I love how much budget tablets have comes over the years, artist have so many more affordable options now compared to the days when Wacom was the only option
Bro i need one can you suggest me My works 1) basic video editing 2) digital drawing 3) and some basic stuff like browsing,editing photos etc And i font have any fixed budget so suggest me which is better for me Ipad air OR 8th gen ipad (or any other device ) I also want to save some money . If you dont know about this stuff please tell me the person with whom i can talk directly Thanku ❤
@@artadhya5138 the iPad 8th , it has Lumafusion, a really powerful editing app, best one on mobile, there's also Easycanvas and duet display that lets you use ur iPad as drawing tablet, I would recommend the Tab S6 Lite if video editing wasn't in one of ur top choice
@@artadhya5138 things have changed, there's Krita, clip paint studio and this app called Superdisplay that lets you use ur android as a drawing tablet, it's not as bare bone anymore
@k o f i i e my main task is editing i make youtube videos and i need a device that is portable so i thought of ipad 8th gen because the interface of apple pro editing apps like luma fusion and pro drawing apps like procreate is just amazing. So now say which is best for me ipad 8th gen or samsung s6 lite
I agree, i haven't found anyone else who has done quite as many and cross references products quite like he does, really helpful in getting a sense which is better and where they fall in line in the overall scheme of things
I don’t draw. I only watched Brad's videos to try to find a budget tablet that I can take heavy notes on. I subscribed bc Brad is awesome and now I just watch all his videos hahaha
I HIGHLY recommend Tab S6, been using it for around 8 months now on all of my artworks and its crazy good for me..Thank you for this and your review is the reason that got me to buy the S6!
Got my Samsung Tab S6 Lite thanks to your recomendations, Im gonna say Im not disapointed! Its amazing, feels amazing to draw, the Spen flows soo nice! And Im also playing Genshin Impact on it, best money I ever spend!
I bought mine right on the day launched but its screen just got damaged last week.I had to pay a large sum to get it repaired so I ended up buying the new iPad instead. It served me well but it's heartbreaking and frustrating and wasted me lots of time, which is really a shame for Samsung.
@@mach.7594 Hi, just uploaded a shot vid playing from it so you can see! seems that it didn't record on the best quality though haha, but it flows really nice! hope it is useful enough
Is the S-pen working good? I read many reviews saying the S-Pen breaks and there is no replacement. Is this something to worry about when buying a Samsung tablet?
I bought the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite after watching yours and some other's reviews of it. It's great for sketching. I also own the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro and I will say, that I prefer to go to that for details, linework and shading. I just can't do that on that little Samsung :oP But for the sketcing it's amazing. Because it's so small and I can't really lean into it the same way, I find, that it's much easier to be lose, when sketching and look more on shapes than details while the bigger screen on my XP-Pen is far better for linework because of the larger screen. I find it extremely difficult to do good lines on the Samsung. But lose stuff like sketching and painting is actually probably a little better on the small screen.
I was actually looking into getting a display tablet, but BoroCG, really made me decide to just go with a graphics tablet, because I really, really don't like back pain
I'm using my 10 yo Wacom Intuos Pro 4. Tried to draw on android phone / tab. I found great responsive app even a suitable pen, but alas! I found the pose when drawing quite un-natural and even more, my eyes are a lot more tired. The display is much closer, than the one of even a laptop :-(. I was hoping in going new, but maybe the old "plate" is my way. When I saw the Wacom Intuos, I was glad it's still there. Btw. what's that for version? Nice small, wireless :). My drawing guru told me one truth: try to do a 3D project on that stuff, before you decide :-) ..
I’ve made my choices: I have a 2020 iPad Pro (256GB) and a Wacom Intuos Pro. Brad is right that these two devices offer completely different drawing experiences.
Ipad shouldn't appear here, to draw on it you need 80$ ipencil what automatically turns it into over 400$ art tablet. I think it's pretty shady to act like additional 80$ that is needed to turn ipad into an art device is "not a big deal", it is a big deal and a deal breaker for people who look for cheap tablet specially outside America where minimum wage is way smaller.
Even in America the price of 100+ more dollars is too much for most, especially college kids. Inflation has caused things that were affordable in the 80s with a minimum wage job, like a small apartment and a beater car, to be unaffordable to this generation. But it isn't shady, he explicitly says that you need to buy the pencil separately, it would be shady if he left it out. And if worse comes to worst you have a finger.
Not really. I mean, there are alternatives, you don’t need the Apple Pencil. Especially when its multi-use capabilities mean that in a sense, you’re also saving. Like you could get a cheaper phone because if you’re mostly using that at home, you could just use your iPad which anyways has a bigger screen. Especially useful for movies or tutorials where you need to pay attention to small details on the screen.
Great video as always, Brad! As a creative professional, I’ve used all four of your examples. Hands down, the best value right now is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 Lite currently selling for $279 at various vendors. The build quality, the drawing experience, the productivity apps are all reasons to be confident with this purchase. As most working professionals, my main devices are primarily Mac and iOS based. This little android gem is a wonderful exception to the rule. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for this! I have already picked my tablet, thanks to you, but this is really going to help those who haven't really made up their mind up yet. Keep being awesome Brad!
Thanks to you, I just received my Samsung S6 Lite, it was comparatively cheaper than Ipad+Pencil and I really like the rubber tip of the S-pen! I used to have Lenovo Yoga E-Book for my drawings, and I'm pretty much used to the Wacom-like tab-cum-laptop but this s6 lite feels great! Its beautiful, sleek and lightweight and most importantly, the S-pen is battery free! One of my main reason to buy.💕💕💕
I had an xp-pen 12 until I switched to the ipad pro and both choices were made after listening to your opinions! very clear presentations and they’ve proved very accurate to me at least
I would love to see a "when is it time to upgrade" kind of review top. I Aldo heard that Easy Canvas had some really cool updates. I would love to see a review on that.
Thanks for this one, too. Just had a dilemma - daughter wants to start with illustrations and immediately opted for iPad. Having horrible experience with her iPhone, I tried to resist - the Samsung tablet there is exactly what we are going to try out. Thanks again!
S6 Lite is the one that has the best value for money. You get everything you need for under 400 USD which isnt true for Surface Go and an Ipad. Ipad is the one that has the least value for money IMO, you do get a great device but you need to pay extra for everything including pen and keyboard cover. It also doesnt have any memory card slot so you are stuck with 32GB in 2020. Calculate all the cost and it becomes as expensive as Surface Go 2.
@Thatshow ED If you don't like the s6 pen, the s6 lite or s7 pen can work with it. Most (if not all) of the s pens can work interchangeably with any galaxy device that has pen support because they all use the same technology.
Hey thanks for making this video. I bought a Galaxy Tab S6-Lite about a month ago and this video gave me more insight into some of its features and specs. I bought it primarily for general web viewing, games and media playback (the speakers are in the right place for me, and the overall specs are an upgrade from my previous tab, the S [the S1]) but the LCD screen in just HD rez, and the sort of matte finish it has kind of threw me at first. I got used to it, and I noticed that the photos on Instagram from some photography pros I follow looked really amazing (especially this one black & white account). Now I understand the reason for the screen's finish! I also didn't appreciate it had any drawing capabilities at all and now I found the bundled coloring app which I already love. So thanks!
I just bought a Lenovo Chromebook Duet for 300 bucks and I'm IN LOVE with it! It's a full fletched ChromeOS laptop but also an android tablet and COMES WITH a detachable keyboard! Remember to buy a USI stylus (around 40 bucks). It comes with really nice integrated pen functions throughout the OS. KILLER VALUE
I’m a pen tablet team, but I also want to buy an ipad for portability. I’ve been using pen tablets for over 10 years and it’s a lot more ergonomic than a screen tablet, the one time I tried to use a screen my arm ended up hurting, so for now I’ll stick with my regular pen tablet 😂 (and the ipad air once it releases)
How do you have your pen tablet setup? I have a xp pen screen and I always feel like I'm hunched over it on my table. I want to fix it if I've set it up wrong hehe.
