Reading for hours from a bright tablet screen causes eye fatigue, which is why the TCL NXTPAPER 14 Android Tablet provides a display that resembles paper. The 14.3-inch 2.4K screen includes a glare-reducing design and blue light filtering, and the physical NXTPAPER Key switches among standard, color paper, and ink paper modes. It also includes a 4096-level T-Pen stylus and a flip case, and the tablet has a 10,000mAh battery that supports extended use as a reading device and digital notebook.
The TCL NXTPAPER 14 Android Tablet has dropped to $350 on Amazon, down from its usual $470. You’re keeping $120 in your pocket, which comes to 26% off.
A 14.3-inch Android tablet with a paper-like display and an included stylus
As a device that can function as a reading device, digital notebook, and media tablet, the NXTPAPER 14 runs on Android. With its 3:2 ratio, the 14.3-inch screen offers ample space to view an entire page of a PDF, textbook, or sheet music without increasing magnification. It also supports streaming services, web browsing, and video calling while operating on Android 14.
The screen’s paper-like appearance comes courtesy of TCL’s proprietary NXTPAPER 3.0 technology. Along with an anti-glare coating that helps reduce reflection and smudges, this feature reduces blue light emissions and employs DC dimming to eliminate screen flicker. TCL also incorporates an Eye Care Assistant in its software that automatically adjusts the display’s brightness and color temperature and reminds you to take regular breaks after prolonged use.
The NXTPAPER Key on the side of the tablet offers three display modes. Standard Mode displays the full color spectrum for optimal viewing of videos and apps. Next is Color Paper Mode, which produces softer colors for viewing comic books and digital artwork. Ink Paper Mode converts the display to a single grayscale tone, similar to what you find on an e-reader.
TCL’s T-Pen stylus supports 4096 different levels of pressure sensitivity. Since it’s a passive stylus, it doesn’t require charging, and you don’t have to pair it via Bluetooth. That means once you remove the stylus from the packaging, you can begin taking handwritten notes, annotating documents, or creating sketches immediately. Since it attaches magnetically, it’s also difficult to misplace.
A major advantage of the 14.3-inch display is that it lets you use two apps side by side. With a 3:2 aspect ratio, you have enough space to keep a PDF open on one side of the screen while keeping a notes app open on the other. Although the display is relatively large, the device remains thin at about 6.95mm and lightweight at about 760 grams, making it easy to slip into a bag.
For performance, TCL uses a MediaTek Helio G99 processor with 8GB of memory and 256GB of internal storage. Together, these components let you run multiple apps at once, including note-taking apps, stream multimedia, and use various productivity software. A 10,000mAh battery provides extended usage time and supports 33W rapid charging. The battery can also reverse-charge, letting you recharge your smartphone if needed.
The quad-speaker system built into the TCL NXTPAPER 14 Android Tablet delivers rich audio for movie-watching and music-listening alike. Dual front-facing cameras at 13MP and 5MP enable high-quality video conferencing. Along with an 8MP rear-facing camera, it includes a flip case that doubles as a stand for watching video content or typing on the screen.