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Comparison of Wacom pen tablets

Overview

Wacom has several separate lines of pen tablets. This document will help you understand the difference and help you make your choice.

  • One by Wacom -> product page

  • Intuos -> product page

  • Wacom One 2013 -> product page

  • Intuos Pro 2017 -> product page

  • Intuos Pro 2025 -> product page

If you are interested in a pen tablet (a drawing tablet without a screen) for drawing/sketching/painting and want to go with the "safe choice" then you should pick a Wacom tablet. In particular the Wacom Intuos Pro models identified here (PTH-860, PTH-660, PTH-460) are THE BEST PEN TABLETS EVER MADE.

Here are my detailed notes on the Intuos Pro (PTH-x60) series.

Wacom One 2023 tablets

The Wacom One 2023 pen tablets are intended to be upgrades to the consumer Wacom Intuos tablets. I do not recommend them because their pressure handling is (in my opinion) not acceptable for the Wacom brand. More here: 7P notes: Wacom One 2023

Recommendation summary

  • Sketching, digital painting, illustration, etc. -

    • If budget permits,

      • Wacom Intuos Pro 2025 Medium (PTK-670)

      • Wacom Intuos Pro 2017 Medium (PTH-660)

    • If you tend do draw with larger gestures then...

      • Wacom Intuos Pro 2025 Large (PTK-670)

      • Wacom Intuos Pro 2017 Large (PTH-860)

    • If you want to spend less

      • One by Wacom MEDIUM (CTL-672)

      • Wacom Intuos Medium (CTL-6100)

      • Wacom Intuos Bluetooth Medium (CTL-6100WL)

  • Photo-editing - i.e. you aren't doing anything that requires "strokes" then the One by Wacom SMALL (CTL-472) is fine.

  • Using the tablet as a mouse replacement - i.e. you aren't doing anything that requires "strokes" but instead just clicking on things or dragging them - then the One by Wacom SMALL (CTL-472) is fine.

  • Taking notes. I don't recommend pen tablets in general for taking notes. Use an alternative (like an iPad) instead. More here: Taking notes with drawing tablets.

  • Play Osu! - One by Wacom SMALL (CTL-472) or One by Wacom SMALL MEDIUM (CTL-672) are the best choices. For more information regarding tablets for osu! and other tablet options consult Kuuube's tablet buying guide.

  • Exploring drawing tablets - this is if you are not sure if you are going to use a drawing tablet, but just want to dabble without spending a lot.

    • Start with a One by Wacom SMALL (CTL-472) for general usage.

    • Start with a One by Wacom MEDIUM (CTL-672) if you intend to draw on it.

  • Want the best and don't care about the cost. Either:

    • Wacom Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860)

    • Wacom Intuos Pro 2025 Large (PTK-670)

    • Wacom Intuos Pro 2017 Large (PTH-860)

    • Wacom Intuos Pro 2025 Medium (PTK-670)

    • Wacom Intuos Pro 2017 Medium (PTH-660)

  • Picking the right size - More information about picking the right size: tablet size.

Pens

Each product line uses different pens. And the pens can only be used within that product line. For example if you try to use the LP190K pen with the PTH-860, the tablet does not even recognize there is a pen there. More here: Wacom pen compatibility

REMEMBER: You cannot MIX AND MATCH these pens. For example, it is not possible to use the amazing Wacom Pro Pen 2 with the One by Wacom, Wacom Oner, or Intuos tablets.

Tablet
Included pen

One by Wacom (CTL-472, CTL-672)

Wacom 2K Pen 2K (LP-190K)

Wacom One 2023 pen tablets

(CTC-4110WL, CTC-6110WL)

Wacom One 2023 Pen (CP-923)

Intuos

(CTL-4100, CTL-4100WL, CTL-6100, CTL-6100WL)

Wacom Pen 4K (LP-1100K)

Intuos Pro 2017 (PTH-460, PTH-660, PTH-860)

Pro Pen 2 (KP-504E)

Intuos Pro 2025 (PTH-470, PTH-670, PTH-870)

Pro Pen 3 (ACP-500)

Of the pens identified, the Wacom Pro Pen 2 and Pro Pen 3 is the best in terms of design, materials, shape, weight distribution.

Overall drawing experience

All of the tablets except the Wacom One 2023 tablets have a very very good drawing experience. The Intuos Pro series definitely the best of all of them though - largely driven by the amazing pressure handling of the Wacom Pro Pen 2 and Wacom Pro Pen 3.

Pen pressure

Learn more here: Pen pressure

2048 pressure levels is all you need for creative work. All of these pens are enough in that regard. Wacom has strong marketing towards their higher pressure level tablets, but the vast majority of users will not be able to make use of these higher levels in their work.

More than pressure levels, the pressure range has a greater impact on your drawing experience. And this is driven by the quality of the pressure sensor in the pen.

Pens pressure range compared

Pen
Levels
IAF
max pressure

Wacom Pen 2K

(LP-190K)

2048

<1gf

GOOD

300 to 400 gf

Wacom One 2023 Pen

(CP-923)

4096

<8gf

OK to GOOD

200 to 300gf

Wacom Pen 4K

(LP-1100K)

4096

<1gf

GOOD

400 to 600gf

Wacom Pro Pen 2

(KP-504E)

8192

<1gf

VERY HIGH

700gf to 800gf

Wacom Pro Pen 3

(ACP-500)

8192

<1gf (assumed)

VERY HIGH

600gf to 700gf

Notes:

  • Data for IAF and max pressure measurements independently made by Kuuube.

  • Learn more about pen pressure

  • Learn more about how pen pressure ranges compare across pens

Drawing features

Tablet
Pressure
Tilt
Barrel rotation

One by Wacom

(CTL-472, CTL-672)

YES

NO

NO

Wacom One pen tablets

(CTC-4100WL, CTC-6110WL)

YES

YES

NO

Intuos

(CTL-4100, CTL-4100WL, CTL-6100, CTL-6100WL)

YES

NO

NO

Intuos Pro 2017 (PTH-460, PTH-660, PTH-860)

YES

YES

Requires Wacom Art Pen (KP-701)

Intuos Pro 2025 (PTH-470, PTH-670, PTH-870)

YES

YES

Requires Wacom Art Pen (KP-701)

Notes on pen tilt

TILT - Not all drawing styles require tilt. And if you do want to control the rotation of your brush many drawing apps let you control the brush rotation based on the direction of the pen movement instead of tilt. Lean more here: Pen tilt

Tablet resolution

Resolution means how many separate points the tablet can distinguish (i.e. resolve) in a given length. This is specified as Lines Per Inch (LPI) though it is also useful to think about it as lines per millimeter (LPMM)

You will not notice the difference between 2048 LPI and 5080 LPI.

  • One by Wacom -> 2048 LPI = 80.62 LPMM

  • Wacom One 2023 pen tablets = Unknown

  • Intuos -> 2540 LPI = 100 LPMM

  • Intuos Pro 2017 -> 5080 LPI = 200 LPMM

  • Intuos Pro 2025 -> 5080 LPI = 200 LPMM

Accuracy

Accuracy = tablet & computer know the correct position of the tip of the pen. As far as I have observed, all three tablets are very accurate.

Pointer lag

Pointer lag is the difference between the physical position of the pen and where the operating system pointer is drawn. Pen tablets in general display very little pointer lag. In comparison, all pen displays all show very noticeable lag.

  • One by Wacom -> very little pointer lag

  • Wacom One 2023 pen tablets -> very little pointer lag

  • Intuos -> very little lag (when hovering has a little bit of pointer lag)

  • Intuos Pro 2017 -> very little pointer lag

  • Intuos Pro 2025 -> very little pointer lag

Learn more here: Lag

Accuracy / Diagonal wobble

The Intuos Pro models exhibit less wobble than the Intuos of One by Wacom. But all of the tablets are good for diagonal wobble

Position smoothing

Position smoothing makes for better looking strokes but introduces pointer lag. All of these Wacom tablets are great for artists in terms of position smoothing.

Driver position smoothing

Wacom drivers by default add a little bit of position smoothing - which is needed - to make their strokes look better. The smoothing is not much and Wacom pen tablets still feel more responsive than other tablet brands.

Hardware position smoothing

Tablet series
Hardware smoothing

One by Wacom

no hardware smoothing

Wacom One 2023

unknown

Intuos

No hardware smoothing when drawing/dragging.

Some Hardware smoothing on hover.

  • For artists, drawing is fine and unaffected. The smoothing is only happening when you are not drawing. Artists do not notice this at all in practice.

  • For osu! players the hardware on hover is a strong reason to avoid this tablet.

Intuos Pro 2017

no hardware smoothing

Intuos Pro 2025

no hardware smoothing

Wireless/Bluetooth

Tablet series
ExpressKeys available

One by Wacom

none of these models support wireless

Wacom One 2023

all models support wireless via Bluetooth

Intuos

Only models with WL in their model number support wireless via Bluetooth

Intuos Pro 2017

all models support wireless via Bluetooth

Intuos Pro 2025

all models support wireless via Bluetooth

Touch support

USB port on tablet

The consumer series use older USB ports than the professional series.

Tablet series
USB port on tablet

One by Wacom

Micro USB B

Wacom One 2023 pen tablets

USB-C

Intuos

Micro USB B

Intuos Pro 2017

USB-C

Intuos Pro 2025

USB-C

ExpressKeys

Tablet series
ExpressKeys available

One by Wacom

No ExpressKeys

Wacom One 2023 pen tablets

No ExpressKeys

Intuos

4 at the top

Intuos Pro 2017

8 on the left

Intuos Pro 2025

8 on top with 2 additional buttons to swap what those 8 do

Touch support

Tablet series
Touch support

One by Wacom

No model supports touch

Wacom One 2023 pen tablets

No pen tablet model supports touch. (Not that the Wacom One 2023 13 touch pen display does support touch as the name indicates).

Intuos

No model supports touch

Intuos Pro 2017

All three models support touch

Intuos Pro 2025

NONE odf the models support touch

For these tablets that do support touch, touch can be enabled/disabled with a physical switch on the side of the tablet.

More here:

  • My detailed notes on the Intuos Pro (PTH-x60) series.

  • Touch support

Tablet design

With the Intuos Pro tablets and pens - everything feels great to me. The texture the weight of the pen, etc.

The One by Wacom, Wacom One 2023, and Intuos models feel a more plasticky/cheaper. Also I just don't enjoy how their pens feel in my hand.

Active Area

The size of the tablet is based on it's active area which is the region on the tablet that is sensitive to the EMR pen. Besides the height and width of this area it is also convenient to discuss them in terms of their diagonal lengths.

Aspect Ratio: Most monitors are 16:9 (1.78) or 16:10 (1.60) If the Aspect Ratio of the tablet does not match the monitor, that means your strokes will be slightly distorted. So, remember to enable the Force Proportions checkbox to have undistorted strokes. More info here: https://youtu.be/9oAvsJk5ESU

Tablet
Size
Diagonal
Aspect Ratio (approximate)

One by Wacom SMALL (CTL-472)

5.98" x 3.74"

7.06"

(4:3) 1.44

One by Wacom MEDIUM (CTL-672)

8.5" x 5.31"

10.03"

(4:3) 1.47

Wacom One S (CTC-4110WL)

5.98" x 3.74"

7.06"

(16:10) 1.60

Wacom One M (CTC-611WL)

8.5" x 5.31"

10.03"

(16:10) 1.60

Intuos Wacom Intuos SMALL (CTL-4100 and CTL-4100WL)

5.98" x 3.74"

7.06"

(16:10) 1.60

Wacom Intuos MEDIUM (CTL-6100WL)

8.5" x 5.31"

10.03"

(16:10) 1.60

Intuos Pro 2017 SMALL (PTH-460)

6.30i" x 3.94"

7.43"

(4:3) 1.440

Intuos Pro 2017 MEDIUM (PTH-660)

8.82" x 5.83"

10.57"

(3:2) 1.514

Intuos Pro 2017 LARGE (PTH-860)

12.34" x 8.50"

14.91"

(4:3) 1.44

Intuos Pro 2025 SMALL (PTH-470)

7.4" x4.1"

8.46"

16x9 (1.78)

Intuos Pro 2025 MEDIUM (PTH-670)

10.4" x 5.8"

11.91"

16x9 (1.78)

Intuos Pro 2025 LARGE (PTH-870)

13.7" x 7.7"

15.72"

16x9 (1.78)

Reliability

All of these are very reliable tablets. Their pens are also very reliable. But remember, DO NOT drop your pens. they are much more delicate than the tablets and you can break from a fall.

Drivers

The same Wacom driver works with all three product lines.

Surface texture

The Intuos Pro models a more textured surface, the Intuos and One by Wacom have less texture.

The Intuos Pro 2017 has more texture than the Intuos Pro 2025.

Texture sheets

Wacom sells texture sheets for the the Intuos Pro 2017. Three texture options are provided for both the Medium and Large sizes.

Wacom sells texture sheets for the the Intuos Pro 2025. One texture options are provided for both the Small, Medium and Large sizes.

More here: My detailed notes on the Intuos Pro (PTH-x60) series.

Future versions

Intuos

In August of 2023, The Intuos models seem to be replaced by the One by Wacom GEN2 pen tablets.

One by Wacom

No sign of any updates coming

Intuos Pro

Wacom released new versions in 2025, so we expect it will learn about new Intuos Pros around 2032. We certainly hope they will arrive sooner.

Notes on pen tablet models

Intuos Pro

There are two Intuos Pro generations and unfortunately the have the same name "Intuos Pro". So if you are purchasing an Intuos Pro you really need to pay attention to the model numbers.

  • The current generation (sometimes referred to as "GEN2")

    • Intuos Pro Small (PTH-460) -> 2019

    • Intuos Pro Medium (PTH-660) -> 2017

    • Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860) -> 2017

  • The older generation (sometimes referred to as "GEN1")

    • Intuos Pro Large (PTH-851) -> 2013

    • Intuos Pro Medium (PTH-651) -> 2013

    • Intuos Pro Small (PTH-451) -> 2013

Notes on older Wacom tablets series

  • The Wacom Bamboo series has now been renamed to the One by Wacom series

Distinguishing physical features

  • the One by Wacom has a bright red back

  • the One by Wacom has a fabric pen holder on the side of the tablet

  • The Intuos in available in several colors for the back plastic

  • The Intuos has a fabric pen holder on the top of the tablet

  • The Intuos Pro is always black both front and back

  • The Intuos Pro has no fabric pen holder

  • The Intuos Pro has a circular dial on the left of the tablet.

Wacom model number format

Pen tablets

Consumer vs Professional

The first letter to indicates if the tablet is a consumer of professional model. C means consumer. P means professional

  • C -> Consumer (example: CTL-472)

  • P -> Professional (example: PTH-660)

Active area size

The first digit of the number Indicates the active area size of the tablet

  • 4 -> small (example: CTL-472)

  • 6 -> medium (example: CTL-6100WL)

  • 8 -> large (example: PTH-860)

Wacom One vs One by Wacom

If you are new to Wacom, you should understand this issue because it is a constant source of confusion for people looking to buy a Wacom tablet, get help with a Wacom tablet, or buy a replacement pen for their Wacom tablet.