@@aliefr2984 I have a screen tablet. I have it placed on my desk and I use it like a paper. But some times my back hurts because I'm hunched over it for a few hours.
Well, for me Tab S6 lite is the winner here. Android is more flexible than ipad Os, and S6 lite laminated screen, love it! Watching from my Tab S6 Lite... 😁
@@sougatamondal3113 Mine doesnt come with extra nibs, but from googling i found S6 nibs is compatible with S6 lite. If you want to buy new S6 lite, consider to buy extra nib, original nib wear off pretty fast if you using matte screen protector
@@Carritube High five! 🤚😁 But i liking Autodesk Sketchbook more, i like its simple UI. Clip Studio UI its too complicated for my taste. Its fun when using it on my 24 in PC screen, but in 10 in tablet? I rather have more drawing area... 😅
I feel the ipad is better as it is a learning curve to get used to the screen but I feel the apps such as procreate only 10 bucks is a great app and many more
I really wish you could do a comparison between the iPad pro 2018 to the galaxy tab S7 (not plus). You could get the older iPad for a nice price especially a 2nd hand one. The price is similar and I'm wondering what is the better choice?
I think the pro version has. I bought mine in 2016 and the screen is really nice. In addition to that, I have a smaller regular iPad from work. Where the screen sucks.
Hey Brad (and anyone else who happens to read this) an unsung contender in the digital art space right now is the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet. It’s super affordable (250 for the 64gb model or 300 for the 128gb version) and only 40 bucks for the pen from Lenovo. What’s great about it is that it’s basically a high end android tablet (with all that implies) and all the benefits of chrome OS like Linux app support. So you have access to two different ecosystems for a low cost on a good and strong device that (if you don’t need a laptop for much and don’t mind chrome os) can even be your daily driver portable (especially the 128gb version) because Lenovo doesn’t make you pay an extra 3-400 bucks for a nice case with a keyboard and trackpad (looking at you Apple and Samsung). Mine has been my daily driver laptop for both my drawing AND writing since release. I’d love to see you do a review on it!
I just wrote this under another video, but since we are talking about the Samsung tablet, I will post it here too, and maybe help someone. This is going to be long, but maybe it will help others out who had the same problem as me. 2 years ago I bought the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, after watching your review. I didn't have a big budget to consider the newer tablets, let alone an iPad. I also didn't want to make much with it. Reading Mangas in bed, drawing some small things while sitting on the sofa, watching UA-cam. This why I didn't consider a more expensive Tablet either. I paid it €330 (almost the same amount in $), plus a €30 cover. I regretted it soon after. The palm rejection was really really really bad. I couldn't draw on it at all, without pushing some buttons and making a mess. The battery was empty very soon, even though I didn't do much. The screen was too small. After a while my eyes started to hurt. But that might be because I have sensitive eyes, like having to wear special glasses for the computer. The one with yellowish lenses. I also have a thyroid condition, which makes my eyes and ears more sensitive. So yeah, that might be just because of that. Anyway, there were always updates I had to install, not for the apps, but for the tablet. That took a while and emptied the battery very quick too. I started to hate it. I regretted it, and I knew why. Because it was a Samsung product. I already noticed it with their phones, that they will become slow after a while, and will freeze eventually. It was a nightmare with tab s3. Last year, I managed to sell it after having it online for like 6 months, and bought a good HP Laptop for over €1000. This time it was an expensive laptop, because it had to replace my computer for things, it can't manage to do anymore. For heavy 3D and Video editing work. Then a few weeks ago, I thought that even a Laptop is not so much portable like a tablet. It is still too big and heavy to always carry around, and to use for drawing while watching something, without connecting a second monitor. Takes just too much space. I wanted a tablet, but I was so depressed because I didn't want to buy anything too cheap or from Huawei, and Apple products are too expensive. I watched many reviews of yours, and was insecure. You spoke so well about the Samsung tablets, but I knew how their product behave. I also stopped buying their phones, because I gad to switch it every year. I was tempted to buy an iPad 9th gen., but then, the screen is too small, the pen is not included, the storage can't be expanded, and Apple admitted themselves, that they make their products slower with a system update. So at the end of the day, it wasn't that much different from Samsung. I searched like crazy, I considered buying a refurbished iPad, but Apple doesn't have any right now. (Not for Germany at least). I also searched like crazy, for a phone contract like thing. But also too expensive. I would pay the double amount at the end. Then I saw a commercial in TV, from the German store Saturn. They had a Samsung week. Samsung's products were sold at price with no tax. I mean, we pay 19% tax on products, and Saturn toke those 19% away from the price for a whole week. I did take a look, and saw that the products were discounted by 15% (not 19% like stated, but still better as nothing). I saw that this offer included all the tablets too. S6, S6 lite, S5e, S7 etc. I remembered your video about the Samsung S6 lite, and took a look at the price. Normally it would cost around €355, but that week it did cost €302 only. I also researched online, if other stores sold it for less or the same amount, but didn't find anything. Everyone sold them for €355 ca. I thought and thought... At the end, I decided to buy the Galaxy Tab S6 lite. Why? I gave in by the thought that the pen was included, but didn't care that much about it. It was the storage problem, and the display size. The actual screen you can draw on, on the s6 lite, seemed bigger as the one of the iPad 9th gen. (could be wrong tho). I needed a bigger screen, also because I have big hands... A few days ago, I finally received it, and I am to 85% happy with it. I don't have updates to install the whole time, the palm rejection got so MUCH better, the battery lasts longer even if I am drawing, there are fewer apps which I can not delete. I am happy for now, it gives me a good feeling. But if I have to be honest, if I had the money for it, I would have bought the last Samsung tablet, because buying older models is always a risk, since they will become slower faster as the apps become bigger and need more resources. But it is still good, because the S6 lite came out recently, right? Not sure about it. Now, why am I only to 85% happy with it? Well, that is because the screen size is still not optimal for me to draw on. But that is just a subjective thing, the screen works perfectly. Then we have the palm rejection. It is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better as before, but still not so good. I don't push buttons anymore, but when I draw I often have some marks here and there, which is annoying when it happens on a coloring layer. Then there is the update speed. This is also better as before, but still too slow. My One Plus & phone, needs for the same apps way lesser than Samsung. Samsung has this problem with all its devices. Phone and Tablets. Let's take for example 5 apps, like google, Gmail. Google Drive, maps, and google keyboard. My Phone needs only 30 seconds to install the updates, but the tablets need 1.30 minutes. This is really long. And the more updates you have, the more time it needs. Samsung really has to do better at this, but it is on a good way. Then the last thing is the S Pen. For adults with bigger hands, the pen is too slim and light, which the thickness is more of a problem as the wight, in my opinion. It is difficult to hold the pen while drawing, and make good lines with it. I think this problem can be solved with some rubber things. I don't know how they are called in English, but they are rings or cylinders made from rubber, which you can put on pens and such, for a better grip. They are used a lot with pencils, because they are slim too. They cost only a few bucks, so it is not expensive. But you might still consider it when you calculate your budget. What I found good with the tab S3 pen, was the fact that you could switch the s pen's tip. There were 2 types of tips, for a different drawing experience, and you could switch them, if they were too old. With the S6 Lite S pen, you can not do it, which it will be a problem if you draw a lot, and the tip is also too short. It would be best if it would stick out a bit more, so you can see better where the tip is. This is what I don't like about the S6 Lite, but it is not a huge deal. Another thing you might consider when buying a Tablet, is the need of the accessories. You definitely need a good cover which protects the case and the screen of the tablet. You might also consider a screen protector, but if you have a good book cover, maybe y screen protector is not necessarily needed. This is why I decided to go for Samsung. At the end I’ve spent €335, book cover and SD card inclusive. And the Pen, it was inclusive too. So, what was better? The S6 lite, or the iPad 9th gen. ? For the price, definitely the S6 lite.
