The best drawing tablets: fully tested for all kinds of digital artists and budgets
Our expert reviewers compare the best drawing tablets, including pen tablets, pen displays and pen computers.

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- 1. Best overall
- 2. Large pen tablet
- 3. Budget pen tablet
- 4. Best pen display
- 5. Large pen display
- 6. Value pen display
- 7. Budget pen display
- 8. Portable display
- 9. Pen computer
- 10. For desktop software
- 11. Budget pen computer
- 12. Small computer
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The best drawing tablets are essential tools for digital art and illustration. They allow artists and other creatives to replicate the process of using a pencil or paint on paper to create all kinds of art in software programs. There are more options than ever, but there are are huge variations in features, power, accuracy and build. We've tested and reviewed dozens of drawing tablets of different types and compared them to pick the best options for different needs.
There are three types of drawing tablet. A pen tablet or graphics tablet is a flat, slate-like device with no display that you connect to a computer. You need to use a separate screen to see what you're doing. Pen displays work in a similar way but have their own display so you can see what you're doing on the device itself. Finally, there are pen computers. These are generalist tablets like iPads that allow you to draw directly onto a screen and also to run art apps (and other software) natively.
To help you choose the best option for you, we've extensively tested a wide range of drawing tablets and curated views from our contributors. We've assessed design, performance, build, software and price to suggest what kind of user each device would suit.
If money is tight or you're a beginner, try the best budget drawing tablets. We also have a more general guide to the best tablet with a stylus. And if you want a premium tablet, see my guide to the best Wacom tablets.
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This is our top pick because we found it to be accurate, well-built and designed and great value, providing solid build quality and two types of pen stylus. There's also a cheaper Xencelabs Small bundle that I love too. We recommend getting the bundle with the Quick Keys.
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Wacom is the best-known name in drawing tablets, and the reliable Intuos Pro range ticks all the boxes, with a responsive stylus, great build quality and solid support for leading apps. Overall, I prefer the Xencelabs Medium, but for a larger tablet this is a great choice.
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This is a good option for beginners as it's affordable but comes with the accuracy of some more expensive tablets. There's also the option to include wireless connectivity, which is usually reserved for more costly drawing tablets.
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This is our pick as the best pen display overall when balancing specs and price. It blends great ergonomics, a 4K OLED display, good colour coverage and an easy set up. There's also a 24in version if you want a larger display.
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The FHD screen may not be the flashiest in terms of pixels, but this boasts the build quality and reliability that comes with Wacom. And since this isn't the newest Wacom tablet on the block, it can be surprisingly affordable whilst offering great features.
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With a 2.5K display and handily placed dials and quick keys, the latest version of the Kamvas 16 is fantastic value. We found the stylus to perform smoothly and accurately, but some will miss touch controls. Note that the stand is sold separately.
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The Ugee 16 offers lots for less, including a 16K pressure sensitive stylus, a Full HD display with 143% sRGB color gamut, and a metal stand is included. It's well-made and in my review performed excellently. For a price under $200, it's unrivalled.
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Pen displays can be big and bulky, but the Wacom Movink weighs just 420g, making it an appealing option to use with a laptop on the move. We were impressed by how slim it is and how well the OLED display shows colours.
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It could be considered overpowered, but if you want a future-proof tablet computer for digital art (and more) this is the one. Slim and lightweight with a striking OLED screen, it's compatible with Apple Pencil Pro and will support intensive art and 3D apps as they release.
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This Windows powerhouse has dedicated NVIDIA graphics and 16GB RAM. It's heavy and not as portable as an iPad Pro, but it's larger and runs full software, from Photoshop to ZBrush. I've been using mine for eight years: these things last.
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This is my favourite budget Android tablet for digital art. It features a 14.25-inch display with a NanoMatte canvas finish. Its 8-core CPU can handle any Android app, and it comes with three art apps pre-installed.
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We found this small and more portable Android-based iPad alternative to offer a great tactile drawing experience thanks to its bright, flexible display. It's more accurate than the Ugee above and offers great value.
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Best drawing tablet overall
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Attributes | Notes | Rating |
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Design | Solid, comfy and a lovely 'tooth' feel. | ★★★★★ |
Performance | Delivers an accurate and precise experience. | ★★★★★ |
Features | Quick Key remote, two stylus and case. | ★★★★★ |
Price | An excellent package at a good price. | ★★★★★ |
✅ You need a starter drawing tablet: this comes with two stylus, a case, cables and a Quick Key remote - everything you need.
