Beginner pen tablets

If I had to pick one

If I had to pick one item on this list, I would recommend the One by Wacom CTL-672 for true. It's reliable and has a good drawing experience. The Huion Frego is a new tablet (released in 2024) that is also a terrific beginner choice.

Other good options

• One by Wacom Medium (CTL-672) [no tilt, no wireless] [$60, links, my notes] ★★★

• Huion Inspiroy Frego M (L610) [$90, links, my notes ] ★★★

• XP-Pen Deco series ★★★

  • XP-Pen Deco M (IT850) [no wireless] [$50, links]

  • XP-Pen Deco MW (IT850B) [$70, links]

  • XP-Pen Deco L (IT1060) [no wireless] [$70, links]

  • XP-Pen Deco LW (IT1060B) [$90, links, my notes]

• Wacom Intuos series

  • Wacom Intuos Medium (CTL-6100) [no tilt, no wireless] [$200, links]

  • Wacom Intuos Medium Bluetooth (CTL-6100WL) [no tilt] [$200, links]