This Tablet Is a Cross Between a Kindle and an iPad, and It’s Down to $150 for Cyber Monday

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I love using e-readers to read novels and other books, but when it comes to color content, including comics or even Android apps, I’m torn. I like the eye-pleasing effect of E Ink, but Android-powered e-readers can be slow to respond to your taps, and color e-readers still lose a lot of vibrancy and contrast compared to more traditional screens. TCL’s NXTPAPER displays go a long way to solving this problem, and you can now get an NXTPAPER tablet at a discounted price during Cyber ​​Monday.

The trick behind NXTPAPER is that it’s not technically E Ink, but it looks pretty similar. Instead, NXTPAPER uses a more traditional LCD screen, but with special low blue light technology and a matte coating to make it feel like paper. It’s hard to imagine it comes close to something like a Kindle from reading the marketing that brags about it, but after trying it in person I can say it’s about 80% of the way to feeling like the real thing. And the advantage? You get much more vibrant colors than with color E Ink, along with the same responsive feel and high refresh rate as when using a phone or iPad.

This probably isn’t something I’d want on the phone I carry every day, as the matte coating can still make colors look a little duller, or even as bad as E Ink would. But this Cyber ​​Monday, you can get a standalone NXTPAPER tablet at a great price. Currently, the NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 is just $150 on Amazon, with a stylus and case included.

This tablet has an 11-inch 1920 x 1200 screen and starts with 64GB of storage (expandable up to 256GB for a little more). Its MediaTek chip and 8GB of RAM mean it won’t be a powerhouse for running demanding apps like the latest games, but it should be fine for the task it’s designed for: reading. The biggest downside is that it’s going to consume a bit more battery than a proper E Ink display, but with a capacity of 8,000mAh the battery should last for days between charges.

It’s probably not the best choice if you only read black and white books, as E Ink will always provide a better experience there, if only by a little bit. But if you want the versatility of Android or want to read vibrantly colored content without straining your eyes, the NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 might be a better choice for you than any current E Ink device. It’s also a good choice for artists, as NXTPAPER also feels a little more natural to use, as demonstrated by the slightly more expensive XP-Pen Magic Note Pad, which is also on sale for Cyber ​​Monday.

Which stores have the best sales on Cyber ​​Monday?

These days, big retailers and small businesses are competing for Cyber ​​Monday shoppers, so you can expect virtually every store to have sales through Monday, December 1, 2025. The “best” sales depend on your needs, but in general, the biggest discounts tend to come from big retailers that can afford lower prices: think places like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Home Depot. You can find all the best sales from major retailers on our live blog.

Are Cyber ​​Monday deals worth it?

In short, yes, Cyber ​​​​Monday always offers discounts which can be rare throughout the year. If you want to buy something or are shopping for gifts, now is a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially technology sales, home improvement suppliesAnd fitness technology. Of course, if you need to save money, the best way to save is to not buy anything.

Are Cyber ​​Monday deals better than Black Friday?

Black Friday was once reserved for big retailers and more expensive technology and appliances, while Cyber ​​Monday was for cheaper technology and gave small businesses a chance to compete online. But today, this distinction has almost no meaning. All major retailers will have sales every other day, and the best solution is to know what you want, use price tracking tools, or refer to guides like our live blog who use price tracking tools for you and don’t worry about finding the perfect timing.