I got my Kamvas 13 like a month ago, I've been using it almost everyday and the scratches kinda make me freak out, I knew that the screen would get scratched but I didn't expect to literally have black lines in the screen, it's true that when drawing it isn't a big deal, and thankfully it's just the screen protector, I think I'll change mine when I can't stand the scratches anymore
I saw a video where someone said that those “scratches” are just the tip of the pen that due to friction “stayed” there, and he demonstrated himself cleaning it with a damp microfiber towel (with warm water) and it disappeared. he said that he clean it every week and after a 1yr of use (it was kamvas 20 pro i think) he doesn’t have any scratches
ahh that's good! How many screen protectors do you get? I wouldn't mind the scratches for long because I like looking up at my screen on my laptop since I have a drawing tablet without a screen at the moment. Thinking of getting this tablet since I can lay it down flat! And it has all the short cuts I love and is relatively cheap.
Good unbiased review m8, I just ordered one a couple days ago, it's just for fun, not a professional (super ultra NOOB), just want to try to make my own comic for a story that's been in my head since the late 80's.
Thats very useful man ty so much First impressions are nice but thats the real thing that always stay on my mind "how will they perform after some time" xD
I absolutely agree with you. The scratches very very much get to me. Im a proffessional Artist and I draw everyday for multiple hoours a day and I was given a 16 by Huion themselves which was great. But after just 2 months, i have seen wear and scratches on my tablet and its blowing my mind as i come from Wacom who i could use the table for a year b4 i saw any scratches. Now i have to go buy the 30$ screen protector and idk if it will work
Glad I’m not alone. I’ve learned to ignore the scratches when i had this. I sold it already and have the 16 pro. Different set of concerns, but still a great tool for the price. Thank you for your insights and sharing your experience.
Hey mate! I’ve heard that these have a disconnecting and reconnecting issue or something? It’s all over reddit. Have you had the same issue? Have you had any buttons stuff up at all? I’ve heard they feel very cheap.
The buttons feel cheap, yes. I rarely use the buttons so I haven't experienced the getting stuck issue. I've seen the posts on reddit but I have not experienced the connection issue personally.
@@Raphaval Same, I've barely used the tablet for a solid 6 months now, which is my only drawing tablet. I don't also know how it happens, I've used 3 different windows machines now.
@@ces.5279 I suggest you buy number pad if you haven't, it's a life saver to replace the button. It's quite cheap, it's about $5 in here. You just need to connect it on the usb port and change out the shortcut settings
Thank you for the review!! Does it still perform as good as when you first got it? Or does the hardware itself started wearing out already?? Your nit picky experience is actually a really good heads up, thanks for sharing!
@@artofjiro Hi Jiro, is there any noticable screen lag? jitter? and has the cursor displacement gotten worse over time? (even if the pen is in the middle of screen?)
I've been using mine for... Over 1.5 years. It's great, portable, but... Small. I want to get kamvas 22, but I need to save for that. But I would 10/10 recommend 13 for any beginners
Hello sir, would love to hear an update on one year+ use of this tablet? I've seen comments say they experienced more problems with this tablet as time went by. How is the tablet working for you today?
Hi, It is still doing ok. It just stays on my desk and I don't travel with it. Apart from the scratches it still works fine. I think their comments are credible as well since they most likely use the tablet more than I do, but every tablet is different. Just make sure you have Huion customer service in speed dial.
@@artofjiro ah thats good to know, and yes, I'll take other peoples comments into consideration as well. Thank you for your reply ^^👍 hope you have a good day sir🙏
I used some random cable that I found in amazon. Unfortunately, I think they stopped selling it. But the specs are: Data, Power and Display signals and it has to fit in that hole on the side of the kamvas 13. I'd recommend just getting the huion official one since it would be counterproductive to spend extra cash just to find the right one.
$32 dollars for the screen protector ??? 😂 thats 15% of the tablet i just got this tablet yesterday 😁 i didnt read any review before buying cause its the cheapest in the market lol
I just realized.. the tablet is almost standalone for anyone with an android phone.. (like, I could buy the cable, throw it in my backpack, and draw wherever I want.)
Yes it is, but you gotta find the right app. I don't have any android devices so I can't say anything about it. Might be better to check other youtube vids of this.
Quick question, how long is the cable that connects the computer to the tablet? My pc is below my desk so the cable would need to be fairly long, do you reckon it would reach?
a screen with screenprotector will always scratch. the kamvas 13 pro has glass screen matte. the 2020 kamvas 13 has smooth glass with a factory installed plastic screenprotector matte version. plastic on plstic will scratch. you will have to live with it. what i fear more is once you replace the screen protector will you get it on bubble free
@@alycatt2016 if you want matte glass (more scratch resistant) and that is your main priority then get the pro. the matte screen protector of the non-pro does work great and you can replace it (though try not to get bubbles under it when replacing it) do keep in mind the pro lacks android compatibility. so you want a good pen tablet and only care about glass matte then get pro. if you also want the android compatibility you get the normal one (is newer then pro) bu then you get a smooth glass screen with a matte screen protector on top. when i bought it i didnt know if i needed android to work with it but now i need that a lot (using a strong powerpack + huawei android phone i can draw for couple hours anywhere i want even when there is no powersocket around) so you must choose lol. always hard to do
i had mine for 3 months and this issue just occurred for a couple of days, i couldn't tell if it's the cord's fault or the tablet screen itself but whenever i turn it on or leave it for a while, it turns off with the power button glowing red and when turned on again, it gave this static/square-like shapes on the screen until eventually turning white. anyone had this issue before?
Hello I use tablets manly for 3d modeling, I have a xp pen at work and it happens to me that if I click the pen button repeatedly in a fast way the cursor would jump... Could you try and see if the same happens for the huion? It's sounds strange that I would press the pen button on this fashion, but it's very common when orbiting a model
Just bought Kamvas pro 16, I'm so worry about Scratches that I bought Xp pen Protective film too. Feel pretty similar with Kamvas surface but the best feeling is not worry about the scratches XD.
What are the differences between Kamvas 13 and Kamvas 13 Pro? After watching some videos I kinda think the Kamvas 13 is better, but why is the Name of The Kamvas 13 Pro then with Pro?
