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Brand | HUION |
Connectivity Technology | 3-in-1 USB-C HDMI Signal |
Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 Levels |
Operating System | Linux(Ubuntu), Mac OS 10.12 and above, Windows 7 and above |
Special Feature | Anti-Glare Glass, 60° Tilt Support, Programmable Press Key, Full Lamination |
About this item
- Outstanding Visuals: HUION Kamvas Pro 13 art tablet features a 13.3-inch full-laminated screen with Full HD resolution, letting you enjoy immersive viewing in great clarity and fine detail. Together with an IPS panel and anti-glare glass, the graphics drawing monitor is able to reduce the interference of ambient light on the creation and show every detail clearly across the wide 178° viewing angle.
- Stunning Color: This drawing monitor with a 120% sRGB (92% AdobeRGB) wide color gamut (16.7millions 8bit). 1000:1 contrast ratio shows shadow details clearer and sharper. It can deliver the color accuracy you need for photography, graphic design, content creation, and other color-critical applications to complete your best work.
- Adjustable Stand ST300: The adjustable stand can be moved between 20 and 60 degrees to suit your working way, which helps reduce tension for your neck, shoulder, and back, and offers you the best viewing angle for drawing and typing.
- Superb Lightweight: With a sleek and modern design, Kamvas Pro 13 pen display is only 11mm thin and weighs less than 910g, which is easy to carry when on travel.
- Simplify Workflow: A set of 4 customized express keys and a touch bar helps get easy access to your favorite shortcuts of keyboards or mouse to achieve different operations, such as zooming in and out, and adjusting brush size.
- Tilt Function Battery-free Stylus: The battery-free pen PW507 looks and feels like a regular pencil, offering you responsive and accurate pen performance with 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, ±60° tilt recognition, and virtually lag-free tracking. Plus, the two side buttons on the pen can be programmable to the software’s shortcuts you want.
- Connection & Compatibility: The graphics tablet display can be easily connected with 3 in 1 cable (HDMI signal) to your computer & laptops that run Linux(Ubuntu), Windows 7 or later, or macOS 10.12 or later. It is well compatible with most software like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Clip Studio Paint, SAI, etc.
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For beginners | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.4 | — | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
Screen quality | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.5 | — | 4.1 |
Easy to use | 4.0 | 4.1 | — | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
Touch Screen | 3.7 | — | 3.6 | — | 4.0 | 3.7 |
Sold By | HUION | XP-PEN Technology | HUION | Andu US | HUION | XP-PEN Technology |
active surface area | 293.8 × 165.2mm | — | 311.16 x 193.59mm | 256.32 x 144.18mm | 216.576×135.36mm | — |
operating system | Linux(Ubuntu), Mac OS 10.12 and above, Windows 7 and above | Windows 7 (or later), MacOS 10.10 (or later), Android (USB3.1 DP1.2), Chrome OS 88 (or later), Linux | Windows 7 or later, Mac OS 10.12 or later, Android devices that support USB3.1 GEN1 and DP1.2, linux(Ubuntu) | MAC OS 10.12 or later, Windows 7 or later, Linux(Ubuntu) and Android 6.0 or later | Android 12 | Windows, Android, Linux, Chrome OS, Mac |
connectivity tech | 3-in-1 USB-C HDMI Signal | HDMI | USB | HDMI, USB | WiFi 2.4G&5GHz | HDMI, USB |
pressure sensitivity | 8192 levels | — | 8192 levels | 8192 levels | 4096 levels | 1024 levels |
native resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
model name | kamvas pro | — | — | Kamvas 12 | Kamvas Slate 10 | Artist13-2nd |
From the brand
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Founded in 2011, Huion has always been dedicated to providing high-quality pen tablets, pen displays, and pen computers to creative users.
And our products not only help artists, designers, and animators to create fantastic digital masterpieces, but also bring digital ink solutions to many people around the world, changing the way they create, learn and work.
