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Photographers, Graphic designers and digital illustrators would agree that a drawing tablet makes the work easier and more fun.

When looking at photos taken by professional photographers, it’s important to understand that they were post-processed.

Experienced photographers know how to fine-tune colors, edit the background or remove unwanted objects.

Today, almost all professional photo retouchers and graphic designers use graphic tablets for editing photos.

I have been using a XP-Pen Drawing Pad for about 5 years now. The degree to which it has impacted my Photoshop work is so high that I just couldn’t go back to using a mouse.

I love my graphics tablet and as much as I’d like to encourage all photographers and creative professionals to run out and buy one.

Whether you’re looking for a drawing tablet with a large drawing area, or one that’s smaller and lighter; an expensive tablet or one that’s most affordable, you’re sure to find the best fit in this article.

Popular Photo editing software

If you stick with photography for any length of time, even as a beginner/hobbyist, you’ll eventually end up with Lightroom and Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom are the best-in-class photo editing software, but it also comes with a hefty price tag and an annoying subscription model.

If you are a graphic design professional, that price might be negligible considering how much your time is worth, but for people who are more of a hobbyist, the Adobe subscription is a bit much.

For beginners and amateurs who do not wish to invest in a paid software, they can turn to Gimp, the free equivalent of Photoshop, or Photofiltre, this easy-to-use photo software that allows you to retouch your pictures with a really specialized software, as you would do with Photoshop.

Gimp is among the very best free image processing programs one can find. Its capable of doing almost anything Photoshop can do. but the lack of cmyk support does kinda get in the way.

You can also Check out darktable and RawTherapee. Both are free open source Raw editors, and have almost the same functionality as Lightroom.

What is a graphics tablet?

A graphics tablet (a.k.a pen tablet or drawing tablet), just like a mouse, is an alternative input device that allows the user to interact with a computer using a stylus.

The device consists of two main parts: a flat surface that is mapped to your screen and a stylus. The image is shown on the computer monitor.

The drawing tablet with a screen, also known as a pen display tablet, is a tablet that has the obvious benefit of seeing what you create on the screen.

Benefits of drawing tablet for photo editing

It provides a more natural input for activities like photo retouching, drawing and digital painting because it emulates the way you draw with pencils on paper.

graphics tablets unlock new potential with the brush tool in Photoshop. Rather than having to continually change brush sizes, a tablet uses pen pressure. Just like when you are drawing on paper, the harder you press will alter the look of the brush stroke. This is exceptionally efficient when making adjustments to layer masks or dodging and burning.

If you dodge and burn or use luminosity masks its a must have to use a pen NOT a MOUSE. You will be able to target the important points of the photograph with your stylus, and correct the image, not in a global way, but by selecting each element independently of the others, in order to lighten, darken, or perform any advanced effects, on a fragment of the shot in particular. This makes image editing easier and faster.

For drawing paths with the pen tool or lasso tool a tablet is a hand saver so much faster, personally I wouldn’t even begin to edit without one.

Think of making smooth Unnoticeable transitions of light vs stamped circles of light. even using LR filters with a pen is less effort.

Pen Tablets are absolute positioning devices while mice are of the relative positioning variety. Simply put, this means is that you may have to move your mouse several times to get the cursor from one side of the screen to the other. With tablets all you have to do is just place your pen on the device’s surface and your cursor position will be mapped precisely to your screen.

Drawing tablets are more intuitive and ergonomic, offering for a more pleasant experience for those not only wanting to reduce the chance of developing repetitive strain injuries but especially for individuals who already have carpal tunnel syndrome, for example.

Most drawing tablets enable you to customize buttons on the tablet and on the stylus to perform certain actions. This can be a huge time-saver, especially when you need to frequently switch back and forth between tasks.

For these reasons, professional photographers, as well as experienced amateurs, can no longer do without their drawing tablet for image processing.

And so whether you’re using Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Paint.Net, Photofiltre or Gimp, you’ll probably find it surprisingly intuitive.

How to choose a drawing tablet for photo editing and photoshop?

Display vs Non-Screen

The distinction between display drawing tablets and graphics drawing tablets is pretty much self-explanatory. You may use the display drawing tablets to draw on their own screen.

You may don’t need a graphics tablet with a screen, but they can improve the accuracy of your Photoshop work, depending on your technique.

If you do want one, you will be looking at a significantly increased cost, although it is possible to get a relatively cheap drawing tablet with screen, such as the XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro, if you are more budget limited.

For tablets with a screen, pay attention to the color gamut (a wider color gamut is always better), the size, and the resolution.

Size

Large drawing tablets provide a larger drawing surface to work with, however as their size grows larger, the device’s portability suffers.

You have more portability with compact tablets. If you’re searching for a tablet that’s small and portable, these may well be the ones for you. There are also medium-sized drawing tablets to choose from.

For most photographers, a smaller tablet is more than sufficient. as it means you can move the cursor with smaller strokes of the pen. You can always zoom into a photo for higher drawing accuracy.

However, if you have space (and the money), then perhaps you might see an advantage in using a larger tablet.

Pen Pressure sensitivity

The sensitivity of the pen ranges from 2048 to 8192 levels. the harder you press on the stylus, the greater the pressure level identified and the thicker the line.

Beginners should look for a tablet that has at least 2048 pressure levels.

You may have a more natural and hands-on photo editing experience with higher degrees of pressure sensitivity, but for some people, it might not be as noticeable.

Tilt sensitivity

It is a vastly more precise input mechanism , Tilt Sensitivity is a digital tablet feature that allows the device to perceive the angle of the digital pen over the tablet surface.

The tilt function replicates what you get with a real world brush or pencil. The pen angle is useful when using certain brushes. In general use, the tilt will not affect your work.

Stylus Type

Battery-powered styluses are usually thicker so that they can accommodate the battery, which can make them feel too large for small hands.

Rechargeable styluses need charging like your phone or laptop.

EMR styluses employ an innovative electromagnetic frequency that transfers power to the pen wirelessly right from the tablet, so there’s no need to charge it.

EMR powered digital pens are more common than you think. This technology could be seen in stylus from all the major brands such as Wacom, XP-Pen, Ugee , etc.

Resolution

Resolution refers to how many lines per inch (LPI) the tablet’s display has & how much it can detect from the stylus. The higher the LPI, the more detail you can add to your drawings.

Responsiveness

Responsiveness refers to the speed at which the lines that you’re drawing show up on the screen. In most cases this is instantaneous. But it all depends on the tablet’s drivers and your computer’s specs (CPU, GPU, RAM).

Controls and shortcut keys

Shortcut keys are helpful for digital artists of all skill levels. With these buttons, you have a more efficient workflow as they allow you to quickly browse any software or feature you use regularly. Shortcut buttons also allow you to change the size of the brush.

These buttons are often adjustable and may be modified. The more shortcut buttons, the more navigation options you get and that in turn results in a smoother workflow.

The best drawing tablets for photo editing

Choosing the best drawing pad for photo editing & retouching , though, isn’t easy, because there are so many of them about. In this article, then, I’ll narrow your choices down to the absolute best buys.

If you are not familiar with XP-Pen yet, you should know that the brand is one of the most popular manufacturers of graphics tablets.

XP-Pen has become very popular with designers and photographers in recent years. They create quality products at affordable prices.

XP-Pen manufactures professional graphics tablets, pen display monitors and Stylus Pens.

Whether you’re a beginner, a professional graphic designer, or a photographer retouching headshots in photoshop the best XP-Pen tablets are listed below and consist of various models.

1. XP-Pen Deco Mini7w Wireless

XP-Pen Deco Mini 7w is currently one of the most value for money drawing tablets in the market.

The tablet is available in two variants – wired and wireless ( via 2.4 GHz wireless receiver ). Xp-Pen Deco Mini 7 is the wired version, whereas the Deco Mini 7W (wireless) works in both wired and wireless modes.

This digital drawing tool comes with a 7 x 4.37 inches active drawing area and 9.3mm thick. The tablet feels more on the premium end and has a nice surface-like feel to it.

The battery-free Stylus has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity with tilt function support, a silicone grip, and 10 durable pen nibs. Now you can forget about having to charge your tablet before use!

It has 8 customizable express key shortcuts along the top of the tablet that can be customized as you see fit. For example, you could map the ‘undo’ or ‘export’ command to an express key on the tablet.

It connects to your Mac, Windows, Linux, Android or Chromebook via USB and is fully compatible with such photo editing software as Gimp, Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity Photo, Paint.Net, and Photofiltre.

This tablet is a perfect starting ground for any photo editor or digital artist. Its small size is ideal for travel or limited desk space.

2. XP-Pen Deco L & Deco LW Bluetooth

This is one of the most advanced pro-spec tablets XP-Pen has ever introduced which has a very slim profile with a stylish design.

XP-Pen Deco L & Deco LW comes in four gorgeous colors to fit your personal style: Black, Blus, Green, and Pink.

Additionally, the manufacturers have provided you the option of selecting between plain ( Deco L ) or Bluetooth ( Deco LW ) featured models.

Its 10 x 6 inches drawing area enables you to have more space to edit your photos and create your drawings.

This Stylus uses the new X3 Smart Chip, It draws smoother, more accurate lines, and the initial activation got upgraded significantly force to just 3g as it takes less pressure to initiate a line.

The eight buttons are entirely programmable and can be customized to control whatever function you want to in whatever apps you use.

The tablet enable superior pen input action for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Chromebook devices.

This tablet is very well suited to be used as a photo editing tablet, with its support for the most-used photo editing software Adobe Photoshop as well as several other photo editing softwares that photographers use.

3. XP-Pen Deco Pro MW & SW Bluetooth

This drawing tablet is the best non-screen tablet from XP-Pen!

Slim, stylish design. aluminium build, and it feels extremely durable.

It provides wireless capabilities in models Deco Pro SW & MW that have Bluetooth support.

The drawing tablet comes in two sizes, i.e., small and medium. The active area for small and medium variants is 9 x 5 inches and 11 x 6 inches, respectively.

It’s easy to configure the 8 Shortcut Keys and 2 innovative dial wheels to your preferred workflow setup.

It comes with a battery-free stylus PA1 with an impressive 8192 pressure sensitivity.

Moreover, the tilt function support makes the digital stylus draw as natural as a normal pencil.‍

When you use the pen at a slant angle, it changes the behavior of the strokes from a normal line to shaded ones.

This tablet for photo editing and color grading may become an indispensable device for professional designers.

4. XP-Pen Artist 12 2nd Gen

If you need a budget drawing tablet with a built-in screen that offers a premium experience, XP-Pen Artist 12 2nd Generation might be for you.

The Artist 12 2nd comes in four interesting color options, including Black, Green, Pink, and Blue.

The XP-Pen Artist 12 2nd Gen features a gorgeous 11.6-inch display plus a Simple and stylish body, light and portable.

Its 1920×1080 FHD IPS-display boasts 16.7 million colours and a colour gamut of 94% Adobe RGB, allowing you to view and edit your images in crisp, lifelike detail.

The lack of parallax combined with a fully laminated display was very appealing to designers and photographers.

Artist 12 2nd is equipped with the latest X3 chip, this chip makes the pen more sensitive to your strokes by increasing IAF sensitivity.

It also makes the overall experience more realistic as the X3 technology reduces the response distance to 0.6mm. That’s two times better than the regular XP Pen and most active pens on the market.

Finally, the eight additional shortcut keys allow you the flexibility to quickly access commonly used functions.

5. XP-Pen Artist Pro 16TP

That high-end tablet features a beautiful 15.6-inch 4K UHD display, delivering images on a new level of detail and clarity.

Its IPS display provides class-leading color accuracy of 92% Adobe RGB, allowing you to fuel your creativity with vibrant colors and stunning visuals as you edit.

XP-Pen Artist Pro 16TP is manufactured with matte, anti-glare screen surface that are easy to use in bright light.

The display is laminated so there’s no gap between the pen tip and the line it creates.

It has an additional multi-touch feature and gesture support.

Battery-free stylus with a digital eraser at the end: XP-PEN advanced PH2 passive pen was made for a traditional pencil-like feel.

The pen has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity with 60 degrees of tilt, which allow you to create fine and hard strokes with ease.

What all this means is that the Artist Pro 16TP is the best premium 4K XP-Pen tablet there is right now. And while that may or may not be overkill for your photo editing needs, it is a very, very nice tablet.

6. XP-Pen Artist 22R Pro

The XP-Pen Artist 22R Pro tablet is an absolute powerhouse for all photographers.

Enjoy 21.5 inches of space to create your masterpieces when you use this impressive tablet.

With a color accuracy of 88% NTSC and a FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080, this tablet fully meets the boldest expectations.

It include a PA2 pen which has 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition, allowing for ultimate creative control and instant reproduction of your movements.

This stylus offers an integrated and ergonomic grasp. The pen is battery-free and doesn’t require charging since it’s a EMR tablet.

It includes 2 red dial wheels and 20 hotkeys. The touch ring can be adjusted to canvas zooming, page scrolling (zoom in/out), and brush adjusting.

The 20 shortcut keys allow you the flexibility to quickly access commonly used functions.

This tablet also comes with a stand that helps to prevent the screen from shaking.

7. XP-Pen Artist 24

XP-Pen Artist 24 offers the ability to sketch and edit directly on its built-in screen.

The 23,8″ display is a great size, as it will make you feel like editing on a sheet of large canvas.

The Resolution is 2K resolution, 2560 X 1440, which means you have amazing details while drawing even with such a big display size.

Colour reproduction is excellent with support up to 94% Adobe RGB. So this tablet is definitely fit for high end print production work where you need to compare printed proofs.

Moreover, XP-Pen has included a great PA6 battery-free stylus that you can easily set up to mimic multiple pens and brushes in a vast amount of colors.

The pen utilizes first-class accuracy and pressure sensitivity to make you feel like using a real pen. This is very important for photographers.

The Artist 24 proves to be a great editing tool for photo-editing with software like Photoshop, GIMP, or Affinity Photo.

The Artist 24 has a lot to offer to anyone who uses it. Although this device is perfect for students and beginner photographers, it is also an excellent choice for professionals.

Conclusion

Drawing and graphics tablets are very useful for creatives. Whether you are a photographer, designer or artist, the XP-Pen drawing tablets could be the device you need.

The drawing tablet has to be connected to a Windows or Mac device. However, you can also connect some special models to your Android smartphone or tablet via an OTG adapter. For this reason, it could be portable to use on the go.

I use my XP-Pen Deco Pro graphics tablet for all my Photoshop stuff because it makes my work so much easier and fun and just gives me that great feeling of human to pixel connection (similar to how painters feel the connection to their brushes, painting surface and paints).

As an artist this just goes a long way, at least for me. Masking, making selections, painting etc with a graphics tablet is an amazing experience. I love it!

I’d love to hear from you guys, so let me know down in the comment section what you use, what your experience is, how these devices have benefited you etc. Of course questions are more than welcome!

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Digital drawing devices have progressed along with technology and customer requirements. We are now entirely in the kingdom of both graphic and digital drawing tablets.

I can’t imagine drawing in art programs without using a graphic tablet. As a matter of fact I refuse to draw without a tablet unless it’s an emergency.

One of the leading rivals to the famed and revered Wacom tablets is XP-Pen. which is a company born in the Japan country. XP-Pen offer great professional and hobbyist tablets at Affordable Price.

I’ve been a serious user since the XP-Pen Star 03 . I’ve enjoyed the Deco 01 V2, and Deco Pro as well as the XP-Pen Artist 24 and their newest Artist Pro 16 display which powered by XP-PEN’s new X3 smart chip.

Although I’ve owned a couple of XP-Pen Artist I find that I used the regular Deco tablets more often.

