TCL Note A1 NxtPaper is a notes-first tablet with a 120Hz display

At CES 2026, TCL unveiled the Note A1 with an 11.5-inch NxtPaper Pure display running at 120Hz; the tablet is positioned as a notes-first device with a stylus and will be offered on Kickstarter for about $437.

TCL introduced the Note A1 NxtPaper at CES 2026 as a tablet focused on note-taking and productivity. The company positions it as an alternative to devices like the ReMarkable and Kindle Scribe. The Note A1 uses a single-mode NxtPaper Pure display intended to feel like paper, and its software is locked down to reduce distractions. TCL highlighted integrated AI features and Microsoft applications within a heavily customized Android interface. Key details: - Display: 11.5-inch NxtPaper Pure LCD capable of 16.77 million colors with a 120Hz refresh rate. - Design and power: aerospace-grade aluminum body, 8,000-mAh battery, 5.5mm thickness, 500 grams weight, and a wide grip bezel with a customizable home button. - Stylus: supports 8,192 pressure levels, dual tips, an eraser, and an X-axis linear motor for tactile feedback. - Software and features: heavily customized Android interface focused on productivity, Split View mode for reading, note-taking and audio transcription, and Microsoft integrations including Edge and Copilot; installing additional apps is not being emphasized. - Availability: TCL plans to offer the Note A1 on Kickstarter later this year, with pledges around $437 (converted from HK$3,403); shipping fees will be collected after the campaign and shipping is limited to select countries. Summary: The Note A1 emphasizes handwriting and a distraction-reduced interface while using a higher-refresh LCD that may consume more power than traditional E Ink screens. It combines hardware like a pressure-sensitive stylus and a thin aluminum body with software features such as Split View and Microsoft integrations. The device will be available via Kickstarter later this year for about $437, with shipping limited to certain countries.