We believe the world is in your hands.
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Huion Bluetooth pen tablets can work with iPhone/iPad by using ibisPaint now!
- Compatible products: Inspiroy Keydial KD200 / Inspiroy Giano G930L / Inspiroy Dial 2
- System requirement: iOS 13 / iPad OS 13 or later
- App requirement: ibisPaint version 9.4.10 or later
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What's in the box
Product Description
A good drawing tablet for any beginner or seasoned artist.
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4 programmable express keys
4 programmable express keys plus one-touch bar are created to simplify operations including brush adjusting, canvas zooming, and page scrolling.
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Anti-glare glass
The frosted surface of Anti-glare glass brings users the same feeling as drawing on paper. The full-laminated screen is not just good for color presentation but also strengthens the whole screen.
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120% sRGB color gamut
In addition to the full lamination crafts, the color gamut is upgraded to 120%sRGB, with 16.7 million colors for better presentation. Color disparity is eliminated and display quality is improved.
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FHD resolution
16.7 million display colors enable your work to be presented in a more vivid way, which can be further enhanced with the help of the FHD resolution.
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Exquisite Look
- Superior performance can be told through the delicate mold-textured front case with mild luster.
- 910g in weight and 11mm in thickness bring users better portability, it is very easy to hold and move, and feels very good to hold up in your bed or to set on your lap in a chair.
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Aluminum back cover
- Anodized rear case with shiny machined edge and deep grey color.
- The curved anti-slip design at the back offers a more natural surface transition and makes it more comfortable to be held.
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Adjustbale Stand
- The foldable and multi-level adjustable stand is ergonomically designed with 6 angles available for a user to choose from.
- The surface of the stand is made of aluminum alloy, giving it a stylish appearance.
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Strong Compatibility
Kamvas Pro 13 Drawing Tablet with Screen is compatible with both macOS and Windows, Linux OS, supporting mainstream designing and drawing software of various kinds.
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Battery-Free Pen PW507
Powerful Drawing Tool
Battery-free digital pen PW507 will bring you a comfortable grip that helps to relax your mind and enable you to come up with more creative ideas.
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>220PPS report rate
Smoothly lines input
Comes with 8192 pen pressure, PW507 battery-free pen is easy to achieve pixel-level painting display. Provide a more accurate and natural drawing experience almost without offset.
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±60°tilt support
Offer lifelike drawing experience
Digital pen PW507 with ±60° tilt support enables imitation of lines input with different gestures on the screen under software with the same function.
Important Notices:
1. Kindly note that Kamvas Pro 13 is NOT a standalone product. It needs to be connected to a computer/laptop to work.
2. Connection Tips:
- Your computer needs to have HDMI and USB ports available for the connection, if not, you need an adapter to convert the connection. Please be assured the USB cable & HDMI cable securely plug into your computer.
- It is only coming with a US power adapter (suited for 110V-240V).
- After connecting all the cables to the correct places, please wait about 30s-1min to wait for the USB Hardware driver to load successfully.
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Display Size
| 13.3 inch | 13.3 inch | 13.3 inch | 15.6 inch |
Color Gamut Volume
| 120% sRGB | 145% sRGB | 120% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
Full Laminated Screen
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Surface Finish
| Anti-glare etched glass | Anti-glare etched glass | Anti-glare matte film | Anti-glare etched glass |
Pen Technology
| PenTech 2.0 - PW507 | PenTech 3.0 - PW517 | PenTech 3.0 - PW517 | PenTech 2.0 - PW507 |
Customized Keys
| 4 Press Keys + 1 Touch Bar | 7 Press Keys | 8 Press Keys | 6 Press Keys + 1 Touch Bar |
Resolution
| Full HD (1920×1080) | 2.5K QHD (2560x1600) | Full HD (1920×1080) | Full HD (1920×1080) |
Net Weight
| 910g | 1Kg | 980g | 1.35Kg |
What's the system requirement?