The problem: Wacom makes two sweveraldifferent devices with confusingly similar names:

"One by Wacom" refers to any of 2 pen tablets

  • One by Wacom Small (CTL-472) released in 2018

  • One by Wacom medium (CTL-672) released in 2018

"Wacom One" can refer to any of 5 drawing tablets in two generations

  • Wacom One GEN1 (DTC-133) - a pen display released in 2019

  • Wacom One 12 GEN2 (DTC-121) - a pen display released in 2023

  • Wacom One 13 touch GEN2 (DTH-134) - a pen display released in 2023

  • Wacom One S GEN2 (CTC-4110WL) - a pen tablet released in 2023

  • Wacom One M GEN2 (CTC-6110WL) - a pen tablet released in 2023

Wacom tablet lists

Overview

Wacom has existed for over 40 years. In that time they've released many different drawing tablets.

In this document I'll point you to different lists of tablets depending on what you're interested in.

Wacom's official current tablet models

You can see a list of all the tablets Wacom currently sells on their website (https://www.wacom.com). However, this information does not cover the tablets they historically sold.

Kuuube's Wacom tablet mastersheet

Tablet expert Kuuube maintains a Kuuube's Wacom tablet mastersheet which as far as I know lists every Wacom drawing tablet ever made.

One by Wacom

One by Wacom Small (CTL-472)

  • Model year: 2019

  • User manual: http://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/CTL-472.html

One by Wacom Medium (CTL-672)

  • my notes on this tablet

  • Model year: 2019

  • User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/CTL-672.html

One by Wacom (CTL-x72) notes

Overview

The One By Wacom series of pen tablet (CTL-672, and CTL-472) are very good tablets. I highly recommend them for beginners. They are very reliable, have a good drawing experience, and allow you to explore drawing tablets without spending too much.

If you want to save some money you can find them on eBay. More here: Buying used drawing tablets

Models

  • One by Wacom Medium (CTL-672) - released 2019

  • One by Wacom Small (CTL-472) - released 2019

Photos

CTL-672 front
CTL-672 back

Included pen

The tablet comes with a Wacom 2K Pen (LP-190K). This is a standard 2-button pen. And actually quite a good one. More here: my notes on Wacom 2K Pen (LP-190K)

Pen compatibility

  • This tablet only works with the LP-190K pen.

Core features

  • Pressure Levels - 2048. This may seem low when you see other tablets rated at 8K or 16K pressure levels. Do not worry. 2048 is enough pressure levels for creative tasks. This is absolutely not going to affect the quality of the art you can make with this tablet. I maintain all you need are about 2000 levels of pressure.

  • Tilt - this tablet does NOT support tilt

    • For a beginner this may not be an issue. Many people do not need tilt.

Cabling and connectivity

  • Cable - the tablet comes with a Micro USB to USB-A cable. You can use this cable or any cable that supports data.

    • Instead of this cable, I used my own USB-C to USB-A cable and used a Male Micro USB to Female USB-C adapter. This specific one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BDLB86RT/

  • Ports - the port on the tablet is Micro USB. Micro USB is not reversible unlike USB-C, so make sure you are connecting a cable in the right orientation.

  • Wireless - These tablets DO NOT SUPPORT WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY. You must always use it with a cable.

Micro USB port on the left side of the tablet
Tablet connected with a 3rd party cable and a Micro USB adapter
Tablet connected with the cable that came with the tablet

ExpressKeys

These tablets do NOT have any buttons or dials on the tablet.

Touch

These tablets DO NOT support touch.

Pen holder

A small cloth loop on the right side of the tablet can be used to hold the pen.

Feeling

The One by Wacom pen is a little more plasticky and less premium feeling in hand than the Wacom's professional pens. But this is not a big deal for a beginner.

Suface texture

There is a slight amount of texture on the surface to keep the pen from feeling "slippery" on the surface. The amount of texture is pretty average for a modern pen tablet.

Osu!

The CTL-x72 series tablets are highly recommended for playing osu! More here: Buying a drawing tablet for osu!

Wacom Intuos Pro 2025

PTK-x70 series

Overview

  • Product page: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/wacom-intuos-pro

  • My notes on these tablets

  • Intuos pro generation: 8thd gen

  • Release year: 2025

  • Preceded by: Intuos Pro 2017

  • Succeeded by: N/A

Design

The Intuos pro 25 series introduced a big change in the design of the tablet.

  • ExpressKeys. Since the Intuos4 was introduced the tablets have always featured the express keys and dials on the left. However with the intuos pro 2025 edition the express keys moved to the top.

  • Multi touch support was dropped.

  • Bezels on all sides were significantly reduced.

  • The remarkable thinness of the tablet

  • This was the first professional pen tablet to include the Wacom Pro Pen 3.

Reception

The introduction of the Intuos pro 2025 has been met with some polarized opinions.

The technical quality of the tablet is recognized - it certainly maintains what comes leadership in this device category. Many users love this tablet.

However, uses pointed out these issues that were negatives for them

  • the decreased bezel width was less comfortable

  • the edges of the tablet are slightly more pronounced than the older model and for some people they found it uncomfortable for their hand to rest on the edge. And of course with the decreased bezel size there's a much higher probability that your hand will rest on the edge.

  • Although many people did not use the multi touch feature of the intuos pro 2017 there were a few who did and who were a big fan of that feature. For them multi touch not being available in the Intuos pro 2025 was a big negative.

Photos

Models

Model ID
Name

PTK-870

Intuos Pro Large (2025)

PTK-670

Intuos Pro Medium (2025)

PTK-470

Intuos Pro Small (2025)

Videos

  • Aaron Rutten - Review of the Intuos Pro 2025 2025/04/26

  • Brad Colbow - Review of the Intuos Pro 2025 2025/04/14

Wacom Intuos Pro 2025 (PTK-x70) notes

Summary

This is an EXCELLENT tablet, but may not be the right one for you if:

  • You do not like the new ExpressKeys placement

  • The lack of multi-touch support

  • You are already happy with an Intuos Pro 2017 model

Companion video

If you would rather watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2rH32pBpq0

But do check this document for any updates since the original video was published.

Changes to key features from 2017 edition

  • No improvement to drawing performance

  • ExpressKeys and dials moved to the top

  • Multitouch support dropped

  • Bezels are significantly smaller

  • Comes with Pro Pen 3 instead of Pro Pen 2

Important Quality-of-life improvements

  • Size & weight

  • 16x9 aspect ratio

  • Larger native active area

  • Big increase in active area when using Force Proportions on 16:9 monitors

  • Pen compatibility

  • Pro Pen 3 is very customizable

  • Wireless connectivity

Should you buy the Intuos Pro 2025

  • Your first pro tablet? → YES

  • Want the best? → YES

  • Upgrade from 2017 edition? → MAYBE

  • Need multitouch support? → NO

Should you buy the Intuos Pro 2017 or the Intuos Pro 2025

Complex topic. Will address in May 2025.

Historical context

From 2009 to 2025, there have been 4 editions of profesional pen tablets from Wacom and all have maintain a consistent layout with expresskeys on the left. Therefore the new layout of this tablet was quite surprising for many of us.

Model numbers

It's always helpful to be clear on the model numbers so that you don't buy the wrong version of the tablet.

Design

Although not everyone shares this opinion, I find it a very beautiful and professional-looking tablet.

One of the interesting design touches, is a slight texture on the non-drawing surface os the tablet.

What's in the box

Nothing too surprising, you get the tablet, pen, pen stands, and nibs.

Included pen

The tablet comes with the Pro Pen 3 (ACP-500). My detailed notes on this pen

The tablet only comes with 1 pen

This is a little bit of a disappointment. Some other brands are starting to include 2 pens with some of their professional models.

For example, as of April 2025, here is a partial list of tablets that come with two pens

  • Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium

  • Huion Kamvas Pro 19

  • Huion Kamvas Pro 27

  • XP-Pen Artist Pro 19 GEN2

Core specs

  • Pressure levels - 8192

  • Digitizer resolution - 5080 LPI (200 LPmm)

  • Tilt - Yes

  • Tilt range - ± 60°

  • Report rate - Unknown – will investigate

Barrel rotation

Although the included Pro Pen 3 does not support barrel rotation. You can use the Wacom Art Pen (KP-701E) that does support rotation with the tablet.

Drawing performance

Summary: The drawing performance is excellent and keeps the same quality as the previous Intuis Pro 2017 edition.

Moving between high and low pressure worked well

Diagonal wobble

EVALUATION: Very good. Low amount of diagonal wobble. Similar to Intuos Pro 2017 edition.

Tilt compensation

EVALUATION: VERY GOOD

Even as I tilted the pen at different angles, the pointer did not deflect much from the tip of the pen.

Pointer lag

EVALUATION: VERY GOOD (VERY LOW)

As expected, the pointer trailed the physical tip of the only by a little bit. It was about the same as the pointer lag of the Intuos Pro 2017 model. In general, Wacom has excellent, low pointer lag in their pen tablets.

Artifacts at low pressure

EVALUATION: TYPICAL. When using large brushes and drawing at very light pressure you may notice a lot of instability in the pressure. This is normal for Wacom Intuos Pro (and many other tablets and pens). You can use pressure curves and pressure smoothing to minimize these issues if you encounter them.

Keep in mind this is a very extreme test. Normally you should not notice these issues.

These were the pressure curves and pressure smoothign amounts (in Krita) that controlled that behavior.

Auxiliary inputs

Multitouch

Unlike the previous Intuos Pro 2017 (PTK-x60) series, the Intuos Pro 2025 (PTK-x70) series does NOT support multitouch.

ExpressKeys and dials

The PTK-x70 series tablers comes with pairs of ExpressKey rings and dials.

Though do be aware that the number of ExpressKeys and dials depends on which size tablet in the PTK-x70 series you get.

Accidentally pressing the ExpressKeys and dials

It is possible to accidentally hit he ExpressKeys and dials depending on how the tablet is configured on your keyboard.

Tablet next to keyboard - no accidental presses

Tablet underneath the keyboard - no accidental presses while drawing, but accidental presses did happen when reaching for keys toward the top of the keyboard.

Accidental presses were not possible in the way draw - I use a tourbox device. So my keyboard is not near the tablet at all. So accidental presses did not happen for me.

Ultimately, I disabled all the ExpressKeys and dials - I simply did not need them.

I did accidentally hit the ExpressKeys when I meant to hit the dial and vice versa. They are very similar in size, shape, and close together. Often I reached and touched the wrong one. Over time I may have been to train my brain a bit better.

Hand placement

Another topic that comes up with the expresskeys is how the hand that uses the expresskey is placed on the tablet.

With the Intuos Pro 2017, the non-drawing hand can stay near or on the ExpressKeys without covering the active area.

However with the Intuos Pro 2025, the non-drawing hand will cover some part of the active area. Some people find that this interferes with their experience since they have to move the non-drtawing hand out of the way much more often.

Usage notes on dials

  • Be aware that the dials only support Rotation. They do not support pressing the dial as a third action. This is not a problem, but I am just used to being able to do that with the TourBox dials so I wanted to mention it.

  • The dials feel nice to rotate. Rotating produces soft click feeling and small sound.

  • The dials do not rotate too easily nor do they require too much force to rotate.

Usage notes on ExpressKeys

  • It is not obvious in pictures but the ExpressKey rings have 5 buttons. The fifth button in the middle is used to switch what the other 4 buttons do.

Size (physical and active area)

Physically the new devices are smaller than their 2017 counterparts. but their active areas have grown in size. So, you have more room than every for drawing despite the sizes of the devices shrinking.

The 2017 models had unusal aspect ratios, while the new devices all have 16x9 (or incredibly close to it) aspect ratios. This has a nice consequence. If you use a 16x9 monitor you have to turn on Force Porportions to draw normally with the 2017 models. But FP is not needed and has no effect on the new models with a 16x9 monitor. Because a mismatch in aspect ratios between the pen tablet's active area and the monitor causes Force Proportions to stop using some amount of active area ... when you take this into account the new tablets in practice give you much more active area than the 2017 models.

Device size

Size category
Intuos Pro 2017
Intuos Pro 2025

LARGE

PTH-860

430 x 287 mm

1234.1 cm2

PTK-870

377 x 253 mm 953.81 cm2

MEDIUM

PTH-660

338 x 219 mm 740.22 cm2

PTK-670

291 x 206 mm 599.46 cm2

SMALL

PTH-460

269 x 170 mm 457.3 cm2

PTK-470

215 x 163 mm 350.45 cm2

Active area

Size category
Intuos Pro 2017
Intuos Pro 2025

LARGE

PTH-860

311 x 216 mm 671.76 cm2

PTK-870

349 x 195 mm 680.55 cm2

MEDIUM

PTH-660

224 x 148 mm 331.52 cm2

PTK-670

264 x 148 mm 390.72 cm2

SMALL

PTH_460

160 x 100 mm 160.0 cm2

PTK-470

187 x 105 mm 196.35 cm2

Active area with Force Proportions enabled

Size category
Intuos Pro 2017
Intuos Pro 2025

LARGE

PTH-860

311 x 174.94 mm 544.06 cm2

PTK-870

349 x 195 mm 680.55 cm2

MEDIUM

PTH-660

224 x 126.0 mm 282.24 cm2

PTK-670

264 x 148 mm 390.72 cm2

SMALL

PTH-460

160 x 90.0 mm 144.0 cm2

PTK-470

187 x 105 mm 196.35 cm2

Aspect ratio

Size category
Intuos Pro 2017
Intuos Pro 2025

LARGE

PTH-860

TBD

PTK-870

16:9 (1.79)

MEDIUM

PTH-660

TBD

PTK-860

16:9 (1.784)

SMALL

PTH-460 TBD

PTK-460

16:9 (1.781)

Size of Intuos Pro 2025 Large vs Intuis Pro 2017 medium

Also note that the new Intuos Pro 2025 large is physically very close in size to the Intuos Pro 2017 medium. This may make the 2025 large model a bit easier to place on the desktop for those of you interested in a large pen tablet.

Bezels

With the device sizes shrinking but the active area increasing, the bezels have really changed size.

  • 3 Bezels have significantly shrunk

  • TOP bezel which has grown a bit to hold the ExpressKeys and dials

  • All numbers here are approximate

Bezel size
Bezel PTH-660
Bezel PTK-670
Delta
%change

TOP

30

40

+10mm

+33.3%

RIGHT

60

10

-50mm

-83.3%

BOTTOM

35

10

-25mm

-71.2%

LEFT

60

10

-50mm

-83.3%

Bezel size visualized: Intuos Pro 2017 Medium vs Intuos Pro 2025 medium

Numbers don't capture the the difference. Here's a photo with purple tape over the right bezel of both tablets.

Bezel size visualized: Movink 13 vs Intuos Pro 2025 medium

Bezels vs Hand resting on the tablet

Bezels provide a place for your hand to rest as you draw. This is a fact I don't think I appreciated until I drew more with the Intuos Pro 2025 medium.

When drawing with the Intuos Pro 2017 medium, as the pen reaches the edge of the active area the hand can stay on the bezel almost the entire time. Only sometimes does the hand need to touch the desk - and even then the hand is still mostly resting on the tablet.

When drawing with the Intuos Pro 2025 medium, even when the pen is some distance from the edge of the active area the hand will make contact and partially rest on the desk. By the time the pen reaches the edge of the active area, the entire hand will be resting on the desk.

Bezel edge

There is a slight bump at the edge of the tablet. In photos, it is hard to tell any difference in photos with the Intuos Pro 2025 medium and the Intuos Pro 2017 medium.

But you can feel the difference. The diagram below exaggerates the feeling, but with the 2025 medium you can definitely feel the edge of the tablet more. While not painful and it does not "dig into" the hand, I do notice it and other users might be disturbed by it.

