The future of screen time might feel a lot more like paper.
TCL’s NXTPAPER 14 Android Tablet, one of the more thoughtful entries in the tablet space this year, just dropped to $303.99 for Prime Day. With an MSRP of $399.99 and an extra 5% off using the code N9LSDOBF, you’re looking at a 24% total discount from July 8 to 11. And for anyone whose eyes are begging for a break from regular displays, this is one deal worth pausing for.
A Tablet That Doesn’t Feel Like a Tablet
The NXTPAPER 14 is built around a 14.3-inch 2.4K display that stands out from anything else in the Android tablet market. It’s NXTPAPER 3.0, TCL’s display tech that mimics the matte, anti-glare feel of paper. The company isn’t shy about its intent: it wants to reduce screen fatigue while offering a more tactile and natural way to view content.
The display adapts brightness and color temperature based on your surroundings, filters blue light at the hardware level, and even offers three distinct display modes: A physical NXTPAPER Key allows you to toggle between three modes: Regular Mode (your classic, vibrant Android experience), Ink Paper Mode (grayscale e-reader vibes), and Color Paper Mode (muted, eye-friendly tones for sketching or comics).
Pen Input That Doesn’t Lag Behind
If you’re an artist, notetaker, or habitual scribbler, the NXTPAPER 14 supports the T-PEN stylus (sold separately), which delivers 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. Writing or drawing on the matte screen feels far closer to pen and paper than tapping on glass, and it’s this friction that creatives and students will probably appreciate most.
What’s Under the Hood?
Performance-wise, you’re looking at a MediaTek Helio G99 chip, 8GB of RAM (plus 8GB virtual), 256GB of storage, and a suite of multitasking features baked into TCL’s custom UI over Android 14.
Battery life is generous thanks to a 10,000mAh battery, and it charges via 33W fast charging. Oh, and it supports reverse charging.
There’s also a solid multimedia setup: dual front-facing cameras (13MP + 5MP), an 8MP rear camera, and quad stereo speakers with Smart PA. It won’t replace your TV, but it’s more than capable for video calls, vlogs, and the occasional Netflix binge.
At 0.27 inches thick and weighing just 1.67 pounds, the NXTPAPER 14 is light and surprisingly stylish for its size. TCL also offers a Multi-Angle Flip Case, allowing you to transform it into a workstation or stand.