The Artist line has been great and it’s awesome being able to draw/retouch right on screen.

If you’re curious about screen drawing pads , this may be the product for you. Easily the most impressive piece of tech I’ve used yet. Here are my thoughts!

What’s in the Box

The moment you open the Deco Pro box, the feeling you get is that of a well rounded product where they have put a lot of attention to every detail.

Power cables, HDMI, USB, and power plugs are all provided; however, Mac users will need an HDMI adapter (not included). Also included are a drawing glove and cleaning cloth.

A potential downside is the absence of a built-in stand. I recommend getting a stand to prop the tablet up at an angle if you want to avoid neck strain.

The installation guide is straightforward. You will need an internet connection to download the pen drive from XP-PEN’s website. The Artist Pro 16 is compatible with Windows 7/8/10 and Mac OS X 10.10 (or later).

XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 official site: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/977.html

Design, Quality, Build…

When I tested this drawing tablet the first impression I got was: Quality and Durability. The sleek design elevates the tablet to premium status.

The tablet is light and compact and the materials are smooth and resistant. The drawing surface is smooth, the finish is quite sleek.

The casing is made of aluminium, which you can notice on the front and on the back. Once set up on your desk, the appearance is professional.

The tablet feels light, but at the same time it feels sturdy and you get the impression of a durable product that, well taken care of, will last you forever.

Despite the shockingly thin size (only 9mm), the tablet is durable and hefty. There are no issues with the tablet sliding when lying flat.

The Digital Canvas

The 15.4-inch IPS panel 1080P high-resolution display offers accurate, vibrant colours and an expansive canvas for detailed work.

The Artist 16 Pro really shines in terms of color reproduction, It boasts a massive color accuracy of 133 percent sRGB, which translates to 94 percent NTSC and 99 percent Adobe RGB.

This sets it apart from most other drawing tablets in this price range, and even puts it above a number of more expensive Wacom Cintiq models.

So it meets the high colour standards of photographers, graphic designers, video editors, print departments, and other design professionals.

More importantly, there is an impressive lack of parallax (distance between the pen tip and the cursor) – the winning quality of the Artist Pro 16! because the screen is fully laminated. Experienced pen display users will notice the difference in precision.

This tablet also has a matte anti-glare coating to protect your monitor from dust and damage. which also offer a natural drawing experience.

Stylus Powered by the X3 Smart Chip

The X3 Elite Plus pen stylus is lightweight, with 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity – translating to precise pen pressure and quick response. This is thanks to XP-PEN’s innovative X3 smart chip technology in the stylus, enhancing the performance across the board.

It produces a 10-fold decrease in initial activation force, bringing the IAF of this pen down to just 3 grams, I was able to draw a thin line with barely any pressure applied. There’s also no or minimal jitter when drawing diagonal lines slowly.

Tilt sensitivity is considered a premium feature that can make a big difference if you want to achieve great results when drawing.

It means that the tablet can detect the inclination angle of the stylus and change the brush stroke to achieve a more natural and realistic feeling. This is great for shading but has many more applications.

On the outside, it has two customizable side switches and the usual eraser on the top, the stylus does more than what I was accustomed to.

The chosen thickness of the pen sits comfortably in my hand, affording better productivity. Batteries and charging are unnecessary. It comes with a neat metal case and nine extra nibs.

Shortcuts

The Artist Pro 16 offers eight customisable shortcut keys. The brightness of the display can be adjusted using the buttons on the side of the tablet.

One of the key features of this drawing monitor is its innovative “Double Wheel” design. Basically, its the combination of a mechanical wheel on the outside of the dial, plus a “virtual” (i.e. touch sensitive) wheel on the inside of the trackpad.

I love the two customisable dials on the side. After setting one dial to zoom in/out and the other to brush size, the convenience is a welcome addition to the drawing process.

Configuration

Along with the drivers comes a pen tablet tool. On opening this you are given a whole host of options to play around with to configure the tablet to suite your own needs.

You can adjust the pressure sensitivity and the active area. You can also configure the two buttons on the stylus to do whatever you like, be it a key stroke or a more custom action.

There are also options to configure the express keys, the dial and the track pad. So again, these can be customized to suit your own working style.

There are even sliders so you can adjust the light level on the wheel and the active area.

Drawing Experience

The actual drawing experience on the XP-Pen Innovator 16 was quite enjoyable.

The friction the surface of the tablet gave me was just enough that I felt like I was drawing on paper, rather than glass, which makes for a much nicer experience.

IAF is the amount of force necessary to cause the pen to output a line. Ideally, your tablet will have an extremely low IAF where the pen will output a line with the least amount of force possible.

The XP-Pen Innovator 16 has a low enough IAF which the lines begin right when the nib touches the screen. the tablet is capable of drawing extremely light pen pressures.

I did a realistic portrait drawing using pressure & tilt sensitivity on the Artist Pro 16 in Clip Studio Paint software.

The pen pressure worked as expected for the most part, and no issues occurred during the creation of my drawing.

The pressure came through with each stroke and I didn’t notice any lag or jittering when doing straight lines.

I found that the tilt function works great for shading, so you can draw fine lines with the tip of the sylus or you can do soft shades by tilting the stylus, as if you were shading with the side of a pencil.

This saves you time, as you don’t have to change from one brush to another all the time. The result is pretty realistic.

The art work made by xp-pen artist pro 16 display tablet:

Final Words

The XP-Pen Innovator 16 is a very good tablet which is certainly worth your consideration if you’re interested in its slim and sleek looks.

Especially if you’re a pro or hobbyist looking to upgrade or taking the leap into display tablets!

I feel like the 450 USD price tag is somewhat high, but I suppose that’s a reasonable price considering the great build quality with its metal alloy body.

It’s a bonus that the shortcut keys and wheel feel great to use because of how well they’re built.

Check out & Buy Artist Pro 16 from XP-Pen Store:

US Store: https://www.storexppen.com/buy/pro-16.html

US Store: https://www.storexppen.co.uk/buy/artist-pro-16-pen-display.html

Some of the best drawings you can see today weren’t created with a pencil, they were made purely on a computer. It’s almost unbelievable to look at some of the drawings you can create without ever having to pick up a piece of paper.

By using a drawing tablet and computer art program you can select from all sorts of different tools and settings. Choose from endless brushes including watercolour, calligraphy and even chalk. Then there are the limitless colour selections on offer.

Graphic, drawing or even pen tablet! Many names, but all the same. It is a computer device that will enable you to draw on a computer with a pen.

With the stylus in hand, people can digitally draw, sketch, take notes, capture ideas and more in high comfort and with precise control, all the while keeping the screen smudge-free.

Are you a graphic designer, artist, architect, animator, or UX designer? Surely you’d regularly be drawing and sketching and that is where high-quality drawing tablets come in. They give you a way to be as creative as possible, with little to no issues with correcting your sketches or trying new ideas.

With the never-ending need to enhance the quality of illustration, the speed at which you can work and general productivity expectations, the market for digital drawing tablets has never been as competitive.

Traditionally, graphic tablets with built-in display are expensive and only reserved for professionals. More and more graphics tablets with display have since come into the market, making them more competitively price and affordable.

This is good news for the creatives, both professional, teachers and students allowing them to access the tools required to draw, sketch, paint and design on CAD and 3D sculpting, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Whether you are a professional artist or just someone who enjoys drawing, our article on the best drawing tablets with screen will help you pick the right one.

So, stay with us and see what these top-rated drawing tablet monitors offer. We’ll cover everything you need to know, from the display, screen resolution, Color accuracy, controls, and more.

Types of drawing tablet

There are two broad categories of drawing tablets: tablets with screens, and tablets without.

Drawing tablets with screens provide instant visual feedback on your work, and more closely mimic the pen-and-paper feel that you’re likely familiar with.

Tablets without screens must be connected to a computer, and you’ll need to glance over at the monitor to see your work.

There is a disconnect between the conventional graphics tablet, which is essentially a slate based input device and the screen. Marry these together and you get the best of both worlds, being able to use the stylus and actually see what you draw on the built-in display.

Display tablets are much, much more expensive than non-display tablets. They’re also what most of the professional artists I know use.

Or you can also buy a Standalone Tablet, Like the Ipad Pro which doubles as a Drawing tablet and a Device at the same time and won’t be needed to connect to any computers.

How to choose the best drawing tablet with screen?

When buying a Drawing tablet with a screen there are Many things to Consider. Such as size , resolution, Color accuracy, pressure sensitivity, The feel of the pen on the Drawing screen, and the comfort of the Stylus.

Screen Size

Screen size labeling is based on the length of the diagonal: The screen size of a monitor is expressed in inches. An inch is 2.54 centimeters.

The screen part of the device is the most expensive component in some cases, so bigger screens mean more cash.

Our recommendation would be to get the biggest display you can afford. The bigger the graphics tablet, the more room it offers to let your creative juices flow uninterrupted.

Especially when you take into account the size of the UI of most software, the actual area that you draw on is only a fraction of your screen space.

Screen Resolution

The higher the resolution, the better the picture. A monitor’s resolution tells you how many pixels a monitor has in width x height format.

1920 x 1080 (also known as 1080p, Full HD (FHD) and HD) is the minimum you need. But you’ll get sharper images with 2K QHD and even sharper with 4K.

Resolution is inextricable from screen size when you’re choosing a monitor. What you really want to optimize is pixel density, the number of pixels per inch the screen can display, because that’s what determines how sharp the screen looks (though there are some other factors), as well as how big elements of the interface, such as icons and text, can appear. our sweet spot is 109 pixels per inch (ppi).

Display Panel Type

The vast majority of LCD panels geared toward photographers and graphic artists use IPS technology.

They are worth the money because you may never face any trouble with these panels displaying shades of dark gray and light, which directly helps to determine the level of shadow and highlight detail which is displayed on the screen.

A huge advantage of IPS technology is the wide viewing angles for mesmerizing viewing experience. The color fidelity and luminosity of IPS panels are superior giving you a solid viewing experience from the top, bottom, or sides which you may never experience with twisted nematic or vertical alignment panels.

Color Accuracy

professionals should prioritize color accuracy. Color spaces standardize colors for content delivered across specific media. The full range of colors is called a gamut, and is usually greater than the range of colors than the human eye can detect.

Having a wide gamut of colors makes images more accurate to true color. A low color gamut don’t have enough colors to display so the visuals look dull and inaccurate.

There are a few standardized color spaces like sRGB, adobe RGB, and NTSC, which all cover different color spaces.

If your images are all to be posted online, a monitor that displays the full sRGB color spectrum is fine.

Monitors with Adobe RGB color space are built specifically for graphic designers working in print media. NTSC is another color space standard typically used in television and film.

Ideally, you’d want at least 99% sRGB or 72% NTSC on your monitor. Having either of these specs indicates that your monitor has enough color range to display visuals properly with accurate colors.

Parallax

Unlike drawing with a pencil on paper, a monitor is made up of multiple panel layers. These layers cause a gap between the physical pen tip position and the digital line input This is the most common cause of the inability to draw lines when drawing with a pen display monitor for the first time.

Fully laminating a pen display helps lower the parallax, that distance between the drawing under the screen and the tip of your stylus, which can help make you feel more like you’re drawing directly onto the image rather than pushing the drawing through the glass.

Matte vs Glossy Screen

Besides the effect of the screen itself on the image quality itself, ambient lighting is a crucial factor to take into account as well.

Glossy screen coating allows for more vivid colors and expressive contrast, but under heavy sunlight reflection or too bright room lighting, it can become mirror-like and not very pleasant to use.

The matte finish monitors, on the other hand, include an anti-glare treatment, which eliminates the issue with reflections. However, image quality is more grainy and less clear.

Since neither coating is flawless, the choice mostly depends on personal preference.

In addition, Screen protectors can help deal with glare issues and Anti scratch.

Connection Interfaces

In terms of monitors, the connection interface refers to the number of connection ports available for the monitor to connect with the CPU. Without proper connection interfaces, you might not be able to connect your computer to the monitor at all.

Ideally, you’d want your monitor to have either USB-C or HDMI connection ports as external connection ports. As most of the newer monitors as well as computers use USB-C or HDMI ports, your monitor needs to have them as well.

Stylus Pen

Drawing tablets come with a digital pen, also commonly known as a stylus.

Stylus (pen) comes in two forms: battery-operated (AES) and electromagnetic resonance (EMR), but they’re both designed to mimic the feel of pen on paper.

EMR styluses can quickly discern between pen and touch inputs, and this makes for a very smooth pen experience.

Wacom ( and other manufacturers such as XP-Pen… ) make battery-free digital pens that power can pass through LCD displays.

With an EMR stylus, artists can enjoy the best of technology combined with a natural experience that mimics that of using pen and paper.

Pressure & Ttilt sensitivity

Ideally, your digital pen feels comfortable to grip and allows for smooth strokes. Its ability to simulate the various types of marks you make with a pen or pencil largely comes down to its sensitivity, measured in levels of pressure.

A pen with high pressure sensitivity picks up even light pen strokes, making it easy to create different shades and shapes without digital augmentation.

Right now, most professional drawing tablets come with styluses that feature 8192 pressure levels.

In the same vein, many pro-grade tablet pens feature “60-degree tilt,” which allows you to press down on the pen tip from many angles, offering much a wider range of marks, and less frustration.

Customizable Buttons

Some display graphics tablets do not contain any customizable buttons, while others have a number of buttons and scrolling wheels on both the tablet and pen.

Whether this is of any use to you is down to personal preference, but I find these incredibly helpful in my use of my drawing for Photoshop and Illustrator.

Brand

Wacom and XP-Pen are positioned in the first row. You can trust in these brands. These brands produce the best drawing tablets, the design and build quality are awesome and all of the models offer tremendous features at a comfortable price range.

The Wacom Cintiq series Really is a Great Option, and is Known for its really reliable high quality screen, Great Comfortable Stylus Pen, And much more. of course it’s the most expensive.

For these, XP-Pen brand has an affordable line called Artist. You can find an affordable XP-Pen display monitor for drawing and graphic designing at a decent price, assembled with the latest technology.

XP-Pen Artist series are increasingly becoming popular in the artist community. In the past few years, we have seen a number of artists use it as their main drawing device.

If you are someone who makes digital art, illustrations, comics, animation, and other purposes – you should definitely get the XP-Pen Artist.

6 best cheap drawing pads with screen for beginners

The best drawing tablet monitors combine the fluidity and versatility of freehand drawing with the precision of digital graphics. which make your drawing experience as effortless as possible.

We’ve chosen the most popular and well-reviewed XP-Pen Artist models, both for specialized drawing tablets and all-around excellent tablets that support drawing apps.

It depends on your price range, but anything from XP-Pen will be perfect, high quality, and come at prices starting around $200 (XP-Pen Artist 12).

1. XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen)

The XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) is available in four vibrant colors ( Black, Green, Blue, and Pink) that enables you to choose your style, color and personalize them according to your comfort.

Working on the 11.6” screen will give you a paper-like texture and it also compatible with certain Android devices, Chromebooks, Windows and Mac OS.

The tablet comes with a screen resolution of 1920×1080 for max clarity. Color Gamut of 94% Adobe RGB makes sure that colors are displayed in their most natural forms and also remain soothing.

The seamless blending of the screen with the glass increases transparency and also decreases parallax.

Pre-installed Anti-Glare screen protector delivers maximum protection for your Artist 12 ( 2nd Gen )’s screen along with maximum visibility.

The device is designed with a X3 smart chip stylus with 3 grams initial activation force and 0.6 mm retraction distance.

The stylus battery free, so you never have to worry about charging it or running out of battery.

The 8192 pressure sensitivity levels and 60 Degrees Tilt Function further allow precision.

