Huion PenTech

Overview

Huion uses the name "PenTech" for their EMR pen technology and even has version numbers to help it has evolved over the years.

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Huion PenTech history

VersionTypeDescription

PenTech 4.0

Passive EMR

Adds a chip to the Stylus. Wide pressure range, much better pressure handling. Introduced in 2024 with the launch of the Kamvas Pro 19 and Kamvas Pro 27. Significant improvement over PenTech 3.x

PenTech 3.0+

Passive EMR

Unclear how it has improved from PenTech 3.0

PenTech 3.0

Passive EMR

Pressure now detected through a pressure sensor instead of relying on moving the ferrite core. This is a more reliable design and is how Wacom has been doing it for decades.

PenTech 2.0

Passive-EMR

Pen no longer has batter. Gets power from the tablet.

PenTech 1.1

Active-EMR

Pen has a rechargeable battery.

PenTech 1.0

Active-EMR

Pen has a replaceable battery.

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