It works with Windows 7 or later, Mac OS 10.12 or later, and Linux (ubuntu).
What's in the box?
Kamvas Pro 13 Pen Display with Adjustable Stand; Battery-free Stylus PW507 & Pen Holder(Pen Nibs x 10 and clip inside); 3-in-1 Cable & Power Adapter; Cleaning Cloth,Quick Start Guide
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 15.28 x 8.62 x 0.43 inches |
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Item Weight | 2 pounds |
ASIN | B07BGZ81N3 |
Item model number | GT-133 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #51 in Computer Graphics Tablets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 15, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Shenzhen Huion Animation Technology LTD. |
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Customers like the size, quality and value of the graphic tablet. For example, they mention it's well thought out, works well and is worth the money. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of setup, screen quality, and comfort. That said, some complain about the compatibility issues.
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Customers like the quality of the graphic tablet. They mention that the tablet itself was relatively fine, works well, and is a solid choice for beginner digital artists looking to invest in a drawing monitor. The build quality is excellent, and the display has beautiful rich colors. Overall, it's a super nice display tablet with high res and a high color gamut.
"...Setting up the drivers and the tablet itself was relatively fine (after I fixed the No Signal issue)...." Read more
"...to draw - not good posture, but the tablet is so light, it works well drawing that way.Pen/Drawing Experience:..." Read more
"...Overall, this is a super nice display tablet. 2.5k is nice and crisp if you want an upgrade from a FullHD screen...." Read more
"...Rated material as high because it feels professional and nice. Rated durability as 4 because although I don't think it would break/scratch from use..." Read more
Customers find the graphic tablet easy to set up and use. They mention that the pen is comfortable and easy to use, the program is super intuitive, and working with the tablet is fairly easy. The 3-in-1 cable is convenient, and it's very easy to connect and start using. The wires do not hinder the usability, and the tablet pairs well for beginners and creators with a budget.
"...StandScreen ClothGloveSet Up:Set up was easy...." Read more
"...So, yeah. Anyway, the program is super intuitive, but I should mention (at least for me), since I had it on "extend my displays" mode, the program..." Read more
"...than the laptop I have it hooked up to, it’s responsive, easy to set up and use, and is very worth the price in my opinion...." Read more
"...The included manual was not a manual, you have to go online to download one, which give you a little bit more information...." Read more
Customers like the value of the graphic tablet. They say it's well worth the price, works well for the money, and is a good investment for an artist. Some customers also mention that the tablet feels sturdy and premium.
"...For the cost I think it's reasonable, especially compared to how much a Cintiq Pro costs for the same size." Read more
"...This tablet is well worth it for anyone who wants to draw/animate digitally.UPDATE:..." Read more
"...if you want a drawing tablet on the cheaper side that is good quality for its price and plan to keep it in one place and not really move it, this..." Read more
"...Pros:- Better price than Wacom. Seriously, don’t even bother paying for the name brand because this is a way better, affordable alternative...." Read more
Customers like the screen quality of the graphic tablet. They mention that it has a really nice visual clarity, and appreciate the crispness of this resolution. Some say that the screen is bright and has slickness. However, most are happy with the display, saying that it's a good resolution and a large writing surface.
"...I appreciate how thin and light the display is, it doesn't take up much space and I can easily move it around if I need to...." Read more
"...Not this one. Right out of the box it was bright and the colors were comparable to my color-corrected HP monitor.Size:..." Read more
"...’s a few things I don’t like about that, but I do appreciate the crispness of this resolution though as well as the bigger screen size...." Read more
"...So, when it's duplicated onto a 1080p screen, it looks really bad and blurry. So I switched it to "extend my display" mode and it was fine...." Read more
Customers like the size of the graphic tablet. They say it's perfect for many people who want a good work area. They also say the 16-inch screen size is perfect and doesn't take up too much space on their desk. The tablet comes in a smaller size for a lower price. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and quality of the product.