The multi-customizable shortcut keys also improve productivity. The flexible dual ports support easy connectivity and data transfer rate.

XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) has a stunning design with a strong and sophisticated yet lightweight body, hence, the user gets a stylish and portable device.

2. XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro

It comes with with a 13.3” display area, The Full HD display paired with 88% NTSC (123% sRGB / 91% Adobe RGB) Color Gamut will present vivid images, vibrant colors and extreme detail of your artwork.

With 1920 × 1080 resolution and 16.7 million display colors, the screen can come to life to present the best viewing experience.

The screen of XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro is laminated and bonded, which improves parallax reduction. The low levels of parallax are very similar to the Wacom Cintiq.

The tablet comes with a pre-applied screen protector which has a nice matte anti-glare texture. An amazing feature that is very beneficial for the users is that is can be directly powered from a laptop.

Along the side of the tablet, there are 8 physical shortcut buttons and a creative red dial. The red dial is a function wheel which spins extremely smoothly and is an absolute pleasure to use.

You will get a highly accurate, fast proximity and pressure sensitive PA2 Stylus that is perfect for note taking, handwriting recognition, mark-up and digital art.

With its lightweight screen, pressure ( 8192 levels ) and tilt sensitive ( 60 degrees ), battery-free pen, and low price ,the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro is a great budget screen-tablet for hobbyists or beginners.

3. XP-Pen Artist Pro 16

This eye-catching XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 ergonomically designed to be user-friendly and is come with a solid aluminum metal case, Light and portable with a 9mm thick slim design.

The 15.4-inch screen space supports 1920 x 1080 resolutions and projects every creation with the highest details. Further, a 178° wide viewing angle makes viewing comfortable, natural, and smooth.

99% Adobe RGB color gamut and 16.7 million display colors give the tablet the power to make every display look gorgeous and vivid across the screen.

The glass is fully laminated with the screen to ensure the best drawing experience by making the X3 Elite Plus Stylus work naturally and minimize parallax.

This X3-Smart-Chip Stylus has a whooping 192 pressure levels, low activation force and tilt recognition, which all gives you an amazing precision for most natural drawing experience.

The pen has a built-in eraser end，and is preset to “erase” , you can just flip your pen and erase your drawings / notes with the digital eraser.

In addition, The 8 shortcut buttons and two wheels provide much convenience after customisation. It’s a very unique design which is actually fairly useful that has a physical spin wheel on the outside, and a virtual touch pad in the middle.

The styling of the device is very smart and elegant that surely adds to the personality of the user. With its specifications, this tablet seems to be very promising, with top-of-the-line features around the board and a decent price.

4. XP-Pen Artist Pro 16TP

XP-Pen Artist Pro 16TP is one of the best drawing tablets with 4K UHD ( 3840 x 2160 ) resolution and a 15.6-inch multi-touch screen. The display of this drawing tablet also supports 124% sRGB wide color gamut for vibrant and vivid color reproduction.

It projects all graphical presentations with great accuracy, maintaining a natural transition of colors and perfect color saturation.

It is very user-friendly. The multi-touch control combines perfectly with the functions of the pen to offer a seamless working experience for the users. The glass seamlessly incorporates with the screen and minimum parallax.

It adopts eye strain relief technology with the help of an anti-glare glass screen, which makes everything across the screen mild and gentle to the eyes.

As an ideal drawing tablet, much attention is paid to the stylus that comes with an eraser that is easy to use. The PH2 stylus also supports 60 degrees of tilt function and an 8192 level of pressure sensitivity.

An awesome display, precise pen, and a battery-free stylus lets you bring your projects to life whenever and wherever without disrupting your creative flow.

XP-PEN Artist Pro 16TP supports Windows, Android, Chrome OS and MAC OS. and is compatible with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchBook Pro, MediBang, Clip Studio and many more digital art programs.

This is the most expensive tablet on my list, but as they say—you get what you pay for.

5. XP-Pen Artist 22 (2nd Generation)

XP-Pen Artist 22 (2nd Generation) is a great choice if you need a large tablet that can handle long hours of working without heating up or throttling.

It has a massive 21.5” drawing area that has a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 for both amateur and advanced use.

Have complete control over your artwork and experience the nuance of every hue on the spectrum thanks to advanced color quality (90% Adobe RGB coverage).

XP-Pen Artist 22 (2nd Generation) has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity to give you the most accurate performance and realistic pen-on-paper feel.

The battery-free pen’s outstanding tilt recognition and virtually lag-free tracking will give you the ultimate control over your creative process.

The pen comes with customizable press keys to switch between brush and deleting options and for adjustment of color and size of the brush.

In addition to HDMI connection, this device also supports another connection types which is USB Type C to Type C.

This tablet comes in the box with the adjustable tablet stand, battery-free pen, pen holder, screen protector, black glove, adapter , and combined cable.

Whether you’re into drawing, photography, animation, fashion, sketching, image editing, 3D sculpting—this tablet will do the job.

6. XP-Pen Artist 24

The XP-Pen Artist 24 boasts a 23.8-inch IPS monitor that has a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440. 2K resolution represents every details with vivid clarity.

It offers maximum working space to users to assist in better navigation across the screen to let imagination and creativity take their shape without any limitations.

It covers 127% of the sRGB and 94% of the Adobe RGB color space. which is designed to match the professional-grade quality, making it ideal for high-level editing of imagery and photography.

There’s an in-built tilt recognition technology in the device that gives it natural tilt support.

It also comes with a pressure sensitive (with pressure levels going up to 8192), cordless and battery-free pen to save you the trouble of charging it.

Has an ergonomically designed stable stand makes the screen free from shaking. The multi-angle adjustable stand allows you to set the operation angle freely to suit the way you sit.

Supports VESA mount, which mean you can use with Ergotron arms, or many other mounting products.

XP-Pen Artist 24 is one of the most popular choices for everything to do with digital creation and visual thinking. If you want to improve your digital expression, this device has all the essential features required to sharpen your skills and also gives you the freedom to explore.

Conclusion

A friendly reminder, the drawing tablets with screens mentioned above must be used with a computer.

For years Wacom has been the standard for drawing tablets; however, I have personally stopped using Wacom tablets in favor of the XP-Pen Artist. They are equally as good!

The best screen drawing tablets for one person will differ from the next, depending on your seriousness as an artist, your budget, and whether or not you’ll want to use it for non-artistic purposes.

All this information provided or given is to help you choose your perfect device and decide for whom you want it.

With proper guidance and information, the user can get the desired product in their budget and comfort.

We hope you found this article helpful, and we wish you plenty of success with your artistic pursuits.

Source: https://www.xp-pen.com/forum-5743.html

Note Taking, though it sounds simple, is a task without which many things will go haywire. Whether you are a student, a businessman, or just anyone attending a seminar, you are bound to make notes for future reference.

Note Taking has traditionally been done using paper and pen. But with the advancement of digital technology, there’s a shift of population from pen and paper to laptop or a digital device. It is also a skill for which you can be expected to get paid.

Gone are the days when notes and pens were mandatory; now, laptops or digital tablets with stylus are preferred to take notes.

A perfect device for note-taking does not really require expensive and top-notch specifications. However, a few basic specifications and configurations are essential.

When you think of a device to take notes, it must be something convenient and easy to carry. It must also have a decent battery life not to have to look for a plug point instead of writing.

Stylus pens have gotten increasingly more precise in the last few generations of tablets, and can pick up even the finest lines you put down. For digital artists, designers, students, editors, even anyone putting together a presentation for the office, these are an invaluable tool for boosting productivity and making your work look great.

Benefits of Digital note-taking

Digital note-taking has a lot of advantages over its physical counterpart. Firstly, less paper is used therefore it is better for the environment.

Anyone who is in school has probably experienced having mountains of notebooks piling up. Not only do they require hundreds of trees to be cut down, but also take a lot of space, which can be avoided by simply having a laptop and a drawing tablet.

Digital notes are also easier to search, making studying or projects easier.

Moreover, all your notes for every subject will be in one place for convenient usage. Even if you don’t have your laptop with you, you can still view them by uploading them to the Cloud.

So you don’t lose important information when a traditional paper notebook or sticky note accidentally ends up in the trash or goes missing.

Note Taking apps support Handwriting with stylus

Note Taking apps let you capture your ideas and stick them somewhere useful. That way, no matter what you need to know and no matter where you are, you can pull up the information you need.

There are literally hundreds of note-taking apps on the market. A lot of them are free, or at least provide a free trial.

If you are searching for the app to make note with your stylus for tablet, then OneNote, Evernote, Google Keep, Notability, Goodnotes, Xournal++, and Squid is the most appropriate option for you.

Portable standalone tablet with stylus for note taking

The thought of writing down every word on your tablet with a screen keyboard appeared tedious.

The solution is a tablet with a stylus with installed note-taking apps, high-efficiency technology, and advanced intelligent styluses.

If you’re looking for the perfect tablet for taking notes, ipad air, ipad pro, Microsoft Surface Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Huawei MediaPad Pro, and Xiaomi Mi Pad Pro are the best choice.

Some tablets, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab come packaged with compatible styluses so you can get to work right away, while others like the Apple iPad Pro, surface pro require additional purchases for peripherals.

Tablets make it easy to take notes on the go and provide almost as much computing power as a laptop. But It’s more expensive than the laptops.

Graphic drawing tablet for note taking

If you think an iPad is kinda pricey as of now and you’re looking for a budget-friendly tablet with digital pen to achieve your dream handwritten digital notes on your laptop then you can try the graphic tablet.

Also often called a drawing tablet or a pen tablet, “graphic tablet” is really a blanket term for a touch technology that uses a stylus that, when used to draw on the tablet’s surface, will translate the strokes from your tablet on to your computer.

There are two different types of tablets for drawing, pen tablets and pen display monitors . Pen tablets are simpler drawing pads that need to be connected to a PC with screen monitor to display your work. While pen display monitors allows you drawing directly on the tablet screen.

Both Mac and Windows are able to properly support handwriting recognition and indexing. Being able to index an dynamically search your handwritten notes and diagrams is a unique and spectacular advantage when you’re dealing with months’ worth of scatter-brained thoughts.

The drawing tablets offer support for Windows and Mac platforms, some newly models now compatible with selected Android and Chromebook devices.

A drawing tablet usually comes with a stylus, which is closely related to a pen in shape. They are generally much easier and more comfortable to hold in your hand than a mouse, and they allow for an incredible degree of precision in your work.

The kind of precision that writing utensils bring, compared to fingers, is a chasm of difference. That is the appeal of using a stylus.

Most digital pens of drawing tablet come With EMR technology, the stylus will never die and never need recharging. It’s designed to feel comfortable in the hands, with a natural feel in the way it writes.

Thousands of individuals use Drawing tablet for NON-artistic purposes. Think note-taking, CAD, medical imaging, teaching, presentations, annotating, signatures, people who can’t use mice due to repetitive strain, etc.

Not only is this device perfect for note taking, it is also excellent for many other intensive applications such as graphic design and digital art. Most people will have no problems with the performance, so we highly recommend that you go for it.

graphics tablets such as XP-Pen brand have up to 8192 different levels of pressure sensitivity. With 8192 levels of pressure, you’ll not only be able to take advantage of note-friendly applications such as Notability (Mac) and OneNote (Windows), but programs with dedicated graphic tablet support (Photoshop, Sketchbook, etc).

With a stylus, you can tilt the pen, and move your hand and wrist into a natural drawing position. This allows you to have much more control over the strokes that you make. You can literally sketch with your computer.

4 Best drawing tablets for note taking

You can easily write your thoughts on OneNote and other note taking apps with digital pen tablet, write papers on Word and organize your files, among other productivity tasks.

The drawing tablet enables you to have one powerful laptop that runs everything. Whether it’s for painting, sketching, whiteboard writing, online classes, taking notes, annotating PDF/PPT documents or productive zoom meetings. Having a drawing tablet next to your Laptop can help you a lot.

If you just want a graphics tablet for note-taking, no Ipad, I say buy a xp-pen tablet, you don’t need some expensive wacom tablet if all you’re gonna do is take notes, it would be a total waste of money to buy the expensive tablet just take notes.

XP-Pen provides a cheap and great alternative to Wacom when it comes to drawing tablets for note taking.

1. XP-Pen Star G430S / Star G640

There’s not a whole lot to this XP-Pen Star G430S / Star G640 tablet but it’s a great entry-level device.

With an active surface measuring just 4 x 3 inches / 6 x 4 inches it’s not great for really detailed work but combine the high resolution 5080LPI with a pen that supports 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity and you can still create quite sophisticated work.

The pen is comfortable to hold and its battery-free which delivers a high-quality e-writing experience. The feel of pen on the surface is surprisingly good for such a cheap device, with just the right amount of drag, and the accuracy is spot on.

If you’re serious about your art or design work you’ll want something bigger but this compact, lightweight option is just fine for people starting out. and It can be carried around and used on the go!

2. XP-Pen Deco Fun XS / S / L

XP-Pen offers the following 3 sizes in it’s “Deco Fun” line: 4.8 x 3″, 6.3 x 4″ , 10 x 6.27″. Available in four colors: Classic Black, Apple Green, Space Blue, and Carmine Red.

The battery-free pen has a 8192 pen pressure levels and 60 degrees tilt sensitivity which is comfortable to use and feels like a pen on paper. Deco Fun XS Version doesn’t support the tilt function.

This tablet is simple to set up, you don’t need any external power adapter, just plug it in the USB port of your PC using the USB cable provided and you are good to go.

Valid for Chrome OS, Windows , macOS, Linux and Android operating system. You can use this device with your favourite note taking apps like OneNote, Evernote, Google Keep and Xournal++.

XP-Pen Deco Fun XS / S / L tablet itself doesn’t have any customizable buttons. However, the pen has 2 buttons that you can customize for tasks such as scrolling or erasing.

3. XP-Pen Deco Mini4 / Deco Mini7

XP-Pen Deco Mini4 / Deco Mini7 is a great budget device and has a compact size ( 4 x 3 inches / 7 x 4.37 inches active drawing area ) which is perfect for limited desktop areas.

It also has 6 / 8 customizable Expresskeys for keyboard shortcuts such as undo, copy/paste etc.

As for the pen, it has 8,192 pressure levels and “tilt recognition” to provide a natural drawing experience ( Deco Mini4 Version doesn’t support this tilt function ). The pen also has programmable buttons for easy access to your favourite shortcuts.

XP-Pen Deco Mini4 / Deco Mini7 tablet works with Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android and Chrome OS devices. ideal for online tutoring, distance education, zoom meetings, editing of documents, photos, videos etc.

If you’d like to minimise the cables trailing across your desktop, the Deco Mini7w Wireless version is a great option. It connects via 2.4Ghz radio-frequency connection rather than a USB cable.

4. XP-Pen Artist 12

Artist 12 tablet is the cheapest pen display model XP-Pen has produced yet. It has a 11.6 inch FHD display with 72% NTSC Color gamut.

Meanwhile, on the display you get six customisable buttons and a touch bar. so you can program a greater number of shortcuts in your display tablet.

The battery-free pen has 8192 pressure levels and a digital eraser at the end. Moreover, this pen uses software to act as multiple pens and brushes in a full range of colours, with superb accuracy.

One can easily sketch or paint directly on screen, draw diagrams, annotate documents, enhance photos and videos with ease using this tablet.

Note that, XP-Pen Artist 12 is not a standalone device. You’ll need a USB port, HDMI port on your PC to connect. it can get power from the laptop or from power socket.

If you need a screen fully laminated, tilt senstivity, more sharper with better colour accuracy. you can have a look at XP-Pen Artist 12 2nd Generation or Artist 12 Pro version tablet.