The kamvas 13 pro is an older pen display. Even though the build quality is better, the tech in it is previous gen. Unless there was an update that I'm not aware of.
Am I the only one that gets a hot screen? I've been looking around for hours and it seems like a rare problem :/ my screen is really hot and I just got it today. I'm assuming it's not normal or regular
One that works out of the box is the (predictably overpriced) Apple USB-C cable. The plug housings are small enough to fit. Regardless, I have tested mine with three different machines (iMac pro and MacBook Pro, both running Catalina and a Windows 10 HP Zbook) and NONE of them work with it in single cable USB-C mode. Thinking of returning it.
@@JOATMON66 the apple usb-c doesnt transfer data or display signal, only power. I found one in amazon but it was after 3 tries. The huion one should work but it’s $25.
@@johnaart Here’s the link but it’s unavailable: amzn.to/2JR55ew you can look at the image and compare the tips, but i’d just suggest the huion one to avoid the hassle.
Hello, i have a question, i want to buy huion kamvans 13.the color accurate for mac and windows is depend on the OSD right? I use mac, so i can set the osd to get the accurate color for my mac right? Or this huion kamvas 13 color only accurate for windows? Thankyou
Hi, in macOS you can actually select from existing color profiles and adjust the colors through the kamvas OSD. Same for windows. You can adjust color accuracy in the Display Settings. I’m not sure what your target accuracy is. If it’s print, and you’re doing this professionally, you might as well invest in a color calibrator. Otherwise, you can make the colors better through these options.
Hii, thank you for this review, I'm really tempted to get an upgrade so I decided to try display tablets, but after reading the comments I became quite hesitant, is there any maybe wacom display tablets? I heard they're very long lasting, And if possible below 400$?
wacom’s quality is always top notch. Price is always a downside because they’re always expensive but Wacom One, their entry level pen display is within your price range. Huion and the others are already catching up though.
If you have the money for a Wacom, you should get wacom. If you have the money for WAcom but want to have extra cash, buy this. I think the only risk you'll take getting a huion is its longevity. Not sure how long this will last for sure but I've had Wacom tablets that lasted more than 5 years so that's already a testament to its quality.
hi !! i haven't seen many talk about this, so i was just wondering - is the USB c to USB c standalone? or do i still need to plug in a power source? i use mac and it only has USB c :/
Hi! you can only use usb-c but it has to be the correct one. If you're getting one, might as well get the one from huion since some 3rd party might not fit the huion socket on the tablet itself(design flaw or on purpose) and it should also have display/data output, not only power delivery.
Hi there! I liked your review a lot, and it was actually the one which gave me a headache. :D I'm having hard time deciding which one to get - Kamvas 13 2020 or Kamvas 13 pro. I’m not interested in Android and usb-c features, but drawing experience and durability. Since you own both models, can you tell what's the drawing experience on those devices? Any noticeable difference? Are there any overheating issues? I mean - I understand that 2020 version has the newer pen and is cheaper, but changing screen protector from time to time will change its cost, so... Is it actually better than Pro version? Thank you in advance!
Yeah the Kamvas 13 has newer tech, apart from the screen protector thing, it's a decent drawing tablet. The surface of the 13 pro is a little bit smoother compared to the kamvas 13 2020, so if you want the little gritty texture, 13 2020 is the way to go. Both of the products are durable and I've had good drawing experiences with them, but I was drawn more to the newer tech. I believe the 13 pro doesn't have the tilt functionality? (not sure if this is updated, i had the very first 13 pro.) They also both heat up a little bit, not annoyingly non-usable hot though. For the screen protector - You don't have to change it frequently. Since my last review and my last use (a month ago) - It's still holding up. This might skew your decision a little bit but drawing on the 13 2020 feels more comfortable for me personally. I always go for newer tech. That's just me though, but since tech is always moving fast, the latest and greatest now is the best that you can get, especially when it fits your budget.
@@kahlena tech and screen, the 13 pro glides a little smoother than the 13 2020.. the screen protector has a little bit of texture.. so entirely preferential.. save up for wacom?? haha😀
@@kahlena bro in my opinion u should consider getting the pro bc it cant be just marketing scum or something like wtf the pro is 150 dollars up. I mean it has to be better. Even in 5 years the same tech they will use for both of them so, the difference is the pen nib and stylus. I think that the human eye cant even see the difference
@@JaspreetSinghRandhawa it's the tip of the stylus.. well, anything harder than the surface of the screen protector can scratch it. It's something that everyone with the kamvas 13 has experienced as well.
@@lakuninggeni5658 Yes you can send a request to huion of you want. If the lightbleed is bad enough.. Mine can only be seen when it's displaying all black.
@@artofjiro ok 👍 Anyway, have you try the original huion usb c cable? I bought it too (got discount bundle with the camvas13).. My laptop (acer swift3) has port usb c 3.1 gen 2 (speed up to 10Gbps).. Same spesification requires for huion usb C, but when i plug in that huion usb c to my laptop, it didn't detect.. My laptop shows notification 'usb cannot recognized' and the camvas13 shows 'powes saving mode' then blank.. Only can work with 3in1 cable.. To think that i just spend more money for that useless usb c make me sad ;)
@@lakuninggeni5658 Interesting.. Have you tried: Using your laptop’s usb-c to connect to another display? Connecting your laptop to another device/laptop, maybe a friend’s desktop or macbook with usb-c to test?
I like drawing, but i also like play osu!, A musical game that requires high speed with the pencil so. Can i use it for both proposes? Or i shall keep my actual 1060plus to play this game? Im afrad to scratch the screen. And, the surface under the protector is glass or plastic? I mean, can i use it with out protector, or it will scratch forever ?
This is definitely good for osu because you're tapping directly on the screen. Not sure about the effect on the matte screen protector though it might scratch too much because I know how much tapping and swiping while playing the game, specially at high tempos. You might want to keep the 1060plus for OSU and this for drawing. The main display surface is smooth without the matte screen protector. You might want to keep it on just for the drawing texture.