Are the bezels a problem?

Answer: IT DEPENDS

It was OK for ME.

  • Tablet is very thin - hand did not “fall off a cliff”

  • Hand will transition from tablet to the desk

  • Edge did not “dig into” hand – but definitely more noticeable

  • I can now understand why people like wider bezels-

However, ...

  • As of the May 2025, I’m still adapting to it

  • For some people this could be an issue

In the future: ...

  • I will try to test out smaller bezels with any other tablet

How the bezels have been received by users

The bezel is highly polarizing for a lot of people. And to be clear there are two aspects of the bezel to take into consideration. First is the reduction in the size of the bezel. And second is that the lip of the bezel At the age of the tablet is very slightly more raised than the previous generation of Intuos Pro. The smaller bezel seems to irritate some people and for some other people it just seems to take some time to adjust. Personally after using the Intuos Pro so long with large bezels I have to admit it feels weird to use the new tablet with the much smaller bezels. Even after a month or so it's a little bit weird It's not bad just different. Again some people have a much stronger reaction to this. And then the raised edge of the tablet causes some people more discomfort than the old model. Because statistically your hand will be feeling that raised edge much more often with the new design and because it is more noticeable some people find it irritating and in fact some people find it painful.

Videos about it:

  • Jaugy - I don't recommend the new Intuos Pro 2025 series 2025/05/07

Thickness

The tablet is slightly thinner than the previous 2017 edition and has a slight wedge shape where thinner at the bottom and thicker at the top.

The thickness and wedge shape are very similar to the Wacom Movink 13.

Weight

  • 40% weight reduction across all models

  • The 2025 LARGE model weighs less than the 2017 MEDIUM model

  • The 2025 MEDIUM model weighs less than the 2017 SMALL model

Tablet
Intuos Pro 2017
Intuos Pro 2025
% decrease

Large

1300g

660g

-49.23%

Medium

700g

411g

-41.286%

Small

450g

240g

-40.67%

Does it slide around on the desk as you draw? NO. While drawing, it will NOT slide . Moves only if you deliberately force it to move. Requires less force to move than the PTH-660

Surface Texture

Summary: Great texture feeling across all nib types.

Compared to Intuos Pro 2017 (PTH-660)

  • Has slightly less texture

  • Feels “softer” through the pen

  • Exhibits less texture erosion (in my initial two week testing)

Nib wear due to texture:

  • Over time, I would EXPECT nibs to wear down less

  • Only time will tell

Noise due to texture

  • Significantly muted / Much harder to hear

  • Not “scratchy”

Connections and cabling

Overall

The tablet supports both wired and wireless connection.

Single USB-C port

The port is located on the right side, close to the top.

  • These tablets support both wired and wireless connection.

  • USB-C Port location: top right

  • Multiple wireless connections: TBD

USB Cables

  • The tablet comes with USB-A → USB-C cable

  • Should be able to use any USB-C cable that supports data

  • I tested with these three cables (all worked):

    • Included USB-A → USB-C cable

    • Intuos Pro 2017 cable

    • Monoprice USB 2.0 USB-A → USB-C cable

USB-C cable connector

The included USB cable no longer has an L-shaped connecter like the cable that came with the 2017 Intuos Pro.

Wireless

Summary

  • Physical switch on top controls which whether to use wired or one of two wireless connections

  • Can pair with two devices wireless. Switching between devices accomplished through the physical switch. This makes it convenient to when moving between computers since all you have to do is change the switch position and you do not have to re-pair the device each time.

  • Wireless testing

    • Wirelss worked

    • I was easily able to switch between two paired devices usinfg the switch

    • In my subjective evaluation the wireless connection has a little bit more pointer lag than the wired connection. If may not bother many people but if you want/need the lowst pointer lag, you should use wired connections.

Texture sheets

Wacom sells texture sheets in case you scratch up the drawing surface and want to restore it to its original pristine state. The texture sheets are available in 3 sizes (Large, Medium, Small) and only one texture (Standard).

Driver UI > Wacom Center vs Wacom Tablet Properties

There are two driver configuration UIs available for Wacom tablets: Wacom Center and Wacom Tablet properties. For the Intuos Pro 2025, most features are available in both apps, but some are available only in Wacom Center.

Available in BOTH

  • Tablet orientation

  • Pen vs Mouse mode

  • Screen area (full, portion, & specific monitors)

  • Tablet area (full, portion, force proportions)

  • Windows Ink

  • Tip feel (a.k.a. "the pressure curve")

  • Pen Button actions

Available only in Wacom Center for Intuos Pro 2025

  • ExpressKey actions

  • Dial actions

Pen Report Rate

Overall for PTK-670 with Pro Pen 3

  • Wired: 300Hz

  • Wireless: 260Hz

Overall for PTK-670 with Pro Pen 2

  • Wired: 260Hz

  • Wired: 230Hz

Scenario
Driver
Report Rate
Tested with

PTK-670 Pro Pen 3 Wired

OpenTabletDriver

300Hz

OTD tablet debugger, skill-test.net

PTK-670 Pro Pen 3 Wired

Wacom driver

300Hz

skill-test.net

PTK-670 Pro Pen 2 Wired

OpenTabletDriver

200Hz

OTD tablet debugger, skill-test.net

PTK-670 Pro Pen 2 Wired

Wacom driver

200Hz

skill-test.net

PTK-670 Pro Pen 3 Wireless

Wacom driver

260Hz

skill-test.net

PTK-670 Pro Pen 2 Wireless

Wacom driver

230Hz

skill-test.net

Reference:

  • Skill-test.net page: https://skill-test.net/polling-rate-test

Pen hover height testing

Tablet
Pen
Driver
Initial detect height
Max height

PTK-670

ACP-500

Wacom

15 mm

15 mm

PTK-670

KP-504E

Wacom

11 mm

15 mm

PTK-870

ACP-500

Wacom

16 mm

16 mm

PTK-870

KP-504E

Wacom

13 mm

16 mm

PTK-470

ACP-500

Wacom

15 mm

15 mm

PTK-470

KP-504E

Wacom

12 mm

15 mm

PTK-670

ACP-500

OTD

15 mm

16 mm

PTK-670

KP-504E

OTD

12 mm

16 mm

PTK-870

ACP-500

OTD

16mm

16mm

PTK-870

KP-504E

OTD

15 mm

15 mm

PTK-470

ACP-500

OTD

15 mm

15 mm

PTK-470

KP-504E

OTD

12 mm

16 mm

Pen compatibility testing

Wacom Pro Pen 3 (ACP-500)

TESTED

NO

YES

SPECIFIC pens using “Wacom UD EMR”

TESTED

NO

YES

Wacom Pro Pen 2 (KP-504E)

TESTED

YES

YES

Wacom Pro Pen Slim (KP-301E)

UNTESTED

YES

YES

Wacom Pro Pen 3D (KP-505)

UNTESTED

YES

YES

Wacom Grip Pen (KP-501E)

TESTED

YES

YES

Wacom Pro Pen (KP-503E)

TESTED

YES

YES

Wacom Art Pen (KP-701E)

TESTED

YES

YES

Wacom Airbrush Pen (KP-400E)

UNTESTED

?

?

Wacom 4K pen (LP-1100K)

TESTED

NO

NO

Wacom 2K pen (LP-190)

TESTED

NO

NO

Compatibility with specific Wacom UD EMR pens

Wacom lists these pens as compatible with Intuos Pro 2025

  • Hi-uni DIGITAL for Wacom (CP20206BZ)

  • STAEDTLER, Noris digital

  • STAEDTLER Noris digital jumbo

  • LAMY safari twin pen all black EMR Digital Writing

  • LAMY AL-star black EMR Digital Writing

  • Dr. Grip Digital for Wacom (CP202A01A/CP202A02A)

  • THIRDWAVE Mitsubishi 9800 digitizer pen

  • Galaxy S22 Ultra S pen

  • Kaweco AL SPORT Connect EMR Black

I also tested these UD EMR pens and can confirm they work

  • Wacom CP-913 (comes with Wacom One 2019)

  • Wacom CP-923 (comes with Wacom One 2023)

  • Samsung S Pen (that comes with Samsung Galaxy Tab)

  • Samsung S Pen creator edition

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra S pen

Notes on UD EMR pens with the Wacom Intuos Pro 2025

Compatibility

Not all UD EMR pens are compatible. But many are. Before you buy any UD EMR confirm compatiblity first.

Drawing performance

  • UD EMR pens have noticeably higher IAF

  • UD EMR pens have much lower max pressure

  • Some UD EMR pens have only 1 button

  • Stroke quality is just OK

Cost benefits

  • UD EMR pens cost ~$30 USD

  • $130 USD for Pro Pen 3

  • $80 USD for Pro Pen 2

Recommendation

  • Consider UD EMR pens as a backup pens

Wacom Intuos Pro 2017

PTH-x60 series

Overview

  • My notes on the PTH-x60 series of tablets

  • Release year: 2017

  • Intuos pro generation: 7th gen

  • Preceded by: Intuos Pro 2013

  • Succeeded by: Intuos Pro 2025

Photos

Models

PTH-460

SMALL

PTH-660

MEDIUM

PTH-860

LARGE

Intuos Pro medium (PTH-660)

  • Model year: 2017

  • User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/PTH-660.html

  • Brad Colbow review of Wacom Intuos Pro Medium

  • Claudio Juliano Wacom Intuos Pro Medium

  • EyeKooDrawsStuff review of Intuos Pro Medium May 13, 2022

Intuos Pro Small (PTH-460)

  • User manual: http://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/PTH-460.html

  • Brad Colbow review of Wacom Intuos Pro Small

  • Aaron Rutten review of Wacom Intus Pro Small

Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860)

  • My notes on the PTH-x60 series of tablets

  • Model Year: 2017

  • User manual: http://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/PTH-860.html

Wacom Intuos Pro Medium (2017) (PTH-660) notes

Content has moved here: 7P notes: Wacom Intuos Pro (PTH-x60)

Wacom Intuos Pro 2017 (PTH-x60) notes

Overview

The Wacom Intuos Pro (PTH-x60) series of tablets are still the best pen tablets ever made even in 2024.

I have used both the large and medium sizes extensively and the small size a little bit.

All three are highly recommended. I recommend the Medium size (PTH-660) size for most users. This reflects my standard guidance that medium-sized tablets are the best choice for the vast majority.

Model ID
Year
Name

PTH-860

2017

Intuos Pro Large (2017)

PTH-660

2017

Intuos Pro Medium (2017)

PTH-460

2019

Intuos Pro Small (2019)

Included Pen

These tablets come with the Wacom Pro Pen 2 (KP-504E) which is a HUGE part of why the drawing experience is so good.

My notes on this pen.

Drawing experience

Pressure handling - excellent

Pointer lag - These tablets have very little pointer lag. You can see that demonstrated in this video: https://youtu.be/CRwzPJPA_5A.

Cables and connectivity

Included cables - These tablets come with a USB C cable.

Using 3rd party USB-C cables - You can use this cable or any USB C cable that supports data. In fact, I never use the USB C cables that Wacom provides for these tablets.

Wireless - All three tablets support Bluetooth connectivity for wireless operation.

Touch

In my opinion the touch support is not great. The touch pad on any laptop you use will be far better and more responsive. Also the touch support has poor palm rejection. Disabling touch is the first thing I do with an tablet that supports it.

Touch on Windows vs Mac - Touch works much better on Window systems than on Macs. This is not Wacom's fault, it is due to how well Windows supports touch compared to MacOS.

Surface texture

The Intuos Pro series has a slightly more textured surface than many other tablets.

Over an extended period of time (months?), you'll notice that the texture erodes a bit. The texture never goes completely away but it has a more typical amount of texture for a tablet. And the surface can end up looking a little "smooth" or "polished" in those areas. If you move the tip of your pen across the surface of the tablet you will even hear the difference as you move into these eroded areas. Below is an example of the texture erosion in Wacom Intuos Large (PTH-860).

Texture sheets

The Intuos Pro MEDIUM and LARGE models have a surface that is replaceable with a Texture Sheet.

Wacom has three kinds of texture sheets: Standard, Smooth, and Rough. These texture sheets are often sold out and the smooth one is EXTREMELY rare. Besides giving you the texture feeling you want, they are useful if you've scratched up the surface of your tablet and want to make it feel like new.

Nib wear

A result of surface texture texture is that - depending how you draw - you can wear down a nib very fast. If you are doing a lot of shading with many back and forth strokes you might even notice significant wear within a week or even a day.

In any case, I advise everyone to always pay attention to their nibs and replace them if they are getting very worn.

Diagonal wobble

Rating: VERY GOOD. Low amounts of wobble.

Wacom Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860)

Using a large tablet feels quite a bit different from using a medium tablet. It's important to understand this. So if you're interested in this tablet please watch the video below. In that video, I go into great detail about the practical issues of using a large tablet. And the video specifically covers the Wacom Intuos Pro large (PTH 860).

Wacom Intuos Pro 2013

PTH-x51 series

Overview

  • Release year: 2013

  • Intuos pro generation: 6th gen

  • Preceded by: Intuos5

  • Succeeded by: Intuos Pro 2017

Model ID
Year
Name

PTH-851

2013

Intuos Pro Large (2013)

PTH-651

2013

Intuos Pro Medium (2013)

PTH-451

2013

Intuos Pro Small (2013)

Photos

Wacom Intuos5

PTH-x50 and PTK-x50 series

Overview

The Intuos 5 series was the last time Wacom used "Intuos" only to mean professional pen tablets. After this series Wacom went to calling their professional series "Intuos Pro".

  • Release year: 2012

  • Intuos pro generation: 5th gen

  • Preceded by: Intuos4

  • Succeeded by: Intuos Pro 2013

Name

This is the last time "Intuos + Number" was how these professional pen tablets was named.

Photos

Models

Model ID
Year
Name

PTH-850

2012

Intuos5 touch Large

PTH-650

2012

Intuos5 touch Medium

PTK-650

2012

Intuos5 Medium

PTH-450

2012

Intuos5 touch Small

PTK-450

2012

Intuos5 Small

  • Terry Lee White - Intuos 5 Review 2012/03/15

  • New Brit Workshop - Intuos 5 Medium Touch Review - 2013/01/22

  • Sara Dietschy - Wacom Tablet Small Intuos Pro VS Medium Intuos5 | Which One To Get / Size Comparison Feb 10, 2015

Wacom Intuos4

PTK-x40 series

Overview

Wacom launched the Intuos4 in 2009. These are professional pen tablets.

  • Release year: 2009

  • Intuos pro generation: 4th gen

  • Preceded by: Intuos3

  • Succeeded by: Intuos5

Photos

Models

Model ID
Name
Notes

PTK-440

Intuos4 Small

PTK-540WL

Intuos4 Wireless

PTK-640

Intuos4 Medium

PTK-840

Intuos4 Large

PTK-1240

Intuos4 XL

My notes on the Intuos4 XL

Design

The Intuos4 introduced a tablet design with expresskeys and the ring on the left. This design would last in the subsequent Intuos professional series all the way till the introduction of the Intuos Pro 2025.

Using a Wacom Intuos 4 in 2023 or later

These are still excellent tablets. However, Wacom has dropped support for them in their latest drivers.