@@donZeriouS I don't use it that much right now, but it still performs good. The only thing which is a huge turn off, is the speed when I install the app updates from the store. Samsung is always extremely love. 5 updates take 10 minutes. On my phone, it takes only 2 at most.
Hi, loved the video! What’s the best drawing app for IPad? I know some are mentioned but I am an absolute beginner. Also, is the Apple Pencil the best or are there better alternatives?
If you want iPad or Android tablet as your drawing tablet you could pay $10 for the app and yearly price of $30 for a application called DUET Display Pro and it basically a software that mirror or extend your computer screen to the tablet with pressure and tilt sensitivity. Of course it much more expensive.
sadly XP-pen have some severe quality issues where two of my tablets i had from them just gave up (coincidentally just out of warranty in one case) and the company was totally not interested in sorting the problem in the second one. So thats quite poor. obviously something you only experience by owning longer term and it wont come up with reviewing.
카츄 I'd honestly go for a huion tablet because my xp-pen tablet has given me a lot of problems like the drivers just exploding, the screen protector getting completely shredded in only a few months of use (and I am not heavy handed when I draw) and the cable just not working and making me think it blew up on at least three occasions
Mine also died after 6 months (xp-pen 12) second one I got from them was the 12 pro and the tilt was so bad my cursor was not under my pen and it went further away from the tip as I went to the edge of the tablet. Had to return it after a day. I would NOT recommend Xp-pen to anyone. Just save up and buy a Wacom. It's gonna last longer and in the long run its gonna be worth it.
@@GigiGhada I'd much rather go for the iPad. And anyways, if you later need a graphic tablet you could always buy one of those chap ones with no screen to not destroy your back!
@@GrrrrEm That sucks that XP-Pen caused you guys issues, though personally, I wouldn't suggest that Wacom be the only option to save up for as for some people and currencies they're even more expensive and hard to save up for. The alternative(s) are still a good choice for a starter tablet at least, IMO.
@@GigiGhada Personally, myself and other owners I know don't have any/many issues with our XP-Pen tablets. Though it's bound to happen that someone will have technical complications for every brand. Even with Wacom, so there's no perfect manufacturer. So, saving up for Wacom is fine if it's within your means and you can wait. Or wait for a deal during the holiday season to get one of the alternatives: Huion, XP-Pen, Gaomon, etc. That or get an iPad or Samsung tablet.
I've used Huion pen tablet, XP-Pen pen display, Cintiq 24 pro, ipad pro, etc for the past few years. But in the end, I came back to my 6-year-old Intuos pro. Neck, Eyes' health > paper-like drawing experience.
This has been a really helpful video! I've been looking for an upgrade to my huion tablet ( which is like the Wacom one you showed, no actual screen on it) Because it's just not working for me. It's a great tablet more so the situation of being at a desk and my laptop is slow. I'm on the go alot and I can't sit down to draw, so I've been trying to decide what tablet to get. So glad to hear all your opinions, and I think I'll go with the galaxy tablet
if you already have a laptop, go with Huion no laptop? Ipad want something cheaper? Galaxy tab s6 lite don't have a laptop but want a laptop? Surface go 2
i have a really tight budget to spend on tablet for notetaking, s6 lite and ipad were the same price, but the ipad is like bare minimum 32 gb wifi only and no pencil, so i end up with s6 lite 128 gb
@@hairulnizamhashim5266 i'd say its worth it. note that i have never tried ipad, so i cant make comparison, from what i see on youtube, people say writing experience is better, but i dont know. s6 lite gets the job done, notetaking while splitscreen is really my main use for it, and samsung note have everything i need, and i tried a lot of notetaking app like onenote, squid, inkredible
Is the S-pen working good? I read many reviews saying the S-Pen breaks and there is no replacement. Is this something to worry about when buying a Samsung tablet?
Hey Brad I was thinking of buying the iPad pro but can't decide on the size and yeah I am budget caucious but at the same time want the best for my art so what do you think please make a video on it the 11 or 12.9
Hey Brad, have you looked at the Lenovo Duet? It's a Chromebook but is also a fully functioning Android tablet, works with the new USI format, and comes with a keyboard cover, removable backplate with a hinge, and it's under $300. I use it with the Lenovo USI pen, and for $350, I don't think it can be beaten as a drawing tablet. The battery life is excellent, the screen is bright and clear, and the lack of lag is impressive for such modest hardware.
Interesting... I am thinking to get the Lenovo duet too...with i5 10210U processor due to my budget...but I heard the performance quite slow...I will use it for office, light CAD dwgs works and hand sketch....what is your lenovo specs and how is the performance? Is the hand sketching experiences is good? And is the palm rejection works?
Question: you talk about the S6 lite not having 100% perfect palm rejection. Does wearing the glove that you have in this video fix that problem, or is it still not perfect despite the glove?
The reason why it's palm rejection isnt good is because of the distance between detecting the pen is shorter..you naturally rest your palm first before the own gets detected that's why the palm rejection seems "bad"
It is not that bad, it varies on diff drawing apps. Im using csp ex on my s6 light it has great palm rejection just make sure you choose the "use different tools with finger and pen" I don't use gloves just bc i don't have any issues with palm rejection. In other apps you have to manually find thecsetting of pen only and you are good to go. I also use my s6 lite for notetaking and it is really good!
Thank you for this post. I really need this ... it's so hard to choose esp when I have no experience in using a drawing tablet. But I have to admit I am disappointed to know that Huion tablet still needs to plug in to a computer... and not a standalone. I am still using a refurbished WIndow 7 cpu, I am not sure if it works.
There is an inexpensive app for the iPad which allows you to connect it to your PC via the lightening cable from the charger, and basically use it as a screen-based graphics tablet for the PC. Works really well too! So, that way you have the best of both worlds, all with one device - the portability and decent apps of the iPad, with the option to power up via the PC when it's needed.
Hey, Brad. Been viewer for 2 years now, love your content, keeps me coming back. I wanna suggest something for future videos. Huion and XP-Pen are catching up real fast to Wacom, hardware wise. I'd even say they're nearing a plateau. Nowadays, the thing that's holding them back is SOFTWARE, right? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I have a feeling that you're lenient on them because they're the budget options. So my suggestion is, how about you go on a deeper dive on how Huion and XP-Pen can best improve on their drivers in terms of the UI and UX? After all, as you've said, SOFTWARE is what makes something like an iPad enjoyable to use. Perhaps by shedding light on it and putting it on the forefront encourage them to improve. I think you have the audience base to make some change happen. It can also spice things up in your reviews. Just an idea from a viewer. Whatever you do I'm on board anyways. Cheers!
Uhm no, with all due respect to them, huion and xp-pen have horrible quality control (with the new innovator 16 being better than cintiq on paper, but the screen appears very dim in person and getting dimmer over time and having no pen tilt near the edges of the display) and customer support. Colors and are never calibrated as opposed to wacom. And pen tilt is not working properly past a certain point and pen rotation is not an option, alongisde a less natural pressure curve for huion and high initial activation force for xp pen. While I do agree that Wacom hasn't brought anything new to the table for a good while and is still overpricing their tech, Chinese brands still have to work on their hardware to be on par with wacom, but they may get there in the near future. Another point to consider is that iPads are becoming more and more accessible now and with procreate being only $10. No driver installation or wire hassle and superb quality control. Plus, you're getting an operating system, a great screen and a great pencil that does indeed stand up to wacom to some extent. I'd gladly take a $350+$100 ipad than a screen tablet for the same price that has worse everything other than screen size.
