XP-Pen Artist 10 review: Entry-level drawing tablet covers all the basics

The XP-Pen Artist 10 gives you all the key features at a low price.

XP-Pen Artist 10
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Our Verdict

The XP-Pen Artist 10 is a good low-cost and entry-level drawing display, bringing all the basic features you need from a stylus-toting sketching device but without breaking the bank. It misses lots of the bells and whistles of a more expensive device, and misses some quality-of-life extras, but you’ll be able to look past it to save cash.

For

  • Low cost
  • Handy mappable buttons
  • Good display for the price

Against

  • Uses loads of cables
  • Small display
  • No pen holder

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If you’ve been looking to buy your first drawing tablet, the XP-Pen Artist 10 has likely been on your radar – it’s one of the most affordable such devices on the market right now, making it a tempting choice if you want to test one out, but don’t want to pay loads of money for a super-pricey option.

Is this the best drawing tablet in the world? No, but it's not really trying to be, as its low cost makes it a more competitive option for people who can't afford an expensive Wacom tablet or iPad for drawing.

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