For example none of them are listed in the compatibility list for Wacom windows driver version 6.4.4-4:

More here: https://cdn.wacom.com/u/productsupport/drivers/win/professional/releasenotes/Windows_6.4.4-3.html

You can still use these tablets with caveats that come with using older tablets. More here: using older drawing tablets

Wacom Intuos 4 Large

  • EyeKooDrawsStuff review of Intuos 4 large Oct 12, 2021

  • Terry Lee White review of Wacom Intuos 4 May 11, 2009

Wacom Intuos 4 XL (PTK-1240) notes

I also have used the Intuos 4 XL extensively.

This is an extra large tablet. Using a tablet at this size is very different.

I made a video showing what my experience with it is like.

Driver

Wacom's latest drivers have dropped support for the Intuos 4 tablets - except for the Intuos 4 XL.

Pen compatibility

Keep in mind this tablet does not use the more recent pens like Wacom Pro Pen 2.

Availability

It hasn't been produced for years. So, you'll have to find them on eBay. They can range in price from $100 to $500.

Wacom Intuos3

PTZ-x30 series

Overview

  • Release year: 2004

  • Intuos pro generation: 3rd gen

  • Preceded by: Intuos2

  • Succeeded by: Intuos4

Photos

Models

ModelD
Name

PTZ-430

Intuos3 4x5

PTZ-431W

Intuos3 4x6

PTZ-630

Intuos3 6x8

PTZ-631W

Intuos3 6x11

PTZ-930

Intuos3 9x12

PTZ-1230

Intuos3 12x12

PTZ-1231W

Intuos3 12x19

Resources

  • Wacom - What is the driver for the Intuos 3, PTZ model tablets?

  • EyeKooDrawsStuff review of Intuos 3 Sep 11, 2021

  • Pen & Blade review of Intuos 3 Jan 14, 2017

  • Matthew Pearce review of Intuos 3 Oct 18, 2009

Wacom Intuos2

XD Series

Overview

This is a professional pen tablet series from 2001.

  • Release year: 2001

  • Intuos pro generation: 2nd gen

  • Preceded by: Intuos1

  • Succeeded by: Intuos3

Photos

Models

ModelID
Name

XD-0405-U

Intuos2 4x5 (USB)

XD-0405-R

Intuos2 4x5 (Serial)

XD-0608-U

Intuos2 6x8 (USB)

XD-0608-R

Intuos2 6x8 (Serial)

XD-0912-U

Intuos2 9x12 (USB)

XD-0912-U

Intuos2 9x12 (Serial)

XD-1212-U

Intuos2 12x12 (USB)

XD-1212-R

Intuos2 12x12 (Serial)

XD-1218-U

Intuos2 12x18 (USB)

XD-1218-U

Intuos2 12x18 (Serial)

Reviews

  • Imaging Resource review of Wacom Intuos2

    • Original URL: https://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/IN2/IN2.HTM

    • Archive link: https://archive.is/P05An

Wacom Intuos1

GD series

Overview

Wacom released the Intuos series of professional pen tablets in 1998.

  • Release year: 1998

  • Preceded by: Wacom UD series

  • Succeeded by: Intuos2

  • Intuos pro generation: 1st gen

Name

This was the first time introduction of the “Intuos” name into their products.

At this time the name “Intuos” indicated that a tablet was part of Wacom's professional pen tablet series. It was only some years later when Wacom decided to use "Intuos" for their consumer tablets and intuitive pro for the professional tablets.

Photos

Included pen

Intuos1 Pen (GP-300E)

Connections and cabling

Unlike the previous Intuos1 generation, the Intuos2 series feature tablets that connected via USB and serial and no longer supported Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) connections.

Models

Model ID
Name

GD-0405-U

Intuos 4x5 (USB)

GD-0405-R

Intuos 4x5 (Serial)

GD-0405-A

Intuos 4x5 (ADB)

GD-0608-U

Intuos 6x8 (USB)

GD-0608-R

Intuos 6x8 (Serial)

GD-0608-A

Intuos 6x8 (ADB)

GD-0912-U

Intuos 9x12 (USB)

GD-0912-R

Intuos 9x12 (Serial)

GD-0912-A

Intuos 9x12 (ADB)

GD-1212-U

Intuos 12x12 (USB)

GD-1212-R

Intuos 12x12 (Serial)

GD-1218-U

Intuos 12x18 (USB)

GD-1218-R

Intuos 12x18 (ADB)

Wacom Intuos

Wacom Intuos Small (CTL-4100)

  • Model year: 2018

  • User manual: http://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/CTL-4100.html

Wacom Intuos Medium (CTL-6100, CTL-6100WL)

  • Model year: 2018

    • CTL-6100 does not support wireless. cable connection only

    • CTL-6100WL can be connected with cable and wireless

  • http://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/CTL-6100wl.html

Resources

  • Brad Colbow - Wacom Intuos Small / Medium (2018) Review 2018/03/26

  • Aaron Rutton - INTUOS Small & Medium - Wacom Drawing Tablet for Beginners (Review) 2019/03/21

  • Wacom - Playlist: Getting started with your Wacom Intuos pen tablet

Wacom UD tablets

UD series

Overview

  • Release year: 1994

  • Preceded by: Wacom SD series

  • Succeeded by: Wacom Intuos1

UD-0608-R

UltraPad A5

UD-0608-A

UltraPad A5

UD-1212-R

UltraPad A4

UD-1212-A

UltraPad A4

UD-1218-R

UltraPad A3

UD-1218-A

UltraPad A3

UD-1218-R

Ultrapad A3

UD-1825-R

UltraPad A2

Wacom SD tablets

Overview

The story of drawing tablets as we know them today begins with the Wacom SD series. All modern Wacom drawing tablets descend from the Wacom SD series.

In many ways these tablets works exactly like you would expect a modern drawing tablet to work. However being released in 1987, you can definitely tell that it they are from a completely different era of technology.

Basics

  • Release year: 1987

  • Preceded by: N/A

  • Succeeded by: Wacom UD series

Cordless

Wacom emphasizes in the product materials that this is a “cordless” tablet. "Cordless" does not mean there is no cord or cable connecting the tablet to the computer - because there's certainly is such a cord. ”Cordless” refers to the fact that the pen is not connected to the tablet with a cord. This was a real innovation in 1987. In this era, you would have expected the pen to communicate to the tablet and get power from the tablet via such a cord.

Naming

  • "SD" apparently stood for "Super Digitizer".

  • This series has no distinction between model number and model name. That means the name is the model number.

Connections and cabling

  • The USB standard did not exist in 1987. These tablets connected to your computer through a serial port. Also the unit is specific to the kind of computer you have. For a PC you buy one version and for a Mac, you buy a different version. More here: Connecting a drawing tablets with a serial cable

  • The SD-510C unlike some other SD models, does not directly connect to your computer. Instead the tablet connects to a separate “tablet processor" box - that's about the size of a very large modern power brick - and then in turn that processor connects to the computer. That box contains the "brains" of the tablet and lets the SD-510C be much thinner than other SD models.

  • Cables were permanently fixed to the tablet.

Setting up the tablets

  • Users were expected to have much more technical expertise. The user manual contains information you would see for devices today.

  • For example with the SD-501C, configuring the device may require the user to understand how to configure dip switches on the processor box.

Packaging

The packaging isn't very attractive by today's standards. It's very plain looking there's no pictures of the tablet anywhere. The box has more of an “office equipment” feel.

Build quality

  • The form factor of the tablet feels very similar to a modern tablet. It's relatively thin. Though it is a bit heavier and definitely more sturdy. I think if you handed this tablet to someone who had no prior knowledge of Wacom's older tablets, they would still think this look and felt very professional and modern.

Bezels

  • The wider bezels we see in many Wacom professional tablets for many decades are visible here.

Design

  • It's understandable how to open the device. On the bottom, screws are visible.

  • Like equipment of the era, it has a beige color.

Thickness

The thickness of the SD series varies considerably.

On the thin end of the spectrum, the SD-510C looks a LOT like a modern drawing tablet. For this model, the "brains" of the tablet are in that box, called the Tablet Processor. The reason for this is that it keeps the tablet itself very thin.

But other models in the SD series are not much much thicker and do not feature the tablet processor box.

Models

Model
Notes

SD-510C

notes on SD-510C

SD-420E

SD-421E

SD-422E

SD-320E

SD-321E

SD-322E

SD-310E

SD-311E

SD-312E

SD-210L

SD-013A

SD-013L

User manuals

  • User manual for Wacom SD-510C (English)

  • User manual for Wacom SD-31A Series, 32A Series, 42A Series (Japanese)

  • User manual for SD-013A (English)

  • User manual for SD-210L (English)

  • User manual for SD-31xE, SD-32xE, SD-42xE (English)

Using Wacom SD tablets on modern computers

If you want to use an SD tablet with your modern computer, you can use KuuubeTD. This is special driver created by tablet expert Kuuube that allows communication with this old SD tablets that use the serial port. This is only recommended for people with deeper technical skills.

https://github.com/Kuuuube/KuuubeTD

Wacom SD-510C notes

Overview

TBD

Photos of SD-510C

Wacom Cintiq

Cintiq 16 (DTK-168)

  • Model year: 2025

  • TBD

Cintiq 24 touch (DTH-246) and Cintiq 24 (DTK-246)

  • Model year: 2025

  • my notes on the Cintiq 24 touch

  • Aaron Rutten - review of Cintiq 24 touch 2025/07/01

Cintiq 22 (DTK-2260)

  • Model year: 2019

  • My notes on this tablet

  • Brad Colbow review of Wacom Cintiq 22 (DTK-2260) 2019/07/18

  • Ross Draws review of Wacom Cintiq 22 (DTK-2260) 2019/08/23

Cintiq 27 QHD (DTK-2700)

  • Model year: 2015

  • product page (archive)

  • Aaron Rutten review of Wacom Cintiq 27 QHD 2016/11/07

  • Jazza review of Wacom Cintiq 27 QHD 2016/02/07

Cintiq 27 QHD (DTK-2260)

  • Model year: 2019

  • User manual: http://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTK-2260.html

  • Brad Colbow review of Wacom Cintiq 27 QHD 2019/07/18

  • Aaron Rutten review of Wacom Cintiq 27 QHD 2019/07/17

  • MobileTechReview review of Wacom Cintiq 27 QHD 2019/07/19

Cintiq 16 (DTK-1660)

  • Model Year: 2018

  • User manual: http://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTK-1660E.html

  • Brad Colbow reveiw of Wacom Cintiq 16 2019/01/08

  • Ross Draws reveiw of Wacom Cintiq 16 2019/02/22

  • MobileTechReview reveiw of Wacom Cintiq 16 2019/01/08

  • Aaron Rutten reveiw of Wacom Cintiq 16 2019/01/07

Models

Model ID
Year
Name

DTH-246

2025

Cintiq 24 touch (2025)

DTK-246

2025

Cintiq 24 (2025)

DTK-168

2025

Cintiq 16 (2025)

DTK-2260

2019

Cintiq 22 (2019)

DTK-1660

2018

Cintiq 16 (2018)

DTK-2700

2015

Cintiq 27 HD (2015)

DTK-1300

2013

Cintiq 13HD (2013)

DTK-2200

2012

Cintiq 22 HD Touch (2012)

DTK-2400

2012

Cintiq 24 HD (2012)

DTK-2100

2010

Cintiq 21UX (2010)

PL-720

2009

Cintiq 17SX (2009)

DTZ-1200W

2007

Cintiq 12WX (2007)

PL-521

2007

Cintiq 15SX (2007)

DTZ-2100D

2007

Cintiq 21UX (2007)

DTZ-22000W

2007

Cintiq 20WSX (2007)

DTZ-2100

2005

Cintiq 21UX (2005)

PL-710

2004

Cintiq 17X

PL-800

2002

Cintiq 18SX

PL-700

2002

Cintiq 17SX (2002)

PL-550

2001

Cintiq 15X

Wacom Cintiq 22 (DTK-2260) notes

Overview

As of July 2024, Although released in 2019 the Wacom Cintiq 22 continues to deliver the best drawing experience possible with a slightly out-of-date screen.

I bought mine used from eBay for $380 and was very satisfied.

Basics

Release year: 2019

User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTK-2260.html

Setup

General

Pen - comes with the Wacom Pro Pen 2. Which is an excellent pen and responsible for much of the great drawing experience. See my notes on the pro pen 2.

Pressure handling - EXCELLENT. See my notes on the Pro Pen 2.

Display > basics

Size: 21.5 in (55 cm)

Lamination - NO. This is not a laminated display. Yes this introduces a very slight increase in parallax but not much. And it did not affect my drawing.

Refresh Rate - Standard. up to 60 Hz.

Resolution - 1920x1080

Brightness: 210 nits specified. Like many pen displays, this is not a super bright display - which is fine because most people tend to keep their eyes closer to the screen than a normal monitor and if the display was brighter, it might be overwhelming.

Can you see pixels? YES clearly. Which is to be expected with this resolution at this size.

Bit depth: 8bits per channel

AG film: YES

Etched glass: NO

Response time (G2G): 22ms. This response time is fine for drawing and office work. Serious gamers will likely not want to use this for a gaming monitor.

Color gamut:

  • 72% NTSC

  • 96% sRGB

  • The colors look fine. This is not a modern wide-gamut display so you might find it looks less saturated than other modern displays. But I think it looks fine and works well for my needs. I prefer to work in sRGB anyway.

Pen tracking

Accuracy: EXCELLENT in center an in edges and corners. very small deviation in corners and edges and better than many other tablets I have seen.

Tilt compensation - EXCELLENT. Tilting pen in its full supported range did not move the pointer from the tip by an appreciable amount.

Pointer lag

TYPICAL. Lag is visible but this amount is what we see in all pen displays.

Diagonal wobble

MINOR WOBBLE. Good for a pen display.

Anti-glare sparkle

VERY GOOD. Very faint ag sparkle visible. Only visible if eyes are 4" to 6" from tablet.

Display sharpness

pixels are clearly visible and well delineated

Blacklight bleed

I think this did have a little more blacklight bleed than other pen displays. I'm not particularly sensitive to backlight bleed and it didn't affect me at all.

Auxiliary inputs

Tablet has no none.

VESA mounting

YES. This tablet supports VESA mounting (100mmx100mm)

I did not test with any VESA arm or stand.

Stand

I think the original packaging includes a stand but the used package I bought on eBay did not come with a stand.

Legs

Does not have a legs.

Surface Texture

Typical texture of a plastic film on glass. Film provides enough grip. Pen does not "slide" around.

Feels ever so slightly "stickier" than an etched glass display.

Fans

It does not have any fans. You can clearly see that there are no fans in various teardowns (teardown 1, teardown 2)

Noise

Silent.

Touch

NO. This tablet does NOT support touch.

Heat

I ran the display at 100% brightness for two hours. The overall tablet is about room temperature with a very slight (very slight) warms to wards the left side.

Device shape

It has a wedge shape. It is thicker at the top of the screen and thinner at the bottom of the screen. So laying it on a desk surface gives it a very slight angle of maybe 10 degrees. It's nice to have some angle but typically if drawing at an angle is important for you, then get a stand.

The device works very well on the desk. It does not slip around due to the 4 rubber strips on the bottom.

Sound support

  • No speakers

  • No headphone jack

Cables and Connectivity

Ports

  • Power

  • USB-B

  • HDMI

Port location

The ports are behind a cover on the back.

The ports are oriented up so cords will go straight up and out and are clearly visible when using this device.

Special note on USB-B

This port type is getting less common. So to make sure you know what the cable looks like here is a photo of the cable I used. I used my own cable, the original Wacom cable was part of the package I bought from eBay. USB-B is on the left. USB-A is on the right.

