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A decent standalone tablet comparable to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9FE.
My unit exhibited strong "pulsing" in tilt.
2025-08-26
2025-03-26
2025-03-18
2025-03-20
One the low end of moderate AG sparkle vizible.
Most X3 Pro pens I tested exhibit a kind of "pulsing" with tilt with the unit I had.
If you are drawing and you notice tilt interfering, disable tilt in your apps brush settings.
X3 Pro and X3 Pro Slim - I have 11 of these. These all worked but 8 of them measure tilt a bit erratically. Pressure worked fine. This issue with tilt was also present in the XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad GEN2.
X3 Pro roller - I have only one of these pens at and pressure did not work so I could not draw. The problem with the pressure might have been the pen itself. It's hard to tell since I only have one of these pens.
Model number MDP1221
Note this model (MDP1221 ) is the 2025 of the Magic Drawing Pad
OS: Android 14
XP-Pen calls this model the 2025 edition and not a "GEN2" because it has only minor differences from the original 2024 version.
In some livestreams I have referred to it as a "GEN2" because originally on the XP-Pen EU store they used he "GEN2" name in the title.
In some regions it does not have "2025" in the name. Likewise 2024 does not appear in the name of the older model.
If you are buying this device, verify the model number MDP1221 and that it supports DP-IN (which the 2025 model does not support)
Operating system: Android 14
The 2024 model came with Android 12
Using it as an external monitor (aka DP-IN)
The 2024 model did not have this feature
Using it as as a pen display
From product page "The Magic Drawing Pad supports the DP-IN function via its Type-C port, allowing it to act as a secondary screen for your laptop. Paired with the X3 Pro Pencil, it enables reverse control, making it easy to take notes, draw."
I have not fully tested this so it is unclear to what extent this is true
The 2024 model did not have this feature
I often find the tilt to be "noisy" and van jumps back and forth suddenly.
I found the same issue with the XP-Pen Magic Note Pad
It sems somewhat dependent on the pen. Most of the X3 pens I tried with this tablet exhibited the problem, but some exhibited the problem less.
If you are going to use this tablet - I would recommend being careful about the tilt.
In online stores you may see BOTH the 2024 and 2025 editions shown under the name "Magic Drawing Pad". So make sure you verify the model number of the tablet you are purchasing. The 2025 model number is MDP1221
Size for reading - If you want to hold it for reading with one hand - the MNP is better due to its smaller size.
Size for drawing - I prefer the MDP somewhat more with its larger size.
Both support tilt. But for both currently tilt is very badly implemented. I hope a firmware update may help. Honestly until the tilt is improved, if you are going to draw I suggest that you make sure any brushes have their tilt sensitivity disabled.
Drawing experience - no difference in my opinion. Drawing works fine, except for tilt
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 2025 (MDP1221)
2025
XP-Pen Magic Note Pad (MNP1095)
2024
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 2024
2024
Release date: 2024
2024-01-29
2024-05-17
Brad Colbow Review of XP-Pen Artist 12 - 2022/10/31
2021/11/19
- 2021/12/13
2021/10/10
2023/06/26
Product page:
2021/01/12
2021/01/21
2021/01/11
Brad Colbow review of XP-Pen Innovator 16 2020/08/31
Trent Kaniuga review of XP-Pen Innovator 16 2020/09/02
2020/09/14
XP-Pen - Meet the Artist 16 Ultra 2025/09/25
Brad Colbow Review of XP-Pen Artist Ultra 16 2025/09/30
Display tech: OLED
Display native resolution: 4K
Response time 1ms
Supports touch
2 X3 Pro pens (exactly models unknown)
Photos do not show any visible legs
Unknown
Silent.
None
Works with single USB-C cable? YES (If your computer supports it)
Brad Colbow - XP Pen Artist Pro 16 TP Review 2021/09/27
Rating: VERY GOOD.
Power jack
USB-C port
HDMI
Headphone jack
Option 1: USB-C + power
Option 2: HDMI + USB + power
Comes with a headphone jack.