@@PCgamer238 Just so you know, XP-Pen was founded in Japan in 2005. Although in 2019, it became a holding subsidiaries of Hanvon Ugee Group from China. (According to Wikipedia) And anecdotally, my XP-Pen monitor has been working great so I don't know if I would go as far to say as horrible quality control considering that while it may not be as steady as Wacom, it still seems that most users haven't had many issues. Or at least in comparison to years ago. Though I do agree that the iPad is also really well made.
@@Otakumichibi I'm aware of that. And I'm also aware that both, XP-Pen and Huion tablets have always been rebranded Ugee tech in general and they even share drivers. And the display dimness and tilt not working right, pen tip wobble and color calibration is why I returned my innovator and went with a Cintiq 16 with pro pen 2 that is unfortunately miles ahead. The quality control isn't good at all and if you deny it, you haven't dealt with their customer support and objectively compared the tablet to a Wacom, or even Samsung or Apple alternative over a longer period of time.
Quick Question Mr. Cowboy..... What software are you using on the Samsung S6 Lite in your demonstration.... I would appreciate knowing.... Thank You!!!
Holy moly, all the tablets you have mentioned are all the tablets I was checking! Finally got the Huion Kamvas 13 because it was on sale ($212 with the stand). Still, I might get myself the S6 Lite if it goes on sale on xmas.
Honstly, I think that, if I had the money, I'd probably go for the S6 Lite (the 2022 version because it's better) because the iPad just looks and feels old, even the 9th Gen, and is more expensive, and the others tablets either aren't powerful or portable enough. But I don't really need it so I don't have the money and I'd probably go for the Wacom One if I wanted to actually pay for anything haha
may i ask what your daily driver is currently, i am so close ordering an tab s7 + ... that nice oled and i can start draawing again (currently on an older ipad pro 12.9 where the screen has a lot of hikups)
I have a Wacom tablet with no screen, a big one, but without a screen. I think it can be as good as one with the screen if you get used to it and if you use it enough, but I wonder what do you all think? Is working directly on the screen a game-changer?
Mr. Brad please suggest me that what should I buy, android tablet or graphics tablet (without screen ) for animation and digital arts.😭 I had watched many videos but not getting a proper suggestion. Now you are the only one whom trust.
What is your overall opinion comparing the Cintiq 22 and the Huion 24 pro. The Huion 24 pro cost less and from the looks the specs are better, the screen is larger and its laminated. I dont know which one is the best choice to go for. The Wacom 24 pro is insanely good and out numbers both but I'm trying to decide between those too for now, The Huion 24 pro and the Wacom Centiq 22.
I have got zero experience with any Apple products before and I'm very confused as to which tool should I get for graphic design. I'm torn between the new iPad 8th and $400 drawing monitors.
Like Brad says, I do not recommend the Surface go 2, It is used at the school I go to, I have to get it reset once a month because it runs out of disk space, and all I do is check emails, browse and type up a word document from time to time. It's not very powerful :')
I wouldn't say the Kamvas 13 is only fully usable for art. I'm a mechanical engineer so I use mine for CAD most of the time but I also use it for art. Overall I would call it a multipurpose pen display
Hey Brad.. I was thinking I should go for HUION Drawing Monitor GT-191 V2 Is It good enough?? Or should I go for something else If u have suggestions??
I'm looking at getting an ipad, and I found a first gen 9.7 inch ipad pro for fairly cheap. With the pencil included someone is selling it for 200. How good do you think it would be for a beginner?
having something like this that attaches to it can be really handy
*having something like this that attaches to it can be really handy*
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That happens when they change something
i was about to fall asleep when i heard this smh i was kinda spooked lmao
@@cathaguilar619 and you haven't slept since, XD
I love how much budget tablets have comes over the years, artist have so many more affordable options now compared to the days when Wacom was the only option
Bro i need one can you suggest me
My works
1) basic video editing
2) digital drawing
3) and some basic stuff like browsing,editing photos etc
And i font have any fixed budget so suggest me which is better for me
Ipad air OR 8th gen ipad (or any other device )
I also want to save some money
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If you dont know about this stuff please tell me the person with whom i can talk directly
Thanku ❤
@@artadhya5138 the iPad 8th , it has Lumafusion, a really powerful editing app, best one on mobile, there's also Easycanvas and duet display that lets you use ur iPad as drawing tablet, I would recommend the Tab S6 Lite if video editing wasn't in one of ur top choice
But android tablets dont have much drawing apps no ? Is it right ?
@@artadhya5138 things have changed, there's Krita, clip paint studio and this app called Superdisplay that lets you use ur android as a drawing tablet, it's not as bare bone anymore
@k o f i i e my main task is editing i make youtube videos and i need a device that is portable so i thought of ipad 8th gen because the interface of apple pro editing apps like luma fusion and pro drawing apps like procreate is just amazing.
So now say which is best for me ipad 8th gen or samsung s6 lite
Brad is THE voice when it comes to Drawing Tech. Full-stop.
Got that right.
Facts
True, his videos are pure entertainment to me..
I watch em with a popcorn on the side.
I try my best :D
I agree, i haven't found anyone else who has done quite as many and cross references products quite like he does, really helpful in getting a sense which is better and where they fall in line in the overall scheme of things
Hey, I know it's a minor thing but I really appreciate having timestamps on the video :)
"My arms are very BIG"
The other tablets: "Wait, wait, he's got a point"
lol
Omg Kronk!!
222th click
Hahaha i loved that bit 😂
yes that sentence had me wondering too lol
I don’t draw. I only watched Brad's videos to try to find a budget tablet that I can take heavy notes on. I subscribed bc Brad is awesome and now I just watch all his videos hahaha
He doesn't draw either.
Keiny Lai yea he does he’s an illustrator
I'd say ipad is good for notes, maybe consider an older and bigger used ipad pro?
@@HKBlo i personally don't want an iPad, but I do agree that they are great for note taking :)
Oh, ok.
I HIGHLY recommend Tab S6, been using it for around 8 months now on all of my artworks and its crazy good for me..Thank you for this and your review is the reason that got me to buy the S6!
What app do you use for your drawings?
@@omgirl2200 if ur still looking for answers, krita, clipstudio paint, infinite painter and medibang paint are the top 3
is it still good?
@@dewd6341 even better now! The processor was updated in 2022. Make sure you get the 2022 verson
Got my Samsung Tab S6 Lite thanks to your recomendations, Im gonna say Im not disapointed! Its amazing, feels amazing to draw, the Spen flows soo nice! And Im also playing Genshin Impact on it, best money I ever spend!
How is GI running on it? I don't really game on tablets so I usually don't care to much about how they handle games, but GI looks like so much fun!
I bought mine right on the day launched but its screen just got damaged last week.I had to pay a large sum to get it repaired so I ended up buying the new iPad instead. It served me well but it's heartbreaking and frustrating and wasted me lots of time, which is really a shame for Samsung.
@@mach.7594 Hi, just uploaded a shot vid playing from it so you can see! seems that it didn't record on the best quality though haha, but it flows really nice! hope it is useful enough
@@00Kuroshitsuji00 I'll check it out! Thanks!
Gracias por el comentario, ya ordené la mía para empezar a dibujar en digital 😎👊🏻
The Samsung s6 lite is actually the best option here if you’re buying for cheap
facts
@Tech UniverseTV iPad is not laminated. Next
Tech UniverseTV if you are buying without a stylus, in addition, the software is buggy and there’s no file manager... so what’s your argument?
@Tech UniverseTV apple pencil $120 lmao
Agree
i think im getting the samsung tab 6 lite. your descriptions sold me
It's good I watching this on Samsung galaxy s6 lite
@@khushijain3325 How does your experience with this tablet so far? Does Tab S6 lite breaks easily?
@@reteguy7338 My experience is satisfactory. For a student it's a great tab. And no, it doesn't break easily.
@@khushijain3325 oh thanks, i might go with this one. I still need to save money for a few months tho.
