Pen tablet recommendations

Overview

These are recommendations for pen tablets (screenless tablets): tablets that do not have screens and have to be connected to a computer.

Looking for something else?

For a pen display (tablet with a screen), go here: pen display recommendations. For a standalone tablet, go here: Standalone drawing tablet recommendations.

Notes:

• I suggest that you also consult the buying guide

• Pen displays are NOT inherently better than pen tablets. More here: pen tablets vs pen displays

• For beginners: Recommended drawing tablets for beginners

Recommendations by size

• SMALL pen tablet recommendations

• MEDIUM pen tablet recommendations

• LARGE pen tablet recommendations

Notes

• About Wacom pen tablets - Many Wacom tablets are in this list. To better understand the difference in Wacom pen tablets see: 7P notes: Comparison of Wacom pen tablets

• Size considerations - For the vast majority of people I recommend MEDIUM sized pen tablets. More here: Choosing the right tablet size