User manual: https://www.xp-pen.com/user-manual/deco-lw.html
Rating: GOOD (LOW amount of diagonal wobble)
The tablet exhibited a little more diagonal wobble than I normally like but smoothing/stabilization should help. The Artist 13 GEN2 unit has less diagonal wobble.
Model year: 2022
Comes with the XP-Pen X3 Elite pen - with an OK IAF and a GOOD pressure range. More here: My notes on the X3 elite pen
XP-pen lists accuracy as:
center ±0.5mm
corner ± 2mm
I agree with XP-Pens accuracy numbers
Compare to the Artist 13 GEN2
TYPICAL for a pen display - very slightly more than typical. But not by much.
VERY GOOD. The tip of the pointer aligns very closely with the tip of the pen.
release year: 2025
product page:
release year: 2024
2025/01/15
2024/10/29
product page:
release year: 2024
2024/10/29
Product link:
2023/06/23
2023/07/06
Overall decent tablet for an entry level 16" pen display. It does have a a very a noticable amount of diagonal wobble. Normally I don't recommend tablets with this much diagonal wobble. but since it can he worked around, it might work well as a budget choice.
Product page:
2022/06/01
2022/05/26
2022/06/06
HIGH. Diagonal wobble noticed at at most drawing speeds. Can be handled with application brush smoothing/stabilization.
The wobble is present even in fast strokes (10cm/s) which is very unusual for a pen display. Most pen displays only have visible diagonal wobble (and usually much less) at a slow speed like (1cm/s)
Brad Colbow demonstrates the wobble with fast strokes here at 7:04 in this video: .
LOW - maybe on the high end of low
Totally silent
Cool on the left side. Warm on the right especially near where the USB-C ports are.
2 USB-C ports on the right side. Both are recessed into the tablet.
XP-Pen Deco Pro MW GEN2 MT0962B - small-sized (despite the name)
XP-Pen Deco Pro LW GEN2 MT1172B - medium-sized (despite the name)
XP-Pen Deco Pro XLW GEN2 MT1592B - large-sized (despite the name)
2021/02/08
2021/03/25
2020/11/02
2022/12/15
NOTE: This tablet does not support wireless operation. It does have a wireless version: XP-Pen Deco LW
2022/02/16
2022/02/19
Model Year: 2021
This is OK tablet with the previous generation of pen technology
This sold an upgrade to the Deco 01 V2 - but looks to be the same exact tablet and drawing performance remains the same. The upgrade involves potentially better Android support - though I did not find that to be the case in my experience
2019-5-17
2019-1-26
Brad Colbow review of XP-Pen Artist 22R Pro 2020-02-03
Brad Colbow Review of XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro 2020-06-22
Marc Brunet Review of XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro 2020-06-01
A better choice in 2025 would be these tablets: Pen tablet recommendations (MEDIUM)
Product page: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/deco-01-v3.html
User manual: https://www.xp-pen.com/user-manual/deco-01-v3.html
Release year: 2025
XP-Pen P05 - my notes on this pen
XP-Pen says this tablet wil work with android devices.
However, my initial attempt at using this tablet with my android devices were unsuccessful. Despite using the XP-Pen companion android app, while the android device did recognize the tablet, all drawing was heavily distorted.
I'm not sure if I did somethign wrong or the fault lies elsewhere.
Decent tablet. Not the ultimate drawing experience but I think it will server a lot of people well and is a good beginner tablet.
Model year: 2022
Product page:
Comes with the XP-Pen X3 Elite pen - with an OK IAF and a GOOD pressure range. More here:
Accuracy in edges and corners is good.
XP-pen lists accuracy as:
center ±0.5mm
corner ± 2mm
EXCELLENT. very little wobble. at all stroke speeds.
These are 10cm lines - each drawn over 4 seconds. V
Amount of AG sparkle is at the LOW end of MODERATE
I didn't find the sparkle distracting. And I don't notice it at my normal eye distance when drawing.
It has more sparkle than the Wacom One (DTC-133) but less than the Huion Kamvas 13.
These things worked well
drawing lots of dots
drawing many small quick tiny low pressure lines - hatching
keeping pressure constant
moving between high and low pressure smoothly
See:
TYPICAL for a pen display - very slightly more than typical. But not by much.
