7P notes: Huion Kamvas 13 GEN3 (GS1333)
NOTE: I just received this tablet on 2024/09/17 so I have just started looking through it. This evaluation is still IN PROGRESS
Overview
DRAFT: So far this tablet has performed extremely well in my limited testing. If there are no major issues, I think it will likely be on by recommended list and one I easily recommend for a beginner or consumer level tablet.
Basics
released: 2024
Display
Native resolution: 1920x1080
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Brightness: 220 nit
Anti-glare treatment
The tablet is etched glass. This is a change from previous model which used an AG matte film.
Anti-glare sparkle
Very little visible. This is a big improvement over the previous model.
Display sharpness
Pixels are clear and well delineated. The image does not look "soft".
Pen
1x PW600L pen
Pointer lag
TYPICAL for a pen display.
The pointer lag did not intefere with my drawing in any way.
Compatible pens
The PenTech 4.0 pens work with it. I tested these three:
PW600L
PW600
PW600S
Pen tracking accuracy
Huion states:
Center :±0.3mm
Corner: ±2mm
RATING: VERY GOOD
I found the pen tracking very accurate. The pointer follows the tip of the pen very accurately across the entire surface. And in my unit, the corners seemed even more accurate than ±2mm.
Tilt compensation
RATING: VERY GOOD
At 45 degrees of tilt - I saw almost deflection of pointer away from the tip of the nib
At 60 degrees of tilt - It was still very good - sometimes as good at 45 degrees - though sometimes I saw maybe a 1mm deflection
Touch
N/A. This tablet does NOT support touch.
Surface texture
GOOD. Provides good grip for the - even if the pen is using the plastic nib. Surface texture seems comparable to the Kamvas Pro 19 - actually the Kamvas 13 GEN3 seems to have slightly more texture.
Pressure scan rate
GOOD. I drew 50 small quick strokes as fast as I could. No strokes were lost.
Diagonal wobble
RATING: GOOD. Low amount of diagonal wobble.
Connections and cabling
Ports
2x USB-C ports
Upper USB-C port is recessed into the tablet. Intended for use with the Huion 3-in-1 cable
Lower USB-C port is flush against the surface of the tablet and intended for use with a USB-C cable
VESA
This tablet does NOT support VESA mounting.
Legs
This tablet does NOT have legs.
Heat
I set the brightness to 100% and continued to use the tablet for 1 hour.
The left 2/3rds of the tablet felt like room temperature to my hands.
The right 1/3 of the tablet got slightly warm - most of that was closer to the USB-C port locations. The warmth did not concern me and seemed very normal for pen display.
Audio
This tablet does not have any audio features and does not have a headphone jack.
Compared to the Kamvas 13 (GS1331)
The Kamvas 13 GEN3 (GS1333) is a big upgrade from the older edition Kamvas 13 (GS1331).
The PW600L pen is much better than the PW517 pen
The addition of the dials provides makes it easier to work without having to touch the keyboard
Much less Anti-glare sparkle
If you have to choose between the two, I HIGHLY recommend picking the Kamvas 13 GEN3 (GS1333)
Other differences
AG treatment
Kamvas 13 GEN3 (GS1333) - etched glass
Kamvas 13 (GS1331) - AG matte film
USB-Ports
Kamvas 13 GEN3 (GS1333) - one flush with the surface, one recessed
Kamvas 13 (GS1331) - both ports recessed
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