TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G review: $239 tablet that doubles as an e‑reader

ZDNET's review of the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G says the 10.4‑inch tablet, sold at Verizon for $239, works very well as an entertainment device and e‑reader but does not match the graphics performance of high‑end tablets like the latest iPad. The review highlights TCL's Nxtpaper display, which offers three modes—regular, color paper and ink paper—and is designed to reduce eye strain by cutting blue light, removing a conventional backlight and eliminating flicker.

ZDNET notes the frosted finish, anti‑reflective layers and a front light panel improve outdoor readability and energy efficiency compared with traditional LCD screens. In practical use, the reviewer says the Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G replaced both a longtime Kindle and an older iPad in their household within hours.

ZDNET reports the reviewer used the tablet for streaming, social apps, note‑taking and word processing, and that a child in the household increased reading to about 4.5 hours over the first three days and now reads roughly 40 minutes nightly. Key specs and pricing reported by ZDNET: a 10.4‑inch display, MediaTek 8755 processor, 8MP camera, 6,000mAh battery, 128GB storage and a 480g weight.

The tablet is available at Verizon for $239 prepaid or $6.66 monthly for 36 months; Verizon data plans start at $30 monthly. TCL also sells a T‑Pen stylus for $40, according to the review.