Tool Reviews

Whether you’re at work or simply into graphics, one of the most important pieces of equipment in your device collection is, of course, a graphics tablet. Which tablet you choose will determine how comfortable it will be for you to draw or process photos. If you go into details, then choosing a tablet is not an easy task. But we can help you find the perfect tablet for every purpose and every skill level.

Graphics tablet for beginners

If you are just getting started with digital graphics, you should not immediately be puzzled by buying the most expensive device. But it is not necessary to select the simplest device.

One of the most comfortable and affordable tablets for a beginner is Wacom’s One. The size of the working area of ​​this tablet is 216x135mm or the standard A5 format. This tablet features an ergonomic pen that is the weight of a standard pen, so it’s easy to get used to if you’re just getting started with digital art.

The pen comes with several interchangeable nibs, as they tend to wear out over time.

The tablet connects to a PC or laptop via USB and is compatible with Windows 7 and above or Mac OS X 10.10 and above.

The tablet itself weighs only 447 grams, so even if you plan to work away from home, it is convenient to take it with you. In order not to lose the pen, it can be fixed in a special loop on the tablet case.

Wacom Intuos Art Creative Pen&Touch is a slightly different level, it is almost 2 times more expensive than the previous model, but also provides more features.

The size of the working surface is also A5 – 216x135mm. Wacom Intuos supports specially designed multi-touch technology that makes it easy and convenient to scroll, zoom and rotate the image you are working on.

The pen nib is able to recognize 2014 different pressure levels, this provides the ability to make the line sharper, bolder or more transparent and thin. The pen itself has two buttons and works wirelessly and without batteries.

Another handy feature of this tablet is the presence of separately programmable Express Keys, designed to quickly access the desired functions.

As standard, the tablet is connected using a USB cable, however, if you specifically purchase the Wireless Kit, you can switch the Wacom Intuos Art Creative Pen&Touch to wireless mode. The tablet weighs only 300 grams, so it is easy to take with you. The kit includes 3 replacement pen nibs and a driver CD.

Wacom Intuos Art Creative Pen&Touch is suitable for both beginners and amateurs, it is convenient to master the initial stages of digital imaging with it, and to use if you are no longer a beginner.

Graphics tablet for hobbyists

Wacom Intuos Pro Paper

It would seem that Intuos Pro Paper is not much different from other tablets: it can connect to a computer or laptop via USB in the same way, or wirelessly via Bluetooth even to mobile devices, it is equipped with 8 buttons for quick launch of functions. The sensor resolution is 5080 Ipi, and the pen pressure sensitivity is 81292 levels. This is a high-quality drawing tablet from Wacom, designed for those who constantly work with images or draw.

But one fundamentally important addition distinguishes it from the rest. Wacom Intuos Pro Paper has a dedicated paper holder and comes with a special ballpoint pen.

Thus, you can simply draw with a pen on a regular sheet of a suitable format, but the image will be duplicated in digital format. This tablet is suitable for those who are planning to switch to digital drawing or simply prefer classic sketches.

The kit also includes a nib, pen, 10 sheets of appropriately sized paper, a set of pen nibs, and a protective case for all accessories. You can choose medium (A5) or large (A4) work surface format.

Huion H610PRO is another great tablet for art lovers. First of all, the characteristics speak in its favor: firstly, the tablet has a response time of 233 points / sec. The pen pressure sensitivity is 2018 levels and the sensor resolution is 5080 Ipi. For those looking for an alternative to Wacom tablets, this is a great option. Huion H610PRO work surface size is 254x159mm – slightly larger than the standard A5.

The tablet also has 8 shortcut buttons that can be programmed separately. Huion H610PRO is compatible with Windows 7 and above and Mac OS X 10.5.8 and above.

The package includes a convenient stand specifically for the wireless pen, which will never lose it. The shape of the pen is so well thought out that the feeling of working with it repeats the feeling when drawing with a regular pencil. Huion H610PRO is more suitable for stationary work than for transportation – its weight is 110g. However, it will perfectly cope with the tasks of the artist at home or in the office.

For professionals

Anyone who has connected life with drawing will certainly want to have in their arsenal not just a tablet, but the best tablet. And Wacom Cintiq PRO 13 HD Interactive Pen Display lives up to this title. Cintiq is an interactive tablet that allows you to not only draw on your work surface, but also view the results on it.

Cintiq supports both pen and touch input and is equipped with a 5080 Ipi sensor. Includes pen with two buttons and interchangeable nibs. The pressure sensitivity of the pen is 8192 levels, which means that the tablet will be able to recognize the thickness and rotation of the line using different levels of pressure.

Cintiq is compatible with Windows 7 and above and Mac OS X 10.10 and above.

The display of the tablet is LED and has a resolution of HD 1920×1080. At the same time, its viewing angle, as on the most modern monitors, is 178 °, but the number of colors that it can recognize is 16.7 million. Cintiq is designed specifically for artists, so the tablet is equipped with a removable stand that supports three levels of inclination. In other words, you can work with the tablet both on the table and holding it in your hands like a sketchbook.

Cintiq is the ideal device for anyone who works with graphics and draws.

If a tablet is no longer enough for you, then for such cases there is a convenient solution – the Xp-pen Artist22E monitor-tablet. This is a functional and convenient tool that combines the characteristics of a graphics tablet and a FullHD monitor. The kit includes a special rechargeable stylus with which you can draw directly on the monitor screen. The monitor is compatible with Windows 7 and above and Mac OS C 10.5.8 and above.

The active working surface has a size of 476.5×268.11mm. The monitor itself has a diagonal of 22 inches and a symmetrical design. It is suitable for both right-handers and left-handers and has all the necessary connectors to connect it to a computer or laptop. The sensor resolution is 5080 Ipi, and the monitor has 16 customizable buttons. The response time is 220 points per second. As for the pen, 8 interchangeable nibs are included, and the sensitivity is 2048 levels.

With a tablet monitor like the Xp-pen Artist22E, you’ll always be ready to take on any artistic challenge and create true masterpieces. Xp-pen Artist22E is suitable for graphics, design, model drawing and digital painting and of course photo editing.