"...I appreciate how thin and light the display is, it doesn't take up much space and I can easily move it around if I need to...." Read more
"...It’s also a good size for drawing. I’ve tested it on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, and Clip Studio paint...." Read more
"Here’s what I have to say. It works great. Good size, perfect for holding on my lap, has better colors than the laptop I have it hooked up to, it’s..." Read more
"...-I love the fun donut pen holder, but it does take up precious desk space...." Read more
Customers like the color quality of the graphic tablet. For example, they mention the colors seem pretty good, accurate, and pop. That said, some say the differentiation between shades is perfect, and the screen has a good RGB gamut range.
"...is very responsive and feels solid in my hand, and the color accuracy is pretty good!..." Read more
"...Color:Color is great. My Huion Kamvas GT-191 came out of the box a little blue and not very bright...." Read more
"...and vertical screen adjustment, but they were totally greyed out and cannot be adjusted...." Read more
"...Good size, perfect for holding on my lap, has better colors than the laptop I have it hooked up to, it’s responsive, easy to set up and use, and is..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the graphic tablet. They say the pen feels awesome, natural to hold, and impressively responsive, making every stroke feel natural. The pen action feels good, and the tip of the pen is true to size. The tablet is a joy to hold and work with, and has a rgb gamut range.
"...The pen itself is very responsive and feels solid in my hand, and the color accuracy is pretty good!..." Read more
"...My eyeballs are going to get spoiled. Pen action feels good, no lag, and the tip of the pen feels true to exactly where I point (accuracy)...." Read more
"...It is very easy to hold and move, feels very good to hold up in my bed or to set on my lap in the chair...." Read more
"...Problem solved!Working with the tablet is fairly easy and painless, though if you want to avoid neck strain, I'd recommend getting a platform..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the graphic tablet. For example, they mention that the wire keeps wearing down, the functionality seems to break, and the driver quit working. The screen stopped working altogether, and parts of the plug die. It also seems to have issues working with Sai and calibration issues. That makes it less likely to be a usable feature. The pen has to be charged and doesn't have any functions built in. The Huion software, although workable, is clunky.
"...but without a computer or laptop to connect to, the tablet will NOT work.2...." Read more
"...n't have tilt sensitivity, the pen has to be charged, it doesn't have any functions built in, and it's not even as accurate...." Read more
"...After some testing, I discovered that this functionality seems to break when you change the button bindings within the driver software...." Read more
"...And if you are on a mac, I don't recommend. Mine stopped working on my mac, and is now a huge paperweight that used to work flawlessly...." Read more
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1. This tablet REQUIRES A COMPUTER to work. It is essentially a monitor that has pen capabilities, but without a computer or laptop to connect to, the tablet will NOT work.
2. If you already have a computer, YOU NEED AN ART PROGRAM in order to draw with this tablet. This tablet does not come with any built-in software or bonus software to install. There are several free art programs you can download online like Krita, FireAlpaca, etc.
3. If you have used an iPad or Android tablet to draw, the drawing experience will feel different on this display tablet in comparison. The screens used for pen displays are often treated with matte coatings to protect it and prevent glare. This is common with most pen displays, including Wacom's. Because of this, the screen will not look as crisp compared to an iPad or Android tablet. It is not a bad screen at all, the longer you draw on it the less you'll notice it.
4. You can calibrate the pen pressure! This allows the tablet to adjust to how light or heavy you draw and create a more pleasant drawing experience. You can access the calibration settings in the driver settings under Pen Display > Working Area > Monitor Calibration. Some art programs also have an option to calibrate your pen pressure in their settings as well.
SET-UP FOR LEFTIES:
I was kinda nervous since most pen displays are right-handed by default, even the express keys are placed to the left-hand side for that purpose. But after going through the settings, it was easy to flip the tablet around for my left hand.
In the Huion driver software under Work Area, select the monitor(s) you want your tablet to work on, then select 180 degrees. This flips the pen controls around, but not the screen.