It's not etched glass its anti glare film you can replace that but u think bits expensive like 30$ If you van return that tablet ask them to send huion kamvas pro 13,16 they have etched glass so you don't have to face amy scratches. Have nuce day 🙏
I’ve been looking through problem after problem, but I really want it, so I’m gonna get it and pray it works, I’m using gift money, so, it’s long like my hard earned money is being spent on a gamble. (Still hurts though -.-)
It really is an investment. I remember buying my first tablet, it was $250! And it was back in 2006, no reviews and youtube videos for it. I hope you get the best out of it and be great at what you do!
@@artofjiro oh man xD hard times for sure. Specially if you had no other artists to interact (maybe forums?). Nowdays for brazil even the ones that intend to be affordable like huion (or even artsul) end up gettin very expensive due to dollar price and brazilian taxes. Hard times to make gear upgrades, will keep my one by for now x_x
Sorry to hear. You can always contact their customer service and they’ll help out from my experience. Have you tried troubleshooting by connecting another display and see f it does the same?
@@artofjiro i tried everyting bro... from hardware to software/ update and downdate/drivers etc.... i even factory reset my laptop... and nothing seems to be working..... the problem is with no doubt! the screen.... not the cable... and definitely not my laptop, its the god damn monitor screen itself in person.
and no... i cant send back because i bought it from my electronic gadget shop...... and they are pretty professional, so its also not their fault..... its either the fuckin ship when they import the stuff.... or huion themselves..... in any case........ *IM NUKING MY LIFE*
@@APOPHISCA 😢 I will still suggest you message huion through twitter or facebook, show your receipt, then tell them it’s only been a week. I think the only downside to this if they agree to exchange it is that you’ll have to cover shipping costs to return to the defective unit to them. Can the electronic shop work with you? technically, they sold you the defective unit.
Hey thanks for the honest opinion!, quick question: What cable did you purchase?. Because the tablet’s socket is “inside” not all cables work has the slim housing that fits the socket
I purchased a couple from ebay and amazon, and finally got a no-brand one. It's been out of stock for a while, unfortunately. I will recommend just getting the huion instead of spending time and money doing trial and error. I ended up spending like $20 overall and 2 weeks, and the huion cable is like $25 i think?
Hey thanks for the review ! Quick question as you seem to own both 13 and 13 pro, which one would you recommend ? They cost pretty much the same now so is there one that is better in your opinion? (this is my first tablet and I would use it mainly for photoshop on win10). Thanks!
Hi! The kamvas 13 pro is an older model. I would say get the 13 since it has newer tech in it. The 13 pro has a smoother drawing surface than the 13 since the 13 has a paper-like screen protector. They’re both decent pen displays and have the battery free stylii. Both are very good for a first pen display. Hope that helps!
Hi, I want to ask, I also own this kamvas 13. Everything works fine, but the top right part always gets warm to hot when in use, is it normal and you experience it also? Thanks
mine is 1 year and 6 months old full of small skreches u cannot see but also have like 4-5 one that was made by the pen and i see them like idk i saw the red green plue what colors / pixels on my table its just a colorfull small line i have switched the tip 5 times now rn my 6th is fine kinda... but im glad im not the only one with this problem
rn my new problem is that i am not sure if its me or my pen ?? like i don't push hard enough on my pens button or the button geting used too mutch but sometimes i have to push it 3 -4 times for it to work i use it as color grab and eraser
@@artofjiro that's what I have been thinking, I was looking for shop that could customize me a sticker for it. By the way I followed your instagram using both of my accounts and your works are amazing. I hope you post more! 🌸
@@da.yangster okay, since it's not much money (but still quite a bit) I feel like I want to get it. Please tell me how it's going! Any issues you are having with it? Is the colour good?
you do realise the matte screen is a screen protector.. you can replace the surface.. but im afraid to ever do that as i never get screenprotectors on anything whitout a bubble pfff [edit: yes you do know i saw you anwser it to speedypotato]
@@artofjiro ive been testing mine.though i love it working under windows. on android tilt is not working. pressure is but not on every app but thats ok. though its not working pressure and tilt under krita for android, while wacom one has that working straight out of the box. so only pressure works on android and only for medibang , infinite painter and huion sketch not ibis paint or krita. im keeping mine as the price difference for wacom one is steep for now. but i do hope krita looks at this so at least gets penpressure working with kamvas 13. on windows its perfect companion next to my kamvas 21 pro. though im still figuring out how im going to get both to work on 1 laptop via some fast switch of driver and software. might end up having 2 windows. though thats a lot of hassle
I have a question I would really appreciate it if even one person answers this QwQ ✨ Since this display tablet can only be used on a very specific types of phones Then can I turn this display tablet to a pen tablet? Cus I want To enable to draw on all android6 and above with this kamvas 13 Cus I can't always bring my laptop anywhere that much as a phone Well can it be used as a pen tablet too tho?
Hello. I've just been using the one i got from Amazon. It's been out of stock for a while now. The Huion one will be your best bet at this point so you don't have to spend on experimenting which USB-C cable fits.
in my opinion you made a good video but it is little bit a boring video if you make it little bit different (like little bit more editing) or little bit funnier it can be better in my opinion
@@beruze5342 It was up smart ass. I'm going to make sure it's turned up before I complain so that I can give more advice then just be a random ass hole on the internet complaining for no reason. 😪
Can someone please help me because i use this since christmas and when I plug in the Cable it just spamms a lot of ´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´ (pls help its very annoying and i cant draw with that and the support is like: yeaaaaa noooooooooo... we are just not active for like HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ALL THE TIME :D)
I think this comparison might help ua-cam.com/video/zG6WUW0KDxE/v-deo.html I don't know which is better because I've only used the Kamvas 13 and from my experience I did get some disconnect reconnect issues and the buttons are mediocre but I don't use them anyways. Other than that it's great and worth the price
@@rubby8666 I'm left handed so I had to try to flip the screen and the degrees, after I calibrated the screen, the pen went crazy and was completely inaccurate so I ended up resetting that and flipped it back. If you're left handed the buttons on the left might be bothersome but I usually forget about it because it's not noticable (to me) The only other "problem" is that after some use it heats up slightly but it's a similar situation --it's not noticable. I've only figured this out because I wanted to move my tablet, so I grabbed the back of it and felt a slight warmth. Other than that it's absolutely amazing, also make sure to calibrate and to change the saturation because it's extremely high at the default Edit: Almost forgot. On Amazon there are two versions, one with a stand and one without. My opinion on this is to get the one with one unless you already have one. The other thing is that it requires a usb-c to a usb-c cable, which is around $30 on the Huion store and can take a week to arrive
Hi, I have not tried any XP-Pen products so I really can’t say for sure. From other reviews, they say the xp-pen is good as well. So it boils down to your budget. Hope that helps.