✅ You need reliability: the build quality and precision impresses; a tablet for all workflows.
❌ You want a larger work area: while excellent value, this is a smaller tablet than the Wacom Intuos Pro Large at No.2 on my list.
❌ You don't want to use a computer: Like any pen tablet or pen display, this needs to be connected to a laptop or desktop computer. Go for a pen computer if you want to go mobile.
🔎 The Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium Bundle is a complete starter kit and includes everything you need, including a slim Apple-style and 'fat' Wacom-design stylus. It's also fantastically made and very precise and reliable. ★★★★★
Need to know: The Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium is a drawing tablet that strikes an optimal balance between power, design, portability and price, and in our opinion that makes it the best drawing tablet you can buy right now. Relative newcomers to the market, Xencelabs boast among their roster a number of Wacom alumni, who have brought their tablet design nous to this newer brand.
Design: One of the most important aspects of a drawing tablet is the texture of its drawing surface, and the Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium gets it bang on the money. As our reviewer noted in their five-star review of the tablet, the level of 'bite' against the stylus feels exactly right, and it makes the tablet immensely satisfying to draw on. Having used the Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium myself I agree with our reviewer, this one just feels good to use.
This drawing tablet's design removes the Quick Keys from the device itself and puts them into a Bluetooth remote unit that comes packaged, the upshot is the Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium devotes all of its space to a drawing area. Some may find this new approach awkward, in which case the more traditional Wacom Intuos Pro at No.2 on my list is a better choice.
Features: The pressure and 60-degree tilt sensitivity of this tablet and stylus are also practically pitch-perfect, and having two pens bundled in is also great, as you can set them up for different uses (for example one for line art and one for digital painting, or one for 3D and the other for 2D) to enable quick swapping and a smooth workflow.
Stylus pen pressure is 8,192, which is now standard and a solid performance, though the XPPEN tablets on my list blow this away with 16K levels of pressure, which is fast becoming a new standard. The Quick Key remote features eight programmable buttons and an OLED display for ease of use. The calibration and setup interface of the Xencelabs' app is my favourite outside of Wacom, and this tablet works with all the leading digital art and design software, including Photoshop, ZBrush and Corel Painter.
Price: The Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium costs $249.99 / £249.90 with two stylus and pen case, but my recommendation would be the Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium Bundle for $329.99 / £289.90, this includes the Quick Key remote which is essential. This is great value, for example the comparable Wacom Intuous Pro (medium) is $379.95 / £329.99.
Read the full review: Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium
Best large drawing tablet
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Attributes | Notes | Rating |
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Design | Built to last, comfy and large. | ★★★★ |
Performance | Accurate and compatible with all software. | ★★★★★ |
Features | 8 Quick Keys, an excellent stylus and software. | ★★★★★ |
Price | Not the cheapest, but Wacom will last a long time. | ★★★★ |
✅ You need a large tablet: A large and precise drawing tablet is hard to come by, if you need more drawing space this is the one.
✅ You're a pro artist: this Wacom tablet is a mainstay of the creative industries and is a proven workhorse. Wacom tablets will last you years of daily use.
❌ Price is an issue: there are cheaper and just as good drawing tablets on my list, but not as large. If price is an issue, the Xencelabs at No.1 is the best value.
❌ You want a modern approach: this Wacom has a traditional design with its Quick Keys on the tablet, so extending its size. If you want a modern design, Xencelabs is the one.
🔎 The Wacom Intuos Pro Large is a pro-grade drawing tablet built to last, with great Quick Keys, reliability and one of the best stylus around. It is, however, a little old fashioned. ★★★★
Need to know: Wacom is a legacy brand for drawing tablets, and as such is compatible with every app you can think of and these tablets are very reliable. For creating artwork on a drawing tablet you ideally need lots of room to work with as well as a pen that feels just like the ones you'd use on paper. In which case you should opt for the Wacom Intuos Pro Large, which delivers pretty much the most natural drawing experience you can get digitally. In our review we found the Wacom Intuos Pro to be responsive and worked well with all leading digital art apps.