VERY GOOD. The tip of the pointer aligns very closely with the tip of the pen.
2 USB-C ports on the side
Note that the ports are deeply recessed into wells.
Comes with a a 3-in-1 cable. Which I didn't use.
Instead I my own Thunderbolt 3 cable.
because the USB-C ports are in deep wells, my TB3 cable has ends that are too thick to fit in the well. I had to chop away some plastic to make it fit.
This works. I was able to use it with a single USB-C cable
I agree with XP-Pens accuracy numbers
Released: 2025 (we expect by end of September)
In summary this is a very nice tablet. Wacom Cintiq Pro models are still better (and cost MUCH more) but this tablet is good overall and I have enjoyed using it. As of July 2024, this is my top pick for a mid-range-cost 16" pen display.
https://www.xp-pen.com/user-manual/artist-pro-16-2nd.html
User manual:
Product link:
2023/09/09
2023/08/20
RATING: EXCELLENT
I like the overall design. Looks and feels very premium.
XP-Pen logo on bottom of tablet. It's present and visible without being obtrusive.
The tablet comes with the the new XP-Pen X3 Pro Pen. It is incredibly similar in shape to the Wacom Pro Pen 2. The pen handles pressure very well and has an eraser. More here:
Native resolution - 2560x1600. This is big improvement over an HD (1920x1080) screen at this size.
Refresh rate - 60Hz. TYPICAL. Normal for pen displays.
Sharpness - GOOD. The AG treatment does not add any blurriness.
Parallax - GOOD. Little visible parallax.
Aspect Ratio - 16:10. It is a little more squarish than the much more common 16:9 aspect ratio. After using it for a few days, I actually like the 16:10 aspect ratio. To me it makes the tablet feel a little larger than it is.
MacOS - Some people tell me MacOS has more challenges running at resolutions like the one this tablet uses. I'm not a MacOS expert so I suggest you research this more.
Single USB-C cable connection?
YES. I tried the cable that it came with and a Thunderbolt 3 cable. It worked in both cases. More here:
Ports
There are two USB-C ports on the top edge of the tablet. Both ports are recessed into wells.
If you intend to use a 3rd-party USB-C cable, be aware they may not fit into the well.
One minor nit. The USB-C cable connects at the top edge this means you see the cable connect. This is normal for pen displays these days. But it does make the device a little less elegant.
3-in-1 cable
If you need to connect via HDMI you will need a 3-in-1 cable from XP-pen.
When I bought the tablet in - this cable was s NOT provided in the box.
However now it seems that XP-Pen is shipping the tablet with the 3-in-1 cable.
Before you purchase verify if you are getting the 3-in-1 cable if you need it.
I contacted XP-Pen support and they indidcated that this compatible 3-in-1 cable:
TYPICAL. Normal for a pen display. A Cintiq Pro has slightly less lag.
VERY GOOD. Compared to other tablets has very minor inaccuracy at edges and corners. Matched XP-pens stated accuracy numbers.
RATING: OK. very slightly increase in wobble is slow strokes. Totally acceptable. A little brush smoothing eliminates it..
YES - It has two foldable legs on the back allow it to be propped up at an angle. However, I just use a spare HUION stand for a better angle.
NONE.
This tablet does NOT support the VESA mounting standard.
Thicker toward the top
Thinner toward the bottom
The bottom edge rolls off a bit making it a bit nicer for you hand or arm to rest on that edge.
None. No speakers. No headphone jack.
This tablet does NOT support touch.
Felt cool (room temperature) to the touch at 100% brightness.
Cool on the right side. On the left side it was slightly warm.
Completely silent.
The tablet has no fans.
The tablet comes with a remote with programmable keys.
Tilting the pen within the supported tilt range did not significantly alter the pointer position. It remained close to the tip. I tried this with 3 different X3 Pro pens and got the same result.
In one of the photos you may notice a slight separation between pointer and tip, I think this is mostly due to the position calibration of the pen and not so much the tilt.
I have heard a few comments on my YouTube channel indicating that some people found very bad tilt compensation. So far I believe if there is an issue it is only with a small number of defective units.
This tablet uses an etched glass surface instead of an AG film.
