% at Amazon, featuring paper-like displays and bundled accessories designed to bridge the gap between traditional e-readers and full-featured Android tablets.
Discounts and Bundles Across the Nxtpaper Lineup
Shoppers looking to upgrade their reading and productivity setups have a fresh window of opportunity as TCL slashes prices on its Nxtpaper tablet lineup at Amazon. Note that most of these deals are exclusively for Prime members, but there are enough deals live that even non-members can benefit. Amazon hasn’t listed an exact deadline for these discounts, but in our experience, it’s always best to act fast.
If you’ve been meaning to ditch bulky notebooks for something more versatile, the Nxtpaper lineup is worth a look. The paper-like displays are easier on the eyes during long reading or writing sessions. Several models also come with a stylus and a flip case, which is a nice bonus.
The headline-grabbing offer highlights the TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Tablet on sale for $499.98, down from the normal price of $599.99. That’s a 17% discount. If you’ve been going back and forth between getting a new tablet or an e-reader, you don’t have to decide, because the TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper does both. Beyond the base device, this deal includes some great extras like a flip case, stylus, extra stylus tips, and a polishing cloth. Snag the TCL Note A1 Nextpaper Tablet bundle for under $500 at Amazon and get a tablet, e-reader, and AI notetaker all in one.
Hardware Specifications and the Paper-Like Display
The appeal of the Nxtpaper series centers on its specialized screen technology. It comes with TCL’s Nxtpaper Pure display which is designed to mimic reading a physical book thanks to the reduces glare and enhanced clarity. The Note A1 model has an 11.5-inch screen that’s capable of displaying 16.7 million colors. TCL mentions that’s a significant upgrade from the 60,000 colors on a standard color e-ink reader. But it does much more than serve as an e-reader.
Under the hood, this model of the Nxtpaper comes with 256GB of storage and a 120Hz refresh rate. For productivity, the TCL has eight microphones for a 360-degree voice capture function that can give you AI meeting or lecture summaries. You can then easily share recordings or notes to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
Exploring Alternative Nxtpaper Models and Pricing
For buyers targeting different sizes and price points, several other configurations are seeing markdowns. The Nxtpaper 14 is down to $350 from $470. You’re getting a big 14.3-inch 2.4K display, a 10,000-mAh battery, 256GB storage and an extend mode that turns it into a second monitor for your PC.
Trying to spend a little less? There’s the Nxtpaper 11 Plus at $220, and you still get a sharp 120-hertz display with AI that automatically adjusts brightness and color on the fly. The Nxtpaper 11 Gen 2 starts at $160, and if you want to bundle the pen and case, it will set you back $210 today. This model filters significantly more blue light than a standard LCD and offers three display modes, including an e-reader-style mode. We also found this TCL Tab A1 Plus for $190, down from its usual price of $280.
Market Context and Alternatives
In bad news for the week, Kindles saw price hikes to the tune of at least 25% pricier. That’s not ideal if you had your eye on one of Amazon’s e-readers. But in better news, we have a handful of worthy alternatives, and a particularly versatile model is on sale. As of Aug. 26, the TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Tablet is on sale at Amazon.
We also found other alternatives you might like, including this 11-inch 128GB Lenovo IdeaTab for $199 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $212, which also includes a folio and case. This Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is now down to $90, which is $40 off its regular price of $140, including 4GB RAM and 64GB SSD, with Amazon also offering an extra 20% off if you have an eligible device to trade in. There’s also this Samsung Galaxy S10 FE, which costs $430, saving you $70 at Amazon, packing 2K resolution, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD and an extra 128GB SD card that doubles your total capacity.