Thanks for this! Really wish more reviewers would do these, we don't get an accurate picture of the product after just like a day of use
I got my Kamvas 13 like a month ago, I've been using it almost everyday and the scratches kinda make me freak out, I knew that the screen would get scratched but I didn't expect to literally have black lines in the screen, it's true that when drawing it isn't a big deal, and thankfully it's just the screen protector, I think I'll change mine when I can't stand the scratches anymore
at least we know now it's a screen protector.. Imagine not knowing and making a follow up review???? hahahahha
Scratching the underneath grass would be quite unlikely with Kamvas as well :P
I saw a video where someone said that those “scratches” are just the tip of the pen that due to friction “stayed” there, and he demonstrated himself cleaning it with a damp microfiber towel (with warm water) and it disappeared. he said that he clean it every week and after a 1yr of use (it was kamvas 20 pro i think) he doesn’t have any scratches
ahh that's good! How many screen protectors do you get? I wouldn't mind the scratches for long because I like looking up at my screen on my laptop since I have a drawing tablet without a screen at the moment. Thinking of getting this tablet since I can lay it down flat! And it has all the short cuts I love and is relatively cheap.
Is screen protector already on screen when you buy or do you have to buy it
Good unbiased review m8, I just ordered one a couple days ago, it's just for fun, not a professional (super ultra NOOB), just want to try to make my own comic for a story that's been in my head since the late 80's.
thanks for watching! good luck on that comic. I have things stuck in my brain as well that won't/can't come out. haha
Hey adonian, have you finished that comic. I would love to read it
Thats very useful man ty so much
First impressions are nice but thats the real thing that always stay on my mind "how will they perform after some time" xD
You should make another video for huion kamvas 13 after 1 year of usage 😂
mine just stop working
@@jeckling1 really? be serious please, i would like to buy this but still worry for how long it would last or do i need to save more money
@@halehydraa yup and , now i just used it as a secondary monitor.
@@jeckling1 What happened to it?
@@Thanos-tg6hl it just reconnect and disconnect one day this the next day it wont connect pen wont work only the display is on .
I absolutely agree with you. The scratches very very much get to me. Im a proffessional Artist and I draw everyday for multiple hoours a day and I was given a 16 by Huion themselves which was great. But after just 2 months, i have seen wear and scratches on my tablet and its blowing my mind as i come from Wacom who i could use the table for a year b4 i saw any scratches. Now i have to go buy the 30$ screen protector and idk if it will work
Glad I’m not alone. I’ve learned to ignore the scratches when i had this. I sold it already and have the 16 pro. Different set of concerns, but still a great tool for the price. Thank you for your insights and sharing your experience.
Hey mate! I’ve heard that these have a disconnecting and reconnecting issue or something? It’s all over reddit. Have you had the same issue? Have you had any buttons stuff up at all? I’ve heard they feel very cheap.
The buttons feel cheap, yes. I rarely use the buttons so I haven't experienced the getting stuck issue. I've seen the posts on reddit but I have not experienced the connection issue personally.
I have this issue with my kamvas 13... I love the tablet but this issue makes me want to throw it out the window
@@Raphaval Same, I've barely used the tablet for a solid 6 months now, which is my only drawing tablet. I don't also know how it happens, I've used 3 different windows machines now.
@@Raphaval do you connect red usb
@@ces.5279 I suggest you buy number pad if you haven't, it's a life saver to replace the button. It's quite cheap, it's about $5 in here. You just need to connect it on the usb port and change out the shortcut settings
Thank you for the review!! Does it still perform as good as when you first got it? Or does the hardware itself started wearing out already?? Your nit picky experience is actually a really good heads up, thanks for sharing!
Hardware is still as good as when I got it. Except for the screen, which I found out that it's only a screen protector so everything is good.
@@artofjiro Hi Jiro, is there any noticable screen lag? jitter? and has the cursor displacement gotten worse over time? (even if the pen is in the middle of screen?)
@@hzhen6339 No noticeable lag. No jitter as well. I've had cursor displacement on my gt-156hd before but not on this model.
I've been using mine for... Over 1.5 years. It's great, portable, but... Small. I want to get kamvas 22, but I need to save for that.
But I would 10/10 recommend 13 for any beginners
This is a really good tablet for people just starting out with digital art. The price is really nice.
I had an xp pen display tablet that despite all the glowing youtuber reviews, is horrible so I'm looking for a new one. ty for the honest review
Sorry to hear. I hope the next one you get will last longer and will level up your skills more! Good luck!!! 👍🏽🙏🏽
aw! really wanted a tablet monitor, hopefully i can buy one this year
Hello sir, would love to hear an update on one year+ use of this tablet? I've seen comments say they experienced more problems with this tablet as time went by. How is the tablet working for you today?
Hi, It is still doing ok. It just stays on my desk and I don't travel with it. Apart from the scratches it still works fine. I think their comments are credible as well since they most likely use the tablet more than I do, but every tablet is different. Just make sure you have Huion customer service in speed dial.
@@artofjiro ah thats good to know, and yes, I'll take other peoples comments into consideration as well. Thank you for your reply ^^👍 hope you have a good day sir🙏
se puede grabar la pantalla de la tableta? para aprovechar la resolucion es que la pantalla de mi monitor es de menor resolucion
Pls tell me if i write on kamvas with touching screen is bad for screen ?
Hello, I just wanted to buy a pen display but I don't know which one is better between Huion Kamvas 13 or Xp Pen Artist 13.3 pro?
samee helpp
Xp pen is good for now there is no problem my huion kamvas pro 13 it has only 1 year life span - really not a good investment
@@jeckling1 what do you mean by 1 year lifespan, did it stop working? A bit more information about the XP pen would be really helpful.
Mind telling me what stand you use? I'm looking for one for my Kamvas. I got mine about 3 months ago. Thanks!