Is the S-pen working good? I read many reviews saying the S-Pen breaks and there is no replacement. Is this something to worry about when buying a Samsung tablet?
I bought the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite after watching yours and some other's reviews of it. It's great for sketching. I also own the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro and I will say, that I prefer to go to that for details, linework and shading. I just can't do that on that little Samsung :oP But for the sketcing it's amazing. Because it's so small and I can't really lean into it the same way, I find, that it's much easier to be lose, when sketching and look more on shapes than details while the bigger screen on my XP-Pen is far better for linework because of the larger screen. I find it extremely difficult to do good lines on the Samsung. But lose stuff like sketching and painting is actually probably a little better on the small screen.
I'm a beginner digital artist and I have the Intuos Pro Medium I love this tablet was able to get use to the feeling very quickly ❤😍
THE REASON WHY I LOVE BRAD IS BECAUSE HE NEVER REPEATS A LINE ... EVEN IN THE CASE OF 3:41 😍🤩THIS IS THE REASON I SPEND MY DAYS WAITING FOR YOUR VIDEO
oops :D
Ahahaha ... Im beginning to feel this is kind of habitual intention 😃
Yeah I definitely love the normal Wacom tablet. Using a cintiq destroyed my back and my shoulder
That's something I used to overlook in my reviews or recommendations. But I've been amazed at how many artists have said that here in the comments.
I was actually looking into getting a display tablet, but BoroCG, really made me decide to just go with a graphics tablet, because I really, really don't like back pain
Brad Cowboy yeah I honestly had no idea how common an issue it was!
Jehudi Phillips good choice!
I'm using my 10 yo Wacom Intuos Pro 4. Tried to draw on android phone / tab. I found great responsive app even a suitable pen, but alas! I found the pose when drawing quite un-natural and even more, my eyes are a lot more tired. The display is much closer, than the one of even a laptop :-(. I was hoping in going new, but maybe the old "plate" is my way.
When I saw the Wacom Intuos, I was glad it's still there. Btw. what's that for version? Nice small, wireless :).
My drawing guru told me one truth: try to do a 3D project on that stuff, before you decide :-) ..
I’ve made my choices: I have a 2020 iPad Pro (256GB) and a Wacom Intuos Pro. Brad is right that these two devices offer completely different drawing experiences.
Ipad shouldn't appear here, to draw on it you need 80$ ipencil what automatically turns it into over 400$ art tablet.
I think it's pretty shady to act like additional 80$ that is needed to turn ipad into an art device is "not a big deal", it is a big deal and a deal breaker for people who look for cheap tablet specially outside America where minimum wage is way smaller.
And I am that person who lives outside of America
Where 80-100 dollars turns into 1000 reals
Even in America the price of 100+ more dollars is too much for most, especially college kids.
Inflation has caused things that were affordable in the 80s with a minimum wage job, like a small apartment and a beater car, to be unaffordable to this generation.
But it isn't shady, he explicitly says that you need to buy the pencil separately, it would be shady if he left it out. And if worse comes to worst you have a finger.
What i did is buy the ipad and buy a good fake apple pencil that has tilt sensor..after a few month buy im gonna that pencil
Not really.
I mean, there are alternatives, you don’t need the Apple Pencil. Especially when its multi-use capabilities mean that in a sense, you’re also saving. Like you could get a cheaper phone because if you’re mostly using that at home, you could just use your iPad which anyways has a bigger screen. Especially useful for movies or tutorials where you need to pay attention to small details on the screen.
Pencil 2 is almost $120 here, you could by a decent regular 8" tablet.
Great video as always, Brad! As a creative professional, I’ve used all four of your examples. Hands down, the best value right now is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 Lite currently selling for $279 at various vendors. The build quality, the drawing experience, the productivity apps are all reasons to be confident with this purchase. As most working professionals, my main devices are primarily Mac and iOS based. This little android gem is a wonderful exception to the rule. Keep up the good work!
Mine arrives tomorrow
Thanks so much for this! I have already picked my tablet, thanks to you, but this is really going to help those who haven't really made up their mind up yet. Keep being awesome Brad!
When Brad delivers before I even search for it
Love the vid
Thanks to you, I just received my Samsung S6 Lite, it was comparatively cheaper than Ipad+Pencil and I really like the rubber tip of the S-pen! I used to have Lenovo Yoga E-Book for my drawings, and I'm pretty much used to the Wacom-like tab-cum-laptop but this s6 lite feels great!
Its beautiful, sleek and lightweight and most importantly, the S-pen is battery free! One of my main reason to buy.💕💕💕
Oooh! Tablet Cage Match! Also, “my arms are very big” 😆
IKR
I was going to ad music there but that line ran long and made me chuckle so I just left that in there,
@@thebradcolbow 😂
@@thebradcolbow XD
I had an xp-pen 12 until I switched to the ipad pro and both choices were made after listening to your opinions! very clear presentations and they’ve proved very accurate to me at least
Another great video. Maybe you could do a "mid-range" and "high-end" comparison next?
For midrange to high end I would recommend the galaxy tab s7/tab s7 +
I mrsn this IS mid range
I would love to see a "when is it time to upgrade" kind of review top. I Aldo heard that Easy Canvas had some really cool updates. I would love to see a review on that.
love your vids and because of your vids Im getting the ipad 8th gen for my birthday which was yesterday
Happy Birthday friend!
@@gaelomarperezpopoca5074 thanks
Woohoo! Happy birthday!
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Thanks for this one, too. Just had a dilemma - daughter wants to start with illustrations and immediately opted for iPad. Having horrible experience with her iPhone, I tried to resist - the Samsung tablet there is exactly what we are going to try out. Thanks again!
I've fallen in love with this channel! 💛 thank you!
S6 Lite is the one that has the best value for money. You get everything you need for under 400 USD which isnt true for Surface Go and an Ipad.
Ipad is the one that has the least value for money IMO, you do get a great device but you need to pay extra for everything including pen and keyboard cover. It also doesnt have any memory card slot so you are stuck with 32GB in 2020. Calculate all the cost and it becomes as expensive as Surface Go 2.
I got my S6 Lite for $279. What a steal!
iPads only seem worth it with the pro model. I'll give them credit though, the iPad air that just came out looks great!
@Thatshow ED If you don't like the s6 pen, the s6 lite or s7 pen can work with it. Most (if not all) of the s pens can work interchangeably with any galaxy device that has pen support because they all use the same technology.
What does it feel like drawing on the s6? Is it very slippery since its not meant for drawing specifically? Or is it pretty stable?
Hey thanks for making this video. I bought a Galaxy Tab S6-Lite about a month ago and this video gave me more insight into some of its features and specs. I bought it primarily for general web viewing, games and media playback (the speakers are in the right place for me, and the overall specs are an upgrade from my previous tab, the S [the S1]) but the LCD screen in just HD rez, and the sort of matte finish it has kind of threw me at first. I got used to it, and I noticed that the photos on Instagram from some photography pros I follow looked really amazing (especially this one black & white account). Now I understand the reason for the screen's finish! I also didn't appreciate it had any drawing capabilities at all and now I found the bundled coloring app which I already love. So thanks!
Bought a samsung s6 lite. Never regret owning one. Cheap tablet with premium quality. Plus storage is not a problem by adding an sd card.
I just bought a Lenovo Chromebook Duet for 300 bucks and I'm IN LOVE with it! It's a full fletched ChromeOS laptop but also an android tablet and COMES WITH a detachable keyboard! Remember to buy a USI stylus (around 40 bucks). It comes with really nice integrated pen functions throughout the OS. KILLER VALUE
I have a surface pro 3 from over 5-6 years ago and it’s still kicking!! Don’t think companies make their devices like that anymore :(
I’m a pen tablet team, but I also want to buy an ipad for portability. I’ve been using pen tablets for over 10 years and it’s a lot more ergonomic than a screen tablet, the one time I tried to use a screen my arm ended up hurting, so for now I’ll stick with my regular pen tablet 😂 (and the ipad air once it releases)
How do you have your pen tablet setup?
