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Brad Colbow review of XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus 2023/11/20
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
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
X3 ELITE
Accuracy in edges and corners is good.
XP-pen lists accuracy as:
center ±0.5mm
corner ± 2mm
I agree with XP-Pens accuracy numbers
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.
For both tablets you'll notice the sparkle if your eyes are close, at a normal drawing distance I don't notice it.
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
Line Tapering - typical .
Remember:
Pressure is detected by the pen, not the tablet.
Pens even of the same model exhibit some variance
XP-pen rates this pen as a 3gf IAF
the pen I had seemed to have a little higher IAF than that
It didn't bother me, but for those of you who want to draw with the tiniest amount of force this may not be the pen/tablet for you.
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.
3 USB-C ports on the side
Note tha 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
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- 2022/10/31
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I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TABLET DUE TO EXCESSIVE DIAGONAL WOBBLE
Learn more here: diagonal wobble
This pen display exhibits more diagonal wobble than is acceptable.
A little bit of wobble common to drawing tablets and is acceptable and can be adjusted for
However, this tablet exhibits excessive wobble and exhibits it with fast strokes. This is unacceptable.
Brad Colbow demonstrates the wobble with fast strokes here at 7:04 in this video: https://youtu.be/4czV7jv9mPg.
I will reconsider recommending this tablet, if I see evidence that a driver or firmware update substantially reduces the diagonal wobble.
2021/06/30
2021/08/05
2021/09/27
Product link:
2023/06/23
2023/07/06
2023/07/18
2023/07/24
User manual:
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2023/09/09
2023/08/20
GEN2 2024/08/03
Product page:
Brad Colbow - 2024/08/27
Product page: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-pro-19-gen-2.html
Released: 2024
Active Area: 409 x 230mm
Aspect Ratio: 16x9
Lamination: YES
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
AG treatment: Etched glass
X3 Pro Roller Stylus
X3 Pro Slim Stylus
IAF: 3gf
Max Pressure: 400gf
Center: ±0.4 mm
Corner: ±0.8 mm (corner)
Yes this tablet is VESA mountable (75mm x 75mm)
Ports: 2 USB-C ports
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.
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. Many more details here: XP-Pen X3 Pro pen
Native resolution - 2560x1600. This is big improvement over an HD (1920x1080) screen at this size.
Refresh rate - 60Hz. TYPICAL. Normal for pen displays.
Anti-glare sparkle - GOOD. Low amount of AG sparkle. More here: Anti-glare sparkle.
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.
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: Connecting a pen display with one USB-C cable
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
This is NOT provided in the box. If you need to connect via HDMI you will have to order this separately from XP-Pen.
Pointer lag - TYPICAL. Slightly better than normal for a pen display.
Line steadiness - OK. The line have a little bit of unsteadiness when moving slow. I can mitigate that in Clip Studio paint by turning on the Stabilization > Adjust by Speed option and setting it to stabilize when drawing slowly.
Corner accuracy VERY GOOD. Compared to other tablets has very minor inaccuracy at edges and corners.
Tilt compensation - GOOD. Pointer stays close to physical tip of the pen as pen moves through supported tilt range.
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 support the VESA mounting standard. I have used it with several VESA compatible stands.
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 50% brightness.
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.
Product page:
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Brad Colbow review of XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 2022/02/16
Teoh on Tech XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 2022/02/19
NOTE: This tablet does not support wireless operation. It does have a wireless version: XP-Pen Deco LW
Brad Colbow review of XP-Pen Deco L (IT1060) 2022/02/16
EyeKooDrawsStuff - review of XP-Pen Deco MW 2022/12/15
Model Year: 2021
NOTE: This is the wireless version of XP-Pen Deco L (IT1060B)
User manual: https://www.xp-pen.com/user-manual/deco-lw.html
Product site:
2023/07.25
2023/06/20
2024/02/08
I used this tablet from 2023/07/26 to 2023/11/01 and have been very happy with it.
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: Using large pen tablets
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: XP-Pen X3 Pro pen .
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.
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.
2020/08/31
2020/09/02
2020/09/14
XP-Pen maintains a list of pens and which tablets they are compatible with here:
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The XP-Pen X3 Pro Pen. was introduced in 2023. It is incredibly similar in shape to the Wacom Pro Pen 2. Overall, this pen feels nice to use
Pen IAF: GOOD. IAF= 3gf (as stated by XP-Pen)
Pen Max pressure: GOOD. 380gf in my testing. I tested two pens. So probably, XP-Pen is designed this pen for 400gf max pressure. And my 380gf is just some natural variance.
Pressure transition instability - VERY GOOD. Saw no "pulsing" at low pressure.
Pen pressure levels - 16K. Ignore this. it is hype. All you need is 2K pressure levels. More important than this is the wide pressure range (from IAF to Max pressure).
Obligatory 16K pressure level screenshot. This is what it shows in the driver.
There is no noticeable impact on my drawing.
More here: pen pressure
Pen eraser - HAS AN ERASER. I don't use erasers so I have no further comment about it.
Disabled buttons impact on drawing
Good: If you disable the two pen buttons in the driver, and then press the buttons while drawing it doesn't seem to interrupt drawing. I tested this with Clip Studio Paint and Krita on Windows 11.