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If you’re buying one: Don’t pay more than $40–50. For the same money, a used Amazon Fire tablet or an older iPad mini will give you a much smoother experience—even if they don’t run “real Windows.”
I spent a week abusing this 11.6-inch plastic slab to see if it’s a hidden gem or just e-waste in disguise. Spoiler: it depends entirely on your expectations. Unboxing the NX16A8116K feels like stepping back to 2015. The tablet is thick (almost 1 cm), creaky when you squeeze it, and weighs about 2.2 lbs—heavy for a tablet, light for a laptop. nextbook nx16a8116k
4/10. It boots, which is more than some old tablets, but “barely functional” isn’t a badge of honor. Have a Nextbook NX16A8116K collecting dust? Let me know in the comments what weird use you’ve found for it! If you’re buying one: Don’t pay more than $40–50
Note: This model number typically refers to the or a similar 11.6-inch Windows tablet from the 2015–2017 era. Since Nextbook models often share hardware across different "NX" codes, this post focuses on the common 11.6” Intel Atom Z3735F variant. Nextbook NX16A8116K Review: Is This $199 Windows Tablet Still Worth It in 2024? Let’s be honest—you aren’t shopping for a Nextbook NX16A8116K because you want the latest iPad Pro. You’re here because you found one in a closet, spotted it on a clearance rack, or need the absolute cheapest way to run a full Windows desktop. Unboxing the NX16A8116K feels like stepping back to 2015
If you already own it: Install a lightweight Linux distro (like Lubuntu) or use it strictly offline for writing/movies. Keep Windows 10 if you must, but disable animations, background apps, and uninstall Cortana immediately.
If you’re buying one: Don’t pay more than $40–50. For the same money, a used Amazon Fire tablet or an older iPad mini will give you a much smoother experience—even if they don’t run “real Windows.”
I spent a week abusing this 11.6-inch plastic slab to see if it’s a hidden gem or just e-waste in disguise. Spoiler: it depends entirely on your expectations. Unboxing the NX16A8116K feels like stepping back to 2015. The tablet is thick (almost 1 cm), creaky when you squeeze it, and weighs about 2.2 lbs—heavy for a tablet, light for a laptop.
4/10. It boots, which is more than some old tablets, but “barely functional” isn’t a badge of honor. Have a Nextbook NX16A8116K collecting dust? Let me know in the comments what weird use you’ve found for it!
Note: This model number typically refers to the or a similar 11.6-inch Windows tablet from the 2015–2017 era. Since Nextbook models often share hardware across different "NX" codes, this post focuses on the common 11.6” Intel Atom Z3735F variant. Nextbook NX16A8116K Review: Is This $199 Windows Tablet Still Worth It in 2024? Let’s be honest—you aren’t shopping for a Nextbook NX16A8116K because you want the latest iPad Pro. You’re here because you found one in a closet, spotted it on a clearance rack, or need the absolute cheapest way to run a full Windows desktop.
If you already own it: Install a lightweight Linux distro (like Lubuntu) or use it strictly offline for writing/movies. Keep Windows 10 if you must, but disable animations, background apps, and uninstall Cortana immediately.
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