I got the huion stand from my old kamvas pro 13
store.huion.com/products/foldable-stand-st300
Za Warudo
@@luffytaro5566 ahhhh, I see you are a man of culture as well.
Ora Ora Ora Ora
Hey is it alright if i know exactly what usb c tp usb c cable did you use?
I used some random cable that I found in amazon. Unfortunately, I think they stopped selling it. But the specs are: Data, Power and Display signals and it has to fit in that hole on the side of the kamvas 13. I'd recommend just getting the huion official one since it would be counterproductive to spend extra cash just to find the right one.
I have the same issue with the scratches. It's very annoying
As noted by SpeedyPotato, it’s a screen protector, so we can replace it when we need to.
@@artofjiro Do you know where can I find the replacement?
@@carcharoth3 bit.ly/2Zh6ksB
$32 dollars for the screen protector ??? 😂 thats 15% of the tablet
i just got this tablet yesterday 😁 i didnt read any review before buying cause its the cheapest in the market lol
@@chiihasagi7430 $19 dollars for kamvas 13...but you can find it for $11 on amazon
I just realized.. the tablet is almost standalone for anyone with an android phone.. (like, I could buy the cable, throw it in my backpack, and draw wherever I want.)
Yes it is, but you gotta find the right app. I don't have any android devices so I can't say anything about it. Might be better to check other youtube vids of this.
Yea, but it's not fully functional with all apps. Most only have limited functionality, and very few respond to tilt/pressure sensitivity-
Hey.. could you please tell me how you connected it to android and which phone?
Quick question, how long is the cable that connects the computer to the tablet? My pc is below my desk so the cable would need to be fairly long, do you reckon it would reach?
It's about 3 feet/1 meter.
Thanks for the update!
If my pen breaks, which pen should I buy?
Model PW517
@@artofjiro Thank you very much :3, i just bought the kamvas 13, now i just have to wait
You deserve 1k subs and more bro
a screen with screenprotector will always scratch. the kamvas 13 pro has glass screen matte. the 2020 kamvas 13 has smooth glass with a factory installed plastic screenprotector matte version.
plastic on plstic will scratch. you will have to live with it. what i fear more is once you replace the screen protector will you get it on bubble free
wait so you should buy the pro if you don't want any scratches?
@@alycatt2016 if you want matte glass (more scratch resistant) and that is your main priority then get the pro.
the matte screen protector of the non-pro does work great and you can replace it (though try not to get bubbles under it when replacing it)
do keep in mind the pro lacks android compatibility.
so you want a good pen tablet and only care about glass matte then get pro.
if you also want the android compatibility you get the normal one (is newer then pro) bu then you get a smooth glass screen with a matte screen protector on top.
when i bought it i didnt know if i needed android to work with it but now i need that a lot (using a strong powerpack + huawei android phone i can draw for couple hours anywhere i want even when there is no powersocket around)
so you must choose lol. always hard to do
How does it feel while using as a regular tablet (with the pointer on second monitor)? I will be actually sketching about 30% of the time. Thanks
it's ok. You wont even notice that you're using a pen display since it's light as well.
i had mine for 3 months and this issue just occurred for a couple of days, i couldn't tell if it's the cord's fault or the tablet screen itself but whenever i turn it on or leave it for a while, it turns off with the power button glowing red and when turned on again, it gave this static/square-like shapes on the screen until eventually turning white. anyone had this issue before?
i have not experienced that before.
im still trying to figure out but i have a suspicion it has something to do with the cords
Hello I use tablets manly for 3d modeling, I have a xp pen at work and it happens to me that if I click the pen button repeatedly in a fast way the cursor would jump... Could you try and see if the same happens for the huion? It's sounds strange that I would press the pen button on this fashion, but it's very common when orbiting a model
Do you always need to connect to a laptop to use this?
yes, or a compatible android tablet
I heard that this pen display works as a pen tablet too. Have you tried that feature? How does it feel???
I tried it. I mean, I like the utility but rarely use that feature. It's just like switching the displays to use the stylus with.
Just bought Kamvas pro 16, I'm so worry about Scratches that I bought Xp pen Protective film too. Feel pretty similar with Kamvas surface but the best feeling is not worry about the scratches XD.
agreed! the peace of mind is more valuable.
The kamvas 13 has a screen protector tho, you can just replace it, you dont have to worry about scratching it
Did the Xp pen protective film fit your Huion pro 16?
@@mchoi6038 Yes, It bigger than the drawin area. So Good enough.
@@kien9350 thank you for reply
What are the differences between Kamvas 13 and Kamvas 13 Pro? After watching some videos I kinda think the Kamvas 13 is better, but why is the Name of The Kamvas 13 Pro then with Pro?
The kamvas 13 pro is an older pen display. Even though the build quality is better, the tech in it is previous gen. Unless there was an update that I'm not aware of.
@@artofjiro Thank you so much for answering!!! After watching many reviews and videos I think I'll buy the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro :)
@@carmarilart I never owned an XP-Pen, i only heard of how awesome it is. 👍🏽
@@artofjiro yes :D
would you reccomend the kamvas 13 pro instead of this one i wanna get the pro one but they say the kamvas 13 has a better pen
Yep. I don't think huion has updated the 13 pro yet. It's still from 2 years ago. Personally, I'll get just the 13.
What software do you use?
It looks like he’s using Clip Studio Paint.
Sorry for the late reply, I only use Photoshop.
Am I the only one that gets a hot screen? I've been looking around for hours and it seems like a rare problem :/ my screen is really hot and I just got it today. I'm assuming it's not normal or regular
Mine get warm. Im not sure about really hot though. like you can't touch it anymore hot? might as well contact CS if that's the case.
Do you still use this display?
2 months ago. Just to test if it's still working. I use the 16 most of the time now.
What USB-C cable are you using with the Display, I cnt find one that can fit in the hole
One that works out of the box is the (predictably overpriced) Apple USB-C cable. The plug housings are small enough to fit. Regardless, I have tested mine with three different machines (iMac pro and MacBook Pro, both running Catalina and a Windows 10 HP Zbook) and NONE of them work with it in single cable USB-C mode. Thinking of returning it.
