Gifting tablets

Introduction

If you want to buy a drawing tablet as a gift but have never used one yourself, it can be challenging to choose well. This guide is here to help you find a good option.

Understand the kinds of drawing tablets available

The first thing you need to understand is the type of drawing tablet you want to give as a gift. This is very important because it determines how the recipient will use the tablet and how much it will cost. Read this document first before continuing: Types of drawing tablets.

Understand the basics

Beginner's guide to drawing tablets

Does the recipient already have experience with a drawing tablet?

This is important because:

• You should understand what they like and don't like about that experience.

• They already have a set of expectations.

• They might not even need a drawing tablet if they already have a device that serves that role.

For example, if they already have an Apple iPad:

• They may want to continue using iPad apps.

• You could buy an Apple Pencil model that is compatible with their iPad.

If you are looking for a quick answer within your budget

See this list of Recommendations

They are separated by type and size of tablet, with options available at multiple price points.

When ready, look through the full buying guide

The full buying guide: Drawing tablet buying guide

These tips will be useful: Video: Practical tips for buying a drawing tablet

Make sure the tablet will physically connect to their computer

For a pen tablet or pen display, it must connect to a computer. For a pen tablet, this is easy — the computer just needs one available USB port. For a pen display it can get complicated. See: Connecting a pen display

Do they need to use certain apps?

Sometimes the apps they need dictate what will work for them.

Examples:

• If they want to use the Procreate app → the only option is an Apple iPad, since Procreate only works on iPads.

• If they need to use the full version of Photoshop (as opposed to the mobile version) → they can't use an Android device or an iPad.

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