A tablet for reading without eye strain: TCL Note A1 sports NxtPaper display, stylus support and practical features

The TCL Note A1 is a new tablet for reading (Image source: TCL)

The TCL Note A1 is intended to handle tasks in professional contexts with a high level of comfort and arguably in a quite stylish manner. Advanced features are advertised, some of which utilize the integrated microphone array.

Silvio Werner (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 12/21/2025 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 ...

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TCL offers various devices with a so-called NxtPaper display. As the name already suggests, these panels are intended to provide a reading experience similar to paper, which is particularly useful for reading or working and can increase comfort. With the TCL Note A1 NxtPaper, the company has announced a new tablet that is intended for professional use cases.

The tablet’s dimensions are listed as 10.24 x 7.74 x 0.22 inches with a weight of 17.6 oz, so the TCL Note A1 NxtPaper should be relatively easy to carry around. Meanwhile, the color display can show 16.7 million colors, which means that this is more than a basic e-ink screen. Our in-depth reviews of devices with this technology can provide a helpful impression of NxtPaper technology.

The TCL Note A1 supports styluses for sketching, drawing and writing, and the advertised low latency is beneficial for that. Additionally, the tablet can recognize handwriting when taking notes and create AI summaries. According to TCL, transcribing spoken text is possible, which can be useful for meetings. This feature uses the array of eight microphones.

Details regarding the exact technical specifications, such as the SoC, are not available at this point. Anyhow, the TCL Note A1 NxtPaper is expected to launch for $419 via a crowdfunding campaign, which is basically a regular pre-order in disguise, since TCL is probably not dependent on crowdfunding in order to develop this new device.

As a possible alternative that’s already available, check out the Viwoods AiPaper on Amazon.

The Note A1 NxtPaper is an e-ink tablet with eight microphones (Image source: TCL)

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Editor of the original article: Silvio Werner - Senior Tech Writer - 16106 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2017

I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.

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Translator: Enrico Frahn - Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer - 5933 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

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