7P: Wacom One 2019 GEN1 (DTC-133) notes

Summary

This solid but dated beginner tablet - and it is somewhat overpriced for what it is. If you can get it used for $150 it, then that is a good deal.

Overall drawing experience

Taking the screen and the pen into consideration, this tablet provides a DECENT drawing experience but not EXCELLENT. It is very suited for beginners.

Newer versions

In 2023, Wacom released two updated pen display versions in the Wacom One 2023 (GEN2) series

  • Wacom One 2023 13 touch (DTH-134)

  • Wacom One 2023 12 (DTC-121)

In my initial investigation in 2023, I wasn't too happy with these newer versions. However, now in 2025 I should re-examine them to see if firmware and driver updates have improved their drawing experience.

See: 7P notes: Wacom One 2023 GEN2 pen displays

Size

I still find 13" tablets a little too small for me. I normally recommend 16" tablets. But as a starter tablet or intended for use by a child, this size works well.

Diagonal wobble

GOOD. has low amount of wobble.

Cables and connectivity

The tablet comes with a 3-in-1 cable. Wacom calls this the "X-shape cable". And you must use this specific cable from Wacom.

NOTE: Cable attachment direction

Also when you plug in the 3-in-1 cable to the top of the tablet, the cord from should go to the left. If the cord goes to the right the tablet won't work. See the diagram below from Wacom's user manual for this tablet.

Single USB-C connection

The tablet DOES NOT work with a single USB-C cable.

USB-port reliability

Based on what I have seen with user feedback on this tablet over the years, the USB-C port can get loose and eventually make it difficult for the cable to securely stay in place. This can cause loss of video signal. So be gentle with that port.

Display Panel

This has an AVHA display panel, not IPS. The colors are a little washed out and viewing angles are not great as other oen displays

Pen

The supplied Wacom One GEN1 pen (CP-913) is a decent pen. It's not as good as what you would find with the Pro Pen 2. It is comparable to the Samsung S pen in terms of IAF and pressure range.

Much more here: 7P notes: Wacom One Pen GEN1 (CP-913)

Legs

This tablet has two legs on the back that can place the tablet at an angle more convenient for drawing.

VESA

This tablet does not have any VESA mounting holes.

Compatible pens

Besides the Wacom One GEN1 pen (CP-913), the Wacom One GEN1 (DTC-133) tablet is compatible with other pens not made by Wacom.

Wacom X-Shape cable for Wacom One DTC-133

The Wacom One (DTC-133) uses a PROPRIETARY 3-in-1 cable that Wacom calls the "X-Shape cable" (ACK44506Z).

You can purchase it from the Wacom store: https://estore.wacom.com/en-us/wacom-one-x-shape-cable.html.

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