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, especially comic books or even Android apps, I’m torn. I like the easy-on-the-eyes effect of E Ink, but e-readers that run Android can be slow to respond to your taps, and color e-readers still lose out on a lot of vibrancy and contrast when compared to more traditional screens. TCL’s NXTPAPER displays go a long way towards fixing that, and now you can get a NXTPAPER tablet for a large discount during Cyber Monday.

The trick behind NXTPAPER is that it’s not technically E Ink, but it feels pretty similar to it. Instead, NXTPAPER uses a more traditional LCD display, 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 when reading the marketing bragging about it, but having tried it in person, I can say it’s about 80% of the way to feeling like the real thing. And the benefit? You get far more vibrant colors than you would with color E Ink, and the same responsive feeling and high refresh rate as when using a phone or an iPad.

It’s probably not something I’d want on the phone I carry every day, since the matte coating can still make the colors a little duller, if not as bad as E Ink would. But this Cyber Monday, you can get a standalone NXTPAPER tablet for a great price. Currently, the NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 is just $150 on Amazon, and that’s with a stylus and case included.

This tablet has an 11-inch 1,920 x 1,200 screen and starts off with 64GB of storage (upgradeable up to 256GB for a bit more). Its MediaTek chip and 8GB of RAM means it won’t be a powerhouse for running demanding apps like the most recent games, but it should be fine for the task it’s built for—reading. The biggest downside is that it’s going to drain a bit more battery than a proper E Ink display would, but with an 8,000 mAh capacity, the battery should last for days in between charges.

It’s probably not the best choice if you only read black-and-white books, because E Ink will still provide a hands-down better experience there, if only by a little bit. But if you want the versatility of Android, or you want to read vibrant color content without straining your eyes, the NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 might be a better pick for you than any actual E Ink device. It’s also a good choice for artists, as NXTPAPER also feels a bit more natural to draw on, as seen on the slightly pricier XP-Pen Magic Note Pad, which is also on sale for Cyber Monday.

What stores have the best sales on Cyber Monday?

Nowadays, both large retailers and small businesses compete for Cyber Monday shoppers, so you can expect practically every store to run sales through Monday, December 1, 2025. The “best” sales depend on your needs, but in general, the biggest discounts tend to come from larger 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 still offers discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. If there’s something you want to buy, or you’re shopping for gifts, it’s a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially tech sales, home improvement supplies, and fitness tech. 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 used to be bigger for major retailers and more expensive tech and appliances, while Cyber Monday was for cheaper tech and gave smaller businesses a chance to compete online. Nowadays, though, the distinction is almost meaningless. Every major retailer will offer sales on both days, and the smart move is to know what you want, use price trackers or refer to guides like our live blog that use price trackers for you, and don’t stress over finding the perfect timing.