I have a xp pen screen and I always feel like I'm hunched over it on my table. I want to fix it if I've set it up wrong hehe.
@@arianadourre pen tablet have the best ergonomic. If you have trouble using it, you will have more when you use screen tablet
@@aliefr2984 I have a screen tablet. I have it placed on my desk and I use it like a paper. But some times my back hurts because I'm hunched over it for a few hours.
@@arianadourre you can buy tabler stand and use the screen tablet in 60-90 degree
@@aliefr2984 Oh okay. I should buy a stand then and give that a go. Thank you so much :)
Well, for me Tab S6 lite is the winner here. Android is more flexible than ipad Os, and S6 lite laminated screen, love it! Watching from my Tab S6 Lite... 😁
Do you find nibs for that s-pen comes with s6 lite??
Yeee I feel u, especially now with clip paint studio finally on android
@@sougatamondal3113 Mine doesnt come with extra nibs, but from googling i found S6 nibs is compatible with S6 lite. If you want to buy new S6 lite, consider to buy extra nib, original nib wear off pretty fast if you using matte screen protector
@@Carritube High five! 🤚😁
But i liking Autodesk Sketchbook more, i like its simple UI. Clip Studio UI its too complicated for my taste. Its fun when using it on my 24 in PC screen, but in 10 in tablet? I rather have more drawing area... 😅
I feel the ipad is better as it is a learning curve to get used to the screen but I feel the apps such as procreate only 10 bucks is a great app and many more
I really wish you could do a comparison between the iPad pro 2018 to the galaxy tab S7 (not plus).
You could get the older iPad for a nice price especially a 2nd hand one. The price is similar and I'm wondering what is the better choice?
I love your cartoons Brad, I laugh every time I see them, the voices are great too 😆
So the s6 lite makes for a good portable drawing tablet? Hows the battery life. Could I take it out for portable sketching/study?
Just wished that the iPad had an laminated screen that would been amazing
Yeah
True man
Well the iPad mini 5 has a laminated screen.
I think the pro version has.
I bought mine in 2016 and the screen is really nice.
In addition to that, I have a smaller regular iPad from work. Where the screen sucks.
IcicleCreates it’s discontinued
Really glad I watched this before purchasing one. I was leaning towards Surface Go 2, however now I think my best bet will be s6 lite. Thank you!
Thank you Brad for making videos much more interesting by putting in cute and lovely little animations..
I really want to do digital art,I think I’m going to get the 8th generation 10.2 ipad
Hey Brad (and anyone else who happens to read this) an unsung contender in the digital art space right now is the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet. It’s super affordable (250 for the 64gb model or 300 for the 128gb version) and only 40 bucks for the pen from Lenovo. What’s great about it is that it’s basically a high end android tablet (with all that implies) and all the benefits of chrome OS like Linux app support. So you have access to two different ecosystems for a low cost on a good and strong device that (if you don’t need a laptop for much and don’t mind chrome os) can even be your daily driver portable (especially the 128gb version) because Lenovo doesn’t make you pay an extra 3-400 bucks for a nice case with a keyboard and trackpad (looking at you Apple and Samsung). Mine has been my daily driver laptop for both my drawing AND writing since release. I’d love to see you do a review on it!
I just wrote this under another video, but since we are talking about the Samsung tablet, I will post it here too, and maybe help someone.
This is going to be long, but maybe it will help others out who had the same problem as me.
2 years ago I bought the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, after watching your review. I didn't have a big budget to consider the newer tablets, let alone an iPad.
I also didn't want to make much with it. Reading Mangas in bed, drawing some small things while sitting on the sofa, watching UA-cam.
This why I didn't consider a more expensive Tablet either. I paid it €330 (almost the same amount in $), plus a €30 cover.
I regretted it soon after. The palm rejection was really really really bad. I couldn't draw on it at all, without pushing some buttons and making a mess.
The battery was empty very soon, even though I didn't do much. The screen was too small. After a while my eyes started to hurt. But that might be because I have sensitive eyes, like having to wear special glasses for the computer. The one with yellowish lenses. I also have a thyroid condition, which makes my eyes and ears more sensitive. So yeah, that might be just because of that.
Anyway, there were always updates I had to install, not for the apps, but for the tablet. That took a while and emptied the battery very quick too.
I started to hate it. I regretted it, and I knew why. Because it was a Samsung product. I already noticed it with their phones, that they will become slow after a while, and will freeze eventually.
It was a nightmare with tab s3. Last year, I managed to sell it after having it online for like 6 months, and bought a good HP Laptop for over €1000. This time it was an expensive laptop, because it had to replace my computer for things, it can't manage to do anymore. For heavy 3D and Video editing work.
Then a few weeks ago, I thought that even a Laptop is not so much portable like a tablet. It is still too big and heavy to always carry around, and to use for drawing while watching something, without connecting a second monitor. Takes just too much space. I wanted a tablet, but I was so depressed because I didn't want to buy anything too cheap or from Huawei, and Apple products are too expensive.
I watched many reviews of yours, and was insecure. You spoke so well about the Samsung tablets, but I knew how their product behave. I also stopped buying their phones, because I gad to switch it every year.
I was tempted to buy an iPad 9th gen., but then, the screen is too small, the pen is not included, the storage can't be expanded, and Apple admitted themselves, that they make their products slower with a system update. So at the end of the day, it wasn't that much different from Samsung. I searched like crazy, I considered buying a refurbished iPad, but Apple doesn't have any right now. (Not for Germany at least).
I also searched like crazy, for a phone contract like thing. But also too expensive. I would pay the double amount at the end. Then I saw a commercial in TV, from the German store Saturn. They had a Samsung week. Samsung's products were sold at price with no tax. I mean, we pay 19% tax on products, and Saturn toke those 19% away from the price for a whole week. I did take a look, and saw that the products were discounted by 15% (not 19% like stated, but still better as nothing). I saw that this offer included all the tablets too. S6, S6 lite, S5e, S7 etc. I remembered your video about the Samsung S6 lite, and took a look at the price. Normally it would cost around €355, but that week it did cost €302 only. I also researched online, if other stores sold it for less or the same amount, but didn't find anything. Everyone sold them for €355 ca.
I thought and thought... At the end, I decided to buy the Galaxy Tab S6 lite. Why? I gave in by the thought that the pen was included, but didn't care that much about it. It was the storage problem, and the display size. The actual screen you can draw on, on the s6 lite, seemed bigger as the one of the iPad 9th gen. (could be wrong tho). I needed a bigger screen, also because I have big hands...
A few days ago, I finally received it, and I am to 85% happy with it. I don't have updates to install the whole time, the palm rejection got so MUCH better, the battery lasts longer even if I am drawing, there are fewer apps which I can not delete. I am happy for now, it gives me a good feeling. But if I have to be honest, if I had the money for it, I would have bought the last Samsung tablet, because buying older models is always a risk, since they will become slower faster as the apps become bigger and need more resources. But it is still good, because the S6 lite came out recently, right? Not sure about it.
Now, why am I only to 85% happy with it? Well, that is because the screen size is still not optimal for me to draw on. But that is just a subjective thing, the screen works perfectly. Then we have the palm rejection. It is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better as before, but still not so good. I don't push buttons anymore, but when I draw I often have some marks here and there, which is annoying when it happens on a coloring layer.