Final Words

Note-taking tablets allow you to jot down ideas and questions quickly, holding a stylus gives you far more control over what you are doing.

If any of the above-mentioned tablets tick the boxes on your list, you are good to go.

Getting used to using a non-screen graphics tablet can be challenging, so don’t be disheartened if you aren’t getting it perfect first time round. It takes time and practice and once you try out a few of these tips, you might find that you improve a bit quicker.

This article should help you to find the best tablet and stylus to make your note-taking and your life that much better.

Source: https://www.xp-pen.com/forum-5614.html

Graphic design is a craft where professionals create visual content to communicate messages. By applying visual hierarchy and page layout techniques, designers use typography and pictures to meet users’ specific needs and focus on the logic of displaying elements in interactive designs, to optimize the user experience.

graphic designers need more than just talent or skill to create visual art. To produce compelling visuals, graphic designers use simple and sophisticated graphic design tools that capture the ever-shifting shapes and colors in their mind.

A graphic designers would always require some essential tools up to the mark that could be worked in best manner to create best designs and graphics. Tools help us create the things we need, like, or dream about.

The tools for graphic designers play an essential role in easing things for them. It makes them create unique designs in no time.

Computer for graphic design

The first thing you’re going to need as a graphic designer is a very good PC or laptop with the latest and most advanced features.

If you are in the visual industry, Apple has the best tool for design enthusiasts. The iMac and MacBook are famous for its high-quality tools and can eventually help you set your mark in the creative industry.

However, if Apple products are too pricy for you, Any decent computer that can adequately handle graphics software and reliably connect to the cloud can sustain your life as a modern-day graphics designer.

Graphic design applications

This is the largest and arguably most important part of a digital artist’s tool stack.

Whether installed to run from a desktop computer or offered as a cloud-based service, these software applications enable graphic designers to create, edit, store, and manage their creative output: photos, images, videos, presentations, brochures, and other visual formats.

The Adobe Creative Cloud sets the standard for this tool type, providing a full suite of applications for creating and manipulating raster graphics (Photoshop), vector images (Illustrator), videos (After Effects, Premiere Pro), and different desktop publishing formats such as posters, magazines, brochures, and ebooks (InDesign).

Paid alternatives to specific applications in Adobe’s subscription service include Serif’s Affinity Designer (vector) and Affinity Photo (raster), CorelDRAW (vector), and the macOS-exclusive Sketch (vector).

Free tools with similar capabilities include GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) for authoring and manipulating raster images and Inkscape for creating and editing vector graphics.

You can eventually bring out creative skills using Graphic design apps for editing, web design and video editing. As designers, you can focus on creating the best designs.

Is a graphic tablet necessary for graphic design?

Oftentimes, graphic designers will be toying with text, lines, and shapes, which do not require heavy use of hand-drawn graphics. As a result, it is not a necessary purchase, but it could make some of the more tedious tasks a little easier.

Drawing tablets provide more precision than standard mice while working with graphic design which is why it’s a necessary tool for graphic designer professionals. It’s much more natural than using a mouse to illustrate, paint or retouch photos .

Compared to the mouse, using a graphics tablet is similar to using a pen for writing or drawing. so It’s More Natural. and the mouse can be get your hand cramped if used for a long time.

Since graphics tablet allows you to point at any point of the screen very fast, it cannot just make you draw or retouch comfortably, but faster as well.

Mouse does not have pressure pressure & tilt sensitivity. You’ll absolutely need pressure & tilt sensitivity if you want your lines and brush strokes to have life and fluidity in them in them. with the drawing pad, Pressure controlled width, and opacity are amazeballs.

Connecting to your computer, the drawing tablet is compatible with the most used applications in the design world, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Painter, Krita, Gimp, Inkscape, CorelDraw, Corel Painter, among others.

Once you get a graphics tablet and get used to it, you’ll can’t imagine using the mouse for any sort of drawing & editing anymore (unless for very simple stuff maybe).

How can I go about selecting a graphics tablet?

While all tablets have similar advantages, not all tablets are produced equal.

The price of a drawing tablet will vary greatly—flat tablets (without a screen) are much less expensive than those with a monitor. Furthermore, some are more precise and have a wider drawing area, while others are small and have simple specifications.

So, the first decision you would make is whether you want a plain graphics device (without a screen), a digital drawing tablet with screen , or a tablet computer (iPad Pro or Galaxy Tab).

Also… developing hand-eye coordination while drawing on normal tablet, shouldn’t take too long. It is probably matter of days to get used to it.

Which drawing tablet is best for graphic design?

Depends what you want to do and what you need. Wacom is a well-known brand that specialises in drawing tablets except they are expensive. I highly recommend Wacom Intuos series. If you have more budget, Intuos Pro or Cintiq is much better.

If you’re looking cheaper alternative, XP-Pen is good. XP-Pen is very cheap and can get you the same quality of graphic tablet for a cheaper price. XP-Pen’s digital pens are battery-free, super lightweight

XP-Pen is a fairly known brand now. They are a growing company thanks to the success they’ve had. A lot of people are opting to buy XP-Pen over wacom due to the price and this has grown XP-Pen fairly quickly. Wacom still owns the pro market. Functionality wise you won’t notice a difference.

6 Best Drawing tablets for graphic design

I believe when a person should prefer a tablet that appears to be in middle range that covers major of features from superior range but also gets under a certain cost.

If you never had a drawing tablet before, you could start with a small tablet similar to XP-Pen Deco Mini7 . Then see if you need anything bigger.

XP-Pen Deco series is great, but if you have more budget, you can try Artist series drawing tablets with screen, because XP-Pen is great investation, will last forever until you become a professional.

1. XP-Pen Deco Mini7

For a designer with a tight budget, this XP-Pen Deco Mini7 small drawing board may be your best choice. It is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android, and Linux systems.

You just have to connect the USB cable to the port of your PC and start using the pen as if it were the mouse pointer.

Its active area is 7 x 4.37 inches, it has 8 Hot Keys that have a preset configuration to speed your workflow.

Comes with a battery-free stylus which provides 8192 levels of pen pressure sensitivity, 60 degrees of tilt brush delivers more natural lines and strokes. The P05D Stylus has an ergonomic design with a silicone grip and is extremely lightweight, being comfortable for any designer.

This graphic tablet shares the same characteristics that the XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 A4 version have, but the only difference is that the drawing area is smaller, making it light enough to take it everywhere.

2. XP-Pen Deco Pro MW / SW Bluetooth

If you’d prefer a Bluetooth connection for wireless use, we recommend the XP-Pen Deco Pro MW / SW, which typically costs around $30 more than normal Deco Pro M / S Version.

Featuring a stylish and lustrous design, the graphics tablet is available in two different sizes – Small （ 9 x 5 inches ）and Medium （ 11 x 6 inches ）- with or without Bluetooth connectivity.

The eight shortcut keys and a double wheel design give you access to your most used commands and resources. Use the outer mechanic wheel to zoom in /out of your canvas, adjust brush size, etc, while the inner virtual wheel can be used as a trackpad or mouse.

Its pen has a pressure level of 8192 and a natural tilt support of up to 60 degrees so you can enjoy a more fluid and more natural drawing with accuracy and precision.

It also brings several elements to make your work more professional, such as 8 extra Pen Nibs, a drawing glove (two fingers), a pen holder and the manual for any questions you may have.

With a large surface and a high sensitivity stylus, the XP-PEN Deco Pro MW / SW is shown as one of the best graphic tablets of the moment.

3. XP-Pen Artist Pro 16

The XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 drawing tablet offers you 15.4 inch fully laminated screen with FHD 1920×1080 resolution allow you to draw directly on your graphic tablet screen.

99% Adobe RGB superb color space can ensure accurate colors when proofing and printing.

The super-responsive stylus equip a X3 Smart Chip which giving you the precision and control you desire. It have the Faster response and low activation force recognizes even the lightest pen strokes.

Made of high‑quality aluminum alloy material, hard and durable, has long service life, and easy to carry.

With its 8 custom keys and Multi-function wheel, your productivity will surely be increased.

If you have a creative idea you can use this drawing tablet at the same moment, and this drawing tablet offers you a great value for the money.

4. XP-Pen Artist 22 (2nd generation)

If you are a digital artist or graphic designer and you are looking for the best drawing tablet then you need to go for the XP-Pen Artist 22 (2nd Generation) .

Its 21.5-inch FHD large screen supports a wide range of colors, up to 90% Adobe RGB, allowing your illustrations to be much more colorful and crisp.

The battery-free stylus of this Artist 22 (2nd Generation) display tablet Features 8192 pressure levels and 60 degrees tilt sensitivity, achieving greater precision when drawing.

It has a support that adapts to the position and angle in which you draw, helping you to have greater comfort when drawing.

This graphic monitor works in any creative software as All Adobe Suite, Corel Suite, Autodesk Sketchbook, and more.

It allows you to work without space restrictions in your project thanks to its large size, giving you greater freedom to illustrate and edit images while enjoying the sharpness of colors captured on screen.

5. XP-Pen Artist 24

If you are looking for the best screen resolution on a graphic tablet consider buying the XP-Pen Artist 24 as it offers you a 2560×1440 QHD display and an active drawing area of 23.8 inches giving you an extraordinary drawing experience.

It also covers 127% of the sRGB color gamut displaying 16.7 million colors giving you great color accuracy.

XP-Pen Artist 24 also comes with a battery-free stylus pen with 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and 60 degrees of tilt action giving you a very satisfying drawing experience.

Built of durable, scratch resistant materials, Artist 24 attaches easily to your Mac or PC with HDMI and USB cables ( also supports a USB-C to USB-C connection ) and offers a truly natural experience to help take your creative ideas to the next level.

6. iPad Pro

A tablet that is used for everyday use and also for graphic design. By having your operating system (iOS) , RAM, ROM, and CPU, you can use it without the need for a computer.

It is totally light, aviliable in 11 inches and 12.9 inchess two sizes, and its portability allows you to make designs, edit photos and do any task from the place you prefer.

The iPad Pro for design is a great option, its ProMotion screen from edge to edge and the use of the Apple Pencil will allow you to carry out professional projects for up to 10 hours in a row.

Being also a standalone tablet, you can perform countless tasks outside graphic design, from surfing the internet to watching a movie.

when you want to save your projects in storage, you can do it quietly thanks to the large available space they bring, from 64 GB to 1TB.

Conclusion

You should find the right tablet for you from this list! Whether you’re looking for a graphics tablet, pen display, or regular tablet.

Graphic design is a competitive and challenging field. Practitioners looking to future-proof their careers need to keep their design skills sharp and their knowledge of tools always updated.

Whether you have been a graphic designer for some time or have just found your way into this exciting field, these graphic design tablets can help you achieve your creative potential.

We hope that with our recommendations, you’ll be able to get your creative juices flowing start your work of art in no time!

Source: https://www.xp-pen.com/forum-5608.html

PDF is short for Portable Document Format and it is a versatile file format for sharing documents online. For example, many contracts and documents are signed virtually and saved as PDFs because the format tends to be more secure.

PDF files have been around for over two decades now. There isn’t a single user who has not gone through these as they are ubiquitous. PDF files not only contain text, but they also have media such as audio and videos.

If you’re exchanging and creating PDFs with your peers or coworkers, chances are high you’ll need do some notation. Annotating PDFs refers to adding notes and important remarks to the PDF for other readers. It’s common during the development process, and may be required for you to sign or fill out a PDF as well.

Don’t worry if you don’t have much experience annotating like this on a computer. We’ll go over the easiest ways to annotate a PDF on Windows and Mac OS.

What Is an Annotation?

When you mark up text, you are in fact having a conversation with what you are reading. So, an annotation is important.

Annotation is a fancy word for “marking a sentence, paragraph, page or anything else.” There are various markup tools you can use to annotate what you are reading: underline a sentence, use a highlighter, add a comment with an arrow, flag with a symbol, draw a shape around it, tag a Post-It note on it, etc.

Use the selection and the markup tools annotate the PDF. You can use type, sketch, draw, use shapes, add notes, sign, and change the format for all.

7 Best PDF Annotator Software for Mac and Windows Users

Creating or reading a PDF is simple enough, but if you want to edit or annotate a PDF without changing it to a different format (or disturbing its layout), you’ll need to have a dedicated PDF editor on hand.

Conventional PDF readers don’t make it easy to draw or write freehand onto documents.

PDF editors are a different beast than PDF readers or word processors. They’re designed to handle one specific format and perform a limited number of tasks within that format.

The ability to allow single or collaborative annotation and markup is paramount. Good PDF editors should offer helpful annotation tools like highlighting, sticky notes, comment boxes, message stamps (like “approved” or “confidential”), or even freehand notes.

Many – including Adobe’s own Acrobat Reader – make it easy to highlight text or add your signature.

1. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

If there’s something you need to do to a PDF (and if you want to look right and stay secure), Adobe Acrobat is your best choice.

This is the industry standard for PDFs. Adobe makes it easy to create, edit, and sign PDFs (and track their activity) with its modern, intuitive interface.

The software is available for Windows and macOS systems, as iOS and Android apps, and as a Google Drive add-on.

2. Foxit Reader

Foxit PDF Reader allows you to annotate otherwise unmodifiable PDF files using its suite of drawing tools.

These drawing tools feature a variety of shapes, such as arrows, lines, rectangles, ovals, polygons and clouds, but it also offers a freehand Pencil Tool that allows you to draw or write whatever you desire.

If you mess up, don’t worry; Foxit PDF Reader also offers a Rubber Tool which allows you to erase marks made by the Pencil tool.

3. Drawboard

Drawboard PDF is now available for free through the Microsoft Store. Drawboard PDF can open, read, mark up, edit, write, annotate, ink, draw and save multiple large and complex PDF documents.

Millions of engineers, architects, lawyers, students and educators are already using Drawboard PDF every day for fast and collaborative PDF markup.

4. PDF XChange Viewer

The smallest, fastest, most feature-rich FREE PDF editor/viewer available! Create, View, Edit, Annotate, OCR and Digitally Sign PDF files plus much more….

PDF XChange Viewer has lots of features that are only available in paid versions of Acrobat or Foxit.

5. Xodo PDF Reader & Annotator

Xodo is one of many free PDF viewers. It supports annotations that will also work with other PDF viewers such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, and the app makes it easy to mark up documents using digital inking. Best of all, Xodo can save your digital signature for use across multiple documents.

Xodo works on Windows, Android, and ChromeOS, so no matter what you get you’ll have a free, excellent PDF annotation app.

6. OneNote

In the OneNote free note-taking application you can markup, highlight and tag the PDF document and it will be automatically saved to your OneNote Notebook. You can then print it, use it in a presentation, or share it via email and other apps.

Annotating PDFs in OneNote could be a good way to have students highlight parts of speech in a document that they share with you. It could also be a good way to draw attention to a particular passage in a text or make suggestions or improvement.

7. Xournal++

Xournal++ is a free handwriting notetaking software with PDF annotation support. which runs on Linux, macOS and Windows 10.

Xournal can be used to annotate PDF files, by loading the pages of a PDF file as backgrounds for a journal.

Best tablets with a stylus pen for annotating, Writing and Signing PDFs

If you’re going to mark up a PDF, you’ll want a good stylus that come with a tablet. These styli will help you create a clean signature and attractive annotations.

This is just comes down to what features you want and how much you’re willing to pay. Do you need a full OS? Or just something basic that can open PDFs and ink on them.

If marking up PDFs is something that you do a great deal of and a key part of your job, I would recommend getting the portable touch screen device ( such as ipad pro, surface pro, samsung galaxy tab…. ) you can find that supports the use of a highly-sensitive pen stylus.

Just open your document in PDF Reader, and you can begin writing on it with your favorite stylus or use a finger on a touch device.

