This 120Hz tablet replaced my Kindle and iPad for $220 - here's why I recommend it

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The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is an Android tablet with a 2.2K display and a 120Hz refresh rate, all for only $220 -- and these specs aren't even what makes it special. This tablet is typically priced at $280, so getting it for a discount makes this a legitimate steal.

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If you've read my tablet reviews, you probably know how much I love TCL's Nxtpaper tablets, and I say this as a loyal iPhone user deeply immersed in the Apple ecosystem. Sure, I have a MacBook Neo and use HomePods and the Apple TV 4K at home, but I consistently prefer TCL Nxtpaper tablets over every single iPad I test.

The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus features a display technology that lets you switch your screen from a vibrant full color mode to an E-Ink-like display with a single button, going from tablet to a color or black-and-white e-reader. This switch can easily turn your tablet from an entertainment device into a digital notebook for studying or work within seconds.