@@JOATMON66 Have you tried the Kamvas USB-C cable? I wonder if it works properly on laptops, not interested in using it with phone
@@JOATMON66 the apple usb-c doesnt transfer data or display signal, only power. I found one in amazon but it was after 3 tries. The huion one should work but it’s $25.
@@johnaart Here’s the link but it’s unavailable: amzn.to/2JR55ew
you can look at the image and compare the tips, but i’d just suggest the huion one to avoid the hassle.
@@artofjiro Thanks... I really wish we wouldn't be struggling like this for a cable.. Because i need a 6ft cable but the Huion one is only 3ft
are the scratches deep enough that you can feel the texture of it?
No, just by looking. I'm draw lightly on my screen though. Not sure about other users here.
@@artofjiro okay thanks fo the response
Hello, i have a question, i want to buy huion kamvans 13.the color accurate for mac and windows is depend on the OSD right? I use mac, so i can set the osd to get the accurate color for my mac right? Or this huion kamvas 13 color only accurate for windows? Thankyou
Hi, in macOS you can actually select from existing color profiles and adjust the colors through the kamvas OSD. Same for windows. You can adjust color accuracy in the Display Settings. I’m not sure what your target accuracy is. If it’s print, and you’re doing this professionally, you might as well invest in a color calibrator. Otherwise, you can make the colors better through these options.
Hii, thank you for this review, I'm really tempted to get an upgrade so I decided to try display tablets, but after reading the comments I became quite hesitant, is there any maybe wacom display tablets? I heard they're very long lasting, And if possible below 400$?
wacom’s quality is always top notch. Price is always a downside because they’re always expensive but Wacom One, their entry level pen display is within your price range. Huion and the others are already catching up though.
I haven't actually bought it yet but should i?
If you have the money for a Wacom, you should get wacom. If you have the money for WAcom but want to have extra cash, buy this. I think the only risk you'll take getting a huion is its longevity. Not sure how long this will last for sure but I've had Wacom tablets that lasted more than 5 years so that's already a testament to its quality.
@@artofjiro damn..plz make a part two and compare it's quality months later!
@Toqa تــُقى maybe for 1 year.. although there might be a newer model by then?
hi !! i haven't seen many talk about this, so i was just wondering - is the USB c to USB c standalone? or do i still need to plug in a power source? i use mac and it only has USB c :/
Hi! you can only use usb-c but it has to be the correct one. If you're getting one, might as well get the one from huion since some 3rd party might not fit the huion socket on the tablet itself(design flaw or on purpose) and it should also have display/data output, not only power delivery.
Hi there! I liked your review a lot, and it was actually the one which gave me a headache. :D
I'm having hard time deciding which one to get - Kamvas 13 2020 or Kamvas 13 pro. I’m not interested in Android and usb-c features, but drawing experience and durability. Since you own both models, can you tell what's the drawing experience on those devices? Any noticeable difference? Are there any overheating issues? I mean - I understand that 2020 version has the newer pen and is cheaper, but changing screen protector from time to time will change its cost, so... Is it actually better than Pro version?
Thank you in advance!
Yeah the Kamvas 13 has newer tech, apart from the screen protector thing, it's a decent drawing tablet. The surface of the 13 pro is a little bit smoother compared to the kamvas 13 2020, so if you want the little gritty texture, 13 2020 is the way to go. Both of the products are durable and I've had good drawing experiences with them, but I was drawn more to the newer tech. I believe the 13 pro doesn't have the tilt functionality? (not sure if this is updated, i had the very first 13 pro.) They also both heat up a little bit, not annoyingly non-usable hot though.
For the screen protector - You don't have to change it frequently. Since my last review and my last use (a month ago) - It's still holding up. This might skew your decision a little bit but drawing on the 13 2020 feels more comfortable for me personally.
I always go for newer tech. That's just me though, but since tech is always moving fast, the latest and greatest now is the best that you can get, especially when it fits your budget.
@@artofjiro yeah, pro version does have tilt.
So it all comes down to the pen, because it's newer and has better tech. Is it noticeably better?
@@kahlena tech and screen, the 13 pro glides a little smoother than the 13 2020.. the screen protector has a little bit of texture.. so entirely preferential.. save up for wacom?? haha😀
@@artofjiro haha :D thank you for your replies!
@@kahlena bro in my opinion u should consider getting the pro bc it cant be just marketing scum or something like wtf the pro is 150 dollars up. I mean it has to be better. Even in 5 years the same tech they will use for both of them so, the difference is the pen nib and stylus. I think that the human eye cant even see the difference
I bought HUION KAMVAS 16 (2021) 5 day ago now it have many scratches 😢. Do you have scratches on your display?
yes i do. sucks but that's only a screen protector. You can get a replacement directly from huion.
@@artofjiro Bro is there any possibility that the gloves scratched the screen. Have you replaced your scratch screen?
@@JaspreetSinghRandhawa it's the tip of the stylus.. well, anything harder than the surface of the screen protector can scratch it. It's something that everyone with the kamvas 13 has experienced as well.
Hello, i have a question. Is your camvas display shows same brightness? Cuz mine shows some backlight bleeds on the top and the right side.. Help :'(
mine has bleed on both top left and right side. 😭
@@artofjirosince huion give 1 year guarante, is it possible to return it and get new/better camvas?
@@lakuninggeni5658 Yes you can send a request to huion of you want. If the lightbleed is bad enough.. Mine can only be seen when it's displaying all black.
@@artofjiro ok 👍
Anyway, have you try the original huion usb c cable? I bought it too (got discount bundle with the camvas13)..
My laptop (acer swift3) has port usb c 3.1 gen 2 (speed up to 10Gbps).. Same spesification requires for huion usb C, but when i plug in that huion usb c to my laptop, it didn't detect.. My laptop shows notification 'usb cannot recognized' and the camvas13 shows 'powes saving mode' then blank.. Only can work with 3in1 cable..
To think that i just spend more money for that useless usb c make me sad ;)
@@lakuninggeni5658 Interesting..
Have you tried:
Using your laptop’s usb-c to connect to another display?
Connecting your laptop to another device/laptop, maybe a friend’s desktop or macbook with usb-c to test?