Special note on HDMI

In 2024, HDMI ports on laptops is getting rare. So you may need to get a USB-C to HDMI adapter for you USB-C port that supports DP alt mode. In my experience sometimes these adapters are "finicky". So be aware. More here: Using HDMI adapters with pen displays

My connectivity setup

My laptop was connected to a CalDigit TS4 dock via a TB4 cable.

The provided power went to the wall.

For the HDMI connection I tested two scenarios:

  • The Cintiq was connected to the dock via the USB cable and an HDMI cable using an adapter.

  • Connecting the Cintiq directly to the laptop with an HDMI cable.

This is the adapter I used for HDMI when connecting to the CalDigit TS4 dock which has noHDMI port: Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.

Other notes

If you are going to buy this tablet used to save some money, please keep in mind that the Pro Pen 2 is not cheap. If you lose or break the pen, getting a new one is about $90.

Wacom Cintiq 24 touch (DTH-246) notes

Overview

I just bought this tablet and it arrived on 6/24/2025. These notes are based on my initial testing.

Videos

I livestreamed the unboxing, testing, and drawing on this tablet:

  • Unboxing and testing 2025/06/24

  • Drawing 2025/06/25

I will make a full "review" video soon.

Basics

  • Product page: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/wacom-cintiq

Display specs

  • Display Panel tech: IPS

  • Native resolution: 2560x1440

  • Aspect ratio: 16:9

  • Anti-glare treatment: AG glass

  • Laminated: YES

Included Pen

  • Wacom Pro Pen 3 (ACP-500)

Compatible pens

  • Wacom Pro Pen 2 (KP-504E)

  • Wacom Pro Pen slim (KP-301E)

  • Wacom Pro Pen 3D (KP505)

  • Pro Pen (KP-503E)

  • Grip Pen (KP-501E)

  • Classic Pen (KP-300E)

  • Art Pen (KP-701E)

  • Accessory Pen Black DTK-2451/DTH-2452 (KP302E)

  • Unlike the Intuos Pro 2025 tablets, the Cintiq Pro 2025 tablets are NOT compatible with UD EMR pens. More here: UD EMR pens.

Touch

  • This model DOES supports touch.

VESA compatible

  • YES. 75 x 75 mm mounting holes on the back

Auxiliary inputs

The tablet does not have any auxiliary inputs such buttons, sliders, dials.

Fans

None

Noise

All three models as completely silent

Heat

EXCELLENT. At 100% brightness for 3 hours of continuous use, the display had not "warm/hot spots" and stayed very close to the room temperature of the desk it was sitting on. This is may be the best heat management I've seen for a display without a fan. Wacom did an excellent job here.

On-Screen Display (OSD)

One of the buttons on the lower right side will bring up the OSD.

The OSD is very similar to the OSD introduced in the Wacom Movink.

Connections and cabling

Ports

On the back of the table there are three ports

  • USB-C for power

  • mini-HDMI for video signal

  • USB-C for video signal & data

Connection options

Power delivery

  • The USB-C port that connects to the computer will deliver a very small amount of power.

  • It could in theory recharge your phone after many hours, but it would not be suitable to recharge a laptop.

  • Wacom does NOT identify power delivery as a feature if this tablet.

Comparison: Cintiq 24 touch vs Cintiq Pro 27

  • Overall

    • I think the Cintiq 24 touch is a very compelling choice instead of the Cintiq Pro 27. It actually has some advantages over the Cintiq Pro 27.

  • Physical device

    • The Cintiq 24 touch has a smaller physical size that is much easier to deal with on my desk

    • It doesn't get in the way of reaching other objects on the desk

    • It's easier to move. Part of this is due to decreased weight. Part of this is due to the Cintiq 24 stand which itself weighs less and is easier to move.

  • Touch

    • Works the same on the two devices

  • Connection options

    • Cintiq Pro 27 has more ports and ways it can connect.

    • Cintiq 24 Touch - uses a mini HDMI port. Which is unusual. And will likely be a very very minor convenience.

    • Both require power to come from a power adapter

  • Stand

    • The Cintiq 24 touch comes with a stand in the box. Also the stand is pre-attached.

    • The Cintiq Pro 27

  • Power delivery

    • The Cintiq 24 touch delivered power to a my Samsung phone and tablet. I don't recall Wacom advertising this specifically.

    • The Cintiq Pro 27 - I can't remember if it supported power delivery. I'd have to check again.

  • Noise

    • Cintiq 24 touch is SILENT because it has no fanse.

    • The Cintiq Pro 27 has fans which cause noise. I only use the Cintiq Pro 27 at 50% brightness to have a reduced fan noise- but the tablet is never silent. At 100% be

  • Drawing Performance

    • The core drawing experience - pen pressure, tilt, accuracy are exactly the same.

Wacom Cintiq 16 (2025) (DTK-168)

Overview

Wacom released three new Cintiq 2025 models in mid 2025. One of them is the Wacom Cintiq 16 (2025) (DTK-168).

This is a EXCELLENT tablet with an excellent drawing experience and very good display. It does miss some "Cintiq Pro" features but has the same great drawing experience as it relates to pressure, tilt, etc.

Basics

  • Product page: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/wacom-cintiq

Device weight

Slightly heavier than other pen displays at this size

  • Wacom Cintiq 16 (2025): 1.5kg

  • Xencelabs Pen Display 16: 1.3 kg

  • Huion Kamvas 16 gen 3: 1.2kg

  • Wacom Movink 13: 0.420kg

Display specs

  • Display panel tech: IPS

  • Native resolution: 2560 x 1600

  • Aspect ratio: 16:10

  • Anti-glare treatment: AG glass

  • Laminated: YES - Wacom uses the term "bonded"

  • Response time: 12ms

Color

  • Color gamut (Wacom specified)

    • DCI-P3 99% (CIE1931) (typ)

    • sRGB 100% (CIE1931) (typ)

  • I was satisfied with color.

  • This is not a "wide-gamut" display

  • It colors are pleasing and a big improvement over older Cintiq (non Pro) models that had washed-out colors.

Antiglare sparkle

  • RATING: GOOD. Very low. .

  • Comparisons:

    • Similar to Wacom Cintiq Pro 22

    • Similar to Huion Kamvas Pro 19

    • Similar to Wacom Cintiq 24 (2025)

Pixel sharpness

  • Rating: GOOD

  • Pixels were clear and well-delineated

  • In comparison

    • Pixels looks sharper than Huion Kamvas Pro 19 which has a slight softness that many people notice and some do not like

    • How does it compare to a 4K at the same size? I would have a hard time telling this apart from 4K

Connections and cabling

Included cables

  • USB-C cable #1 su7pports power, data, and video (5Gbps and 60W)

  • USB-C cable #2 power only

Ports

  • USB-C for power

  • USB-C for power, video, data

  • mini-HDMI

    • it does NOT come with a mini-HDMI adapter.

Connection options

  • TBD add screenshots from Wacom doc

Connecting with a single USB-C cable

  • YES. This is supported. But your computer will need a USB-C port that must meet the requirements for power, data, and video signal.

  • Cabling notes

    • The included USB-C cable will work for this purpose.

      The included cable is 5Gbps and 60W

    • I also tested with a CableMatters Thunderbolt 3 cable.

  • Brightness when connected with a single USB-C cable

    • Was able to achieve 100% brightness in my scenarios

  • Connection scenario 1 (worked)

    • Tablet –> CableMatters TB3 -> CalDigit TS4 dock -> M1 MAX Mac Studio

  • Connection scenario2 (worked)

    • Tablet -> CableMatters TB3 -> M3 MacBook Pro

    • M3 Macbook Pro was not attached to power and was able to power the tablet

  • Notes

    • When using a single USB-C connection, if you attach a power cable the tablet will turn itelf off and then back

    • Can be a little tricky to put the cable in because of that 'thing' on the back

      • Some people consider using an USB-C L-type adapter

Surface texture

  • Surfce texture is very typical for a pen display.

  • Pen does not feel slipper on the surface when drawing

  • Cintiq 16 (2025) has the same amount of surface texture as Cintiq 24 (2025)

  • Cintiq 16 (2025) has a bit more than Kamvas 13 GEN3

  • Cintiq 16 (2025) has about the same as Movnk 13 (but has a different sensation)

  • Cintiq 16 (2025) has a bit more than Xencelabs Pen Display 16

  • Cintiq 16 (2025) has somewhat less than the Cintiq Pro 22

Touch

This tablet does not support touch.

On-Screen Display Menu (OSD)

  • Button above the power button on the right side of the tablet

  • Because there is no touch support, to use OSD must use then pen

  • Will have to pick language the first time to open the USD, before you can use OSD

PWM Flicker

  • No PWM flicker detected at any brightness level

  • Comparisons:

    • Movink 13 has obvious PWM flicker

  • NOTE: Link to flicker testing methodology

Wacom Cintiq Pro

Models

Model ID
Year
Name

DTH-172

2023

Cintiq Pro 17

DTH-227

2023

Cintiq Pro 22

DTH-271

2022

Cintiq Pro 27

DTH-167

2021

Cintiq Pro 16 (2021)

DTH-3220

2018

Cintiq Pro 32

DTK-2420

2017

Cintiq Pro 24

DTH-2420

2017

Cintiq Pro 24 Touch

DTH-1620

2016

Cintiq Pro 16 (2016)

DTH-1320

2016

Cintiq Pro 13

2021 to Today family

Cintiq Pro 17 (DTH-172)

  • Model Year: 2023

  • Product Page: https://estore.wacom.com/en-us/wacom-cintiq-pro-17-dth172k0a.html

  • Brad Colbow review of Cintiq Pro 17 Nov 6, 2023

Cintiq Pro 27 (DTH-271)

  • My notes on this tablet

  • Model Year: 2022

  • Reddit /u/DreamStitcher review of Cintiq Pro 27 Nov 2022

  • Aaron Rutten review of Cintiq Pro 27 Oct 14, 2022

  • Brad Colbow review of Cintiq Pro 27 Oct 14, 2022

  • Bara AlMakadma review of Cintiq Pro 27 Oct 28, 2022

  • Create Now Sleep Later review of Cintiq Pro 27 Nov, 2022

Cintiq Pro 22 (DTH-227)

  • My notes on this tablet

  • Model year 2023

  • Product page: https://estore.wacom.com/en-us/wacom-cintiq-pro-27-interactive-pen-display-dth271k0a.html

Cintiq Pro 16 (DTH-167)

  • My notes on this tablet

  • Model year: 2021.

  • User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTH167.html

  • Be aware there is an older model from 2016 also (DTH-1620)

  • User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTH167.html

  • Brad Colbow review of Cintiq Pro 16 Mar 7, 2022

  • Aaron Rutten review of Cintiq Pro 16 Oct 26, 2021

  • MobileTechReview review of Cintiq Pro 16 Jan 11, 2022

  • Aaron Blaise review of Cintiq Pro 16 Dec 21, 2021

General

  • Robert Hranitzky review of Cintiq Pro Family Review 2023/10/30

2016 to 2018 family

Cintiq Pro 16 (DTH-1320)

  • Model year: 2016

  • User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTH-1320.html

Cintiq Pro 16 (DTH-1620)

  • Model year: 2016

  • User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTH-1620.html

  • r/wacom - Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 Video Review 2012/03/29

  • Unskilled Guy - Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 Review 2017/3/30

  • Unskilled Guy - How To: Native 4k @ 60hz On Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 w/Wacom Link 2017/3/31

  • MobileTechReview - Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 Review 2017/7/17

Cintiq Pro 24 (DTK-2420) and Cintiq Pro Touch (DTH-2420)

  • Model year: 2017

  • r/Wacom - Just got my Cintiq 24 Pro! An in-depth review/first impression/recommendations. 2022/01/12

  • My notes on this tablet

  • Brad Colbow review of Cintiq Pro 24 - Nov 5, 2018

  • MobileTechReview review of Cintiq Pro 24 - Oct 9, 2018

  • Brian Allen review of the Cintiq Pro 24 - May 1, 2018

Cintiq Pro 32 (DTH-3220)

  • Model Year: 2018

  • Aaron Rutten - Wacom CINTIQ PRO 24 & 32 Review (In-Depth) Dec 13, 2018

  • Wieger Poutsma - review of Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 Nov 19, 2018

Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 (DTH-167) notes

Overview

An EXCELLENT pen display.

Although there are newer Cintiq Pro models from 2022 and 2023, the Cintiq Pro 16 from 2021 competes with them strongly. Wacom may have improved the new models support for color or added support for higher refresh rates, but they did not improve upon the already great drawing experience with this tablet.

User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTH167.html

Noise

While it does have a fan, the tablet isn't very loud, unlike the Cintiq Pro 27. If you are sensitive to fan noise though, it may be an issue.

The amount of noise is based on the brightness setting. But even at 100% brightness it is quieter than a Cintiq Pro 27.

Pointer lag

TYPICAL for a pen display. You can see the pointer trail the physical tip of the pen.

Apple iPads with the Apple Pencil have much less pointer lag

Pen tablets also have very little pointer lag in general.

Anti-glare Sparkle

Rating: LOW. It has more than the Cintiq Pro 27 - but that is to be expected since it is a 4K display.

Ports

It has 3 ports located on the top edge:

  • HDMI

  • USB-C (DP alt mode support)

  • Power.

My connection configuration

I have it connected with a thunderbolt 3 cable and the Wacom power adapter that it came with.

Pen tracking accuracy

VERY GOOD. Very accurate. Like all pen displays veyr slight inaccuracy at the last 1mm to 2mm at the edges or corners.

Pen Pressure

The Wacom Pro Pen 2 (KP-504E) has an excellent low IAF and an excellent large maximum pressure.

Parallax

Very good. Low amount of parallax for a pen display. On par with other Cintiq Pro models such as the Cintiq Pro 22.

Connections and Cabling

There are roughly 3 ways to connect to this tablet. All of them require a separate power cable and power adapter.

Using single USB-C cable

While you can use a single USB-C cable to connect to your computer for data and video. You will need to separately power it with the power cable.

Note that this is a bit of change from the Cintiq Pro 2016 (DTH-1620). The DTH-1620 could get enough power through the USB-C cable.

Heat

Fans keep it cool. At the default brightness, the tablet is cool to the touch. At maximum brightness slightly warm.

VESA mounting

It is VESA mountable.

Stand

It does not come with a stand. I use a VESA-compatible Huion stand to hold this tablet at an angle.

Legs

No legs

Diagonal Wobble

Rating: VERY GOOD. Low wobble in all velocities tested.

Cintiq Pro 24 (DTx-2420) notes

Note

I don't have this tablet, but people still ask about it. So, have created this page to collect answers to common questions people have about the tablet.

Basics

There are two models if the Cintiq Pro 24 (DTx-2420)

  • Cintiq Pro DTK-2420 - which DOES NOT support touch

  • Cintiq Pro 24 touch DTH-2420 - which DOES support touch

Release date: 2017

Documentation

  • Product page: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-displays/wacom-cintiq-pro-24

  • User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTK-2420.html

Size

This tablet was from an era when Wacom pen displays had very wide bezels. Even though the display is 24" the bezels are so large that the entire device is much larger than you would expect.

Size: 677 x 394mm (26.6 x 15.5 in)

Display

  • Native resolution: 2840x2160 (4K)

  • Display panel tech: IPS

Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 (DTH-271) notes

Summary

  • The Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 is the best pen display ever made. With a price of $3500 it is also the most expensive pen display ever made.