Design: This drawing tablet is large, solid to the touch and flat - it measures just 8mm thick. It's made from a black anodised aluminum and fiberglass composite resin which gives it a sturdy feel but also flexible enough to give when you push into it. The Wacom Intuos Pro (Large) measures 16.8 x 11.2 x 0.3 inches, ensuring there's a nice sweep or arc to your arm and hand as you draw.
Unlike the Xencelabs Pen Tablet at No.1 this Wacom features its trademark stack of Quick Keys down the side, eight buttons and a dial for total control. It's worth noting the Wacom is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. This is a more traditional approach and may appeal more than the Xencelabs remote solution.
Features: The Wacom stylus remains one of the best around, and with 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity gets you as close as you can get to using an actual pen. All this is supported by Wacom’s broad ecosystem of alternative pens and Texture Sheets to give your drawing surface a distinctive feel. This drawing tablet is also multitouch for using gesture controls and stylus together - cheaper drawing tablets often lack this.
The Quick Keys are fully customisable, as is the stylus. This is also Bluetooth enabled (the cheaper Wacom Intuos range isn't) and comes with everything you need in the box. It's worth noting that unlike the Xencelabs this only comes with one stylus, Wacom's traditional 'fat' design. If you prefer the slimmer Apple Pencil style of pen, then you can by one separately. It's also worth noting Wacom is one of the best supported brands for alternative stylus.
Finally, something worth mentioning is Wacom's excellent calibration software and compatibility with near enough every digital art and 3D app. It's very easy to setup and customise, and if you're upgrading from cheaper drawing tablets you'll need to uninstall the old driver - Wacom doesn't play nicely with others.
Price: The Wacom Intuous Pro Large costs $499.95 / £449.99 and for a short time comes with a choice of app for free, either Shapr3D, Capture One or MASV. For a limited time US readers can also add a Wacom Intuos Wireless Tablet and save 50%. Wacom's are more expensive than other tablet brands on my list, but they made to last, compatible with every app and industry-proven.
Read the full review: Wacom Intuos Pro review
Best budget drawing tablet
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Attributes | Notes | Rating |
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Design | Elegant and neatly designed, but lacks on-tablet QuickKeys. | ★★★★ |
Performance | Solid but a little laggy on older MacBook Pros. | ★★★ |
Features | Bluetooth wireless, stylus included. Android and PC work modes. | ★★★★ |
Price | Affordable, well made and great value. | ★★★★★ |
✅ You need a cheap tablet: there are cheaper, but few come with wireless connectivity and a pro-level stylus for under $100.
✅ You want to go mobile: this tablet is light, cheap and neatly specced, ideal for mobile use. It's also compatible with Android and ChromeOS.
❌ You need a pro tablet: the stylus is great, but the tablet itself is a little finicky and won't last as long as a more costly Wacom Intuos Medium.
❌ You need custom keys: this lacks Quick Keys so you'll need to buy a remote.
🔎 The Huion Inspiroy Frego M is a slim, budget drawing tablet with some great features, including wireless connectivity and an accurate pro-level stylus. But it lacks Quick Keys. ★★★★½
Need to know: The Huion Inspiroy Frego M is an well-priced and elegant drawing tablet that's a solid starter option for new artists and beginners to digital art, as well as anyone who needs an affordable mobile tablet. In our review we recognised this as a good entry-level tablet that isn't too expensive but features good specs where needed.
Design: Pro artists would need more, especially when it comes to Quick Keys (the Frego M doesn't have any), but for anyone new to digital art seeking a solid drawing tablet the Huion Inspiroy Frego M is recommended. Our reviewer has been using drawing tablets for decades, and loved this new Huion.
This comes in two sizes, the Frego M measures 304 x 220 x 8 mm and the Frego S comes in at 220 x 165.7 x 8 mm. Interestingly it features two work modes, one for mobile Android connection and the other for PC desktop - the active work area dimensions vary with the M and S models: Frego M: 10 x 6.25 inches (PC mode), 10 x 6.25 inches (Android mode), Frego S 6.3 x 3.9 inches (PC mode), 6.3 x 3.9 inches (Android mode).
Overall the Frego M is our pick, and we love how slim, lightweight and neatly designed this drawing tablet is; for a budget tablet it feels like a premium device. There are some nice design notes too, such as the canvas loop to store the stylus and the subtle curve to rest your wrist.
