One of the things that intrigued me the most about this tablet, the latest release in the brand's Nxtpaper line, is its ability to switch between a standard, color paper and ink paper display. (Think the difference between your laptop screen, a color e-reader and a black and white e-reader.) I gravitated towards the standard and color paper options the most for things like streaming, browsing Pinterest and doing a bit of fall fashion shopping. All three modes are super easy on the eyes, though, especially if you activate the eye comfort mode while using the standard display, which helps to filter out blue light and reduce eye strain by adjusting the temperature of the display. Plus, you can easily switch between them with a convenient button at the top of the tablet.
The Nxtpaper 14 tablet also has a bunch of other eye care features that I appreciate, such as a reminder to rest your eyes after looking at the screen for a set amount of time (you can choose how much time passes between reminders and how long the rest period is). You can set additional alerts for proximity to the screen, too light or dark lighting and more.
When it comes to actually using the tablet, I found the process to be pretty intuitive. It comes preloaded with Google apps like Gmail, Google Meet, Google Maps and more. Plus, you can download anything that's available on the Google Play store for Android devices (a few apps I chose are Netflix, Libro.fm and Hoopla for easy streaming, audiobook listening and reading). Everything works just as it would on a smart phone, with the added benefits of a larger display (and those different modes). The included stylus is lightweight and accurate when it comes to selecting and writing things within apps.
The tablet has a pretty good battery life, too—I'd say it lasts a bit longer than my laptop, but not as long as my Kindle. (Though it varies depending on what I'm using the device for—for example, streaming a few episodes in a row definitely makes it run out more quickly.)
The only downside I experienced was that, without a case or stand, the tablet can be a bit large to hold comfortably—but that can easily be remedied with a case with a built-in stand (the bundle I'm linking in this article includes one) or a pillow stand like this, which I may just scoop up myself while it's on deal.
Fast Facts
- Screen size: 14.3 inches
- Storage: 256GB with 8GB RAM
- Weight: 1.67 pounds
The Bottom Line
All things considered, I'd say this tablet is definitely worth the buy (especially while you can save $100 on it!), particularly for anyone who wants to condense their devices, or wants to pick one up that will be convenient to travel with since it can do so much. But remember, this deal only lasts through Oct. 8, so if you're thinking of snagging one (or gifting one over the holidays), I'd suggest picking it up now before the price goes back up.
