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The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is an Android tablet with a 2.2K display and a 120Hz refresh rate, all for only $220 -- and these specs aren't even what makes it special. This tablet is typically priced at $280, so getting it for a discount makes this a legitimate steal.
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If you've read my tablet reviews, you probably know how much I love TCL's Nxtpaper tablets, and I say this as a loyal iPhone user deeply immersed in the Apple ecosystem. Sure, I have a MacBook Neo and use HomePods and the Apple TV 4K at home, but I consistently prefer TCL Nxtpaper tablets over every single iPad I test.
Why I chose TCL over my iPad
The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus features a display technology that lets you switch your screen from a vibrant full color mode to an E-Ink-like display with a single button, going from tablet to a color or black-and-white e-reader. This switch can easily turn your tablet from an entertainment device into a digital notebook for studying or work within seconds.
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As a $220 tablet, you may not expect this TCL to outperform the iPad, but I find that everyday experiences suggest otherwise. Don't expect the Nxtpaper 11 Plus to get better benchmark scores and an Apple silicon processor, but I've used both this and the iPad 11 extensively and haven't experienced a single issue or shortcoming from TCL's tablet -- not even an app crashing. Along with a lower price, this makes a strong case for those choosing between the base-model iPad and an Android tablet.
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