  • This Cintiq is an excellent device - except for the irritating fan noise. I love drawing with it. Drawing experience is excellent. But only incrementally and subtly better than previous models.

  • For creative professionals - who deeply care about color this may be a worthwhile and useful purchase that replaces the need to buy a pen display and a reference monitor

  • For everyone else - especially if you don't have professional color requirements, the value you get may not justify the cost.

Notes

  • This was a personal purchase.

  • This was not a review unit. I bought it from the wacom.com online store.

  • I have no relationship to Wacom.

Wacom pre-launch demo event

  • I attended Wacom's demo event on Oct 5 2022 before the product was launched.

  • This wasn't an exclusive event. I registered for it like everyone else when Wacom publicly revealed the event.

  • Wacom published the Q&A from the demo event here: https://content.wacom.com/acton/attachment/43270/f-82fbd755-3ca6-41b0-8603-0d7b59d041c2/1/-/-/-/-/Wacom%20Cintiq%20Pro%2027%20Product%20Event%20Q%26A_Oct%202022.pdf?sid=TV2:AJoJnUTl8

User manual

http://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTH271.html

Other reviews

  • Many others have created very thoughtful reviews

  • Please consult them to get a more complete understanding of this tablet

  • You can find other reviews of the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 in Wacom reviews.

Components

Component
Model number
Notes

Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

DTH-271

Wacom Pro Pen 3

ACP-500

Included with Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

Wacom Pro Pen 3 tray

ACK44827Z

Included with Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Stand

ACK64801KZ

Drawing experience

Summary

  • The best drawing experience there ever has been with a pen display.

  • However, the improvements are minor and incredibly subtle over previous generations.

Active area / Display size

  • At 27" diagonal for both the active area and display, this model is one of the largest pen displays ever made.

  • Only two models have come close in size.

    • The Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 (DTH-3220) first released in 2018.

    • The discontinued Cintiq 27HD (DTK-2700) first released in 2015.

  • The available largest size from competitors is 24"

Specs

  • size = 596 x 335 mm (23.5 x 13.2 in)

  • diagonal size = 26.9 in (68.3cm)

  • aspect ratio: 16x9

Pointer lag

  • Background: lag

  • In absolute terms, The Cintiq Pro 27 has shows moderate pointer lag.

    • Pen tablets (like the Intuos Pro Large PTH-860) have much less lag than this Cintiq. These have EXCELLENT lag.

    • Apple iPads have much less lag than this Cintiq, but not quite as little as pen displaces. These have EXCELLENT log.

  • In terms relative to other pen displays, The Cintiq has GOOD (but not GREAT) pointer lag.

  • Affect of the 120Hz refresh rate - The 120Hz refresh rate of the display panel only minimal improved the perception of lag. This surprised me. I expected the 120Hz to make a bigger difference based on my experience with the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil 2 which also uses a 120Hz refresh rate.

Tilt

  • More here: Pen tilt

  • Tilt support with the Cintiq Pro 27 is standard for Wacom: EXCELLENT.

    • Tilt is smooth, accurate, and responsive.

    • Tilt works correctly at edges and corners.

  • Wacom has improved overall tilt experience with the shape of the Pro Pen 3. The pen has a sharper tip section, making it physically possible to get to more tilt values.

Pen tracking accuracy

  • Background: pen tracking

  • Wacom does not publish pen tracking accuracy numbers

  • But we can compare it to other tablets that do have published numbers

  • Here are the accuracy numbers for the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 4K (GT2401) as

    • +/- 0.5 mm at center

    • +/- 3mm at corner

    • I think these numbers are accurate for the Huion

  • The Cintiq pro 27 - just like every other pen display - has some non-uniformity.

    • Compared to any other pen display out there the uniformity is VERY GOOD.

    • The amount of inaccuracy at the edges and corners is very low - clearly better than the Huion Pro 24 4K model.

Parallax

  • Background: parallax

  • An iPad Pro has EXCELLENT parallax (very little parallax)

  • The display of the Cintiq Pro 27 has VERY GOOD parallax due to its full lamination but clearly not as good as an iPad Pro

  • The Cintiq Pro 27 parallax is nothing special for modern pen displays. Many pen displays are fully laminated lately.

Pressure

Pressure is a feature of the pen you use with the tablet.

See my notes on the Wacom Pro Pen 3 that comes with the tablet.

Diagonal wobble

  • Background: diagonal wobble

  • In my testing, the Cintiq Pro 27 has GOOD-to-OK (i.e. low) diagonal wobble. See comparative samples here: diagonal wobble.

  • NOTE: Originally I had ranked the Cintiq Pro 27 as having VERY GOOD wobble. Upon further testing with many other tablets, I havve downgraded the ranking.

  • As tablet that costs $3500 I think The Cintiq Pro 27 tablet should have better (less) diagonal wobble. There are other tablets out there at various price levels that are better:

    • Wacom Intuos PTH-860

    • Huion Kamvas Pro 24

    • Huion Kamvas 13 and XP-Pen Artist 13 (2nd Gen).

Diagonal wobble

Rating: OK

Compare to some other diagonal samples linked from here: diagonal wobble

Display

Specs

  • native resolution: 3840 x 2160

  • aspect ratio: 16x10

  • contrast ratio: 1000:1

  • refresh rate: Up to 120Hz

  • Response time: 10ms

  • panel tech: IPS

Bit depth

  • Supports up to 10 bits per RGB channel (30 bits for each pixel) giving 10 Billion colors

  • Also works at standard 8 bits per RGB channel (24 bits for each pixel) giving 16.7 unique colors

  • I only used it at 8 bits per channel

Brightness

  • 400 cd/m2

    • NOTE: 1 cd/m2 = 1 nit

  • Overall relatively bright for a pen display, not as bright as many of the modern displays in the market.

  • In comparison:

    • Cintiq pro 27 -> 400 cd/m2

    • Apple iPad Pro (11 inch) (4rd gen) -> 600 cd/m2

    • Surface Pro 8 -> 452.8 cd/m2

    • Huion Kamvas Pro 24 4k -> 200 cd/m2

  • In practice seemed bright enough for drawing. I certainly did not find it dim

  • However, if you place it next to a device like an iPad Pro or Surface Pro 8, then it's clearly not as bright.

Refresh rate

  • Supports up to 120Hz

  • Works at 60Hz

  • Works at 30Hz - you do NOT want to use it at this refresh rate

  • NOTE: Pay attention when you plug it in, depending on how it is connected to your PC, you could end up with a lower refresh rate. Always check the refresh rate being used when you plug it in. Don't assume you are getting 120Hz.

    • For example: When connecting to a Surface Pro 8, via the surface dock, and a miniDP to HDMI adapter limitation I could only achieve 30Hz due to limitations in the adapter.

Anti-glare treatment and sparkle

  • Background: Anti-glare sparkle

    • Reflections on your pen display would make it difficult to draw. To reduce reflections, manufacturers give an anti-glare (AG) treatment to the display/ The AG treatment is either etched glass or an AG film applied on top of the glass

  • The Cintiq Pro 27 uses AG etched glass

  • The AG sparkle from the etched glass is GOOD (i.e. low) for a display of this size and resolution

    • AG Sparkle is only slightly visible with eyes 4" away from glass

    • AG Sparkle is not visible at my normal drawing distance with eyes 13" from glass

Glass texture

  • The AG etching provides a subtle texture for your pen to grip against. Your fingers won't notice it but it definitely helps the pen feel connected to the tablet.

  • It does NOT have that slippery feeling that comes with the iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil.

Dead pixels

None observed in my model

Blacks

Deep black to my eyes - not dark grey.

Color Support

I don't have a much background in color - especially in a professional sense. Here I am just listing the specs.

Gamut

  • 98% DCI-P3

  • 99% Adobe RGB

Color modes

Using the OSD you can place it into different color modes

  • Native (the default)

  • AdobeRGB

  • DCI-P3

  • Rec.709

  • Rec.2020

  • Display P3

  • sRGB

  • EBU

  • PQ Rec.2100

  • PQ DCI

  • HLG Rec.2100

  • Custom

My usage: I left it at Native.

Connections

Ports

  • 1x mini DisplayPort

  • 1x HDMI

  • 2x USB Type-C

  • 1x USB Standard-A

  • 1x power

How I connected it to my PC

  • I used two cables

    • Power cable -> goes to wall

    • USB-C cable (provided in the box) -> to connect to the thunderbolt 4 ports on my PC. The USB C cable provided display signal + data.

  • I used the Cintiq with

    • Mac Studio

    • Surface Pro 8

Auxiliary inputs

  • Total of 8 buttons. 4 on left. 4 on right.

  • If you mount the pen holder on the left or right of the tablet, you will lose access to the buttons on that side.

  • The buttons cannot be used to enable/disable touch. You have to use the touch switch on the back of the device.

My usage

  • I prefer not to use buttons in general.

  • I rely on a TourBox device so express keys don't help. I have my non-drawing hand on my Tourbox device so the buttons aren't really very useful for me.

Mounting

  • You cannot use the device without mounting it to something

  • On the back it has a standard 100mm VESA mount

  • You can either

    • Use the Cintiq Pro 27 Stand (sold separately at $500)

    • Any compatible VESA display arm (like an Ergotron HX) that hold sup to 20lbs

    • Wacom Flex Arm + Wacom Flex Arm Adapter

The Cintiq Pro 27 Stand

Stability

  • It wobbles a bit if you press on it.

  • I mitigate the wobble by placing something under it's bottom edge. That provides some additional support to keep the tablet very still.

Rotation

  • The Z axis is a line between your eye and surface of the tablet

  • Can rotate +/- 20 degrees

  • Can NOT rotate the display into portrait mode

Tilt

  • Typically you will use it with the tablet facing upwards somewhat so you can comfortably draw

  • You CAN angle it so that the surface is perpendicular to the floor.

    • However, then essentially the bottom edge is directly touching your desk. So it isn't very useful in that position if you just want to use it as a monitor with this stand.

  • You can angle it so that the surface is facing completely upwards and parallel to the floor.

Height adjustability

  • Some limited height adjustability - cannot lift the the display very high

  • If you need to use it like a normal monitor -you should get an arm instead of using the stand

Fans

  • The Cintiq Po 27 contains two fans according to Wacom.

    • Note that the Cintiq Pro 24 had 4 fans.

  • I asked Wacom why it need fans.

  • Wacom's reply: "Unlike a typical desktop monitor or touch-screen, Wacom pen displays are designed to have a hand on them all the time, so heat is a serious factor for long-term usability and comfort. On most smaller tablets and displays, enough heat can escape from the back, so it's not an issue. However, the larger and brighter the display, the more heat it will produce. Heatsinks are a common device used to normalize temperatures and dissipate heat. Our displays use heatsinks to help dissipate heat, and an active heatsink requires a fan to work effectively"

  • It is still unclear to me why the Cintiq Pro 27 needs fans when many other devices don't. For example, is the Huion Pro 24 4K is silent and is just very slightly warm to the touch. There are many other examples of devices.

  • The fans are located on the top edge of the display

Fan noise

Duration

  • The Fan noise is always on if the display is powered

  • Fan noise during power up or wake from sleep

    • Will be loud for a few seconds

    • Will be silent for a few seconds

    • Then will settle in on its constant sound

Control over fan noise (there is none)

  • Changing brightness does not affect Fan

  • There is no way to control the fan speed.

  • I hope and encourage Wacom to release an update that gives some selective control over the fan.

Subjective perception of fan noise

  • In a quiet environment you will notice the fan noise

  • The noise does bother me. It is louder than any device I have in my office except my PC when I am gaming at 4K.

  • Here's what it sounds like: https://twitter.com/TheSevenPens/status/1579912655581876225?s=20&t=Fv8rNtUcS0wdUeAXV_MwJg

  • I mitigate the fan noise perception sometimes by using earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation. I use Google Pixel Buds pro which completely mask the sound. As much as this solution does work, I don't think the future of using expensive creative equipment should require me to put something in my ears.

  • I would STRONGLY prefer the Cintiq Pro 27 to be silent or at least much quieter even if it has run slightly warmer.

Objective measure of fan noise

  • I had originally hoped to use a device to measure the noise, but when I went to research these devices I learned that consumer-level devices and apps are unreliable.

Pen Compatibility

  • Tested and confirmed that these older pens work fine with the Cintiq Pro 27

    • Wacom Pro Pen 2 (KP504E)

    • Wacom Grip Pen (KP-501E)

    • Wacom Art Pen (KP-701E)

  • Wacom's list of supported pens for the Cintiq Pro 27

Wacom Pro Pen 3

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 comes with the Wacom Pro Pen 3.

The Wacom Pro Pen 3 is a very normal EMR pen that lives up to previous models in terms of quality. And may be slightly better than the Wacom Pro Pen 2.

See my notes on the Wacom Pro Pen 3.

Touch

  • All Cintiq Pro 27 models support touch

  • You can enable/disable touch with a button on the rear of the display

  • Quality of touch support: Past vs Present

    • Historically I have never been happy with touch support in Intuos Pro models.

    • The touch support in the Cintiq Pro 27 is very much improved.

  • The overall touch experience

    • When connected to a Windows computer - VERY GOOD. Windows has had extensive built in touch support for a decade now and it shows when using this device. It feels very natural. However it did suffer from occasional glitchy behavior. For example sometimes it "lost" a ping-to-zoom gesture and I had to repeat the gesture again to get it to work. If you are used to working with a Microsoft Surface then I would say the Surface touch experience is clear better than the the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27.

    • When connected to a Mac - OK. It works well, but MacOS is not built to work with touch like an iPad is. So please don't expect the touch support to make your Mac feel like an iPad.

    • Palm rejection is much improved. But still didn't reject my palm enough. So as I tried to pinch and zoom in Clip Studio Paint I would often find that I had accidentally drawn a stroke. I mostly disabled touch while using the device because of this reason.

Buttons on back (not the Express keys)

There are three buttons on the tablet (top right if you are facing the tablet)

These buttons are the

  • power

  • show/hide OSD

  • slider to control touch

These work fine.

My only nitpick here is that the power button is very close to the show/hide OSD button and also they are difficult to distinguish by touch. So, I am always a little nervous that instead of bringing up the OSD that I am about to turn off the tablet.

Build quality

  • The Cintiq Pro 27 - excellent

  • The Cintiq Pro 27 stand - excellent

  • The Pro Pen 3 - excellent

  • The pen holder - feels cheap and finnicky. Does not open elegantly. The lid will unelegantly pop off.

Cost

  • There's no getting around the cost. it is extremely expensive.

  • $3500 for the pen display itself, and you'll need to separately purchase a stand.

  • The Wacom stand for this device itself costs $500.

Protecting your investment

Protecting the screen

Generally people are concerned about scratching up the glass surface. And when a tablet costs so much that makes sense.

I am still searching for how we can give some added protection to the surface - like some kind of protective film. I don't have an answer to this yet. If anyone has suggestions, let me know.

Warranty

The tablet comes with a 2 year warranty (at least in the US).

However, an extended warranty can be purchased. Here's what Wacom had to say about it from the Oct 5 demo event.

"... we currently offer a 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year extended warranty on the Wacom eStore (displayed above the Add to Cart button). This is in addition to the 2-year manufacturer warranty, so you could have up to 6 years of extended coverage. It's also possible that other retailers may offer their own extended service packages."

