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TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular (3GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8768

TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular (3GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 16 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 67% of tablets
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

6.0

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

7.2

Camera

14%

4.6

Battery

12%

7.4

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 51%
6.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.1

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (16)
14 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 66%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular (3GB + 64GB)

Based on 14 · 2

Reviewers praise the easy-on-the-eyes matte screen and stylus, but widely complain that it feels slow and too dim.
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Mixed views
Criticised
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Technical Specifications of tablet TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular (3GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

22%

6.0

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

7.2

Camera

14%

4.6

Battery

12%

7.4

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

6.1
Reviews score
6.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.6
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 3 GB of RAM, which is less than 52.9% of tablets and equal to 8.4% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process, which is smaller than 53.2% of tablets and equal to 13.9% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 17% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
MediaTek MT8768
This tablet runs on MediaTek MT8768, which is less advanced than 85.5% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
224 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi, which is higher than 50.1% of tablets and equal to 11.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Plastic
This tablet protects its screen with Plastic, which is less durable than 97.7% of tablets and the same as 2.3% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0, which is wider than 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
8,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 8,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 70.2% of tablets and equal to 4% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 18 W, which is faster than 48% of tablets and equal to 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
6 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6 hours, which is shorter than that of 92% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
?
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
490 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 490 g, which is lighter than 49.3% of tablets and equal to 2.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
?
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular (3GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • 21.2% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 2x cheaper
    TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular (3GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 14.3% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (12 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    12 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 21.2% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
    paste warning
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 251 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (150 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    150 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 229 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (171 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    171 nits vs 400 nits
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • 12.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models

    6.1

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (16)
    14 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.0
  • 12.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models

    6.1

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (16)
    14 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.0
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR GE8320 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR GE8320 vs Mali-G51
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 251 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (150 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    150 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 229 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (171 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    171 nits vs 400 nits
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • 41.3 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (241.3 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    241.3 mm vs 200 mm
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Letras y Tabletas
≈ estimated
17/03/2025
Hands-on review · screen tests and reading use
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular is a strong choice for comics and magazines, though not a replacement for an e-ink reader or productivity tablet.
7.0
Gizlogic
≈ estimated
31/01/2023
Hands-on review · unboxing, hardware and daily use
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular is recommended for cheap digital reading, with limits in RAM, charging speed and connectivity.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
08/03/2023
Hands-on review · Eye-care tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s is a long-lasting eye-care tablet that suits students, but its softer picture and lost detail in dark scenes hurt it for streaming.
4.0
tomsguide.com
✓ explicit
17/11/2022
Lab-tested review · Stylus writing feel
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s makes writing feel closer to pen on paper, but its dim, soft screen and budget chip hold back the rest.
6.0
choice.com.au
≈ estimated
23/01/2023
Expert review · Reader-style tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s is a dim, mid-range tablet that tries to be both an e-reader and a tablet, and does neither fully.
6.8
gadgetguy.com.au
✓ explicit
21/03/2026
Expert review · Eye-comfort tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s suits people who find normal tablets tiring, but its dim, murky screen makes it a weak choice for reading, video or note-taking.
7.0
bttr.reviews
≈ estimated
13/02/2023
Hands-on test · Paper-like screen
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s suits kids and light daily use, with an easy-on-the-eyes screen, but a slow processor limits it.
5.5
reviews.org
✓ explicit
29/03/2023
Hands-on review · Ereader hybrid
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s tries to be a tablet, ereader and laptop at once but does none of them well, so two separate devices work better.
8.0
allesebook.de
≈ estimated
11/10/2026
Expert review · Matte colour tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s is a comfortable Android tablet for comics, PDFs and browsing, but it can't replace an e-ink reader in sunshine.
7.7
computerhoy.20minutos.es
✓ explicit
16/05/2022
Hands-on review · Reading-focused tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s is a reading-focused tablet that feels close to a Kindle, but its heavy body and modest chip suit light users only.
7.0
saiddcruz.com
≈ estimated
21/05/2026
Expert review · Reading-first tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s is a light-use tablet whose reading screen is its strongest point, while its entry-level chip and heavy interface struggle with multitasking.
9.3
planetared.com
✓ explicit
08/09/2023
Feature review · Eye-care tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s is an eye-care tablet with a reading-friendly screen, but its weak low-light camera, short update window and ad-filled apps hold it back.
7.0
businessinsider.es
≈ estimated
25/06/2022
Two-week review · E-book-style tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s is a reading-first tablet that feels like an e-book, but modest performance and limited peak brightness suit only undemanding users.
8.0
it.mashable.com
≈ estimated
27/04/2022
Hands-on test · Writing tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s works as a second tablet for reading, writing and drawing, but it isn't an all-in-one for films or games.
7.0
tg24.sky.it
≈ estimated
21/07/2022
Hands-on test · Reading tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s suits readers, students and older users who need light apps, but its dim screen puts off video and gaming fans.
6.0
id.nl
✓ explicit
23/06/2022
Expert review · Reading tablet
Verdict
The TCL NXTPAPER 10s is a comfortable tablet for PDFs and comics, but its sluggish processor and old software make it a weak all-rounder.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular (3GB + 64GB)

  • Innovative NXTPAPER matte display significantly reduces eye strain and blue light
  • Excellent glare-free performance for indoor reading and well-lit environments
  • Affordable price point with included accessories like a stylus and keyboard case
  • Solid 8,000mAh battery life, offering up to 10-16 hours of typical tablet use
  • Vibrant color representation compared to standard E-Ink devices while maintaining a paper-like feel
  • Convenient PC Mode and floating window support for basic productivity tasks
  • Stock Android experience with minimal bloatware compared to other budget tablets

What customers don't like about TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular (3GB + 64GB)

  • Low peak brightness (approx. 600 nits) makes outdoor use difficult in direct sunlight
  • Underpowered MediaTek processor leads to occasional lag and stuttering during multitasking or heavy gaming
  • Matte coating can make text and images appear slightly soft or 'fuzzy' compared to high-resolution glossy screens
  • Narrow viewing angles cause colors to wash out or lose contrast when not viewed head-on
  • Limited long-term software support with typically only one major Android OS update promised
  • Included passive stylus lacks pressure sensitivity and advanced functionality found in active pens
  • Audio quality from stereo speakers is often described as thin or lacking bass depth

Verdict

The TCL NXTPAPER 10s Cellular is a 10.1-inch Android 11 tablet designed with a focus on eye comfort, featuring a unique multi-layered matte display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels that mimics the look of paper to reduce glare and blue light. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT8768 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card, while also offering 4G LTE cellular connectivity for mobile use. Key advantages include its eye-friendly screen technology, a long-lasting 8,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging, and the inclusion of a passive T-Pen for basic note-taking. However, the tablet faces several drawbacks, such as a relatively dim screen measured at roughly 171 nits, a perceived lack of sharpness due to the layered matte coating, and entry-level performance that may struggle with demanding apps and multitasking.

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