Features: Despite the budget price this Frego M tablet uses the brand's excellent PenTech 3.0+ stylus that has 8,192 levels of pressure stylus, with 60-degree tilt; for this price, it's surprisingly excellent. The Frego M can connect to your main device via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless use, so you don't need to worry about wires (and boasts over 24 hours of use).
The Huion Inspiroy Frego M works with the most common digital art apps, including Photoshop, Krita and Blender. It can also be connected to iPhones and Android smartphones for use with mobile art apps - Huion offers HiPaint and ibisPaint as free downloads. One drawback our reviewer found was it could lag in older MacBook Pro laptops (M1 models).
Price: The Huion Inspiroy Frego M costs $99.99 / £104.99 (but you can regularly fund deals for around $80) and comes packaged with a stylus, USB-C cables, USB adapters and spare nibs. Extras like a stand are sold separately.
Read the full review: Huion Inspiroy Frego M review
The best pen display overall
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Attributes | Notes | Rating |
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Design | Well-designed, although no touch controls. | ★★★★ |
Performance | Excellent stylus performance. | ★★★★ |
Features | Gorgeous OLED display with good colour coverage. | ★★★★ |
Price | Good value for the specs. | ★★★★ |
✅ You want a great-value pen display with pro features: We think the OLED display, great colour coverage and quality build make this the best-value pen display overall.
❌ You want a more portable device: At 16 inches, this is a good medium size for using in different locations, but the lack of on-screen controls limit its portability when compared to a device like the Wacom Movink 13 below.
🔎 The Xencelabs Pen Display 16 is an excellent pen display that benefits from good design decisions that enhance usability. A vibrant OLED display, great colour coverage and the inclusion of a case and two styluses (and a stand and Quick Keys if you go for the bundle), make it great value. ★★★★½
Need to know: The Pen Display 16 consolidates Xencelabs' growing reputation for producing high-quality drawing tablets at very competitive prices. It's well build and packs in features like an OLED display and good colour coverage at a reasonable price for a pen display of this size. Just note that the Quick Keys Remote, which is sold as part of a bundle, is really an essential to get the most from the device.
Design: We have been impressed with the build quality of Xencelabs' pen tablets, and its foray into pen displays has keeps that up. We found this to be very light for a 16-inch Pen Display, but it felt reassuringly solid and durable, and it remained cool in use. The fat bezel around the edge of the screen is a good design decision since it means you can rest your wrists and prevents the stylus from falling off the tablet when selecting from menus in the top left or right corners of an app's menu. It's also nice that the bundle includes a case and a stand, which aren't always included by other brands.
Features: The 4K OLED screen really shines, and it covers up to 98% of Adobe RGB, 98% P3-DCS and 99% sRGB. We found that the anti-glare coating worked with direct light overhead. It isn't a touchscreen, though, so doesn't support gesture controls. This means that the Quick Keys Remote included is a pretty essential add-on (it's included in the bundle package but not in the Essentials package).
The Remote can be connected via cable or wirelessly via a Bluetooth dongle, and it has its own OLED display to show key functions. Both the keys and the labelling are cutomisable, and we found them to be convenient and easy to use.
The two styluses included are the same ones that come with Xencelab's other drawing tablets, so we've tested them a lot by know and we've found them to be consistently accurate. Each can be customised and set up for specific software or jobs, and there's a case for them included.
Price: We think the Xencelabs Pen Display 16 is very competitive when it comes to price. At $1,249 / £1,199, the Bundle deal, which includes the Quick Key Remote and Mobile Stand, is worth the extra cost over the Essentials option ($999 / £969).
There is also the outstanding Xencelabs Pen Display 24 that repackages the same tech and design ideas into a much larger display. This costs $1,899 / £1,850, which is around $600 / £600 less than the similarly specced Wacom Cintiq Pro 24. The advantage of the Xencelabs is it's not only more affordable but comes with everything you could need in the box.
In both cases, the tablet sits comfortably between Wacom's Cintiq Pro 16 ($1,599 / £1399.99) and the budget XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) ($599.99 / £529.99). Considering that the latter isn't OLED and lacks true 4K resolution, Xencelabs offering gets our vote as the best value Pen Display overall. The new Wacom Movink 13 is a little cheaper at $749.95 / £729.98, and it has a touchscreen, but it's smaller and has inferior colour coverage.