It does a very good job of glare reduction. It is on par with the Huion Kamvas Pro 19 and a bit more glare reduction than the Cintiq Pro 22.
Pixels are clear and well-delineated.
Slightly sharper than my Cinitq Pro 22
Noticeably sharper than my Huion Kamvas Pro 19
XP-pen recommends the ACS05 stand. I'm not a fan of that type of stand.
I think the AC41 stand woudl work better.
In my testing I used the stand that came with the Xencelabs Pen Display 16 which is very similar to the AC41.
Released: 2024
Product page: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-pro-19-gen-2.html
Product page:
2024/11/20
2024/08/27
2024/10/22
Active Area:
9.06” x 16.1" -> 18.47" diagonal
409 x 230mm -> 469.2mm diagonal
Aspect Ratio: 16x9
Display panel tech: IPS
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Lamination: YES
The tablet comes with two pens
X3 Pro Roller Stylus
X3 Pro Slim Stylus
See .
It is compatible with other pens in the X3 pro series.
X3 Pro Roller Stylus
X3 Pro Slim Stylus
X3 Pro - I tested this. It worked.
XP-Pen states these numbers for X3 Pro pens
IAF: 3gf
Max Pressure: 400gf
In my testing with the pens that came with the tablet
Subjectively, 3gf seemed about right
I measured the max pressure at around 250gf.
RATING: VERY GOOD. Low amounts of AG sparkle.
Maybe just slightly more than the Cintiq Pro 22.
Similar to Huion Kamvas Pro 19
Pixels are relatively clear and well delineated.
The look is clearly sharper than the Huion Kamvas Pro 19 which has a soft look that some people don't like.
Really does look like a larger version of the XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 GEN2
Moving between low and high pressure cave smooth pressure transitions.
XP-Pen states:
Center: ±0.4 mm
Corner: ±0.8 mm
RATING: VERY GOOD.
My experience matched the accuracy numbers XP-Pen provides.
VERY GOOD.
On par with Cintiq Pro 22 and with Huion Kamvas Pro 19.
OK. Minor displacement at 45deg
Pen tilted left -> 1.8 mm displacement
Pen vertical -> ~1 mm displacement
Pen tilted right -> ~0 mm displacement
RATING: VERY GOOD
Drawing 50 strokes as fast possible results in no lost strokes.
Rating: GOOD low amounts of diagonal wobble.
Just a little more than the Huion Kamvas Pro 19
About the same as the Cintiq Pro 22
A little less than the XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 GEN2
About the same as the Huion Kamvas 13 GEN3
As is typical for etched glass surfaces, there is a slight surface texture.
Using the same X3 Pro pen with a plastic nib
The XP-Pen Artist Pro 19 GEN2 has an amount of surface texture that is
about the same as the XP-Pen Artist Pro 19 GEN2
about the same as the Huion Kamvas Pro 19
a little less than the XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus
a little less than the Cintiq Pro 22
2 USB-C ports on the top edge
The ports are NOT recessed
I tested both the configurations below with my M3 Macbook Pro and a Surface Pro 8
YES. this tablet is VESA mountable (75mm x 75mm)
YES. This tablet has a two folding legs on the back.
This tablet does NOT come with a stand.
I used the stand that came with the Xencelabs Pen Display 16 to hold this tablet. It worked very well.
This tablet does NOT support touch.
There are no audio features such as a headphone jack.
GOOD. Tablet keeps cool
Left 1/3 cool
Right 2/3 slightly warm
Warmer near the USB-C ports
MossCharmly - Huion Kamvas Pro 16 vs. XPpen Artist Pro 16 GEN2 2024/08/03
NOTE: it has the exact same size Active Area as the Huion Kamvas Pro 19.
Contrast: unspecified
Response time: unspecified
Refresh rate: 60hz
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Anti-glare treatment: Etched glass
Color: 10 bit (8bit+FRC)
Color Gamut Coverage Ratio: 99.8% sRGB, 96% Adobe RGB, 98% Display P3
About the same as the XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus
Good pen display at an excellent price. Will be good for beginners or for a first tablet.
