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
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
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
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