Read the full review: Xencelabs Pen Display 16
The best large pen display
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Attributes | Notes | Rating |
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Design | Solidly made and featured unique design ideas. | ★★★★ |
Performance | Super accurate, precise and a joy to use. | ★★★★★ |
Features | An excellent Quick Key remote and Switch Display is a game-changer. | ★★★ |
Price | Great value for the features, build and performance. | ★★★★ |
✅ You want a pro Wacom for a less: for the price this is a good-sized Wacom tablet with industry standard features for half the price of the Pro range.
✅ You need reliability: Wacom tablets are tried and tested pro pen displays that will last years. They cost more but over time can save you money.
❌ You need Quick Keys and gestures: if you're used to using custom keys and touch control then this Wacom isn't for you; I'd recommend the cheaper but smaller Wacom One 13 Touch.
❌ You need a higher res display: at Full HD is this a little behind some other pen displays, and actually the smaller Wacom Cintiq 16 has a higher res because it's a smaller display.
🔎 The Wacom Cintiq 22 is a solid, well-made pen display that will last a long time. It lacks some features like Quick Keys and gesture control, but you get the Wacom stylus, a quality build and good reliability. ★★★★
Need to know: Despite increased competition, the Wacom name is still very much one to be reckoned with, and as far as I'm concerned the Wacom Cintiq 22 is one of the best drawing tablets if you're looking for a high-quality pen display that will last you for years. Wacom makes a number of good pen displays, but for value, features and size I think this is the best option for users who aren't prepared to pay for the Cintiq Pro (see our guide to the best Wacom tablets).
Design: In our review, we noted the Wacom Cintiq 22 has a list of design touches that compete at the highest level, including a 22-inch display that provides plenty of creative space to play with. It has Full HD resolution, which maybe a drop behind Xencelabs' 4K, but it's good for pro artists and hobbyists alike and features 96% sRGB. You can get sharper screens on other Wacom tablets too, but they cost more, and this model is all about bringing Wacom quality with an affordable price tag. And let's not forget that plenty of pen displays that come in cheaper but lack this resolution.
An advantage of Wacom tablets is that these are pretty much the industry standard and best of all these pen displays last years - and what you really need these days is a tablet that is reliable. This drops to the runner-up pen display slot on my list because the Xencelabs offers a larger screen, new design innovations and more accessories for a good price, but if you need an industry-standard pen display that's slightly smaller and costs a little less, this Wacom is for you.
Features: What really makes the Wacom Cintiq 22 such a pleasure to use is the Wacom Pro Pen 2, with a whole 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity as well as tilt sensitivity. Wacom has been in this game a long time, and it's hard to imagine an artist with any complaints about the Pro Pen 2. It just works really, really well. While XPPen in particular now offers 16k levels, the design, weight and build of the Wacom stylus still feels good.
This pen display features a built-in adjustable stand and an anti-glare scratch resistance display. It doesn't feature any Quick Keys on the tablet, and the Quick Key remote for custom shortcuts isn't included (unlike Xencelabs), so you'll need to pay an extra $100 / £100. This pen display lacks gesture control too. So you can see how Wacom is bringing the price down by reducing features. Though Wacom does include a six month subscription to Clip Studio Pain.
Price: The Wacom Cintiq 22 costs £1,229.99 / $1,299.95, and US reader can get an exclusive offer to add a Wacom Intuos Medium to their basket for half the price ($199.95 to $99.95).
Read the full review: Wacom Cintiq 22 review
The best value pen display
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Design | Unusual wide design works well, good dial placement. | ★★★★ |
Performance | Good stylus performance. | ★★★★ |
Features | Two dials. | ★★★ |
Price | Excellent value for a 2.5K pen display. | ★★★★ |
✅ You want a solid mid-range pen display: If you're a beginner or enthusiast, this offers great value for money
✅ You don't need 4K resolution: 2.5K will be good enough for most people at this screen size.
❌ You want touch control: You'll need to use the dials for stylus and zoom control, but some artists prefer this.
❌ You don't want to use a computer: Remember that a pen display still needs to be connected to a computer. If you want more portability, see our pen computer picks further below.
