XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad GEN2 (MDP1221) notes

Overview

I AM ACTIVELY TESTING THIS DEVICE. So expect my notes to evolve, but here are some initial thoughts: This tablet is a comparable to the Samsung S9FE but in terms of overall performance with a much better pen. There are issues using tilt - but I don't use tilt with brushes so that wasn't a limiting factor for mew.

So far, I am enjoying using this device and as long as tilt is not a requirement for you, feel that it is a good choice for a standalone drawing tablet.

Basics

  • Model number MDP1221

  • Note this model (MDP1221 ) is the "GEN2" of the Magic Drawing Pad

  • OS: Android 14

Key NEW features that the GEN1 modell doesn't have

  • Operating system: Android 14

    • GEN1 came with Android 12

  • DP-Alt Mode

    • This means you can use the device as External/Secondary monitor

    • GEN1 did not have this feature

  • Using it as as a pen display

    • From product page "The Magic Drawing Pad supports the DP-IN function via its Type-C port, allowing it to act as a secondary screen for your laptop. Paired with the X3 Pro Pencil, it enables reverse control, making it easy to take notes, draw."

    • I have not fully tested this so it is unclear to what extent this is true

    • GEN1 was not capable of this at all

Tilt Issues

  • I often find the tilt to be "noisy" and van jumps back and forth suddenly.

  • I found the same issue with the XP-Pen Magic Note Pad

  • It sems somewhat dependent on the pen. Most of the X3 pens I tried with this tablet exhibited the problem, but some exhibited the problem less.

  • If you are going to use this tablet - I would recommend being careful about the tilt.

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