Very convenient that the tablet comes with all the cables you need to connect via HDMI and USB-C (assuming your computer supports USB-C)
Unboxing and testing stream: https://youtube.com/live/teEGX7G-gYs?feature=share
2025/11/17
Product page:
Name: XP-Pen Artist 12 GEN3
Actually the name on the box is "XP-Pen Artist 12 3rd" but to be consistent with how I discuss other tablets I am using "GEN3" in the name.
Model number: CD121FH
Drawing Display x 1
X4 Smart Chip Stylus x 1
Pen Nibs x 10
Nib Replacement Tool x 1
digitizer type: EMR
digitizer resolution: 5080 LPI (200 LPmm)
Dimensions: 264.0 x 149.0 mm
Digonal: 11.9 in
Display panel: IPS
Native resolution: 1920x1080
Aspect ratio: 16x9
Surface: etched glass
Size: 327.2 x 189.1 x 12.0 mm
Weight: 719 g
Ports:
Full-featured USB-C x 1
X4 Smart Chip Stylus
X4 Smart Chip Stylus
P-Pen does not list other pens as compatible - however these pens work
X3 Pro
X3 Pro Slim
TBD
NONE
LOW (GOOD)
Only noticable when eyes are very close to screen
GOOD.
TYPICAL - Slight deviation (~2mm) at corners and edges
Overall GOOD
But pointer deviates slightly to the left (~1mm) as the pen tilts to the left.
Slightly diagonal wobble visible in strokes at all tested speeds. With the most at the slowest speed and declining as the stroke speed increased.
Most users will likely not notice any wobble.
If it does show up smoothing will remove it. In Krita, weighted stabilization with a distance value of 200 removed it.
MINIMAL (GOOD)
GOOD - no banding observed
GOOD. No missed strokes
Good (LOW)
Slightly more than I would expect for a pen display.
Tested with the default plastic nib of the X4 pen.
Typical for pen displays - slight texture. Pen didn't feel slippery on the glass.
Similar feel to Wacom Movink 13 - just very slightly less
TBD
8 buttons on the left side
They can be pressed from the left and from the top
It is NOT hard to press the buttons when the tablet is resting on a desk
2 rollers on the left side
The rollers provide tactile feedback as you roll them and have a "click" sound
The rollers were could easily be used even when the tablet is resting on a desk
Does not support VESA mounting
Does comes with a folding stand
No touch support.
No legs
None
No fan noise
The rollers have "click" when rolling. It is not loud, but louder than I expected.
At 100% brightness for an hour - seems overall room temperature with some light heat increasing toward the ports on the right
I used this tablet from 2023/07/26 to 2023/11/01 and have been very happy with it.
2024/11/29
2023/07.25
2023/06/20
2024/02/08
This is large-sized tablet -comparable in size to the Wacom Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860). and you should be aware about the realities of using a tablet this big:
Is great across the board. The thing looks and feels great. In this dimension, seems to rival the premium feel of Wacom. Again I am just talking about the materials here and looks. This XP-Pen tablet it seems more modern in its aesthetic than other tablets.
XP-Pen branding - The XP-Pen logo is prominently featured on the pen case and at the bottom edge of the tablet. Frankly I think it looks cool and I enjoy being able to visually distinguish the tablet from the many others I have.
Indicator lights on surface
Four indicator lights are just past the corners of the active area. They will light up if the pen is within 10 mm of the active area. The lights are white. You can turn them off in the driver.
It comes with XP-Pen X3 Pro pen. The shape is very close to the Wacom Pro Pen 2. It has two buttons, an eraser. It has a good pressure range. Much more here: .
Pen compatibility
X3 Pro pen: Compatible with this tablet
X3 Elite: NOT compatible with this tablet
Surface texture Seems similar to a Wacom Intuos Pro L (PTH-860).
Replaceable surface? No.
Surface details
The surface has a nice touch. At the bottom bevel is gently arcs down so that your hands avoid contact with a hard edge.
At surface is a slab that actually hangs over the table like a flat roof. I've never encountered a tablet with this before. It doesn't change how it works, but it is an interesting design choice. I like the look
Surface edge at the very edge of the surface, the transition from horizontal surface to vertical is not very rounded.
