TCL NXTPAPER Back-to-School Sale: Discounts on Tablets and Phones
As students gear up for the fall semester, TCL is running a Back to School sale on its NXTPAPER lineup, offering up to 30% off tablets and phones, according to Mashable. The sale runs through Sept. 1, with prices starting as low as $116, and students can stack an extra 5% off sitewide through StudentBeans, Mashable reported.
The NXTPAPER line is designed to reduce eye strain with matte, paper-like displays that cut glare and blue light.
Tablet Deals
Mashable named the Tab A1 Plus as the best tablet deal at 99, down from 99. It features a 2-inch 4K display, 120Hz refresh rate, TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light, DC dimming, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, LPDDR5 memory, and IP54 splash resistance. Mashable noted it is "light enough to carry around campus all day."
Other tablet deals reported by Mashable include:
- Tab 8 Gen 2 at $116
- Tab A1 at 99 (down from 99)
- NXTPAPER 14 at 99 (down from 99)
- NXTPAPER Note A1 at 99 (down from 99)
CNET also highlighted the Nxtpaper 14 at $350 (down from $470), featuring a 3-inch 4K display, 10,000-mAh battery, 256GB storage, and an extend mode that turns it into a second monitor.
For those seeking a more affordable option, 9to5Toys noted the TCL TAB 10 Gen 4 at 98 (down from $200). This model includes a 10-inch IPS FHD display with 1920x1200 resolution, NXTVISION display enhancement, dual speakers with Sound Booster, Face Unlock, an 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 1, USB-C, and a 5mm headphone jack.
NXTPAPER 11 Series
The NXTPAPER 11 Plus is highlighted by Kotaku at $240 (35% off from $370) with a bundle that includes a cover and T-Pen stylus. A version without the bundle is $220, Kotaku reported. The 11 Plus has an 8GB/256GB configuration, an 5-inch 2K display, 120Hz refresh rate with AI that adjusts brightness and color, Nxtpaper 0 technology with anti-glare and TÜV-certified low blue light, DC dimming, and three display modes: Regular, Ink Paper (monochrome), and Color Paper.
Kotaku also mentioned that the stylus has 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, and the flip case serves as a stand with multiple viewing angles.
The NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 is priced at $160 for the 64GB model, or $210 with the T-PEN stylus and flip case, according to 9to5Toys. A 256GB version is $220, or $240 with the stylus and case, 9to5Toys added. CNET reported the 11 Gen 2 filters significantly more blue light than a standard LCD and offers an e-reader-style mode.
Phone Deals
Mashable's best phone deal is the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G at 98 (down from 99). It filters 61% more blue light than a typical screen, has a 5,010 mAh battery, 5G, and 256GB storage. Other phone deals include:
- 60XE NXTPAPER 5G 128GB at 99 (down from 99)
- NXTPAPER 70 Pro 128GB at 99, 256GB at 99, and 512GB at 99
Prime Membership and Deadlines
CNET noted that most of the Amazon deals are exclusively for Prime members, but there are enough deals live that non-members can also benefit. Amazon hasn't listed an exact deadline for these discounts, CNET added. Mashable did not mention any Prime requirement in its coverage.
Kotaku described the sale as for a "limited time" without specifying an expiration date.
Students can take advantage of an extra 5% off through StudentBeans, as reported by Mashable.
Overall, TCL's NXTPAPER lineup offers a range of devices aimed at reducing eye strain, with multiple price points to fit different budgets, from budget-friendly options under $150 to larger models with more storage and features.