Then there is the update speed. This is also better as before, but still too slow. My One Plus & phone, needs for the same apps way lesser than Samsung. Samsung has this problem with all its devices. Phone and Tablets. Let's take for example 5 apps, like google, Gmail. Google Drive, maps, and google keyboard. My Phone needs only 30 seconds to install the updates, but the tablets need 1.30 minutes. This is really long. And the more updates you have, the more time it needs. Samsung really has to do better at this, but it is on a good way. Then the last thing is the S Pen. For adults with bigger hands, the pen is too slim and light, which the thickness is more of a problem as the wight, in my opinion. It is difficult to hold the pen while drawing, and make good lines with it. I think this problem can be solved with some rubber things. I don't know how they are called in English, but they are rings or cylinders made from rubber, which you can put on pens and such, for a better grip. They are used a lot with pencils, because they are slim too. They cost only a few bucks, so it is not expensive. But you might still consider it when you calculate your budget. What I found good with the tab S3 pen, was the fact that you could switch the s pen's tip. There were 2 types of tips, for a different drawing experience, and you could switch them, if they were too old. With the S6 Lite S pen, you can not do it, which it will be a problem if you draw a lot, and the tip is also too short. It would be best if it would stick out a bit more, so you can see better where the tip is. This is what I don't like about the S6 Lite, but it is not a huge deal.
Another thing you might consider when buying a Tablet, is the need of the accessories. You definitely need a good cover which protects the case and the screen of the tablet. You might also consider a screen protector, but if you have a good book cover, maybe y screen protector is not necessarily needed. This is why I decided to go for Samsung. At the end I’ve spent €335, book cover and SD card inclusive. And the Pen, it was inclusive too. So, what was better? The S6 lite, or the iPad 9th gen. ? For the price, definitely the S6 lite.
I'm curious how your new device performs after several months, that is when the performance usually decreases in all in one devices.
@@donZeriouS I don't use it that much right now, but it still performs good. The only thing which is a huge turn off, is the speed when I install the app updates from the store. Samsung is always extremely love. 5 updates take 10 minutes. On my phone, it takes only 2 at most.
3 min 40 sec you know it's good when brad says it's going to be really handy 2 times in a row
Yessss finally the video for me, a poor woman from a third world country
Hi, loved the video! What’s the best drawing app for IPad? I know some are mentioned but I am an absolute beginner. Also, is the Apple Pencil the best or are there better alternatives?
If you want iPad or Android tablet as your drawing tablet you could pay $10 for the app and yearly price of $30 for a application called DUET Display Pro and it basically a software that mirror or extend your computer screen to the tablet with pressure and tilt sensitivity. Of course it much more expensive.
sadly XP-pen have some severe quality issues where two of my tablets i had from them just gave up (coincidentally just out of warranty in one case) and the company was totally not interested in sorting the problem in the second one. So thats quite poor. obviously something you only experience by owning longer term and it wont come up with reviewing.
카츄 I'd honestly go for a huion tablet because my xp-pen tablet has given me a lot of problems like the drivers just exploding, the screen protector getting completely shredded in only a few months of use (and I am not heavy handed when I draw) and the cable just not working and making me think it blew up on at least three occasions
Mine also died after 6 months (xp-pen 12) second one I got from them was the 12 pro and the tilt was so bad my cursor was not under my pen and it went further away from the tip as I went to the edge of the tablet. Had to return it after a day. I would NOT recommend Xp-pen to anyone. Just save up and buy a Wacom. It's gonna last longer and in the long run its gonna be worth it.
@@GigiGhada I'd much rather go for the iPad. And anyways, if you later need a graphic tablet you could always buy one of those chap ones with no screen to not destroy your back!
@@GrrrrEm That sucks that XP-Pen caused you guys issues, though personally, I wouldn't suggest that Wacom be the only option to save up for as for some people and currencies they're even more expensive and hard to save up for. The alternative(s) are still a good choice for a starter tablet at least, IMO.
@@GigiGhada Personally, myself and other owners I know don't have any/many issues with our XP-Pen tablets. Though it's bound to happen that someone will have technical complications for every brand. Even with Wacom, so there's no perfect manufacturer.
So, saving up for Wacom is fine if it's within your means and you can wait. Or wait for a deal during the holiday season to get one of the alternatives: Huion, XP-Pen, Gaomon, etc. That or get an iPad or Samsung tablet.
alright. I'll get the... Tab S7+ on a black friday sellout😂 great video and informative, thanks!
I've used Huion pen tablet, XP-Pen pen display, Cintiq 24 pro, ipad pro, etc for the past few years. But in the end, I came back to my 6-year-old Intuos pro. Neck, Eyes' health > paper-like drawing experience.
I think that the Tab S6 lite is a clear winner here.
I've just bought the Tab s6 lite, it's really nice
This has been a really helpful video! I've been looking for an upgrade to my huion tablet ( which is like the Wacom one you showed, no actual screen on it)
Because it's just not working for me. It's a great tablet more so the situation of being at a desk and my laptop is slow.
I'm on the go alot and I can't sit down to draw, so I've been trying to decide what tablet to get.
So glad to hear all your opinions, and I think I'll go with the galaxy tablet
3:38 audio caught me off guard
I think brad drawing review is the best review in youtube👍
Wow, thanks!
I agree, brad puts it in understandable terms, adds nice graphics, and tells it like it is.
You're welcome brad👍
if you already have a laptop, go with Huion
no laptop? Ipad
want something cheaper? Galaxy tab s6 lite
don't have a laptop but want a laptop? Surface go 2
yes....been waiting for it. Thanks Brad
i have a really tight budget to spend on tablet for notetaking, s6 lite and ipad were the same price, but the ipad is like bare minimum 32 gb wifi only and no pencil, so i end up with s6 lite 128 gb
So how was it? Is it worth it
@@hairulnizamhashim5266 i'd say its worth it. note that i have never tried ipad, so i cant make comparison, from what i see on youtube, people say writing experience is better, but i dont know.
s6 lite gets the job done, notetaking while splitscreen is really my main use for it, and samsung note have everything i need, and i tried a lot of notetaking app like onenote, squid, inkredible
Is the S-pen working good? I read many reviews saying the S-Pen breaks and there is no replacement. Is this something to worry about when buying a Samsung tablet?
Hey Brad I was thinking of buying the iPad pro but can't decide on the size and yeah I am budget caucious but at the same time want the best for my art so what do you think please make a video on it the 11 or 12.9
Hey Brad, have you looked at the Lenovo Duet? It's a Chromebook but is also a fully functioning Android tablet, works with the new USI format, and comes with a keyboard cover, removable backplate with a hinge, and it's under $300. I use it with the Lenovo USI pen, and for $350, I don't think it can be beaten as a drawing tablet. The battery life is excellent, the screen is bright and clear, and the lack of lag is impressive for such modest hardware.
Interesting... I am thinking to get the Lenovo duet too...with i5 10210U processor due to my budget...but I heard the performance quite slow...I will use it for office, light CAD dwgs works and hand sketch....what is your lenovo specs and how is the performance? Is the hand sketching experiences is good? And is the palm rejection works?
Sorry..I think I have misunderstood...:)...your is Chromebook...I thought Lenovo Yoga duet...
I just need my teacher to have a voice like brad
Question: you talk about the S6 lite not having 100% perfect palm rejection. Does wearing the glove that you have in this video fix that problem, or is it still not perfect despite the glove?
The reason why it's palm rejection isnt good is because of the distance between detecting the pen is shorter..you naturally rest your palm first before the own gets detected that's why the palm rejection seems "bad"
It is not that bad, it varies on diff drawing apps. Im using csp ex on my s6 light it has great palm rejection just make sure you choose the "use different tools with finger and pen" I don't use gloves just bc i don't have any issues with palm rejection. In other apps you have to manually find thecsetting of pen only and you are good to go. I also use my s6 lite for notetaking and it is really good!
The Samsung one with the blue pen I didn't even realize I was watching this video and I was drawing on it 😂
Thank you for this post. I really need this ... it's so hard to choose esp when I have no experience in using a drawing tablet. But I have to admit I am disappointed to know that Huion tablet still needs to plug in to a computer... and not a standalone. I am still using a refurbished WIndow 7 cpu, I am not sure if it works.
