Pen-enabled mobile device recommendations
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Overview
The choices for standalone mobile devices essentially come down to Apple iPads vs Android tablets. Each has their advantages.
For drawing
These are for when you want a GREAT drawing experience. Especially if you are already used to drawing tablets or Wacom professional tablets and pens.
EXCELLENT
Wacom MovinkPad Pro 14 - Wacom MovinkPad Pro 14 (DTH-A140) notes
This tablet has the best drawing experience on the market out of any current standalone tablet of any kind and from any brand.
Wacom MovinkPad 11 - Wacom MovinkPad 11 (DTH-A116) notes
OK
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 2024 - I don't have any experience with this tablet.
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 2025 (MDP1221) - XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 2025 (MDP1221) notes
For general usage
This is when you want a general-purpose mobile device, but also want decent pen support for things like sketching, notetaking, whiteboarding, etc.
Apple iPads + the Apple Pencil - Apple iPad notes
Apple iPads can play the role of a drawing tablet very well. Do keep in mind, the Apple Pencil does not come with an iPad so you will have to purchase the pencil separately.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S devices - Samsung Galaxy Tab S series notes
As an alternative to the Apple ecosystem, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S series of tablets is compelling. One great advantage of the Galaxy Tab S series is that they come with the Samsung S pen. So that keeps the cost down.
There are lots of models. Here are the
Avoid
Samsung Galaxy Tab A Series - NOT RECOMMENDED of tablets. More here: Samsung Galaxy Tab A. See Samsung Galaxy Tab A series
Huion Slate - Huion Kamvas Slate NOT RECOMMENDED
Budget Android choices
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