Standalone drawing tablet recommendations

Overview

These are recommendations for standalone tablets: tablets that have have screens and can be used without a computer. A standalone drawing tablet is ideal if you need to draw away from home or away from your desk.

Recommendations by device type

• Pen-enabled mobile computer recommendations ★★★

  • I recommend this type if mobility is your highest priority and you don't need to use a desktop OS and desktop apps.

• Pen-enabled laptop recommendations

  • I recommend this type if you need the full power of a desktop OS and desktop versions of applications.

• Pen computer recommendations

  • I do not recommend this type. Too expensive to buy. Too expensive to repair. Limited or no upgradeability.

Looking for something else?

For a pen tablet (screenless tablet), go here: pen tablet recommendations.

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

Other resources

• For more details suggest that you also consult the buying guide.
• For beginners: Recommended drawing tablets for beginners
• Teoh on Tech - iPad vs Android and Windows tablets (artist perspective) 2024/01/05