Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator
- Calculator type: Graphing
- Display type: LCD
- Power source: Battery
- Enclosure material: Plastic
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
The color-screen, rechargeable step up from the standard TI-84 Plus, worth the difference if image import and a sharper display matter for the coursework.
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ASIN: B00XOLOOPYModel: TI-84 PlusCategory: Graphing Calculators
Overview
Building on the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition core, the TI-84 Plus CE adds a rechargeable battery and a full color, high-resolution screen to the familiar TI-84 layout. It targets the same middle school through college range, with MathPrint formatting for textbook-style expressions.
Where the classic TI-84 Plus keeps a monochrome screen, the CE adds a full color, high-resolution display and the ability to import images into a graph, useful for teachers building lessons around real photos or diagrams. It runs on a TI rechargeable battery pack rather than AAAs, which cuts ongoing battery cost but means the calculator needs its own charging cable on hand. The frustration-free packaging noted in the listing is Amazon's own shipping designation, not a calculator feature.
- High-resolution full-color backlit display
- TI Rechargeable Battery included
- MathPrint textbook-style formula entry
- Image import for graphing over photos
Who it's for
Fits students and teachers who want the newer color-screen TI-84 family member and are comfortable managing a rechargeable device instead of swapping AAAs before an exam. Less suited to someone who wants to avoid remembering to charge a calculator before test day.
Pros and cons
- Full color, high-resolution backlit display
- Rechargeable battery instead of disposable AAAs
- MathPrint shows formulas in textbook notation
- Can import and graph over images
- Needs its own charger, unlike AAA-powered TI-84 models
Performance notes
MathPrint renders fractions, exponents and formulas the way they appear in a textbook rather than as a single line of text, which is the CE's main day-to-day difference from the older TI-84 Plus. The color display distinguishes multiple graphed functions by color instead of line style alone, and imported images can sit behind a graph for annotation. All of this runs on the included TI rechargeable battery.
Specifications
| Brand | Texas Instruments |
|---|---|
| Model | TI-84 Plus |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.51 pounds |
| Item dimensions l x W | 8.6 × 6.1 inches |
| Screen Size | 2.8 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Battery |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible devices | COMPUTER , LAPTOP,MOBILE PHONES |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Calculator type | Graphing |
| Display type | LCD |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Mfr Part Number | 84PLCE/PWB/2L1/A |
Frequently asked questions
What is different between the TI-84 Plus CE and the standard TI-84 Plus?
The CE adds a full-color, high-resolution screen, a rechargeable battery, and the ability to import images into graphs, built on TI-84 Plus Silver Edition functionality.
Does the TI-84 Plus CE need special batteries?
No, it uses an included TI Rechargeable Battery instead of AAA batteries.
Is the TI-84 Plus CE suitable for middle school?
The listing describes it as ideal for middle school through college math and science coursework.