Who should buy it

Ultimately this device seems targeted at really high-end professional scenarios that involve dealing with color in specialized ways.

  • Beginner -> I don't think it makes sense to get. You won't benefit from it much. You could spend the same money ($3500) and get a PC, a 4K pen display, mounting arm, and more.

  • Intermediate -> Same as beginner answer.

  • Experienced user of a Cintiq Pro 24 or 32 model -> YES, IF you are really really need its pro color support

Wacom's use case for purchasing this pen display

During the Oct 5 2022 Demo event, Wacom said that if you are working with reference monitors and are drawing on a pen display, you should consider getting this single device instead. You can use it like a normal reference monitor and when you need to draw, you just pull it closer and start drawing.

I'm not an expert in this scenario, so I can't comment on that, but it seems reasonable.

Ultimately we need to hear from color professionals to see if indeed the Cintiq can be used as a reference monitor.

Reddit threads

  • r/wacom - I am disappointed to Cintiq Pro 27 6/21/2023

  • r/wacom - For the few that are thinking about getting the new Cintiq Pro 27 stand, I highly discourage it... 8/23/2023

Alternatives

Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 ($2500)

With the price of the Cintiq Pro 27, some people are now simply deciding to go with the older Cintiq Pro 24 model.

Key points

  • Same brand

  • 24" size close to 27" size

  • Some people prefer the wider bezel of the Cintiq Pro 24

  • Cintiq Pro 24 has EXCELLENT drawing experience

  • Also supports 4K resolution

  • We expect Wacom will eventually enable the Pro Pen 3 on the Cintiq Pro 24. Though they have not specifically committed to this yet.

  • The Cintiq Pro does have a known fan noise issue. Some people say it's very quiet and some people say it is very loud.

Huion Kamvas 24 Pro 4K ($1300)

I own and use Huion Kamvas 24 Pro 4K. So my comments here are based on my direct experience with this model. My notes on this tablet.

Comparing the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 the Huion Kamvas 24 Pro 4K.

The Cintiq Pro 27 is overall clearly superior.

The advantages of the Cintiq Pro 27:

  • has a brighter screen

  • supports touch

  • higher display refresh rate (120Hz vs 60Hz)

  • more flexible connection options

  • superior color management

  • less AG sparkle

However the Kamvas 24 Pro 4K is a terrific value for the price:

  • Supports the same 4K resolution

  • Screen is bright enough

  • 60Hz refresh rate is fine for doing art. Every other pen display is at 60Hz.

  • The Kamvas drawing experience is pretty good - the Cintiq is just a bit better.

  • The Kamvas is completely silent. The Cintiq has constant fan noise that cannot be turned off or turned down.

  • The Kamvas has built-in foldable legs to hold the tablet at an angle and is also VESA mountable to other stands or arms.

The Huion may represent a better practical choice for many people because the Huion provides 90+% of the Wacom experience - especially if you don't need the sophisticated color management of the Cintiq - for a substantially reduced price

  • Cintiq Pro 27 -> $3500

  • Kamvas Pro 24 4K -> $1300

Xencelabs Pen Display 24

My experience with this tablet.

The Cintiq pro is superior in general to the Xencelabs Pen Display 24.

Some key differences:

  • The Xencelabs Pen Display 24 is a bit better at edge and corner accuracy

  • The Xencelabs had a bit more more pointer lag than the Cintiq Pro 27.

XP-Pen alternatives

I haven't tried a comparable XP-Pen model, so I can't comment on any comparison.

Miscellaneous

Connecting to an iPad Pro

As an experiment I connected an iPad Pro to the Cintiq Pro 27 using a Thunderbolt 3 cable.

Specific iPad Pro model used: Apple iPad Pro (11 inch) (4rd gen)

What worked

  • I was able to get the iPad Pro to use the display of the Cintiq Pro 27

What did not work

  • The iPad Pro was not able to use the touch support of the Cintiq Pro 27 at all.

  • The image on the Cintiq Pro 27 looked washed out - and I tried all color profiles on the Cintiq Pro 27. This seems to be an issue with the iPad Pro and some displays in general. See: r/iPadPro - M1 iPad Pro washed out colors using external monitor. 7/26/2023

Connecting to a Samsung Galaxy S8 Ultra

This did not work at all. I tried connecting them with a Thunderbolt 3 cable but the Cintiq Pro gave the "NO SIGNAL" message and the S8 Ultra did not even detect that a display was attached.

Change log

  • 2023/10/15 - Add info about connecting an Samsung Galaxy S8 Ultra to the Cintiq Pro 27

  • 2023/10/15 - Add info about connecting an iPad Pro to the Cintiq Pro 27

  • 2023/08/23 - Add link to reddit thread about the stand

  • 2023/06/21 - Moved notes on Wacom Pro Pen 3 to a separate doc

  • 2023/05/30 - Added info on the Xencelabs Pen Display 24

  • 2023/05/30 - Added link to the Wacom support article listing compatible pens

  • 2023/03/30 - Revised to diagonal wobble section with latest research

  • 2023/03/30 - Updated the alternatives section

  • 2023/02/05 - Clarified cursor lag compared to other devices.

  • 2023/01/21 - Cleanup up section on anti-glare treatment and sparkle

  • 2023/01/21 - Enhanced section on diagonal wobble

  • 2022/12/19 - Fixed typos

  • 2022/11/28 - Clarified touch behavior on Windows

  • 2022/11/24 - moved parallax background to a separate technical note

  • 2022/11/24 - moved pen tracking background to a separate technical note

  • 2022/11/22 - Clarified rotation

  • 2022/11/22 - Add links to other reviews

  • 2022/11/22 - Initial version published

Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 (DTH-227) notes

Summary

The Cintiq Pro 22 (DTH-227) along with the Cintiq Pro 27 (DTH-271) are the best pen displays in the market as of July 22.

This is my favorite tablet of the 70+ that I own. I prefer drawing on this one more than any other because of the drawing quality and the size (not too big, not too small).

  • my notes on the Cintiq Pro 27 (DTH-271)

Basics

  • Release year: 2023

  • Product page: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/wacom-cintiq-pro-overview

  • User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTH227.html

Drawing experience

  • EXCELLENT

  • Has the leading drawing experience in the industry thanks to its support of the Wacom Pro Pen 2 and Wacom Pro Pen 3

General

  • Active Area / Display size: 476 x 268 mm (18.7 x 10.5 in)

Pens

Comes with a Wacom Pro Pen 3

Compatible pens

The list of compatible pens is here: https://support.wacom.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500006268761-What-accessories-are-available-for-my-Wacom-Cintiq-22

I mostly use the Wacom Pro Pen 2 with this tablet.

Display

  • Native resolution: 3840 x 2160

  • Aspect ratio: 16x9

  • Size: 26.9 in (68.3 cm)

  • Brightness: 300 nits.

    • I run it at 50% brightness.

    • The larger Cintiq Pro 27 is can get up to 400nits of brightness

  • Display panel tech: IPS

  • Color Depth: 10bit (per channel)

  • Laminated: yes

  • AG Treatmement: Etched glass

  • Refresh rate: 120Hz.

    • I run it at 60Hz

Anti-glare Sparkle

Rating: GOOD (LOW)

It has a little more than the Cintiq Pro 27 - but that is to be expected since it has a higher PPI.

Dead Pixels

I saw none when I started using it and none have developed.

Color modes

  • Native (the default)

  • AdobeRGB

  • DCI-P3

  • Rec.709

  • Rec.2020

  • Display P3

  • sRGB

  • EBU

  • PQ Rec.2100

  • PQ DCI

  • HLG Rec.2100

  • Custom

I left it running in Native mode.

Parallax

EXCELLENT - very little parallax.

Pen tracking accuracy

  • Wacom does not publish numbers

  • I found it to be extremely accurate at the edged and corners

    • A bit more accurate than the Cintiq Pro 27 (DTH-271)

Diagonal wobble

Rating: GOOD. Exhibits a slight wobble in diagonal lines.

Slightly better than Cintiq Pro 27.

Pressure handling

EXCELLENT (best in the industry) because the pens are very good.

  • My notes on Wacom Pro Pen 2

  • My notes on Wacom Pro Pen 3

Pointer lag

GOOD but not GREAT - this is typical for a pen display

Switching to 120Hz makes a little bit of difference to pointer lag but not much.

Cabling and connections

Using single USB-C cable

Unlike many other 16" pen displays, a single USB-C cable is not enough to power this tablet. You Still have to use their supplied power adapter.

How I connect it to my PC

Instead of using Wacom's USB-C cable, I use a Cable Matters Thunderbolt 3 cable to connect it to the USB 4 port on my mini pc.

Fans

It DOES have fans. Which cause some noise.

There is no control over the speed of the fans.

Noise

  • The fan noise is always on.

  • Quieter than than the Cintiq Pro 27 (DTH-271) but louder than the Cintiq Pro 16 (DTH-167).

  • At 50% brightness the noise the noise is audible but does not bother me unlike the DTH-271 which I am irritated by. With normal sounds in my office (Air conditioner, etc) I often can't pick up the sound.

Heat

Fans keep it cool. At the default brightness, the tablet is cool to the touch - maybe just very slightly warm.

Touch

Supports touch.

  • There is a physical button on the back of the pen display to enable/disable touch.

  • Most of the time I disable touch but occasionally use it when I need to.

Express Keys

  • total of 8

  • 4 on back left

  • 4 on back right

  • I don't enjoy the express keys. I find them awkward to use. Instead I use a tourbox.

Build quality

EXCELLENT

OSD

  • You can get to the OSD by pressing a physical button on the back of the tablet

Stand

It does NOT come with a stand.

There is a specific Wacom Cintiq 22 Stand which is very expensive.

I instead use a much cheaper Huion ST100a stand.

Legs

It does NOT have any legs

Laying flat

The back of the the pen display has pieces that stick out due to the buttons. This means:

  • It does not lay down flat on a desk

  • It will slide around easily

VESA mounting

It has 100mmx100mm VESA mounting holes on the back.

Wacom Movink

Wacom Movink 13

  • Released: 2024

  • my notes on this tablet

  • Product page: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-displays/wacom-movink

  • Teoh on Tech - Review of Wacom Movink 13 2024/11/15

  • Brad Colbow - Review of Wacom Movink 13 2024/05/16

  • Wacom - Wacom Movink OLED pen display unboxing and setup Android 2024/04/24

Wacom Movink 13 (DTH-135) notes

Summary

  • A great pen display.

  • Drawing experience with the Pro pen 3 is excellent

  • Screen looks bright and crisp

  • Extremely thin and light

An easy recommendation if you need what it offers.

Basics

  • Product page: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-displays/wacom-movink

  • User manual: https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTH135TOC.html

Pen

Comes with a special version of the Wacom Pro Pen 3. More here Wacom Pro Pen 3.

This variant of the Wacom Pro Pen 3 is exactly the same as the normal pro pen in terms of pressure response, IAF, max pressure.

But there are a few differences.

First, the standard Wacom Pro Pen 3 comes with a metal rod you can use to change the weight and weight distribution of the pen. This variant does not have that rod.

Instead inside the pen, there is storage for 3 nibs.

Also this variant pen does not come with any grips or any button strips.

Pen compatibility

  • Pens listed as compatible by Wacom

    • Wacom Pro Pen 3 - I tested this. It works.

    • Wacom Pro Pen 2 - I tested this. It works.

  • Pens not specifically listed as compatible by Wacom

    • Wacom One GEN1 pen (CP-913) - I tested. It works.

    • Wacom One GEN2 pen (CP-923) - I tested. It works.

    • Samsung S pen (that comes with Galaxy Tab series) - I tested. It works.

    • Samsung S pen (that comes with Samsung S24 Ultra phone) - I tested. It works.

Difference in pressure handling between pro pens and non pro pens

At the low end of pressure, there is a difference with how pressure is handled between the pro pens and other pens. With the pro pens - the lines are low pressure change in pressure simply due to my hand. And the strokes below are what I would expect. Don't let the appearance deceive you, they are good. The pen is responsing to my inputs as expected.

Movink 13 + Wacom Pro Pen 3 + Krtia brush at 100px
Movink 13 + Wacom Pro Pen 3 + Krtia brush at 300px

Now see what happened with the Samsung S Pen creator edition. This also happened with the other consumer pens such as the Wacom CP-913, Wacom CP-923 and the other Samsung S pens I tried.

Notice the "pulsing".

Movink 13 + Samsung S pen creator edition + Krtia brush at 100px

The Wacom One GEN2 pen (CP-923) also exhibits some of this pulsing

Movink 13 + Wacom CP-923 + Krita brush at 200px

The same pulsing is evident with the Wacom One GEN1 pen (CP-913)

Movink 13 + Wacom CP-913 + Krita brush at 200px

Core specs

  • Pen tech: EMR

  • Active Area diagonal: 13.3"

  • Pen pressure levels: 8192

  • Tilt: YES. 60 degrees

  • Resolution: 5080 LPI (200 LPMM)

  • Report rate: Wacom does not specify

  • Max hover height: Wacom does not specify

Display specs

  • Display panel type: OLED

  • Panel bit depth: 10bit

  • Display resolution: 1920x1080 (HD)

  • Aspect Ratio: 16x9

  • Display size : 13.3"

  • Refresh rate max: 60Hz

  • Surface: Anti-glare glass (presumably means etched glass)

    • They also say it has Anti-fingerprint coating

  • Response time: 0.2ms

  • Contrast ratio: 100000:1

Display color modes

In the OSD you can alter the color modes.

  • Native

  • AdobeRGB

  • DCI-P3

  • Rec.709

  • Rec.2020

  • Display P3

  • sRGB

  • EBU

  • Custom

Out of the box, the color mode is set to Native. I use it with the sRGB color mode.

Display OSD

The button on the right side of the tablet when tapped brings up the OSD.

You can use touch to work with the OSD. This works even if you have disabled touch for use with the tablet. That is a nice touch!

These 4 OSD options lead to sub menus: Input Source, Display settings, Tablet buttons, Other settings.

These 2 OSD buttons toggle on/off: Display saving, Touch on/off

Brightness

Wacom lists the max brightness at 350 nits.

Out of the box the brightness is set to 50%.

I use it at 50%.

100% is bright but clearly not as bright as my Surface Pro 8 at 100% (450 nits) or as bright as the Samsung Galaxy 8 Ultra at 100% (420 nits)

Heat

At 50% brightness and left running for a few hours the tablet felt cool to the touch.

OLED longevity

To early to say.

Pointer lag

Still obvious pointer lag, but notably less than many pen displays.

Still not close the the very minimal pointer lag of an Apple iPad with the Apple Pencil 2.

Parallax

Very good. Probably better than the Cintiq Pro tablets.

Not quite as good as an iPad.

Display color fringing

The display exhibits some subtle color fringing. I can notice this when your eyes are close to the display - maybe up 6" to 8" away - and I have to be looking for it.

If you draw a black disc on a white background, the fringing manifests as about a 1 pixel width change in color at the edge of the disk. From the top and the left the color is shifted slightly towards green. From the bottom and the right the color is shifted toward magenta.

This gives the appearance of slight "chromatic aberration" effect.

I suspect this is a result of the OLED panel and normal.

I notice the same thing int the OLED panel of my Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Though in the Samsung tablet the effect seems a bit less. Maybe that is due to the higher resolution of the display panel in my Samsung device.

Display sharpness

Pixels on the display are sharp and well-delineated.

Surface texture

  • Feels about the same as a recent-model Cintiq Pro (22, 27)

  • Definitely not slippery like an normal glass iPad surface.