If you already have a separate mac or pc and don’t need portability I’d recommend a cheaper option – USB drawing tablet.

All graphics tablets, with or without a display, support to write, sign name, comment, highlight on PDF like using a real pen on real paper.

The big time saver is the programmable buttons and dial that allow instant access to any menu feature you frequently use. It’s a huge time saver.

Digital pens are also a step above. it can be used as a mouse as well as a drawing tool. Angle and pressure sensitive as well as two programmable buttons on the pen (I use for single and double click selections).

The drawing board senses pressure so it is recommended to use the least amount of pressure from your hand while writing.

They can be a little unnatural to use at first, hopefully you’ll get used to it. They start cheap enough that you can see if you like them anyway.

One tip – whilst an A4 or larger surface feels like it ought to be a good idea, you end up moving your pen quite a lot and it gets tiring. Try smaller first.

Annotate PDF with Drawing tablet

Connecting a Drawing tablet & pen to your laptop or desktop allows you to write or draw electronically.

The pen tablet connects via USB or wireless. After downloading and installing the necessary driver you can use the pen and tablet to control your computer much like a computer mouse.

Then Use a PDF Annotator software to write, draw, or annotate prepared PDF slides.

How to creat your digital signature on PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

1. Open the Acrobat Reader DC and a PDF file that you want to sign your name.

2. Click ‘Tools’ and then find the item ‘Fill & Sign’ from the ‘Tools’ menu, open it.

3. Click the item ‘Sign’, then choose ‘Add Signature’.

4. Click ‘Draw’, then you can use stylus to draw. After finishing your signature, click ‘Apply’ to save it.

5. The signature can be placed anywhere in the PDF after saving it. For example, put the signature at the place that you want it there: choose ‘Sign’, click that place, then signature comes out.

How to use graphic tablet to draw, handwrite, comment on or highlight PDF files in Adobe Acrobat Reader

1. Connect the tablet and open the Acrobat Reader DC software.

2. Click ‘Tools’ and then find the item ‘Comment’ from the ‘Tools’ menu, open it.

3. Click pen icon that named ‘Draw free form’ pen to draw. you can select a color and line thickness you want from the icon on the toolbar.

The ‘Draw free form’ option makes you can use the tablet pen to draw words freely on PDF files, just like to draw on a canvas.

The ‘Draw free form’ option also makes you can use the tablet pen to draw, line, circle or mark out the important content.

4. Move the cursor on the circled pen and click it. Then you can use the tablet pen to highlight the content you want.

Digital Drawing and Writing in Word, OneNote and PowerPoint with your drawing tablet

With the latest version of Office 365 come some pretty cool features.

In Microsoft Word , OneNote or Microsoft PowerPoint, head over to the Draw tab and simply pick your pen. Then start marking up the doc. An entire menu of options for the electronic pen will then be available in the ribbon.

Both programs also allow you to use Windows Ink to create math equations using a pen instead of a mouse or keyboard and in Word, you can embed a drawing canvas right into your Word doc. Save your doc, and you ink is saved too.

Best XP-Pen drawing tablets Recommendations for annotating pdfs

Several brands exist, XP-Pen are pretty decent too, and hit all budget levels including a small portable model.

XP-Pen is one of the leading graphic tablet manufacturers in the world.

Anything made by XP-Pen would be a good option. They are very highly regarded in the digital art community.

I would recommend the XP-Pen Star G640, I used this for marking up documents but also extensive photoshop use.

1. XP-Pen Star G430S / Star G640 / Star G640S

XP-Pen Star G430S / Star G640 / Star G640S art tablet is designed with slim and compact sized with an active area of 4×3 inches / 6×4 inches / 6.5×4 inches offering perfect creative space for limited desktop areas.It is easy to carry out and always ready for your creation whenever and wherever.

Battery-free Digital pen P01 features 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity,5080LPI pen resolution and virtually no lag, providing you ultimate precision and control.

The Star G640S has 6 buttons on the tablet that can be set to any art program shortcut keys. It supports Android and Chromebook devices, apart from your windows and mac os ( Star G430S / Star G640 only compatible with windows and mac os ).

With stylus and the tablet ,teachers and studernts can easily handwritten edit,diagram,do math,annotate on virtual whitebord in Zoom, Team and Xsplit while streaming or broadcasting.

It is compatible with Word, Powerpoint, OneNote and more.It is also perfect for taking notes ,jotting down ideas and business signature during web conferencing and remote working.

2. XP-Pen Deco Mini4 / Deco Mini7 / Mini7w

With 4×3 inches / 7×4 inches / 7×4 inches workspace, XP-Pen Deco Mini4 / Deco Mini7 / Deco Mini7w graphics tablet is compact and lightweight, which makes it convenient to draw and write outdoors.

The battery-free stylus P05D offers 8192 pressure levels and ±60° tilt recognition ( Deco Mini4 version doesn’t support this function ) for beginners to design and creat.

Built-In 2.4G high-speed wireless connectivity of Deco Mini7w tablet can reach to 10 meters transmission distance. which is more convenient for you to capture your creativity.

XP-Pen Deco Mini4 / Deco Mini7 / Mini7w pen tablet can be used on various operating system: Windows, Android, Linux , Chrome and Mac OS.

3. XP-Pen Deco Fun XS / S / L

Available in three sizes ( XS – 4.8× 3＂ / S – 6.3 × 4＂ / L – 10 × 6.27＂ ) and four colors ( Classic Black, Space Blue, Apple Green and Carmine Red ), XP-Pen Deco Fun offers more choices to users who pursue individuality.

The battery-free stylus is light and super-accurate which supports up to 8,192 levels of pressure, 60 degrees tilt sensitivity ( XS version not support this function) .

The Deco Fun graphic Tablet works well with Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS and Android devices . Also compatible with all major digital art programs.

4. XP-Pen Artist 12 / Artist 12 Pro / Artist 12 2nd Gen

XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro / Artist 12 2nd Gen tablet features a stunning 11.6-inch full-laminated screen with Full HD 1080P resolution, letting you enjoy immersive viewing in great clarity and fine detail.

full-laminated screen ( Artist 12’s screen is non laminated ) reduces the parallax to the lowest so you can easily control the cursor where you expect to be.

90% NTSC color gamut of Artist 12 2nd Gen ( Artist 12 and Artist 12 Pro are 72% NTSC ) is excellent. which ensures the color of your artwork matching the color that you desire.

The battery-free stylus has a resolution of 5080 LPI and has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity. There is a tilt support available in Stylus of Artist 12 Pro and Artist 12 2nd Gen tablets ( the stylus of artist 12 not support this function ).

The Stylus of Artist 12 2nd Gen come with new X3 chip has low activation force which allows the tablets to detect the slightest of touches from the pen. This feature alone massively improves the user experience.

Conclusion

Annotating is a key reading skill that enables you to actively and critically engage with text. Besides using it to comment on and capture your thoughts as you read.

annotation can also be used as an instructional tool with your students. For instance, you can use it for formative assessment purposes, for comprehension checks, to collect students feedback and many more.

There will be times that you have to markup a PDF, highlight specific text, or annotate something. Instead of searching for a dedicated PDF reader, you can perform all of that inside the Microsoft Edge web browser.

XP-Pen tablet does have the ability to write in Microsoft edge. To do this, select the drawing tool in Microsoft Edge and you’ll be able to write over any webpage.

Annotation with the drawing tablet was excellent, and it’s something that cannot be achieved with the typical computer peripherals or even smartphones.

For those who need to read and annotate many PDF documents everyday, the handwriting input device would do wonders and makes the process faster and easier.

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Are you an architect that works with AutoCAD you need more control over your free-hand drawings?

Are Graphic Tablets useful for Architects? Does it handle all types of tasks?

Contemplating getting a mobile tablet computer for as on on the go drawing but can’t decide which fits your workflow, budget or specifications?

Architecture is one of the fields of activity where computers have given professionals a lot more precision, the ability to work faster and more efficiently.

Computers are a necessity in today’s world. It encourage creativity through the use of apps that help in creating digital art like drawing and painting.

If you have a smoothly working laptop with architecture softwares such as Revit, 3dsmax, SketchUP, Archicad, Autocad, Rhino, etc. you may want a drawing tablet that comes with a digital pen to work with it.

As architects, we tend to draw a lot, sketch everything we see in our way, even if it is just drawing trees, people, or just doodling down what seems to be buildings.

But, what if we want to do all of this and put it digitally right away?

There are two ways of doing this, scanning all of your sketches and importing these into photoshop or illustrator software, or doing these sketches directly on a graphic tablet.

The AutoCAD ( also support some other architecture programs, You need to check first ) software fully supports drawing tablet, which enables you to quickly sketch an idea or easily modify parts of your drawing.

what is drawing tablet? and the types?

A graphics tablet is an optional electronic input device for computers, generally used by architects, engineers, artists, and others who want to correctly edit pictures.

Graphics tablets come with a stylus or pen with removable tips and have pressure sensitivity, allowing artists to have more brush stroke variation as determined by how hard they push the pen to the screen.

The Drawing tablets for Architects and Designers work best for those who do a lot of sketching, concept design, rendering or, illustration.

Also, for those used to sketching with a pencil and paper, you will be able to easily pick up the basics of using drawing tablets while advanced users are introduced to a world of deep functionality.

These drawing tablets come in three forms:

Pen Tablets

It includes two main components, i.e., a flat, rectangular pad on which to pull and a stylus applied to locate shapes on the pad.

Simple drawing pads that connect to a computer and are typically less expensive than other options. you will need to see the pc’s screen to visualise how your drawing comes out.

They’re perfect for beginners or established artists looking for an inexpensive option. Nowadays they tend to be wireless with an internal battery.

Pen displays

As traditional artists usually love the feel of drawing on paper, so the designers have come up with a way to recreate that feeling.

Feature a screen that you draw on but must be connected to a computer to supplement the necessary amount of power. They cost a bit more, but being able to draw directly on your art instead of staring at a computer monitor with your hand on a separate pen pad is really convenient.

A digital drawing tablet with screen allows you to blend your creativity with technology. With a screen that feels like paper-like-texture, you can have a more natural experience drawing.

if you have a slightly higher budget, you should consider choosing display tablets.

Pen computers / All-in-one tablets

Standalone machines that feature HD displays and don’t need to be connected to other devices to function. This is often what you’ll see high-end professionals working on.

These are the most expensive tablets. One of the biggest advantages of these tablets is that you don’t have to attach them to the computer to see your drawings. Furthermore, they are lightweight, making them one of the most portable devices.

What you’ll want to keep in mind are the following things：Your screen size requirement, battery life, use case, and what operating system you prefer for use.

Since drawing tablets interact with computers, it gives you access to more intensive architecture software than a mobile app can provide.

Drawing tablets can also have massive displays making it easier to work on the finer details of your work.

However, the trade-off here is that drawing tablets aren’t nearly as portable since they either need to be connected to a computer or can be too bulky for easy mobile use.

What Are the Uses of Graphics Tablets in industrial design?

It is almost difficult to describe the use of graphic tablets in a single sentence since they are used instead of a mouse in various ways. They are a necessary tool adopted across a pile of multiple industries and artistic niches.

Graphic tablets use the human hand’s fluid motion and physical positioning to its most magnificent power. Utilizing a graphic tablet is as convenient and straightforward as using a pencil, pen, or airbrush.

In industrial design, architects & engineers spend hours in the head of computer screens to build that ideal design. This may increase the need for persuasive drawing devices with unique features to induce their visions to life. The hardware and congenial software are steadily advancing. With the height of the list of new products, it is possible to discard your traditional screen and mouse and move entirely to a graphic tablet.

The one who does many illustrations, concept design, sketching, or rendering work might find a graphic tablet most useful.

They use graphic tablets because the use of a digital pen feels more natural to hold and work. This empowers them to create and design more smoothly and speedily.

Benefits Of Using Graphic Tablets For drawing architecture

One of the great things about having a drawing tablet is that being a architects, you can increase your productivity a lot.

By getting a drawing tablet, you’re going to be able to do just what you’re doing with pen on paper right on your computer screen.

Architects and designers can rely on it for their ideations and sketches with the help of the pen that comes with it.

The stylus makes the creation more effortless and convenient as everyone is used to keeping a pen or pencil in his or her hand.

Through a stylus, the tablet is used to create complicated shapes and allows a more natural drawing motion than it is possible with a computer mouse.

You’re going to be able to draw nice straight lines exactly as you want and waste less time redoing them to look right.

you can zoom in and pinpoint the stylus just where you like it. Your creations will now look 100% like you want them to and you have complete power over the stylus and drawing tablet.

The drawing tablets use pressure detection technology ( This is a unique feature of a drawing tablet and the app used for the purpose ) to trace current images which can storing in a digital format for uses like archiving or retouching.

Writing or drawing extensively with mouse can lead to repetitive stress injuries and even carpal tunnel syndrome. Many Architects and designers suffer from these injuries. Choosing graphic tablets instead of mouse helps in avoiding all these injuries.

The tablet have Functional keys around the active area can be programmed to create shortcuts. This saves time by offering quicker access to the most-used command functions.

If you’re excited about the value of getting a drawing tablet, you’re going to enjoy working with one!

The 6 best drawing tablet for architects

Plan on getting a new tablet for AutoCAD, SketchUP, Archicad, Revit, 3ds max, photoshop, etc?

Tablets are essential devices when it comes to architecture and construction because without them, making changes to drawings can be a time-consuming task. And so, they make things easier for you.

Wacom drawing tablet models are especially ahead in the industry. But from my experiences, it’s true that XP-Pen’s products have been getting better over the years to the point where their products could directly compete with Wacom’s products, and their price, compared to Wacom’s, is relatively cheaper, which means you could possibly get more value with the same budget.

If you are an artist and looking for a compact and powerful drawing device, you must have come across Apple iPad Pro and the Microsoft Surface Pro.

In this article, we list the 6 best tablets for architects, architecture students and construction drawings.

1. Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a tablet and a laptop at the same time. In other words, you get the best of both worlds.

Because the ability to detach the display from the keyboard makes it a tablet, and putting it back transforms it into a laptop.

So unless you will be doing some serious rendering, then the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a solid option for architecture.

The performance varies because of the different configurations. The most powerful has an Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Whiles the base model has an Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD.

The display is bright and beautiful making it easy to be used outdoors. And the build quality is better than the previous version – Surface Pro 6. But, the weight and thinness are still the same.

The stylus of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is one of the things that makes it great for drawing and making changes to the plan. However, it is sold separately and that includes the keyboard.

Its Color Gamut is 97 percent of sRGB ( 72% NTSC / 79% Adobe RGB ), very close to the Standard Gamut. Battery life is decent about 8 hours on average. Good enough for a day’s work.

Overall, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is one of the best tablets for architects and construction drawings. It’s lightweight and has enough performance to handle architecture software. Highly-recommended.

2. iPad Pro

Brilliant 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color. which is bright, sharp and has great viewing angles. 5G for superfast downloads and high-quality streaming.

New features include a near edge-to-edge display, a lot more storage space, a 12 megapixels camera for insanely sharp pictures and a 35% faster processor. Apple M1 chip for next-level performance. That means this iPad outperforms many laptops speed-wise.

The iPad Pro 11-inch is compatible with the new second generation Apple Pencil. If you use a stylus a lot – to draw and do more detailed work – the new Apple Pencil has some updates that might interest you. It’s technically more advanced meaning it’s even more pressure sensitive and will react in absolute unison with your hands movements.

You can also charge it with a magnetic connection, which means it automatically recharges while you’re not using it. No need to plug it into your iPad to charge it, which gives it a clear edge over the first generation of Apple Pencils.

