Pen-enabled mobile device recommendations
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If you want to see the full set recommendations go here: Drawing tablet recommendations
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 - my notes on this tablet
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 - my notes on this tablet
OK
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 2024 - I don't have any experience with this tablet.
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 2025 (MDP1221) - my notes on this tablet
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 - My notes on using Apple iPads
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 - My notes on Samsung Galaxy Tab S Series
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
Huion Slate - Huion Kamvas Slate 10 NOT RECOMMENDED
Budget Android choices
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