The tablet itself has none.
Maximum pressure - Top End of pressure range for the pen seems comparable to the what I am used to with the Huion PW517. Not not as high as Wacom Pro Pen 2.
Minimum pressure (IAF)
XP-Pen says 3gf.
It is easy to drag the pen across the surface and even hear the scratch sound without the pen registering pressure.
Compared to Wacom: Wacom Pro Pen 2 is <1gf. The difference in the IAFs is very obvious.
Compared to Huion: It felt to me that this XP-Pen has an IAF larger than the Huion PW517 pen. I need time to evaluate this again.
Normal of pointer lag for non-Wacom tablets.
A little more pointer lag than a Wacom Intuos Pro tablet. If you are coming from a Wacom Intuos Pro, you might initially feel like the pointer lag is just ever-so-slightly "floaty". The effect is very subtle. After using this tablet for several months I don't even notice.
Rating: OK
It has more wobble than the Wacom Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860). Notice that wobble is slightly present even in the fast stroke. XP-Pen should be doing better here since it is targeted at a pro audience. In practice this wobble has not impacted me at all.
Enabling brush smoothing options in your applications will minimize its visibility.
Some users have reported that the pointer "shakes" when the pen is hovering over the tablet.
To understand what hover jitter is, go here:
Example:
My testing
Testing process: I begin with the pen 0.5mm from the surface and moved up by 0.5 mm increments and noted any jitter I experienced. I used my hover height tool to keep the tip of the pen at specific distances from the tablet surface. See: .
With the Deco Pro GEN2 MW
<= 7mm : No jitter
>7mm to <=10 mm
My evaluation:
This hover jitter effect did not bother me. I didn't even notice it until someone brought it to my attention in June of 2025.
As it is a hover effect, it does NOT affect drawing
It also appears toward the upper end of the supported hover range of 10mm. Where it might be masked by the natural tremors of the hand.
However some people do notice this effect and are irritated by it.
Pen case - Adding the the premium feel is the pen case. Which holds the pen, extra nibs, and nib remover. It really is a slick looking.
Launch year: 2025
3-in-1 USB-C Cable x 1
Warranty and Driver Download Card x 1
Glove x 1
Cleaning Cloth x 1
Foldable Stand x 1
Tilt: YES
Tilt range: +/- 60 deg
Report rate: UNKNOWN
Accuracy:
Center ±0.2 mm
Corner: UNKNOWN
XP-Pen says "AG + AF"
Lamination: YES
Brightness: 260 nit
Response time: UNKNOWN
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Viewing angle: 170°
Color bit depth: 8bpp
Color gamut:
99% sRGB
97% Adobe RGB
97% Display P3
3-in-1 USB-C x 1
Both USB-C ports are recessed
X3 roller works (but roller cannot be configured)
>10mm to 14mm : Jitter grows in frequency and intensity. Max jitter at 14mm
>14mm : Pen no longer detected
With Deco Pro GEN2 XLW
<= 10mm : No jitter
>10mm to <=14 mm : Slight & sporadic jitter
>14mm to 16mm : Jitter grows in frequency and intensity. Max jitter at 16mm
>16mm : Pen no longer detected
This is my favorite non-Wacom 22" pen display
Drawing performance is very good.
Unlike some other models in the Artist Pro GEN2 series, the unit I tested had very good tilt compensation and very low diagonal wobble
This is a nice step up in terms of size over the Artist Pro 16 GEN2 and the Artist Pro 19 GEN2 in terms without getting too large. In general 22" is my favorite size for pen tablets.
Release year: 2025
Product page: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-pro-22-gen-2.html
product page: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-pro-22-gen-2.html
Teoh on Tech - review of XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 GEN2 2025/04/20
Active Area:
18.716” x 10.528" -> 21.474" diagonal
475.392 mm x 267.408 mm -> 545.4mm diagonal
Aspect Ratio: 16x9
Accuracy: ±0.4 mm (center)
Report rate: 220Hz
Resolution: WQHD (2560x1440)
This a significant upgrade from the Full HD (1920x1080) resolution of the XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus
Display panel tech: IPS
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Lamination: YES
Viewing Angle: 178°
Minimal color shift at extreme left/right angles, with very slight dimming at steep up/down tilts.