Battery life is superb easily able to last over 10-11 hours. However, the stylus pen, keyboard and trackpad are not included in the package. So, you have to make a separate purchase.

A lightweight device that you can take along to construction sites and architectural projects. which lets you easily bring your technical drawings and view their details with the highest accuracy wherever you need to. The Apple iPad although pricey offers much better value and performance than most drawing tablets.

3. XP-Pen Star G640S

The XP-Pen Star G640S is one of the cheapest option, and with a 6.5×4 inches working area, it’s also one of the smallest and lightest. That means it’s easy to stick in a bag and take on the go.

It has 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, which matches that of much more expensive models, and promises to work with Windows, Android , Chromebook, Linux , Mac Operating system and a wide variety of graphics software.

It comes equipped with 6 customizable physical keys and 20 replacement pen nibs. The stylus does not need charging which ensures no disruptions in the middle of work.

XP-Pen Star G640S is ideal for drawing, editing, sketching, animation, and digital signatures.

Because of its size, it’s definitely a starter tablet, but if you’re just looking for something to begin, then this might be a good product to start.

The Star G640 offers the best drawing pad option for any architects and engineers looking for a portable, decent-priced tablet.

4. XP-Pen Deco 03

Experience a more natural way of working on your computer with a 2.4 GHz wireless connection.

The drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than Star G640S in this list at 10 X 5.62 inches and 8mm thick.

The tablet comes with six built-in expresskeys and a red scroll wheel to help improve your workflow and speed.

The battery-free stylus included comes with two shortcut buttons and 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, that provides natural looking, accurate and efficient strokes.

The drawing area has a glossier finish than other tablets available, but there is still a slight paper-like surface that imitates the feeling of drawing with a pen and paper.

For those on a tight budget who cant yet afford a Wacom Intuos tablet, the XP-Pen Deco 03’s performance and features are way beyond what you can expect to pay for it. With plenty of shortcut keys, precise levels of pen pressure and a textured drawing surface.

Its sleek design plus its A4 size large working area is the perfect choice for architects, engineers, and students using CAD, 3D sculpting programs, and other software.

5. XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro

The 13.3-inch screen that comes with an anti-glare film. the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro’s Fully laminated Screen seamlessly combines the glass and LCD which reduces the parallax.

With its rich 16.7-million color display (6-bit) , 1920×1080 FHD resolution and 88% NTSC ( 120% sRGB / 91% Adobe RGB ) gamut, the Artist 13.3 Pro certainly runs the gamut of quality graphics and colors.

The pen is sensitive and can detect pressure on the screen, allowing you to have great control, which is highly important for any professional architect.

It also supports a 60-degree tilt brush effect, letting you apply just the right strokes to your CAD drawings.

Designed for either left-handed or right-handed use, the Artist 13.3 Pro also has 8 customizable buttons and 1 red roller wheel to make drawing easier than ever.

Whether you’re a beginner, a casual artist, or a professional, the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro is the best drawing tablet option for an easy yet professional user experience.

6. XP-Pen Artist 22 2nd Generation

Its 21.5 inches large display helps you to access any software’s dashboard and artboard more perfectly. A larger screen allows you to more easily draw fine details .

The drawing tablet provides precise accuracy with colors and more vibrancy compared to older models ( Artist 22E Pro and Artist 22 Pro). The display offer realistic color accuracy up to 90% Adobe RGB ( 86% NTSC / 122% sRGB ). which means you can accurately reproduce even the most subtle shades.

Its PA6 battery-free Pen has 8192 pressure levels and 60 degrees of tilt function that creates smooth and natural lines.

The graphics display tablet supports USB-C to USB-C connectivity. This makes it easy to connect it with other devices that support USB-C input.

Artist 22 2nd Generation comes with a stand that can be adjusted as per the working position.

Users particularly love how crisp and vibrant this drawing tablet’s display is. Simplify your workflow by getting this well-built drawing tablet for architects and engineers.

7. XP-Pen Artist 24

The larger model 24” comes with a 2K ( 2560 x 1440 ) QHD resolution and can display 94% of the Adobe RGB ( 90% NTSC / 127% sRGB ) color space.

The PA6 digital pen has been engineered with Battery-Free Electromagnetic Resonance (EMR) technology.

Stylus does not need charging and ensures smooth lines with 8192 pen pressure levels, 60 degrees tilt recognition and a 233PPS report rate.

Its adjustable stand that comes with the XP-Pen Artist 24 device has an ergonomic design to provide comfort while working.

This is the perfect high end tablet for cad drawings and fast SketchUp. you can create plans and technical drawings with the utmost precision and efficiency.

Conclusion

Choosing the right graphics tablet for your projects is the key to get good quality digital artworks.

The drawing experience (pen to screen) is much more natural.But if you are just starting out, a screenless tablet will work fine for what you want to do.

I couldn’t exactly say which model is the best for you as architects’ needs vary heavily from a person to another. For me, I put the most weight on the color accuracy and the responding speed of the display because the nature of my work requires high color accuracy (lots of printing and digital displaying). Others may put weight on the pen’s performance due to their drawing styles, which require highly responsive actions.

Digital drawing tablets are a godsend for all the architects out there as it has eliminated all the hassle of endless large canvases or pages. They have also enhanced the accuracy of their designs, along with boosting their efficiency and productivity; even on the go.

Since these devices are solely designed for the purpose of drawing, you get a true and enhanced convenience to bring all your visions and creativity to life.

If you’re an architect or a student of architecture; or even if it’s to recommend the best tablet for architects to your friend or relative, this write-up is just for you.

Let me know in the comments below what are your thoughts on a Graphic Tablet and contribute to this community with your experience using one.

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Does your child like to write or make notes often? Do they often draw or doodle on the walls or on any piece of paper they find?

Do your kid passionate about drawing and are you looking to capture their creations digitally?

Well, then you should think about getting them a writing board to encourage them to write or sketch more and prevent them from scribbling on the walls, or important work documents.

We know that the traces on paper are pure art but transferring them to a screen through a drawing tablet, it will allow people to save and share them more easily.

When it comes to encouraging creative kids you can’t go wrong with supporting their imaginations and letting them create what’s in their head onto a screen and a digital graphics tablet can help with that.

You are going in the right direction because in this article you will know the best drawing pad tablets for kids to draw and go from paper to screen like a professional.

Which Drawing Tablet is Right for Kids?

A drawing tablet is an excellent tool for artists to push the limits of their creativity. All drawing tablets are more or less easy to use and made for everyone.

In general, there are different types of drawing tablets. Each takes a different approach to the core challenge of helping you draw on your Windows PC or Mac as if you were drawing on paper.

1. Graphics Tablets

The traditional drawing tablet features a flat, featureless surface that you draw with a stylus, with the image displayed on a computer monitor.

Graphics tablets are still the most affordable drawing tablet category. Its main disadvantage is the feeling of “disconnection” between the drawing surface and the screen, although most people get used to this quickly.

Graphics tablets require your child to go through a learning curve in order to get good at them.

These tablets are often more compact and lightweight than their counterparts with displays.

2. Pen Display Monitors

Pen displays consist of a flat-screen monitor with a pressure-sensitive surface that you draw with a stylus. you can see what you’re drawing without an additional monitor. Obviously, the LCD display helps you with an awesome drawing experience.

They don’t have the disconnected feeling experienced with graphics tablets . However, you get a lot of cables between the screen and the computer, because you need to connect it to computer since it doesn’t have its own CPU,RAM,ROM and operating system.

3. multi-purpose standalone drawing tablets

They are priced much higher than graphics tablets, since they have more features, come with a built-in OS, CPU , RAM, ROM and screen. they are more portable since they can be used on their own. such as an iPad or an Amazon Fire HD Kids tablet.

What distinguishes them from the above two kinds, is that they can have apps and games stored in them as well, making them multifunctional.

There is an easy-to-use parental control option. You can limit screen time, identify educational goals and curfews.

4. LCD writing Tablet & Doodle Board

These tablets provide only a simple drawing surface for doodling and sketching. Many, like the Richgv model, don’t even have the capacity to save creations, just for Simple sketch, doodle and write.

It offers a one button erase function, and has an anti-erasure lock to help prevent accidental erasures.

There’s no need to worry about cables, connections, and charging the device. That’s all thanks to the long-lasting button batteries.

The screen does not emit radiations or glare, making it safe for kids’ eyes even when used for prolonged periods.

What should you look for when buying a drawing tablet?

The best tablet to get for your child depends on their needs and preferences, as well as yours. You need to consider a bunch of factors, including the use case for the tablet, its features, size, battery life, warranty, price, and so on.

Here are a few things you may want to consider when choosing a drawing tablet:

Budget: how much money do you have to spend? Prices can vary wildly, so this could be a deciding factor for you.

Features: how extensive do you need the features of your drawing tablet to be? Can the display be simple or do you need a more specialised device?

Size: do you want something small and portable or something larger to set up at home?

Screen: do you want to draw directly onto the tablet’s screen or plug it into your existing computer screen?

Working area: do you need a large area that allows for intricate work?

Resolution: Resolution is the number of vertical and horizontal pixels that the screen can display. The screen is sharper the higher its resolution, regardless of its size. for non-screen tablets, resolution is measured in Lines per Inch (LPI). Higher LPIs mean a higher resolution.

Pressure sensitivity: the pressure of your lines could tell the thickness of the lines. It’s one of the key elements in digital art that could make the outcome look more appealing. You’ll need greater sensitivity if the work is more detailed.

Stylus: Stylus is a key component when it comes to tablets. While some use batteries, others do not, and some are even wired. Wired styluses give you less control, and wireless is more flexible. Ones with batteries tend to be heavier than ones without.

Video connections： Tablets with a built-in monitor connect to the PC with a video connection cable and a USB connector. Although some of the latest models of graphics tablets use USB Type-C cables for the video connection, it is best if your computer also has at least one free HDMI port.

Battery life: the tablet’s battery life is another noteworthy feature. Also, the batteries should be replaceable and offer a longer shelf life.

Benefits of a drawing tablet for kids

You might be wondering “does my child need a drawing tablet?”

Well, there are many benefits to giving young kids drawing tablets. The most obvious reason is that these tablets unleash the child’s creativity. It allows the child to express himself or herself through art.

Another reason kids need drawing tablets is that it keeps them busy when you have things to do. The tablet is an immersive educational toy, so it keeps the child interested and excited. Also, it helps kids develop and learn new skills.

But finally, drawing tablets are a great way to save paper and pens, crayons, pencils, etc. You don’t need to spend any more money on wasteful drawing resources. Plus, think about it this way: with a drawing tablet, the child can draw, write, color, read, play games (on sophisticated models) with one tool. The tablet replaces many toys and devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Buying a tablet for drawing for your kids is not a simple task. It requires thorough research and understanding of how tablets work and then make the decision.

Are drawing tablets worth it?

If your child likes to draw, yes, a drawing tablet is definitely worth its price. You can start off by buying a cheap drawing tablet for less than $30. With it, your child can explore his/her artistic abilities. In time, the child develops a love and appreciation for art, which leads to more creative thinking and expression.

At what age should you give your child a drawing tablet?

It’s recommended that you wait until preschool to introduce your child to a drawing tablet. This is when the child learns to scribble, draw, and write.

A LCD Writing tablet / glow pad used for doodles and scribbles is best for young kids under the age of 7. But for school-age kids, a regular tablet is more educational. Kids can be more creative and they engage with content more effectively. At this age, the child benefits from the educational aspects of a drawing tablet.

Plus, we suggest that you learn how to put parental controls if you’re purchasing a full-fledged display tablet for your kids. playtime should be limited and if properly monitored the use of a tablet does not hinder the child’s social development.

Should you go all-in and buy an expensive tablet?

Depends. If you are a parent trying to find a tablet for your kids, then it is best to stick to a budget tablet. By doing so, you invest a reasonable investment and learn if your kid is really interested in using a tablet. If they do, then it is awesome! If they don’t, then you surely saved some money.

Sometimes it’s hard to determine if a device is a toy or a truly educational device for your child. A drawing tablet is a combination of both. A real tablet like an iPad is much more educational because the child can do so much more with it.

You should only go all-in and buy an expensive tablet if you know what you are doing.

Does tablet screen quality matter the most?

The screen quality of a tablet is an integral part of any tablet. A poor quality screen can damage the child’s eyesight. Choose a tablet with a high-resolution screen or an LCD screen.

A high res screen lets the child see the details well so they don’t need to squint or pull the tablet very close to the eyes.

Also, it is easy to miss details on a poor or low-resolution screen. Many tablets boost specs but are not great.

With better screens, the kids are able to create more beautiful drawings and the colors are more vivid. That’s why you should also learn about tablets before getting one.

Are tablet’s screen bad for children’s eyes?

Tablets are not bad for children’s eyes per se. What’s bad for them is spending too much screen time, that is time spent staring at a screen. This can lead to eye strain and possible eye damage in the long run. To prevent this, set time limits for your child to use the tablet and also make sure the brightness isn’t set too high.

What is the role of the stylus pen?

In most cases, the tablet comes with a stylus pen. This is an essential accessory because it is what the child uses to draw and write on the screen. Look for pens that the child can hold comfortably.

Also, many tablets come with multiple pens of different sizes and styles so kids can create all kinds of lines, shapes, and textures. These are handy for youngsters who get bored easily.

6 best xp-pen drawing tablets for kids

If your child is old enough to understand a computer, then the drawing tablet might be great for them. It is intended for older kids who understand the basics of working with a computer.

You can fire up a nice drawing app, it could be a program specifically made for children, but you’d be amazed at how much fun they can have with just MS paint or another drawing tool.

The drawing tablet is a useful device no matter whether you’re a designer or just an amateur. There can be many different choices on the marketplace for a drawing tablet.

The question is which one to choose. When it comes to graphics drawing tablets, Wacom is perhaps one of the most popular. For the first-time experience, we recommend the XP-Pen tablet. It works great as a kid tablet as well.

It’s difficult to argue against Wacom, which produces high-end drawing tablets that are superior in every way. Getting a Wacom Cintiq or any Wacom intuos is a fantastic choice if you’re searching for a professional or even an amateur tablet for your digital work.

While XP-Pen still offers professional-level tablets, their prices are more suited to mid-level and below artists. That is simply because they are more affordable while remaining highly functional. Whether your kids are just starting out or have been a professional for quite some time, XP-Pen has a tablet for your kids.

1. XP-Pen Star G430S / Star G640

The XP-Pen Star G430S / Star G640 can be called the best drawing tablet for kids as it combines several valuable features as reasonable price and is designed to serve your kids for many years.

It works great for beginner users when your kids improve their drawing skills. These two tablets has a slim design of 2mm thickness.

The two devices are rather compact – active area of star g430s is 4 x 3 inches and Star G640 is 6 x 4 inches , thus you can easily take it with you while traveling.

It comes with a battery-free stylus that features a side button to quickly switch between pen and eraser functions. Its stylus has 8192 pressure sensitivities and a resolution of 5080 LPI.

There’s a possibility to edit, write, or convey ideas during video conferencing so you can use it yourself as well. It can be easily connected to a PC or Mac and can be used with any art software. It is good for photo editing and animation.

It is recommended for drawing, sketching, painting, and gaming of OSU. Still, there is one considerable issue – the two small version can feel a bit cramped soon. you might want a large one.

2. XP-Pen Deco Mini4 / Deco Mini7

There is a 4 x 3 inches ( Deco Mini4 ) / 7 x 4 inches ( Deco Mini7 ) sketching area and it is slim ( deco mini4 is 8mm thickness and deco mini7 is 9.3mm thickness ) and lightweight for easy portability.

Additionally, Deco Mini4 has six express keys and Deco Mini7 has eight hotkeys that make shortcuts personality easy.