I like drawing, but i also like play osu!, A musical game that requires high speed with the pencil so. Can i use it for both proposes? Or i shall keep my actual 1060plus to play this game? Im afrad to scratch the screen. And, the surface under the protector is glass or plastic? I mean, can i use it with out protector, or it will scratch forever ?
This is definitely good for osu because you're tapping directly on the screen. Not sure about the effect on the matte screen protector though it might scratch too much because I know how much tapping and swiping while playing the game, specially at high tempos. You might want to keep the 1060plus for OSU and this for drawing.
The main display surface is smooth without the matte screen protector. You might want to keep it on just for the drawing texture.
@@artofjiro thank you for the advise, y was doubting until now
i'm currently using the kamvas for osu and it works quite well
It's not etched glass its anti glare film you can replace that but u think bits expensive like 30$
If you van return that tablet ask them to send huion kamvas pro 13,16 they have etched glass so you don't have to face amy scratches.
Have nuce day 🙏
yall got faint burnin on your kamvas? like bklack outline??? when on gray screen or black??
I haven’t seen any. I’m more bothered by the scratches on the screen protector. hehe
You left handed, is there any left handed mode in it?
you turn the screen around in the display settings on windows and mac.
I’ve been looking through problem after problem, but I really want it, so I’m gonna get it and pray it works, I’m using gift money, so, it’s long like my hard earned money is being spent on a gamble. (Still hurts though -.-)
It really is an investment. I remember buying my first tablet, it was $250! And it was back in 2006, no reviews and youtube videos for it. I hope you get the best out of it and be great at what you do!
@@artofjiro oh man xD hard times for sure. Specially if you had no other artists to interact (maybe forums?).
Nowdays for brazil even the ones that intend to be affordable like huion (or even artsul) end up gettin very expensive due to dollar price and brazilian taxes.
Hard times to make gear upgrades, will keep my one by for now x_x
How did it go? Thinking of getting this tablet. Are there any issues you are finding at the moment? And is it worth the money?
Can it connect to Galaxy A8 2018?
Hi, I checked the specs of the a8 and although it has a type-c connector, it still uses USB 2.0. I think the Kamvas requires at least a 3.0.
@@artofjiro Oh!!!
So it can't be used to draw in ibis, right?
I don't have any android device to test ibis or android connectivity on, but based on the spec sheet, USB 3.0 with the type-c connector is required.
@@artofjiro thank you
4 month................ you guys are getting 4 months of usage?
mine last 1 week and is now having a connection black screen!
I'm done with my life😭
Sorry to hear. You can always contact their customer service and they’ll help out from my experience. Have you tried troubleshooting by connecting another display and see f it does the same?
@@artofjiro i tried everyting bro... from hardware to software/ update and downdate/drivers etc.... i even factory reset my laptop...
and nothing seems to be working..... the problem is with no doubt! the screen.... not the cable... and definitely not my laptop, its the god damn monitor screen itself in person.
and no... i cant send back because i bought it from my electronic gadget shop......
and they are pretty professional, so its also not their fault..... its either the fuckin ship when they import the stuff.... or huion themselves..... in any case........ *IM NUKING MY LIFE*
@@APOPHISCA 😢 I will still suggest you message huion through twitter or facebook, show your receipt, then tell them it’s only been a week. I think the only downside to this if they agree to exchange it is that you’ll have to cover shipping costs to return to the defective unit to them. Can the electronic shop work with you? technically, they sold you the defective unit.
@@artofjiro definitely
Is it better than the xp pen artist 13 pro?
It has better built quality
anyone having heat issue top right side corner in tab?
yes.
Hey thanks for the honest opinion!, quick question: What cable did you purchase?. Because the tablet’s socket is “inside” not all cables work has the slim housing that fits the socket
I purchased a couple from ebay and amazon, and finally got a no-brand one. It's been out of stock for a while, unfortunately. I will recommend just getting the huion instead of spending time and money doing trial and error. I ended up spending like $20 overall and 2 weeks, and the huion cable is like $25 i think?
Is it hard changing brush strokes without touchbar/scroll wheel? Or did you program a solution via some of the buttons?
I just use my keyboard with default Photoshop shortcuts. Sorry for the late reply.
Have you tried the tablet with a mobile device?
Hi. I have not. I don't have any android devices atm.
Hey thanks for the review !
Quick question as you seem to own both 13 and 13 pro, which one would you recommend ? They cost pretty much the same now so is there one that is better in your opinion? (this is my first tablet and I would use it mainly for photoshop on win10). Thanks!
Hi! The kamvas 13 pro is an older model. I would say get the 13 since it has newer tech in it. The 13 pro has a smoother drawing surface than the 13 since the 13 has a paper-like screen protector. They’re both decent pen displays and have the battery free stylii. Both are very good for a first pen display. Hope that helps!
@@artofjiro tysm i wanted to know this before and i liked your review and art so much 🥯🌸💓
Hi, I want to ask, I also own this kamvas 13. Everything works fine, but the top right part always gets warm to hot when in use, is it normal and you experience it also? Thanks
It gets warm as well on my end after long sessions.
@@artofjiro very relieved to hear that, thank you
Yes i agree about the scratch, and i got that only after second day usage.. 🤣
mine is 1 year and 6 months old
full of small skreches
u cannot see
but also have like 4-5 one that was made by the pen
and i see them like
idk i saw the red green plue what colors / pixels on my table
its just a colorfull small line
i have switched the tip 5 times now
rn my 6th is fine kinda... but im glad im not the only one with this problem
rn my new problem is that
i am not sure if its me or my pen ??
like i don't push hard enough on my pens button or the button geting used too mutch
but sometimes i have to push it 3 -4 times for it to work
i use it as color grab and eraser
How do you guys avoid not having scratches at the back?
Maybe you can put a cloth under it when you’re drawing.
@@artofjiro ありがとうございます! Thank you so much Jiro! I jusy bought mine and I saw a minor scratch already, im so anxious with it.
@@da.yangster I hope it doesn’t interfere with your creativity. You can always put a sticker over the screatch. hehe 😁
@@artofjiro that's what I have been thinking, I was looking for shop that could customize me a sticker for it. By the way I followed your instagram using both of my accounts and your works are amazing. I hope you post more! 🌸
@@da.yangster okay, since it's not much money (but still quite a bit) I feel like I want to get it. Please tell me how it's going! Any issues you are having with it? Is the colour good?
