Updated 26 Oct 2026
Is the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus worth it?
Yes — if reading and notes matter more than speed.
Its matte 11.5-inch screen barely reflects, so it's easy to read outdoors, and a button switches the whole tablet to a muted colour-paper or black-and-white ink-paper mode for reading. A pressure-sensitive pen and a stand case come in the box. The chip feels sluggish, games struggle, the speakers sound boxy, battery life is only average and the case is flimsy. It's tiring to hold in one hand.
100%of 4 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Matte, paper-like screen with almost no glare
- Ink-paper mode for e-reader-style reading
- Pen and case in the box
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What owners say
Owners like the clear, paper-like screen for the price. No complaints so far.
Good to know
- Apps open slowly and demanding games stutter.
- The speakers are loud but boxy.
- The included case is flimsy.
- No memory card slot or headphone jack.
From 4 buyer ratings at Currys and Otto (Germany), every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Clear, paper-like screen, with an e-ink mode that saves batteryMentioned a lot
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 0 of 4 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You read a lot and want one device for books and apps.
- You take handwritten notes.
- You use it outdoors or in bright rooms.
Skip it if…
- You play games or edit photos.
- You want a light tablet for one hand.
- You need mobile data or a memory card slot.
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How we reached this verdict
PCMag rates it 3/5: the matte, glare-fighting screen and its three display modes impress, but sluggish performance holds it back. Android Authority gives it 4/5 as a budget tablet that finally does something different, despite a mediocre chip and no expandable storage. Tom's Guide found it easy to use in direct sunlight and calls it one of the best budget tablets for reading and notes.
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: PCMag, Android Authority, Tom's Guide, TCL (specs), Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 26 Oct 2026How we decide