The battery-free stylus provides 8192 levels of sensitivity. in addition，the stylus of Deco Mini7 is Design with tilt sensitivity which can make the strokes look more organic.

It is the tablet that supported by Android , Chrome OS,Windows and Mac OS. We also recommend considering an extra wire-free wireless model of Deco Mini7w to simplify usage.

As an added, bonus, it comes with three software to select one to enable graphic drawing, photo editing, and comic manga your somewhat older child might be into.

This tablet helps children perfect their drawing skills. It’s especially useful if your child loves art and is talented. The child can even use this tablet to create artwork for sale as he/she grows in confidence.

3. XP-Pen Deco Fun

The XP-Pen Deco Fun series are available in XS – 4.8×3″, S – 6.3×4″ and L – 10×6.27″ three sizes and features four stylish colors of Classic Black, Space Blue, Apple Green, Carmine Red to select from.

It comes complete with an advanced, battery-free stylus that allows for uninterrupted drawing and playing. It boasts 5,080 LPI , 60 degrees tilt sensitivity ( the smallest version of XS – 4.8×3 doesn’t support this function ) and 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity.

With a very affordable price tag, it’s an affordable option for those wanting a drawing tablet, and the quality craftsmanship associated with the brand, as well as the ease of setup and use more than justifies that price.

It is suitable for use with OSU! gaming, document signing, casual artwork, editing, inking, sculpturing, and more.

If your child wants to learn digital art, this is the perfect tool for beginners. It allows kids to express their artistic talent but it also looks professional, so they’re motivated to practice and work hard.

4. XP-Pen Deco 01 V2

It comes with 8 customizable keys for your favorite shortcuts. It’s also portable, but still has a wide area of 10 x 6.25 inches where you can draw or write.

It offers 8192 levels of pen pressure, and comes complete with a battery-free stylus. The innovative tilt control system provides improved pressure detection for more accurate cursor positioning and a more realistic drawing experience.

The XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 drawing pad is now fully compatible with Chromebooks, Windows, Mac and select Android devices. Kids can connect the device to android or chrome OS devices using the included Micro-USB or USB-C adapters and draw with their favorite apps.

We recommend this tablet because it can last them for several years and it’s great for them when they’re beginners but also excellent when they are skilled illustrators.

It has very good ratings with thousands of people reviewing it, which we think goes a long way in convincing people to make the investment.

5. XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro

This one is seriously more expensive and you’d probably only give this to your child that’s getting serious about digital art.

But for those with a bit of a budget and a kid that shows real signs of digital artistry, this is the tablet for you.

This tablet allows users to paint, sketch, and design directly on the tablet providing a seamless creative experience. The high-quality glass enables high precision drawing.

The screen is 11.6”. With a 1920 x 1080 resolution and 72% NTSC color gamut it provides sharp graphics and visuals. The glass is fully laminated with the screen that reduces parallax to ensure the best drawing experience. notice that the model of XP-Pen Artist 12 ( not pro version, 1nd Gen ) is non laminated .

It has an 12.9 mm thin design, 6 express keys and a red scroll wheel for shortcuts. User-defined buttons and multi function scroll wheel put time saving shortcuts, modifiers, scrolling, zooming, and more at your fingertips.

The stylus provides 8192 levels of sensitivity and ±60 levels tilt recognition. It also comes with a high quality pen holder where you can store it when it is not in use.

This tablet is great for left-handed and right-handed users, so children can maneuver the device easily. They can practice drawing and sketching at all skill levels. However, we recommend this product for older kids because it requires quite a lot of tech knowledge.

6. XP-Pen Artist 12 ( 2nd Gen )

The XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) with an 11.9-inch fully laminated screen is a portable device that can satisfy your children’s drawing needs.

The small model comes with a 1920 x 1080 FHD resolution and can display 94% of the Adobe RGB ( 90% NTSC / 127% sRGB ) color space. which perfect for the most demanding painting and retouching jobs.

It is supplied with XP-PEN’s Advanced digital Stylus that is equipped with the X3 Smart Chip. the New pen tip sensor technology lowers activation force and captures every nuance of pen pressure.

This kids draw pad reaches 8192 pressure levels and ±60 levels tilt support , providing a high level of precision and to draw.

XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) is available in a range of 4 striking colors of Black,Green,Blue,Pink to suit any surrounding. Also It is developed with 8 hotkeys to adjust necessary functions.

It can be plugged into your laptop or desktop via USB-C connection and works with other software, including CorelDraw, Corel Painter, Illustrator, Photoshop, Paint Tool Sai, SAI, and more.

Although built for professionals, it is still great for children who love to express their creativity through art.

Conclusion

Almost all kids like to draw so why not encourage your creative kids and develop their artistic skills with a digital drawing tablet like the XP-Pen.

A drawing tablet is an awesome gift idea for that kid that has everything. it’s a great product to develop a kid’s creativity with technology.

My Son has loved drawing for several years now and I enjoy seeing her creative mind come to life on the screen.

I’d rather he be using her imagination with a XP-Pen tablet than watching TV or just playing video games.

Are you ready to get your little artist off to a great start?

Remember to select a tablet that keeps the child interested and creative.

Link: https://www.xp-pen.com/forum-2759.html

Drawing is a great hobby, with a drawing tablet you can sketch, draw and edit photos with a simply natural pen experience.

Traditional graphics tablets come in many shapes and sizes; ranging from small graphics tablets suitable for novices and developing artists, through to large professional screen displays. One element that they all have in common however, is that most require a physical connection to a computer and monitor.

Wacom and XP-Pen are positioned in the first row. You can trust in these two brands. These two brands produce the best drawing tablets, the design and build quality are awesome and all of the models offer tremendous features at a comfortable price range.

You can find an affordable XP-Pen digital tablet for drawing and graphic designing at a decent price, assembled with the latest technology.

Standalone Drawing devices, on the other hand, are self-sufficient and can function independently without the need of connecting to a PC/Laptop. Standalone tablets have everything packed into one – Hardware (OS, processor, RAM,Rom , etc.) and Software (the apps), making it an independent and portable device.

App-based tablet with enough resources for both entertainment and professional tasks.It is now possible to use the iPad Pro, Surface Pro, Smsung Galaxy Tab…. and so on to create artwork that is good enough for production.

Clearly, these tablets are costlier than the conventional ones, however, you will have a better drawing experience and a superior gadget overall.

some people don’t want to spend a fortune on a drawing tablet and then carry their heavy laptop around.

Advantages of Standalone Drawing Tablet

Firstly, their small size means they are very portable so you can utilize them on flights, vehicles, trains and truly any place you go to.

These devices are mostly entertainment units. People use them to watch videos, listen to music, read, play games, visit websites and so on apart from just drawing.

they also come with a stylus (digital pen) that allows the user to create artwork with the art and design software available.

You can do your drawing work directly on the standalone tablet as it has the screen and the computer into it.

What to Look for When Buying a Standalone Drawing Tablet

There are so many good standalone tablets out there that it was kind of difficult to pick one tablet over the other.

Here’s what to look out for when you’re shopping around for a standalone tablet:

Display size/ Type

10.5 inches is considered an ideal size for a tablet. If you get a bigger tablet you may have to compromise with portability. Similarly, if you go with a smaller screen you will not get enough area to work with.

The tablet screen comes in two types – LCD and AMOLED. LCD screen mainly comes with cheaper tablets, whereas the AMOLED screens come with more expensive tablets.

The AMOLED screens are considered better due to their ability to create perfect black colors which improves the overall quality of colors. AMOLED screens also consume less power, giving better battery backup.

Display Quality

As an artist, the display quality is crucial and should be the first thing you check before you pay for your drawing tablet.

While matte screen coating effectively reduces reflections, it also makes the image quality slightly more dull and hazy. Glossy monitors, on the other hand, have a more vibrant and intense picture quality but a very reflective screen.

Since neither coating is flawless, the choice mostly depends on personal preference.

Resolution

A monitor’s resolution tells you how many pixels a monitor has in width x height format. 1920 x 1080 (also known as 1080p, Full HD (FHD) and HD) is the minimum you need. But you’ll get sharper images with QHD and even sharper with 4K.

Color Accuracy

You want to produce high-quality images. Therefore you need to choose a tablet with high color accuracy.

the two most common offered by monitors being sRGB and Adobe RGB. the Adobe RGB color space was designed to encompass real-world colors on a display for reproducing in print. sRGB was designed as a lowest-common-denominator standard for colors used by typical consumer monitors viewing the web.

Most monitors allow you to switch between the two, along with other colour modes such as B&W, which is useful as long as you lock the screen to Adobe RGB for creative work.

Screen Sensitivity

The screen sensitivity is a critical factor for any digital drawing tablet. when you apply pressure on the pen while drawing, it will render a thicker line. High pressure sensitivity will allow you to sketch, shade, and draw accurate designs.

Note that the tablets with 2048 pressure levels capture more information than those with 1024 pressure levels.

The best drawing tablets will capture every detail for you. Some models even have advanced features like tilt recognition and multi-touch capability.

Stylus Type

Some stylus is active stylus whereas others are passive stylus. The active stylus has batteries inside which needs to be charged.

The passive stylus does not need to be charged and needs no maintenance. Ideally, you want a passive pen where no charging is required – but the active stylus battery can last weeks on a single charge.

Regardless of which type you get you’ll be able to draw all the same.

Just make sure the tablet you choose has a comfortable stylus that fits well in your hand. It should be easy to grip and hold so that it won’t slip if you’re drawing for hours on end.

Battery Life

You want long battery life so that you work from anywhere on your tablet. You don’t want the battery to run out when you’re not near a power source. So, look for digital devices that offer 10+ hours of battery life on a full charge.

Battery life will vary based on several factors including how you’re using the tablet, the age of the battery, and even the weather outside.

Nothing perfect here but it’s good to at least have an idea of the tablet’s total expected battery life on a single charge.

Lightweight and Portable

A standalone tablet should be lightweight and slim so that you can take it anywhere. You don’t want a bulky device weighing you down when you’re on the move.

Operating system

The operating system running on these devices determines the choices of drawing applications.

These devices come with either Android, iPadOS, or Windows operating systems, all of which have great collection of drawing apps to choose from.

you can simply go to the app store and find plenty of paid as well as free drawing applications.

Capable of Running Graphics Programs

At the same time, the best standalone drawing tablets won’t skimp on power and performance.

the faster and the better a processor is, the more power it consumes, which means that processor speed can directly influence battery life and dictate a tablet’s price.

Look for at least 8GB of RAM. Then, you’ll know that the device can handle intensive graphics programs. While you’re checking the specs, look up how much storage space it offers, too!

Price

You have to consider your budget when buying a standalone tablet. So you’ll be happy to hear that there’s the right tablet for everyone. You can find very affordable standalone drawing tablets nowadays. Just be prepared that they will offer less advanced features as a trade-off.

Available Models

So, in view of the advantages offered by these devices, let’s see what are the best tablets with stylus that you can find on the market. In addition, to make things easy for you, we have prepared this top with models of different price ranges, so that you can find the device that best fits your pocket.

Below’s a non-exhaustive list of some of the best standalone tablets for graphic designers and artists:

1. Apple iPad Pro

When it comes to finding a standalone drawing tablet that you can take with you on the go, one of the best options you can go for is an iPad Pro.

Available in two different sizes, 11 inches as well as 12.9 inches, it offers a large drawing space to satisfy any artistic needs.

With the iPad Pro, you are getting a Liquid Retina display with ProMotion technology. In other words, the display has amazing sharpness and brightness that make the colors feel pretty accurate. This device will feel extra smooth due to the technology, which increases the refresh rate.

Its resolution of 2732 x 2048 pixels produces vibrant images with outstanding color accuracy.

The processor of the tablet makes Apple iPad Pro fast and powerful. You can play several high-quality games and digital art software on this tablet.

With the iPad Pro, you can get many amazing drawing apps such as Procreate that are exclusive to the iPad.

With the 2nd generation Apple Pencil (sold separately), you get a response time of 7ms, which no other pen can achieve. Other features that the Apple pen has is that it has a tilt sensitivity and an amazing pressure.

The pen also has wireless charging and also has a small button on the side with which you can change between a pen and an eraser in just one click.

Further, Bluetooth 5.0 and Thunderbolt 4 port availability ensures pairing essential artistic devices is seamless as never before. the magic keyboard can attach to the rear side of the tablet magnetically.

Overall, for any artist looking forward to buying a standalone drawing tablet with a great camera, wonderful response time, and full multitasking options, then the Apple iPad Pro is an excellent choice.

2. Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has a portable design with a screen of 12.3 inches, touch support , and it offers you a flawless experience when drawing. With this Microsoft Surface Pro 7, you can do a whole lot of things from drawing, writing, play and work without any hassles.

We love the most about Microsoft Surface Pro 7 because there are different options for you to choose from when it comes to configuration, from storage to the processor and even RAM. The only cons that this device face is that its display quality isn’t as good as its market contenders.

The stylus pen ( purchased separately ) of Microsoft Surface Pro has tilt and pressure sensitivity ( 4000 levels ). It also has a rubber tip that is easy to work with and grips the glass screen giving you an awesome drawing experience.

On the device itself, there are magnets on the side that will hold your Surface pen when you are done using it, or you are having a break from drawing. It has a built-in tablet stand with which you can adjust in whatever position you want.

There are other optional accessories you can get, but the one which adds most to the cool factor of the Microsoft Surface Pro is the Type Cover, a magnetic keyboard which works beautifully, has back lit keys and a big track pad, and protects the Microsoft Surface Pro’s surface.

And since this is a Windows tab, there is a bunch of software you can use for drawing – 3D drawing, animation – anything that runs on the Windows operating system will work on the Microsoft Surface Pro 7.

it runs full versions of all PC art programs – not abbreviated versions like on the iPad or Android tablets. As such, it allows you to work anywhere and any time, and take your work to a fully realized and fully professional final version, providing awesome drawing experience.

3. Wacom Mobile Studio Pro

The Wacom MobileStudio Pro drawing tablets, both the Pro 13 and the Pro 16 accompany an entire collection of creative features, like, an amazing screen, increased power, and even a precise stylus, which makes working simultaneously which creative programs incredibly easy and efficient.

The device is powered by Intel’s Core i7 processor, which is paired with Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 to deliver fast and unrivalled performance.

The ultra HD display, with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels gives extraordinary clear and detailed images.

In addition, with up to 85% NTSC color gamut coverage, be prepared for the vibrant colors available for your usage.

The tablet screen has a matte finish, which is nice to draw on. also the screen is laminated, so parallax is minimal.

The Pro Pen 2 that accompanies it is sensitive with respect to 8192 pen pressure degrees, along with tilt technology that allows for movement at various angles.

The battery-free pen doesn’t need to be charged. If you think about it, you don’t have to worry your pen will run out of battery while you are concentrating on your drawings.

The express keys, controls, and time-saving features increase productivity even further especially for beginner drawing artists.

With the Mobile Studio Pro, you get a full-fledged Windows 10 OS machine, on which you can run any new professional drawing applications.

Battery life sticks out like a sore thumb, with an average work time of 3-4 hours after a full charge. This doesn’t make it suitable for traveling unless you have ports to plug in.

This is probably the most expensive standalone drawing tablet you will find in the market today. But if you want Wacom’s technology in a standalone device, you might want to make the investment.

4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is a powerful multi-purpose device with a large 12.4-inch super AMOLED display and boasting a resolution of 2800 x 1752 pixels. powered by Snapdragon 865+ and 8 GB of RAM. It also has a powerful 10,000 mAh battery and supports fast charging via the included charger.

