TCLs Back to School sale cuts NXTPAPER tablet and phone prices by up to 30% — heres whats on sale

The best deals in TCL's Back to School sale Best budget pick TCL Tab 8 Gen 2 $116 Get Deal Best tablet deal TAB A1 Plus $189.99 (Save $90) Get Deal Best phone deal 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G $199.98 (Save $85.01) Get Deal Best for power users NXTPAPER 70 Pro $349.99 (Save $80) Get Deal Best for note-taking TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER $499.98 (Save $100.01) Get Deal

Back to school means back to screen time, whether that's note-taking, catching up on lectures, or scrolling between classes. TCL's Back to School sale is knocking up to 30% off its whole NXTPAPER lineup, tablets and phones built with a matte, paper-like display that cuts glare and blue light without losing color or clarity.

The sale runs through Sept. 1, and prices start as low as $116. Students can even stack an extra 5% off sitewide through StudentBeans, the free student discount platform.

Best tablet deal

Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TAB A1 Plus $189.99 at TCL
$279.99 Save $90   Get Deal

Why we like it

The Tab A1 Plus has a 12.2-inch 2.4K display and a 3:2 aspect ratio, so there's more room to read, write, and multitask than the standard widescreen tablets most students are used to. The 120Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling and note-taking feeling smooth, and TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light plus DC dimming mean it's built for the marathon study sessions where regular screens start to strain the eyes.

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip and LPDDR5 memory handle multitasking between apps without slowing down, which helps when you're bouncing between lecture notes, a PDF textbook, and Spotify.

And at under a pound in a metal unibody, it's light enough to carry around campus all day, with IP54 splash resistance so a spilled coffee doesn't end your semester early.

More tablet deals

• Tab 8 Gen 2 — $116 (good for students on a budget)

• Tab A1 — $199.99 $279.99 (save $80)

• NXTPAPER 14 — $349.99 $469.99 (save $120)

• NXTPAPER Note A1 — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)

Best phone deal

Opens in a new window Credit: TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G $199.98 at TCL
$284.99 Save $85.01   Get Deal

Why we like it

According to NXTPAPER, the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G display filters 61% more blue light than a typical screen, which helps when you're staring at it between classes all day, and the matte finish stays readable outdoors without the glare.

You're also getting a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP camera setup, and a 5,010 mAh battery that should get you through a full day of lectures. Pair that with 5G, 256GB of storage, and an extra 5% off through StudentBeans, and it's an easy phone to recommend for students this fall.

More phone deals

• TCL 60XE NXTPAPER 5G 128GB — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70)
  Comfortable everyday reading and scrolling

• TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro 128GB — $279.99 $329.99 (save $50)
  All-day battery for long class days

• TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro 256GB — $309.99 $379.99 (save $70)
  Power for productivity apps and streaming

• TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro 512GB — $349.99 $429.99 (save $80)
  Max storage for students who need it all on one device