I ditched my iPad and Kindle for this tablet with a paper-like display — and it's up to 39% off for Prime Day

A person holding a TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet at a table with a Tom's Guide Savings Squad deals badge — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

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I still remember the first time I laid eyes on one of TCL’s NXTPAPER tablets at a mall in Taiwan. What caught me off guard was that despite the bright overhead lighting, its screen was completely glare free. However, it wasn’t until I pressed the NXTPAPER button on the side that I realized what made this tablet truly unique.

Unlike one of the best iPads, TCL’s NXPAPER tablets are designed to prevent eye-strain while giving you an improved reading experience. With the push of a button on the side, you can switch between three viewing modes: Regular Mode, Color Paper Mode and Ink Paper Mode.

With Ink Paper Mode enabled, the device transforms from a standard Android tablet into a black and white slate with a reading experience on par with one of the best Kindles. This also extends the tablet’s battery so you can keep reading even longer.

I’ve been using both the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 and the much larger TCL NXTPAPER 14 since the beginning of the year. While I love them both, the 11-inch one is great for slipping in a bag while the 14-inch one is perfect when you want a bigger screen at home.

A person using the included stylus to scroll through stories in Google Discover on the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

These tablets aren’t just for reading though, as they also come with a stylus in the box for drawing or taking handwritten notes. Likewise, I’ve heard that many musicians like using the larger NXTPAPER 14 for reading sheet music while they practice.

Right now, you can save up to 39% on TCL’s NXTPAPER tablets thanks to Prime Day. If you’ve been looking for a more budget-friendly iPad alternative or don’t want to be bothered keeping a separate e-reader charged, they’re definitely worth checking out. And at this price, there’s never been a better time to give NXTPAPER a try for yourself.

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TCL NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2: was $249 now $169 @ Amazon
TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus: was $369 now $223 @ Amazon
TCL NXTPAPER 14: was $459 now $312 @ Amazon
TCL Note A1: was $599 now $449 @ Amazon

Prime Day NXTPAPER Tablet Deals

This productivity-focused device is a bit different than the rest as it’s more like a digital notebook than a traditional tablet. It features an 11.5-inch, 2.2K display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Given it’s made for drawing and taking notes, you get TCL’s T-Pen Pro with 8,192 pressure sensitivity as opposed to the standard styluses you get with the rest of its NXTPAPER tablets. To keep all your notes and ideas organized, it comes pre-loaded with AI apps which can turn your scribbling into clean, editable text.

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