  • And definitely not a lot of texture like the Intuos Pro (PTH-x60 series)

Tilt compensation

EXCELLENT. Changing the tilt of the pen did not significantly change the location of the pointer.

Pen tracking accuracy

EXCELLENT.

  • Very accurate across entire display.

  • Very accurate in corners. Incredibly minor displacement of pointer at corners (<1mm).

Diagonal wobble

Active Area

  • 11.6in x 6.5in = 13.3in diagonal

  • 294mm x 165mm = 337mm diagonal

Weight

It weights 420g. This an exceptionally low weight.

420g is less than these pen displays

  • Wacom One Gen (DTC-133) 1000g

  • Wacom One 12 (DTC- 121) 700g

  • Wacom one 13 touch (DTH-134) 900g

It weighs less than any of the these Intuos Pro pen tablets:

  • Intuos Pro Small (PTH-460) -> 450g

  • Intuos Pro Medium (PTH-660) -> 700g

  • Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860) -> 1300g

Thickness

  • Is very thin at 6.6mm.

  • It is thinner than the Wacom One pen displays which are 14.6mm

  • It is even thinner than some pen tablets.

    • the Intuos Pro tablets (PTH-x60) are between 8mm and 8.45mm thick.

    • The One by Wacom pen tablets (CTL-471, CTL-672) are 8.7mm think.

Touch support

Yes

  • Windows - Works well on Windows

  • Mac OS - did not test

Connectivity and Cabling

  • 2 USB-C ports

    • One on left side

    • One on right side

    • Either port can be used to connect to the computer

  • Wireless support: NO (typical for pen displays)

  • Cable comes with tablet; YES a 1m USB-C cable comes with the box

  • Can be used with other USB-C cables. Not mentioned explicitly by wacom.

Connection options

  • A single USB-C cable that supplies power, data, and display signal

  • Two USB-C cables. One that that provides data and display signal and one that supports power.

  • 3-in-1 cable for HDMI connection

    • The tablet does NOT come with a 3-in-1 cable

    • As of 2025, instead of a 3-in-1 cable Wacom offers the Wacom Converter (ACK45219Z) for thew Movink which serves the same role as a 3-in-1 cable.

    • I tested the 3-in-1 Cable for Wacom One 2023 Pen Displays (ACK4490602Z) with the Movink 13 on two different computers and it did work. I had to connect the power end of the 3-in-1 cable into a USB-C power adapter (it did not seems to work when plugged into the PCs or any of the docks I have)

  • Here are some other experiences with connecting it

    • reddit r/wacom - PSA: The new Movink only work on Thunderbolt / USB4 port 2024/05/26

Buttons

There are two side buttons. One on top left side and one on top right side. There is some ability to configure the behaviors of the buttons.

Dead Pixels

none observed.

Blacks

Very deep blacks as expected due to OLED.

Ergonomics

VESA mounting - This tablet does NOT have VESA mounting holes.

Legs - This tablet does NOT have legs

Built in Stand - This tablet does not have a built in stand

Comes with stand - No must be purchased separately

Audio

  • No headphone jack

  • No built-in speakers

Fans and Fan noise

No fans. No fan noise.

Noise

Completely quiet. No noise at all.

Using it as a pen tablet

This means can we turn off the screen and use it like a pen tablet like an Intuos Pro.

There isn't DIRECT support for this feature unlike some pen tablets, but you can tell your OS to stop sending a signal to the tablet and it will behave like a pen tablet once the screen turns off.

Using it with a Chromebook

In my testing, the pen does not work when used with ChromeOS.

The tablet functioned only like a touch-enabled external display.

Using it with an Android device

I connected my Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to a Microsoft Surface Thunberbolt dock. Then I connected the dock to the Movink 13 using a Thunderbolt 3 cable.

  • I was able to draw with pressure sensitivity and tilt.

  • I had no way to configure the actions of the pen buttons. And clicking on them did nothing that I observed.

Accessories

  • Wacom Foldable stand

  • Wacom Movink Tablet Sleeve

  • Wacom Converter for HDMI

Misc

Wacom One 2019 GEN1

Wacom One 2019 GEN1 (DTC-133)

  • My notes on this tablet

  • Model year: 2019

  • User manual: http://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTC133.html

  • Teoh On Tech review of Wacom One GEN1

  • Brad Colbow review of Wacom One GEN1

  • Create Now Sleep Later review of Wacom One GEN1

  • Aaron Rutten review of Wacom One GEN1

Wacom One 2019 GEN1 (DTC-133) notes

Summary

This solid but dated beginner tablet - and it is somewhat overpriced for what it is. If you can get it used for $150 it, then that is a good deal.

Overall drawing experience

Taking the screen and the pen into consideration, this tablet provides a DECENT drawing experience but not EXCELLENT. It is very suited for beginners.

Newer versions

In 2023, Wacom released two updated pen display versions in the Wacom One 2023 (GEN2) series

  • Wacom One 2023 13 touch (DTH-134)

  • Wacom One 2023 12 (DTC-121)

In my initial investigation in 2023, I wasn't too happy with these newer versions. However, now in 2025 I should re-examine them to see if firmware and driver updates have improved their drawing experience.

See: 7P notes: Wacom One 2023 GEN2 pen displays

Size

I still find 13" tablets a little too small for me. I normally recommend 16" tablets. But as a starter tablet or intended for use by a child, this size works well.

Diagonal wobble

GOOD. has low amount of wobble.

Cables and connectivity

The tablet comes with a 3-in-1 cable. Wacom calls this the "X-shape cable". And you must use this specific cable from Wacom.

NOTE: Cable attachment direction

Also when you plug in the 3-in-1 cable to the top of the tablet, the cord from should go to the left. If the cord goes to the right the tablet won't work. See the diagram below from Wacom's user manual for this tablet.

Single USB-C connection

The tablet DOES NOT work with a single USB-C cable.

USB-port reliability

Based on what I have seen with user feedback on this tablet over the years, the USB-C port can get loose and eventually make it difficult for the cable to securely stay in place. This can cause loss of video signal. So be gentle with that port.

Display Panel

This has an AVHA display panel, not IPS. The colors are a little washed out and viewing angles are not great as other oen displays

Pen

The supplied Wacom One GEN1 pen (CP-913) is a decent pen. It's not as good as what you would find with the Pro Pen 2. It is comparable to the Samsung S pen in terms of IAF and pressure range.

Much more here: 7P notes: Wacom One Pen GEN1 (CP-913)

Legs

This tablet has two legs on the back that can place the tablet at an angle more convenient for drawing.

VESA

This tablet does not have any VESA mounting holes.

Compatible pens

Besides the Wacom One GEN1 pen (CP-913), the Wacom One GEN1 (DTC-133) tablet is compatible with other pens not made by Wacom.

  • Pen compatibility list from Wacom: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/comp

  • r/wacom - Summary of pens (including double button pens) available for wacom one pen display 2020/12/26

  • Teoh on Tech - Wacom One pen vs other EMR pens 2023/09/07

  • r/Wacom - https://www.reddit.com/r/wacom/comments/s3go3g/what_pens_are_compatible_with_the_wacom_one/ 2022/01/13

Wacom X-Shape cable for Wacom One DTC-133

The Wacom One (DTC-133) uses a PROPRIETARY 3-in-1 cable that Wacom calls the "X-Shape cable" (ACK44506Z).

You can purchase it from the Wacom store: https://estore.wacom.com/en-us/wacom-one-x-shape-cable.html.

Wacom One 2023 GEN2

Basics

Product page: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-displays/wacom-one

Tablet
ModelID
Notes

Wacom One 13 touch

DTH-134

pen display (screen)

Wacom One 12

DTC-121

pen display (screen)

Wacom One M

CTC-6110WL

pen tablet (screenless)

Wacom One S

CTC-4110WL

pen tablet (screenless)

  • My notes on the Wacom One 2023 GEN2 pen displays

  • My notes on the Wacom One 2023 GEN2 pen tablets

This diagram is my summary how their consumer line of tablets is evolving

Branding

  • "Wacom One" now includes both pen displays and pen tablets

  • The successors to the Wacom Intuos pen tablets (CTL-4100*, CTL-6100*) are: the Wacom One (Gen2) pen tablets (CTC-4110WL, CTC-6110WL).

User manuals

  • Wacom One 13 touch - https://101.wacom.com/userhelp/en/toc/dth134.html

  • Wacom One 12 - https://101.wacom.com/userhelp/en/toc/dtc121.html

  • Wacom One S - https://101.wacom.com/userhelp/en/toc/ctc4110wl.html

  • Wacom One M - https://101.wacom.com/userhelp/en/toc/ctc6110wl.html

Resources

  • Draw your weapon - Wacom One 13 Touch – a digital painter’s review 2024/01/19

  • Android Police review of Wacom One 2024/04/26

  • Brad Colbow review of Wacom One 13 2023/09/25

  • Aaron Rutten: Wacom One 13 GEN1 VS GEN2 (2023) - Comparison 2023/09/19

  • Aaron Rutten review of Wacom One 12 & Wacom One 13 Touch (2023) 2023/09/18

  • Aaron Rutten review of Wacom One Small & Medium 2023/09/15

  • Brad Colbow review of Wacom One 12 2023/08/18

  • Brad Colbow review of Wacom One M and Wacom One S 2023/09/05

  • Tom's Guide review of Wacom One 13 touch 2023/08/10

Wacom One 2023 GEN2 pen displays notes

I do not recommend the Wacom One 2023 GEN2 pen displays

The new Wacom One GEN2 tablets and Wacom One GEN2 Pens currently struggle with pressure issues. See this video for details:https://youtu.be/415ngQOHiME

Basics

  • Product page: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-displays/wacom-one

Stroke quality

As you can see from the my testing below. The stroke quality with the new pen is not good compared to the old pen. This is due to a combination of tablet and pen.

Notes on the new Wacom One Pen GEN2 CP-923

See this: My notes on Wacom CP-923

Cables & connectivity

The Wacom One (Gen 2) pen displays can be connected three ways

  • With a 3-in-1 cable

  • With a single USB-C cable

  • With two USB-C cables. One for display. One for power. Not all computers supply enough power over a USB-C connection to power a display. So this makes sense to provide the option. Most other pen displays work this way.

Parallax

TBD

Tablet Buttons

None.

Pen display > OSD

Picture above from this video: (https://youtu.be/-vwMZf1nbVU)

Pen displays > display panel

  • Native resolution: HD (2K): 1920x1080

  • Refresh rate: 60Hz

  • The new display panels have a wider color gamut. They are clearly better than the old Wacom One Gen 1 tablet.

Pen tablets > USB port

  • The predecessor Intuos pen tablets used a micro USB slot

  • The Wacom One (Gen 2) pen tablets now use a more common USB-C port

Legs

The new Wacom One (Gen 2) pen displays do not have any legs. They lay flat on the desk.

The old Wacom One (Gen 1) pen display has legs on the back. You can lay the display flat on the desk or you can pull out the legs and draw at and angle.

Wacom is offering a very unique design for their stand.

VESA mounting

Neither the Wacom One GEN1 or the Wacom One GEN2 pen displays are VESA mountable.

Diagonal wobble

Wacom One 12 GEN2 (DTC-121)

Wacom One 13 touch GEN (DTH-134)

Wacom One M GEN2 (CTC-6110WL)

Tilt

Wacom One 13 touch -> supports tilt

Wacom One 12 -> supports tilt

Compatible pens

Besides the Wacom One GEN1 pen (CP-913), the Wacom One GEN1 (DTC-133) tablet is compatible with other pens not made by Wacom.

  • Pen compatibility list from Wacom: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/comp

  • r/wacom - Summary of pens (including double button pens) available for wacom one pen display 2020/12/26

  • Teoh on Tech - Wacom One pen vs other EMR pens 2023/09/07

Wacom 3-in-1 cable for Wacom One GEN2 pen displays

The Wacom One 12 (DTC-121) and Wacom One 13 touch (DTH-134) work with a 3-in-1 cable. I SUPPOSE this is a proprietary cable.

model number: ACK4490602Z

You can buy it from the Wacom store: https://estore.wacom.com/en-us/wacom-one-3-in-1-cable-ack4490602z.html

Wacom One 2023 pen tablets notes

I do not recommend the Wacom One 2023 pen tablets

The Wacom One 2023 pen tablets with pressure issues. See this video for details:https://youtu.be/415ngQOHiME

The Wacom One 2023 tablets are sometimes referred to as the Wacom One GEN2 tablets.

Stroke quality

The stroke quality is awful due to a combination of tablet and pen.

Wireless

The Wacom One 2023 pen tablets all support wireless as indicated by their model numbers that include the "WL" code.

Wacom Bamboo

Bambo [Splash, Connect] (CTL-470)

  • Release Year: ???

  • Included Pen: LP-170

  • My notes

  • Ahki Boutiques - Wacom Bamboo CTL-470 review 2017/05/16

Wacom Bamboo (CTL-470) notes

Names

This tablet was sold under different names and with different packaging/artwork:

  • Bamboo

  • Bamboo Splash

  • Bamboo Connect

Included Pen

LP-170

Photos

Wacom MovinkPad

MovinkPad 11 (DTH-A116)

  • Year: 2025

  • Product page - https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/wacom-movinkpad-11

  • Wacom - Getting Started with Movink 11

  • Wacom Support - What Pens are compatible with the Wacom MovinkPad 11?

Wacom MovinkPad 11 (DTH-A116) notes

Initial notes

I AM ACTIVELY TESTING THIS DEVICE. So expect my notes to evolve, but here are some initial thoughts:

"It's good. About the same power as the Samsung S9FE (I didn't do any benchmarks) but the drawing experience is classic the Wacom pro experience - best in industry. I still need to do more testing for parallax, diagonal wobble, etc.

The UI defaults were a little confusing for me because I am used to a Samsung Galaxy Tab S series device. People tell me the Wacom is configured out-of-the-box more like a standard Android device so the confusion may be due to my history with Android.

It has been released into the US, I ordered it from the Wacom estore just last week and it showed up a week later.

Again, I need more time with it. And especially I am trying to compare it to the XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad GEN2 which also recently released (kind of a stealth release).

Also I would really be interested if Wacom released a larger version with a more powerful CPU and much more memory. This device seems to be optimized for sudden inspiration drawing on-the go. I wouldn't replace my drawing tablet + laptop with it - but instead use it as an addition."

Basics

Product page - https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/wacom-movinkpad-11

  • Dimensions 266 x 182 x 7 mm / 10.5 x 7.2 x 0.3 in

  • Weight: 588 g / 1.3 lb

  • Memory: 8GB

  • Storage: 128GB

  • Operating System: Android 14

Display

  • Native resolution: 2200x1440

  • Color Gamut: sRGB 99% (CIE1931) (typ)

  • Color depth: 24bit color (8 bits per channel)

  • Aspect ratio: 3x2

  • Contrast ratio: 1200:1

  • Brightness: 400cd/m2 (typ)

  • Refresh rate: 60hz & 90hz

  • Anti-glare treatment: AF + AG glass

Included pen

  • Pro Pen 3 (ACP-500) - my notes on this pen

Pen compatibility

  • Pro Pen 3 (ACP-500) - my notes on this pen

  • UD EMR Pens 2nd gen

Connections and cabling

TBD

DP-In support

NO. Does NOT support DP-IN.

Use as pen display with your computer?

NO.

Use as secondary monitor for computer?

NO.