There is an inexpensive app for the iPad which allows you to connect it to your PC via the lightening cable from the charger, and basically use it as a screen-based graphics tablet for the PC. Works really well too! So, that way you have the best of both worlds, all with one device - the portability and decent apps of the iPad, with the option to power up via the PC when it's needed.
Writing love note.... for your dog
Hey, Brad. Been viewer for 2 years now, love your content, keeps me coming back. I wanna suggest something for future videos.
Huion and XP-Pen are catching up real fast to Wacom, hardware wise. I'd even say they're nearing a plateau. Nowadays, the thing that's holding them back is SOFTWARE, right? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I have a feeling that you're lenient on them because they're the budget options.
So my suggestion is, how about you go on a deeper dive on how Huion and XP-Pen can best improve on their drivers in terms of the UI and UX? After all, as you've said, SOFTWARE is what makes something like an iPad enjoyable to use. Perhaps by shedding light on it and putting it on the forefront encourage them to improve. I think you have the audience base to make some change happen. It can also spice things up in your reviews.
Just an idea from a viewer. Whatever you do I'm on board anyways. Cheers!
Thanks for the feedback. I like that idea, maybe not in its own video but as a way to add depth to future videos.
Uhm no, with all due respect to them, huion and xp-pen have horrible quality control (with the new innovator 16 being better than cintiq on paper, but the screen appears very dim in person and getting dimmer over time and having no pen tilt near the edges of the display) and customer support. Colors and are never calibrated as opposed to wacom. And pen tilt is not working properly past a certain point and pen rotation is not an option, alongisde a less natural pressure curve for huion and high initial activation force for xp pen.
While I do agree that Wacom hasn't brought anything new to the table for a good while and is still overpricing their tech, Chinese brands still have to work on their hardware to be on par with wacom, but they may get there in the near future.
Another point to consider is that iPads are becoming more and more accessible now and with procreate being only $10. No driver installation or wire hassle and superb quality control. Plus, you're getting an operating system, a great screen and a great pencil that does indeed stand up to wacom to some extent. I'd gladly take a $350+$100 ipad than a screen tablet for the same price that has worse everything other than screen size.
@@thebradcolbow No pressure! I'm glad you took the time to reply at all.
@@PCgamer238 Just so you know, XP-Pen was founded in Japan in 2005. Although in 2019, it became a holding subsidiaries of Hanvon Ugee Group from China. (According to Wikipedia)
And anecdotally, my XP-Pen monitor has been working great so I don't know if I would go as far to say as horrible quality control considering that while it may not be as steady as Wacom, it still seems that most users haven't had many issues. Or at least in comparison to years ago.
Though I do agree that the iPad is also really well made.
@@Otakumichibi I'm aware of that. And I'm also aware that both, XP-Pen and Huion tablets have always been rebranded Ugee tech in general and they even share drivers.
And the display dimness and tilt not working right, pen tip wobble and color calibration is why I returned my innovator and went with a Cintiq 16 with pro pen 2 that is unfortunately miles ahead. The quality control isn't good at all and if you deny it, you haven't dealt with their customer support and objectively compared the tablet to a Wacom, or even Samsung or Apple alternative over a longer period of time.
I kinda want to know which one is better
Samsung s6 lite or ipad air 4thgen?
Quick Question Mr. Cowboy..... What software are you using on the Samsung S6 Lite in your demonstration.... I would appreciate knowing....
Thank You!!!
Holy moly, all the tablets you have mentioned are all the tablets I was checking! Finally got the Huion Kamvas 13 because it was on sale ($212 with the stand). Still, I might get myself the S6 Lite if it goes on sale on xmas.
*“Writing Love notes to your dog”*
Hol’ Up
YOUR DRAWING OF LINK FROM LEGEND OF ZELDA IS AWESOME
Thank u finally someone consider my budget
The Wacom Intuos Pro supports multi-touch as well, right? You could have mentioned that, it's great for panning, rotating and zooming while drawing.
The lights on the right side are taking all attention, its hard to focus on you. But anyway video is great.
3:42 got a repeat mistake in the video hehe
I've waited for this long 🤩🤩
5:13 "writting love notes to your dog"
Now that's a reason to buy an ipad.
Honstly, I think that, if I had the money, I'd probably go for the S6 Lite (the 2022 version because it's better) because the iPad just looks and feels old, even the 9th Gen, and is more expensive, and the others tablets either aren't powerful or portable enough. But I don't really need it so I don't have the money and I'd probably go for the Wacom One if I wanted to actually pay for anything haha
may i ask what your daily driver is currently, i am so close ordering an tab s7 + ... that nice oled and i can start draawing again (currently on an older ipad pro 12.9 where the screen has a lot of hikups)
I have a Wacom tablet with no screen, a big one, but without a screen. I think it can be as good as one with the screen if you get used to it and if you use it enough, but I wonder what do you all think? Is working directly on the screen a game-changer?
Check out the lenovo ideapad flex 5 the one that using ryzen 4th gen processors, i think those are incredible 2in1 for the price
Mr. Brad please suggest me that what should I buy, android tablet or graphics tablet (without screen ) for animation and digital arts.😭 I had watched many videos but not getting a proper suggestion. Now you are the only one whom trust.
What is your overall opinion comparing the Cintiq 22 and the Huion 24 pro. The Huion 24 pro cost less and from the looks the specs are better, the screen is larger and its laminated. I dont know which one is the best choice to go for. The Wacom 24 pro is insanely good and out numbers both but I'm trying to decide between those too for now, The Huion 24 pro and the Wacom Centiq 22.
I have got zero experience with any Apple products before and I'm very confused as to which tool should I get for graphic design.
I'm torn between the new iPad 8th and $400 drawing monitors.
I'm not an artist, but looking for slim device that I can write , finally found a channel that focus on it
Like Brad says, I do not recommend the Surface go 2, It is used at the school I go to, I have to get it reset once a month because it runs out of disk space, and all I do is check emails, browse and type up a word document from time to time. It's not very powerful :')
Please reply to this. Is the s6 that you reviewed on here better then the s7?I'm trying to figure out what to get for me for drawing
you know i was thinking that having something like the Huion Kamvas 13 that attaches to my pc would be really handy
I just happen to have a windows surface with a stylus, and an iPad Pro 2018, i use the windows to draw but gonna get Apple Pencil 2 soon.
I wouldn't say the Kamvas 13 is only fully usable for art. I'm a mechanical engineer so I use mine for CAD most of the time but I also use it for art. Overall I would call it a multipurpose pen display
I'd rather choose the ipad Gen 9 over the samsung s6 lite, but I would choose the tab S7 over the ipad pro.
Hi! Can you make a top of the best budget tablets for writing? I am a student and I want to take digital notes. My budget is maximum 350 dolars.
Which is the best affordable two in one windows machine to do some zbrush and photoshop?
"The pen is lighter than the ipad's"
The Samsung Galaxy's pen doesn't have a battery, so it doesn't require charging.
Functionality > premium feel.
Hey Brad.. I was thinking I should go for HUION Drawing Monitor GT-191 V2
Is It good enough?? Or should I go for something else If u have suggestions??
Hi Brad, This realy helpful. I Am Font Creator, Is Surface 7 Pro I5 powerful enough to run Illustrator and photoshop at the same time?
I'm looking at getting an ipad, and I found a first gen 9.7 inch ipad pro for fairly cheap. With the pencil included someone is selling it for 200. How good do you think it would be for a beginner?
Samsung Galaxy tab S7 good for artist ? Can you review Samsung Galaxy tab S7 !!!
If you really wanna go windows, I suggest the levono flex 5. It comes with a keyboard, really good pen and starts at a little under 400 dollars