Pen-enabled mobile device recommendations
Overview
If you're primarily interested in drawing or notetaking I think pen-enabled mobile computers are your best options.
Top picks 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.
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
Top picks 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
Some compromises
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
Tablets to avoid
Samsung Galaxy Tab A Series
I do not recommend this series of tablets. More here: Samsung Galaxy Tab A
Huion Slate
Huion Kamvas Slate 10 NOT RECOMMENDED
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