To flip the screen, in Window's Display Settings, select the pen display and set the orientation to "Landscaped Flipped." This flips the enitre screen.
Now you can use the tablet with your left hand and keep the express keys on the right! :)
Notes:
- Even after flipping the screen for left-handed use, the tablet's built-in settings (press and hold the power button for 3 seconds) will still display in the right-hand orientation, so basically upside down.
- The express keys don't need to be "flipped" when setting them up, you can set them up normally from top to bottom.
- If you are getting "No Signal" when turning on the tablet while using the 3-in-2 cable, try flipping the USB-C cable and plug it in the other way. Once I did that, the tablet connected instantly. It seems the cables are meant to follow the right-handed orientation, which is unfortunate.
Overall Thoughts:
I've been drawing on an iPad for years and still love it, but I wanted an additional art tablet to work with my PC and other programs that aren't available in iOS. Setting up the drivers and the tablet itself was relatively fine (after I fixed the No Signal issue). I appreciate how thin and light the display is, it doesn't take up much space and I can easily move it around if I need to. The pen itself is very responsive and feels solid in my hand, and the color accuracy is pretty good! I didn't have to do much color alibration in the settings; there's an option to set it to AdobeRGB, which matches closely to my IPS monitor and iPad when comparing the same image. For the cost I think it's reasonable, especially compared to how much a Cintiq Pro costs for the same size.
Whether you're new to digital art or looking for an upgrade, I highly recommend picking up a KAMVAS Pro, I got the 12" because it fits really nicely into my laptop bag (it actually fits in my cargo pockets of my "production" pants that I wear on set or in the woods), but all the KAMVAS Pro units have the same architecture and functional capacity. The programmable buttons are a huge game changer for me, my first pen display didn't have anything of the sort, so this thing blew my workflow up haha.
Check out the video! It covers a lot of ground pretty quickly, and honestly there's a lot to go into with this unit. I've done a few of these "sponsored" tests for different companies, I'm always 100% honest about my experiences with the products, but wooooow - this one was a big one for me, the Pro 12 is legitimately the best product I've ever been asked to review and it's gonna be in my laptop bag from now on no matter what.
If you're not into videos, see below. I'm pasting the writeup I made for filming, it's got all the thoughts I organized and put into the video in written form.
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The KAMVAS Pro 12 is a graphics tablet made by Huion, it features a couple programmable functions along the side, tilt sensitivity, and a 1080p display with excellent color depth. The pen also doesn't require batteries or charging, which I enjoy because I never remembered to charge my pen on my old display, and the whole setup here can be packed into your laptop bag with your computer - in fact, I have this super fat Dell that's just huge and heavy and this tablet still fits in the bag with it because it's so compact.
Real quick before we really get into it - I'll be releasing a video soon where I use this exact tablet to make a font based on handwritten notes from an old book, so you can see a little more of me actually using it in-depth in that video once that's out. For now, I mostly just wanted to talk a little bit about my experience with getting it set up since that'll apply to everyone watching rather than, say, just illustrators or just photographers. Now!
Cables
The cables are a little weird - one one end, we have the HDMI and USB that go into your computer and the power cord, and at the other end is just a single USB C plug that goes into the tablet. I know that graphics, sound, power, even ethernet can be transferred via USB C, so part of me wonders whether it would be possible to make this setup work with just a straight USB C cable the same way a breakaway box works. It would eat your computer's battery power faster, but, it would make the cable situation way simpler. Either way, the current cable situation works fine for me and my computer, though I could see it being inconvenient in the event that someone's HDMI and USB ports aren't close to one another. In that case, though, you probably have at least one USB C port on your computer, so you can probably get away with using a USB C hub for this, though I haven't tested that out myself.