I have one, and for $200 I seriously can't think of anything I'd be justified to complain about.
Hey how do you have your buttons setup for photoshop?
hi, i have the default that huion has. I rarely use it though
Should I buy this or the XP Pen 13.3 Pro?
Hi! Sorry, but I do not own any xp pen products so I can't really say.
@@artofjiro Ok, thank you anyway. :)
Btw do you have any issues with the display heating up? Also, I heard a lot of people say that the buttons seem very cheap?
@@JoanneGrr Yes, the buttons kinda feel cheap, but I rarely use them. And yes, the display gets a little warm now that you've mentioned it. 😂
@@artofjiro Does the heat bother you when you're using it?
Hi my parents r trying to get this for me for christmas hopefully its worth it
you do realise the matte screen is a screen protector.. you can replace the surface.. but im afraid to ever do that as i never get screenprotectors on anything whitout a bubble pfff
[edit: yes you do know i saw you anwser it to speedypotato]
hehe yep, it was addressed. Also yes, i peeled off one of the edges but when I placed the screen protector back, it had bubbles.
@@artofjiro ive been testing mine.though i love it working under windows.
on android tilt is not working.
pressure is but not on every app but thats ok. though its not working pressure and tilt under krita for android, while wacom one has that working straight out of the box.
so only pressure works on android and only for medibang , infinite painter and huion sketch not ibis paint or krita.
im keeping mine as the price difference for wacom one is steep for now. but i do hope krita looks at this so at least gets penpressure working with kamvas 13.
on windows its perfect companion next to my kamvas 21 pro.
though im still figuring out how im going to get both to work on 1 laptop via some fast switch of driver and software. might end up having 2 windows. though thats a lot of hassle
Hi! In this tablet, Can you zoom with the fingers? I'm really curious about it... thank you!
Hi, no it does not support touch.
I have a question
I would really appreciate it if even one person answers this
QwQ ✨
Since this display tablet can only be used on a very specific types of phones
Then can I turn this display tablet to a pen tablet?
Cus I want To enable to draw on all android6 and above with this kamvas 13
Cus I can't always bring my laptop anywhere that much as a phone
Well can it be used as a pen tablet too tho?
Yes you can
The scratch from stylus is natural, buti hope they can provide a stylus that dont scratch
agreed.. but within 4 months though? Also I wasn’t initially aware that there was a screen protector.
@@artofjiro I am gonna buy my kamvas tomorrow and thanks for this update:)
@Mr. Pung I wasn't able to buy it because at the same day, we were put to lock down and until now i am still waiting😢
Pleeeaase tell me what art application you are useing
just photoshop
Hi! I'm using the same, just want to know. what brand USB-C cable are you using? Thanks
Hello. I've just been using the one i got from Amazon. It's been out of stock for a while now. The Huion one will be your best bet at this point so you don't have to spend on experimenting which USB-C cable fits.
@@artofjiro I'll probably just get the huion one. But it'll take few week to delivered here, though. Anyway, thanks!
After 6 months my screen is full of scratches.
well, it has a matte screen protector installed (from the factory)
so you're not actually scratching the screen, it's just plastic on plastic
TALK LOUDER BROTHA GOD DAAAAMN
i swear, it was my airpods. I have no decent mic.
in my opinion you made a good video but it is little bit a boring video
if you make it little bit different (like little bit more editing) or little bit funnier it can be better in my opinion
thanks for the advice. 👍🏽
@@artofjiro if i said something wrong or didn't wrote a good comment as u would like to see
i am sry
@@Leo-gc6ji no worries. the video is boring for reals. but it wasn't my goal to make it fun either. haha :)
Can't even hear what the guy is saying
I do... Turn your volume up
@@beruze5342 It was up smart ass. I'm going to make sure it's turned up before I complain so that I can give more advice then just be a random ass hole on the internet complaining for no reason. 😪
@@jayde5776 then im sorry for you... You must have a shitty device cuz I hear it perfectly without even having to turn my volume up
too quiet, can't hear anything
turn your volume up
@@iamacatt5050 whut a volue, huh? I dun haf any.... lol
Can someone please help me because i use this since christmas and when I plug in the Cable it just spamms a lot of ´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´ (pls help its very annoying and i cant draw with that and the support is like: yeaaaaa noooooooooo... we are just not active for like HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ALL THE TIME :D)
Hello, I just wanted to buy a pen display but I don't know which one is better between Huion Kamvas 13 or Xp Pen Artist 13.3 pro?
I think this comparison might help ua-cam.com/video/zG6WUW0KDxE/v-deo.html
I don't know which is better because I've only used the Kamvas 13 and from my experience I did get some disconnect reconnect issues and the buttons are mediocre but I don't use them anyways. Other than that it's great and worth the price
@@l9139 Are there any other problems?
@@rubby8666 I'm left handed so I had to try to flip the screen and the degrees, after I calibrated the screen, the pen went crazy and was completely inaccurate so I ended up resetting that and flipped it back. If you're left handed the buttons on the left might be bothersome but I usually forget about it because it's not noticable (to me)
The only other "problem" is that after some use it heats up slightly but it's a similar situation --it's not noticable. I've only figured this out because I wanted to move my tablet, so I grabbed the back of it and felt a slight warmth. Other than that it's absolutely amazing, also make sure to calibrate and to change the saturation because it's extremely high at the default
Edit: Almost forgot. On Amazon there are two versions, one with a stand and one without. My opinion on this is to get the one with one unless you already have one. The other thing is that it requires a usb-c to a usb-c cable, which is around $30 on the Huion store and can take a week to arrive
@@l9139 I saw a huion product for $ 246.09 on Aliexpress, but that does not include customs duties to enter my country ...
@@rubby8666 I think the one with a stand is around $270
Hello, I just wanted to buy a pen display but I don't know which one is better between Huion Kamvas 13 or Xp Pen Artist 13.3 pro?
Hi, I have not tried any XP-Pen products so I really can’t say for sure. From other reviews, they say the xp-pen is good as well. So it boils down to your budget. Hope that helps.
Same I don't what should I buy if kamvas 13 or x p pen 13.3 pro .