The resolution is great enough that you can watch videos in 1440p, which you won’t see in many other tabs. The AMOLED display also ensures better clarity than even the iPad Pro can provide. The colors are very vibrant, though controls are available to make them more muted if you want.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ comes with a microSD card slot so you can use older memory cards. You can also buy microSD cards cheaply on the market up to 1TB.

The S Pen stylus is well-balanced, with great build quality and a smooth matte surface. The pen has a rubbery nib that provides just enough friction so it doesn’t slip on the screen.

When you’re done, it attaches magnetically, so you’ll never lose it. It also charges when attached to the tablet, decreasing another worry of yours.

It supports pressure and tilt sensitivity and gets recognized at a distance of up to 1cm from the screen. The laminated display also means there is no parallax effect. With a 9ms latency, it is just as good as the Apple Pencil. Also, the screen has a 120Hz refresh rate, significantly reducing the lag between pen tip and cursor position.

Windows offers more powerful software, the iPads are more intuitive for artists and also offer superior software, but the Android has its own charms – it’s affordable, easy to use, surprisingly sensitive and precise and has a wide, wide range of often totally free software.

The powerful machine is reinforced by the optional Book cover Keyboard for a great all-around tool. You can use Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 not only for drawing and painting but for taking notes , marking papers , signing documents and creating storyboards as well.

5. Huawei MediaPad Pro

Huawei is popular for pushing design boundaries and coming with a high-end device with a cheaper price tag.The Huawei Mediapad Pro follows the same footprint.

The Huawei MatePad Pro comes with a 10.8-inch IPS LCD screen. Even though it doesn’t use an AMOLED display, it still has an impressive screen resolution of 2560×1600 pixels, brightening up as high as 540 nits.

The tablet comes with a pre-included M-Pen stylus with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and offers tilt-recognition support. This means you can use virtual pencils to draw thin lines and wider, shaded areas.

The Pen tracking is very accurate and fast which contributes to a great drawing experience. The pen works fine in all the applications but some Android apps do not support pressure sensitivity.

A separate keyboard accessory is also available which plugs with the device using the connector pins at the bottom. The keyboard accessory has a tablet stand at the back which is very handy.

The tablet supports a quick charge and has a massive battery that lasts a long time. Overall it is a great Samsung Galaxy / iPad Pro alternative that provides equally good features at a far cheaper price.

6. Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro

The new Xiaomi tablet series comprises the vanilla Mi Pad 5 and the high-end Mi Pad 5 Pro which equally has a 5G version. MIUI 12.5 base on Android 11 OS.

In terms of the specifications, the Mi Pad 5 series is equipped with a large 11-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2560X1600 pixels, a high refresh rate of 120Hz, a PPI of up to 275, and a contrast ratio of 1500:1.

The Mi Pad 5 Pro and the 5G version are equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor while the Mi Pad 5 is equipped with Snapdragon 860 processor. The Mi Pad 5 series is available in several memory options including a 6GB+128GB version and 6GB + 256GB version for the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro. The Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G is available in a sole 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version.

In terms of battery life, the vanilla Pad 5 packs an 8720mAh battery with 33W fast charging support and the Mi Pad 5 Pro crams an 8,600mAh battery under the hood and equally supports a 67W ultra-fast wired second charge.

The keyboard cover connects via POGO pins and features keys with 1.2mm of travel, and doubles as a protective case for the Mi Pad 5/5 Pro, while the stylus magnetically attaches to the side of the tablet’s frame and charges wirelessly; offering up to eight hours of use per charge, weighing 12.2 grams and featuring a 240Hz response rate.

the stylus come with 4096 levels of pen pressure sensitivity, and the possibility of recording traces and tilt recognition. The stylus can be used for both drawing as well as writing purposes.

With that said the tablet is not specifically made for the artist but has all the features you need for drawing and sketching.

7. Chuwi UBook Pro

If you’re looking for an affordable standalone drawing tablet , check this product out! This is literally the cheapest standalone full-software drawing tablet that exists.

with A 12.3-inch screen, Intel m3 8100Y processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB SSD type this tablet is a bargain. The best? It comes with Windows 10, so you can install any professional photo editing program.

UBook Pro comes with a new generation of stylus HiPen H5, which is upgraded from the original 2048 pressure levels to the incredible 4096 levels. it can last up to 3 months on a single charge.

When combined with the 12.3″ 1080P FHD display, the HiPen H5 is very efficient for painting and creative arts. The precise input and low latency make it easy to finish a prototype design or a creative painting. The high pressure sensitivity helps in restoring the creator’s idea more accurately.

Besides drawing, you can use the stylus to take notes wherever you are. Of course, you can annotate PDF slides, write down ideas while browsing documents or even capture screenshots.

If you want to get creative on the train, in the park, or a cafe, this portable drawing tablet fits the bill.

Since Chuwi, the manufacturer, is still not a well-known company, there’s not a lot of feedback regarding this product’s quality. you must understand that purchasing an item like this involves more risk than getting a tablet from a company like Apple.

8. Simbans Picasso Tab 10 inch

The Simbans Picassotab has a 10-inch IPS display with HD resolution of 1200 x 800. The tablet ships with Android OS.

The Picassotab is powered by a MediaTek Quad Core MTK8163 chipset paired with a 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. Like other Android devices, it does have the option to expand storage with a sim card as well.

The pen included is an Active Pen that runs on AAA batteries and has 1024 pressure levels. The build is quite premium and isn’t flimsy and lightweight. It looks a lot like the SURFACE PEN from Microsoft.

It comes preloaded with Audodesk Sketchbook and Artflow apps. These are great apps for one to get started in digital art.

Since this is a compact tablet, portability should have been one of the main goals so in terms of battery life, the device gives around 8-10hours under normal usage. This is pretty good for a tablet of this price and size.

you can get both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The device also has a USB, Mini-HDMI, and an Audio jack on the sides.

If you’re looking for a standalone drawing tablet for a beginner artist who is still learning this would be an excellent option. this device would do till you can afford a better professional drawing tablet.

Conclusion

So, these are the best standalone drawing tablets that you may use for your projects. There are several drawing tablets on the market that sometimes, it becomes difficult to choose the one that best fits your needs.

One of the most important things to do before getting a tablet is to figure out what features you actually want. Not all the tablets are the same and every single one of them has their own set of features.

Standalone drawing tablets are really great device for artists and graphic designers who are always traveling. They can carry these devices anywhere and can use them at their comfort.

Whether you’re a student, artist, or graphic designer, a standalone drawing tablet is a handy tool to have. So choose the model that meets your needs, and go start drawing!

In case you have any questions, simply leave a comment below. I will be more than happy to help you out.

Source: https://www.xp-pen.com/forum-2508.html

OSU is a rhythm game which is free to play. The aim of the game is to hit circles and slide your mouse or pen in time with the music.

It sounds simple, but it’s pretty addictive! You play on beatmaps and can choose between several levels of difficulty.

It’s a very engrossing game. which is a very engaging carnival of color, speed, and music.

This game is really competitive, so you need to have the right equipment if you want your name on the leaderboard.

Why drawing pads?

A mouse is a common controller used possibly by the majority of players. But for the higher league, you will need a computer art drawing pad .

It will enhance your gameplay and make it even more fun! also will help you improve your speed and accuracy.

Drawing Tablets are pads that operate with a stylus that connect to your computer. As you hover the pen around above the pad, the mouse cursor moves with the pen, and tapping the pen clicks the mouse.

Absolute tracking from graphic tablet Means that unlike the relative tracking from your mouse you’ll be able to instantly move the cursor over to a new Thus saving you some precious seconds.

graphics tablets are an optional device to let you play the game in a different way. They were originally intended for digital art, but happen to work very well when playing osu!. Most specifications such as pressure levels will make no difference in osu!.

What features you should look into the best OSU tablet?

1. Active Area

The biggest selling point of tablets for osu! is this absolute tracking. so the size of the tablet has a big effect on the gameplay.

In this respect, the smaller the device, the faster you can reposition your hand and score additional points. but if too small you will lose accuracy.

with large tablets, you will have to flick your arm too much which is not only tiring but also not good for your wrist. also the more time is spent.

So, the smaller active area is better for Osu drawing tablets , it can definitely save your few milliseconds.

2. Report Rate

The Report Rate is a very important factor for OSU gameplay. Because it is responsible for the response time of the tablet – higher is better.

Basically, how many times per second the tablet sends information about the stylus position & pressure to the computer is called report rate. It is measured in the Report Per Second. Usually, above 200+ RPS is ideal for OSU.

Some of the players recommend using the Hawku tablet driver which increases its response time.

the Hawku tablet drivers improve every tablet if it supports it so be sure to get it!

3. Connectivity

The wired connection is always better than the wireless in terms of reliability.

In the OSU gameplay, a millisecond interruption can ruin your whole gaming progress, and we can’t get this risk.

4. Resolution

The resolution is about the accuracy the higher resolution is always better. But you don’t have to worry about that, because I have never seen a tablet with bad accuracy, you would find your cursor at the position where you would expect it to be.

At any rate, whether you get a professional tablet or the most affordable one, your results will noticeably improve over what you could do with a mouse.

5. Pen Type

What really matters here is the type of pen. For successful gameplay, you really want to get the stylus that is battery-free. Opt for the EMR type because it is very precise and spares you from the inconveniences of charging.

If you don’t, you will experience some issues as the battery drains. You might even lose a great result when the pen suddenly discharges in the middle of the game.

Don’t overlook the pen build and design, too. It should also be comfortable to hold and durable. You don’t want to mess up the game because of a slip of the pen!

6. Tablet Buttons

When you use a tablet to play OSU, you won’t need any buttons or extra features. You don’t want to worry about pressing buttons without meaning to.

That’s why it’s best to go for a streamlined tablet without lots of buttons and extra features. But You can also choose disable the buttons on tablets.

7. Versatility

just use the drawing tablet for playing OSU? Or will you also use the tablet for illustration , online teaching and graphic design?

Your needs will dictate which tablet you buy and what features are essential.

8. Hover or Drag

It’s really preference, hovering is faster while dragging is more stable/accurate, I personally drag.

That doesn’t mean a person that hovers can’t be accurate or a person that drags can’t aim fast, if you stick to hovering or dragging you’ll probably make the downsides almost negligible.

Try both. Just use the style that is most comfortable for you

Tablet Vendors

Wacom needs no introduction. The Japanese behemoth is considered to be the pioneer of drawing tablets. Their only pain point is their pricing: Wacom tablets tend to be more expensive, than other options such as XP-Pen, Huion….

XP-Pen is a tablet company that has been around since 2005. XP-PEN graphics tablets are actually good though. They may not be as nice as Wacom tablets but they have good specs and decent build quality. Their tablet pens neither require a battery nor needs to be charged, just like Wacom tablet pens, and come with more Quantity of nibs than Wacom.

Given the price I think it’s the only cheap Chinese tablet brand that’s actually worth buying. They’ve also built up a pretty solid reputation in the Osu community, especially the Star g640.

Not just Osu! but digital artists will be fairly familiar with the name XP-Pen. After all, most of the users newly stepping into the tablet realm start their journey with XP-Pen tablets.

The tablet manufacturer’s tend to just make tablets for digital writing and drawing and they simply slap the title “Osu” on it to sell a few more units.

So when making a decision, don’t make it based on the Osu in the name. Look at the size, the RPS, resolution and activation height.

Osu! Graphics Tablet Recommendation

1. XP-Pen Star G430S / Star G640

Easy to recommend because of the “lower” price and thinness ( only 2 mm thick ) . Not a lot of input lag and good design.

XP-Pen Star G430S / Star G640 comes with a active area of 4 x 3 inches / 6 x 4 inches which is slightly smaller than other tablets and a great option if you play on a smaller display device such as a laptop.

There are several other cheaper options available in the market but this tablet has a nice blend of price and features making it one of the best options for beginner OSU players.

The included stylus has fast-tracking with 266 RPS (Reports Per Second) and pressure sensitivity of 8192 levels which can be handy if you want to try your hands in graphic design and making custom OSU skins.

The Pen is battery-free and lightweight making it a better choice for long OSU sessions.

People do mention the pen tends to slip so might wanna get rubber bands, blu tack or silicon pen grips.

Don’t buy the wrong one. choose the Star G640 Rev A (MAX 266 RPS for OSU Game Play). Rev B is Chromebook Supported for online teaching but have some lag when playing Osu!.

2. XP-Pen Deco Fun XS / S

XP-Pen Deco Fun Available in three sizes tracking area– XS ( 4.8 x 3 inches ) , S ( 6.3 x 4 inches ) and L ( 10 x 6.27 inches ) plus in four colour variants of Classic Black, Space Blue, Carmine Red and Apple Green.

It’s just as fast and super responsive, with a ≥220RPS report rate. which ensures you have constant cursor movements without lagging.

For keeping the tablet stable on the desk or smooth surface, there are 4 large rubber pads located at the back of the tablet.

The tablet compatible with Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Android devices.

If your budget is low but you still want a quality tablet that looks good and feels expensive, this is a good option.

3. XP-Pen Star G640S

The tablet provides you with a 6.5 x 4 inch actual work or play area, and its thickness is 9mm. it can comfortably and conveniently fit in your laptop bag or briefcase.

It has a great EMR stylus that eliminates all charge-related worries and also has a comfortable rubber grip for when your hands get sweaty with tension.

In addition, it is very stable and accurate, shows minimum latency ( 266RPS ). this will be a great device for playing and indulging in digital arts or design.

For people who’re looking to use this for drawing purposes too,With this tablet, you can customize the six buttons to meet your needs.

Valid for Chrome OS, Android , Windows , and macOS . It is easier to handwritten write, edits, annotate with stylus for online education,e-learning, remote working or web conference.

4. XP-Pen Deco mini 4

This tablet is very good and responsiveness on par with the other XP-Pen tablets. It has a great pen and overall solid build quality.

The XP-Pen Deco Mini 4 tablet comes with a tracking area of 4 x 3 inches and 6 programmable shortcut keys . It’s versatile, super-thin, compact, and durable.

There is no any cursor delay and the accuracy are just fantastic. It also features an EMR stylus with rubber grip – hassle-free gaming with the effective grip.

Another benefit is that it’s super portable, and you don’t need to worry about breaking it! It’s a lot less fragile than other drawing tablets and can withstand heavy use.

The tablet is compatible with Chromebook, Android , Windows and Mac operating systems.

5. XP-Pen Deco Mini7

With an active area of 7 x 4.37 inches, this tablet feels just as large as any pricey ones. The size of this tab is more than enough for not just Osu! but graphical arts enthusiasts as well.

The surface gives off the same highly durable and responsive feel as the Wacom one. the rubber grips on the bottom sides of the stylus for a more refined grip.

the build quality of the stylus feels genuinely well made so durability is not a problem. Moreover, the stylus has quite a significant hovering distance so that is sure to come in handy as well.

XP-Pen Deco Mini 7 supports tilt senstivity ( Deco mini4 does not). this is very good for drawing so if you wanna draw yes.

Apart from ergonomic designs, the Deco Mini7 manages to perform fairly well in high-speed rhythm mapping maps of Osu!.

It works with Windows, macOS , Chromebook and Android devices.

This tablet also comes in a wireless variant called XP-Pen Deco Mini7w, which is very similar in looks and features.

Conclusion

if you are going to use your tablet only for OSU playing then you can pick any one of these according to your budget.

Actually you can get cheaper tablet if its purpose only for OSU.You don’t need wide size & the high pressure to fully enjoy the game.

But if you also want to use your tablet for drawing purpose then going with the cheaper tablet is not a good idea. but if you just need something for beginner level then these are also not bad as well.

It’ll definitely be a good experience if you use a pen pad. But what’s more important is your skill and how you decide to practice.

Thank you very much, have a great day!