XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 2025 (MDP1221) notes

Basics

  • Model number MDP1221

  • Note this model (MDP1221 ) is the 2025 of the Magic Drawing Pad

  • OS: Android 14

Links

Naming

Is it a GEN2?

XP-Pen calls this model the 2025 edition and not a "GEN2" because it has only minor differences from the original 2024 version.

In some livestreams I have referred to it as a "GEN2" because originally on the XP-Pen EU store they used he "GEN2" name in the title.

2025 in name

In some regions it does not have "2025" in the name. Likewise 2024 does not appear in the name of the older model.

If you are buying this device, verify the model number MDP1221 and that it supports DP-IN (which the 2025 model does not support)

Key NEW features in the 2025 model

  • Operating system: Android 14

    • The 2024 model came with Android 12

  • Using it as an external monitor (aka DP-IN)

    • The 2024 model 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

    • The 2024 model did not have this feature

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.

Purchasing tip

In online stores you may see BOTH the 2024 and 2025 editions shown under the name "Magic Drawing Pad". So make sure you verify the model number of the tablet you are purchasing. The 2025 model number is MDP1221

Compared to the Magic Note Pad (MNP1095)

  • Size for reading - If you want to hold it for reading with one hand - the MNP is better due to its smaller size.

  • Size for drawing - I prefer the MDP somewhat more with its larger size.

  • Both support tilt. But for both currently tilt is very badly implemented. I hope a firmware update may help. Honestly until the tilt is improved, if you are going to draw I suggest that you make sure any brushes have their tilt sensitivity disabled.

  • Drawing experience - no difference in my opinion. Drawing works fine, except for tilt

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