Setup
As soon as I plugged it in, it went to the default extra display setting, meaning it duplicated my screen onto this one. I'd say probably the majority of people using a mobile solution like this as opposed to a desktop display will probably use that setting, but my laptop has a 4K screen. So, when it's duplicated onto a 1080p screen, it looks really bad and blurry. So I switched it to "extend my display" mode and it was fine. But, the little function buttons on the side weren't doing anything, and after a quick Google search I discovered that the tablet actually has software you have to download to get all the usage out of it. Actually, as it was being installed, I realized that the included instructions literally say that, it's the very first thing. So, yeah. Anyway, the program is super intuitive, but I should mention (at least for me), since I had it on "extend my displays" mode, the program tried to map the tablet to the full span of both my screens together instead of just the little one. That's not ideal for my purposes haha. But, it means that I could use the tablet to draw across multiple monitors, which is kind of a cool feature even if I'll never do that. Either way, very easy to fix, just pick the display you want the tablet mapped to using this little menu here, it couldn't be easier.
Function
I set up my hotkeys here a little differently than it comes from the factory; by default it's set so the scroll bar zooms in and out and these buttons control brush size, this one is an undo/redo, and this one lets you drag your way around the canvas. I switched it so these buttons control zooming in and out, this scroll bar here controls brush size, this one just does the undo command, and this one resets the whole canvas.
I did some quick tests for the sake of the review, and I can pretty confidently say that it works very nicely - it's more responsive and more accurate than my UG-2150 that I use with my desktop computer. I might have to pick up this tablet's big brother and replace my desktop tablet if ti functions as well as this. By default, the pen was actually way TOO responsive for me, but it's super easy to adjust the sensitivity right here in the tablet program, so once that was dialed in it worked perfectly. I recommend turning the sensitivity down a little in general - maybe it's just me, I do tend to have kind of a heavy hand when I draw, but I think the pressure is a little hard to control by default and I find it a lot easier with this curve applied.
Like I said before, I'll be talking a little more in-depth about using this in the font video, so that's about it for now. All in all, I feel like this tablet is a great example of how far this technology has come in the past few years - when I bought my first pen display, it cost more than double what this does, and it's not in any way portable, doesn't have tilt sensitivity, the pen has to be charged, it doesn't have any functions built in, and it's not even as accurate. My opinion may be a little biased because I'm comparing this to my older tech, but based on my own experiences this thing is great. I feel like a lot of people who would be looking at the KAMVAS series are probably either looking for their first graphic tablet or they're looking to upgrade to one that has a display from one that doesn't. I was personally looking to upgrade to something newer and more portable than my fat, old UG 2150 that has to stay on my desk.
If you've used the KAMVAS Pro 12 and have some tips and tricks you'd like to share, leave me a comment and tell me about it
Top reviews from other countries
The colour is gorgeous, makes my computer monitor look dull. Reaction time is flawless and it is the perfect size for your on screen workspace. Never feels too crowded.
It comes with all the extra basic accessories that many places make you buy separately. I have been using it for about a couple weeks now and who knew having such an upgrade would spark the desire to create even more.
The only thing I have noticed is that the power cord is shorter then I would like. I would recommend grabbing an extension cord as well for this tablet - It's an easy affordable fix.
Otherwise this tablet is amazing and worth it!
Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2021
Was thinking of going with a ipad or Android tab but a PC always wins, so decided to buy this pen monitor. Best decision 🤘🏻😎.
#very precise response, works good with illustrator and Photoshop.
#screen quality and color are perfect. brightness a little low but nothing to complain.
#do use their software to adjust your pen sensitivity and monitor settings.
Installation and configuration is easy, nothing big.
Reviewed in India on December 8, 2022
Was thinking of going with a ipad or Android tab but a PC always wins, so decided to buy this pen monitor. Best decision 🤘🏻😎.
#very precise response, works good with illustrator and Photoshop.
#screen quality and color are perfect. brightness a little low but nothing to complain.
#do use their software to adjust your pen sensitivity and monitor settings.
Installation and configuration is easy, nothing big.