🔎 Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) is a great-value pen display that we can recommend for beginners and enthusiasts that want an accurate stylus but aren't bothered about the brightest screen, super high resolution or pro build. It's a step above budget FHD tablets like the Ugee 16 (see below) with more convincing build quality. ★★★★
Need to know: The Huion name has become known for economical drawing tablets that don't scrape on quality. The latest 16-inch Kamvas builds on the previous models to provide a solid entry-level pen display with 2.5K resolution for a very reasonable price point.
Design: This pen display has a 16:9 aspect ratio, making it wider than I'm used to, but that provided space for resting my hand while working. There's no touch control, but two dials and a series of quick keys provided on the device to control zoom and to easily click through the actions. Their fixed position means you can't place them where it suits you like you can with the Xencelabs above, but you can flip the whole tablet around if you're left-handed.
We felt that the build quality was good for this price. You don't get the pro finish with rubbery feel of a Wacom or Xencelabs, but the keys and dials still feel that they'll last. There's no stand included either, but this can be bough separately.
Features: I was really impressed with the stylus performance for a tablet at this price range. I found it to be accurate and detected no lag during testing. The 'fat' design feels good in the hand but lacks the weight of Wacom's stylus and I would sometimes tap the lowest of the tree buttons by accident, changing brush when I didn't want to.
The 2.5K display offers enough resolution for a tablet of this size, and I found colour accuracy to be good out of the box. It's not as bright as a display like Wacom Movink's OLED, so working in bright sunlight can be more of a challenge.
Read the full review: Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) review
Best budget pen display
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Attributes | Notes | Rating |
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Design | Slim and has on-body Quick Keys. Can feel 'plastic-y'. | ★★★ |
Performance | Accurate, easy to use and the display is lovely and smooth. | ★★★★ |
Features | Quick Keys on the frame and features 'virtual keys'. A 16k levels of pressure. | ★★★★ |
Price | Some high-spec tech for a lot less. | ★★★★★ |
✅ You want value for money: you get features like virtual Quick Keys found on expensive tablets, and the 15.4-inch display, stand and stylus are all excellent.
✅ You love precision: the Ugee 16 stylus has 16K levels of pressure sensitivity and is a joy to use; it's very accurate.
❌ You need a larger display: if 15.4-inches is too small, consider the larger Cintiq 22 or the XPPen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2) in 'Also recommended' below.
❌ You want better build quality: while great value, this Ugee's Quick Keys lack the 'rubber' resistance of more expensive tablets. Consider the Xencelabs Pen Display 16 for that.
🔎 The Ugee 16 is an impressive pen display and offers great value for money; it features high-end tech, like its 16 'virtual Quick Keys' and 16k stylus, as well as lovely 15.4-inch display. Elements can feel 'plastic-y'. ★★★★
Need to know: The Ugee 16 is an affordable pen display that manages to squeeze in some excellent tech for less, including a lead-edge stylus with 16K levels of pressure, Full HD display and 'virtual Quick Keys' accessed on the display, like the more expensive but outstanding Wacom Movink further down our list.
Design: This is a neatly designed pen display with a good feel and some nice touches, like the on-frame Quick Keys. While many now remove the shortcut keys to a remote, many prefer them on the frame. While the keys and dial are welcome, they don't have the same rubber resistance as a Wacom, and can feel a little plastic-like.
This display has few ports and keeps things neat and tidy, for example there's no power port as it draws power from your laptop or smartphone. The display feels very smooth, and the Full HD 1080p display, with full lamination and an anti-glare coating, impresses.
Features: This pen display is easy to setup and use, and I've really enjoyed creating digital art on this budget pen display. It comes with a free metal stand that can be folded down into a small marker pen-like size. Quick Keys and virtual keys are fully customisable. The stylus particularly impresses; Ugee's new U-Pencil features an impressive 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity, twice as much as Wacom and Xencelabs stylus, but the same as XPPen's new stylus.
The is a Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution display at 15.4 inches, and features 143% sRGB and has an etched anti-glare covering for a 'toothy' paper-like feel as well as an anti-glare coating to ensure it can be used in all lighting conditions.
The Ugee 16 is offering a lot of tech for less cost, including a handy stand. For beginners and students it's an ideal affordable pen display. It can also be used as a drawing tablet or a second screen.
Price: The Ugee 16 (also known as the Ugee 15.4) costs $199 / £210, which makes it very affordable. Considering it comes with accessories other brands, such as Wacom, charge extra for, I'd recommend this to students or beginners.
Read the full review: Ugee 16 review