Pen-enabled laptop recommendations
Overview
These aren't really drawing tablets. They're laptops that you can use for drawing also. The drawing experience with these devices is not as good as a dedicated drawing tablet but they may be enough for what you need.
Operating system: currently all run Windows
Scenario: General purpose
Pen tech: varies. MPP, EMR
These kinds of devices are really for general purpose use. So if what you want is a full operating system where you can use things like Microsoft Office, or the full version of Photoshop, etcetera. Then these suitable choices for a standalone tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4/5 360
This is a 2-in-1 laptop that folds over. The drawing experience is good - not super great but good.
Pen information:
Tech: Wacom EMR
Comes with this pen: Samsung S Pen (my notes on this pen)
Pen compatibility: These devices also works with the the Wacom CP-913 pen. And many people choose to use the Wacom CP-913 instead of the S Pen.
Recent models:
Samsung Galaxy Book5 360
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
Microsoft Surface Pro
This is a slate-type laptop. This drawing experience is OK. It's better suited in my opinion for notetaking or whiteboarding rather than drawing.
Pen information
Tech: MPP (similar to AES)
Comes with pen: NO. You have to buy The Surface Slim Pen 2 separately.
My notes on using the Microsoft Surface Pro
Surface Pro 8 (starting at $900)
Surface Pro 9 (starting at $900)
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