Contrast: unspecified
Response time: unspecified
Refresh rate: 60hz
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Anti-glare treatment: Etched glass
Glare Reduction: The screen effectively reduced glare. Reflections are very well diffused.
Color depth: 8 bit
Color Gamut Coverage Ratio: 99% sRGB, 99% Adobe RGB, 94% Display P3
Color Calibration Report: Tablet package came with a factory calibration report with a Delta E value of 0.88. I'm not an expert on colors but I was told this is good.
The tablet comes with a single pen: X3 Pro Stylus.
I was disappointed it only came with 1 pen. With some of the other Artist Pro GEN2 products we are getting two pens.
It is compatible with other pens in the X3 pro series. I tested with all of the pens below.
X3 Pro Roller Stylus
X3 Pro Slim Stylus
X3 Pro
Size
The tablet measures 22" diagonally
22" is my favorite size for pen displays, and it is definitely notable size upgrade from a 19" pen display
Bezels
Noticeably large bezels.
~40 mm on top
~35 mm on sides
~55 mm on the bottom
The bezels were larger than competitors like Wacom and Huion. Some will find these wide bezes impacting the tablet’s visual elegance but it does provide some nice space to rest your hands.
Weight: This is a relatively heavy tablet - as expected for its 22" size and wide bezels.
RATING: VERY GOOD. Low amounts of AG sparkle.
Maybe just slightly more than the Cintiq Pro 22.
Similar amount of AG sparkle to Huion Kamvas Pro 19
Photos may not capture it, but the display is slightly "soft" like what I saw in the Kamvas Pro 19. The Artist Pro19 GEN2 and Cintiq Pro 22 are a bit sharper. It is NOT blurry just a little softer. This is likely due to the anti-glare treatment.
Resolution and Text:
Text appeared slightly blurry due to macOS scaling, not the tablet’s fault. Using BetterDisplay made the text much crisper.
At normal drawing distances, I could not distinguish it from a 4K display. Though I imagine many of you have sharper eyes.
Looks exactly like the XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus. So very attractive overall design.
Moving between low and high pressure gave smooth pressure transitions.
XP-Pen states:
Center: ±0.4 mm
Corner: NOT STATED
RATING: VERY GOOD.
My experience matched the accuracy numbers XP-Pen provides for center accuracy. Corner accuracy was typical for a pen display - a slight inaccuracy of 1 or 2 mm.
VERY GOOD.
On par with Cintiq Pro 22 and with Huion Kamvas Pro 19.
EXCELLENT - I didn't see the pointer shift much at all as I tilted in different directions
RATING: VERY GOOD
Drawing 50 strokes as fast possible results in no lost strokes.
Rating: VERY GOOD - very low amounts of diagonal wobble.
On par with the Huion Kamvas Pro 19 and the Wacom Cintiq Pro 22
USB-C
HDMI
power connection,
headphone jack - unexpected but appreciated
The USB-C port alone cannot power the tablet. You MUST use the included power supply. This is typical for displays over 16".
It can be connected with USB-C cable to your computer, This USB-C cable should be either the full-featured USB-C cable that came with the tablet or you can use a Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 cable.
You can also connect it with HDMI and USB if needed
This tablet does not use or come with a 3-in-1 cable. And you shouldn't need a 3-in-1 cable anyway.
The tablet comes with a stand.
The stand is pre-attached in the box. So you can start using it without any additional assembly.
Changing the angle of the stand is very easy thanks to the tall lever on the back. And there is a wide range of angles supported - from about 25 degrees to almost vertical.
The stand seems very sturdy and solidly built
After an hour at 100% brightness, the tablet was slightly warm, comparable to body temperature, and not disruptive.
Silent
Tablet supports VESA mounting.
The stand is attached via the VESA mounting holes on the back.
The tablet arrived in a large, heavy, and nicely decorated box.
The artwork on the box continues XP-Pen's trend have having beautiful art on the box.
The tablet has a protective cover pre-applied - this is a temporary cover for protection. Which I removed.
The included stand pre-attached. I appreciated that convenience.
