TCL shows paper-like NXTPAPER display - it can play video

TCL has created a new type of display that it calls NXTPAPER. Referred to as a "combination of screen and paper", this new display promises to offer better eye protection by reducing flicker, blue light and light output.

So how does this differ from E Ink? Well, the new screen from TCL promises it will be suitable for video playback, so it definitely has a much better refresh rate than E Ink. But other than a render provided by TCL, there's been no showcase of this technology yet.

The new screen tech will support Full HD definition and allow for smooth video playback on a paper-like experience. Compared to E Ink, TCL said its version will offer 25 percent higher contrast. It uses a “highly reflective screen” to “reuse natural light,” doing away with backlighting in the process. TCL said NXTPAPER will be 36 percent thinner than typical LCD while offering higher contrast. Because it doesn’t require its own lights, the company said the new screen tech is also 65 percent more power efficient. This way, devices won’t need large unwieldy batteries for prolonged use.

Engadget writes NXTPAPER will be used for devices like tablets or e-readers sometime in the near future.