TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Get the TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER. Unless you want Samsung's long software support for less: then the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.
TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER
A note-taking tablet with a matte, paper-like 120Hz screen, a pen and keyboard case, and accurate offline transcription.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
A cheaper Galaxy tablet with the S Pen in the box and a microSD slot, but a sluggish chip and a dim screen.
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For notes the Note A1 is the better tool: a matte 120Hz screen that's easy on the eyes, a pen and keyboard case in the box, and accurate offline transcription. The Tab S10 Lite also has a pen in the box and a microSD slot, but its chip feels sluggish and its screen is dim.
- —You take lots of notes.
- —You want less glare.
- —You record meetings or lectures.
- —You want to spend less.
- —You want years of updates.
- —You'd add a memory card.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Matte, paper-like 120Hz colour screen
- +Pen and keyboard case in the box
- +Accurate offline transcription of meetings
- −Writing feels less like paper than an e-ink notepad.
- −The 300-nit screen is dim outdoors.
- −Battery lasts a day or two, not weeks.
- −No front camera and no memory card slot.
- +S Pen in the box
- +microSD slot
- +Long software support
- −Sluggish with heavier apps and games.
- −The screen is dim, about 470 nits.
- −Battery life is only average.
- −Slow USB 2.0 port and no fingerprint reader.
- Is the TCL Note A1 worth it?
- Is the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.