I sold my iPad Pro this year and started making my comics with paper and inking with a pentel brush pen. I haven’t enjoyed art this much since I was 14 years old. Inking with a brush is so relaxing and therapeutic. And I love looking at my finished work on my drawing desk
@ im in my early 40s so ergonomics is important to me. I have a proper drawing desk and chair. Also using arm and shoulder to draw not just small wrist movements has solved all my arm pain. And properly holding my pencil and ink brush.
Having your work physically there is just thousands times better mentality wise. Sliding plastic over glass all day is also depressing. And good pencil, paper, maybe some color wares are just way cheaper for good quality vs any decent digital art tech. Plus you don’t get distracting apps pulling your attention, there’s just paper starring back at you. What not to love
@moist_spinach I have the etched ipad pro m4, which also has dual OLED and a 120hz refresh rate. The screen is outstanding. The ipad Air has a standard gloss LED screen, with only a 60hz refresh rate. Refresh rate is a huge deal for me, as my phone runs at 120hz (OLED) and my PC, 144hz. Once you get used to higher refresh rates and higher quality screens, it's hard to go back.
3:50 "we're up to the 13th gen" we're actually 15th gen Intel now on laptops, since September 2024. The naming of the generations is also starting to get a bit muddy because of some changes they made specifically to their mobile processors to compete with the new ARM processors.
I bought the Galaxy Tab S9 Fe in a sale at the beginning of this year. The 10.9" with 256Gb storage for a great price. Even Black Friday and Cyber Monday didn't get close to price I paid. Very happy with it. The XP-Pen was an option, but the S9 Fe has the better CPU and GPU and it was priced significantly higher at the time.
Do you like this for drawing? And do you use the S-pen that comes with it or another stylus/pen? I was looking at this at the store and wasn't sure. The screen looked small, but wasn't really sure how it would size up when trying to draw for extended periods. And didn't want to make that big purchase and find out it wasn't for me.
@wt2219 Yes, do like it for drawing, painting and day to day use. I don't game on my phone or tablet, so I don't know how well it does that. For a quick sketch I'm using Sketchbook and that works fine for me. For longer sessions I use Clip Studio Paint and have no problem with the included S-Pen or the smaller screen of 10.9". I've spent several hours painting on it in one session. I don't have an alternative pen, the included one is fine for me. Before buying this I had an iPad Pro 12.9 M1 512Gb model. I don't miss the larger screen at all, got used to it in a few days. The smaller tablet is much easier when traveling and a lot less heavy to carry around. I like the lightweight pen better than the much heavier Apple Pencil. And I definitely don't miss iPadOS. I was worried I would miss Procreate or the larger screen. None of that is the case. Clip Studio Paint is growing on me, much more powerful than Procreate. Less screen size makes it easier to hold for a longer period of time and since zooming in and out is so easy, the smaller screen isn't a real issue.
@@benjamina6915 Hi, I'm using clip studio for drawing manga and was wondering how samsung tablet would perform. Do you notice any lag when zooming in and out? On big canvases like the pre-made comics b4 (color), how many layers can you make before it starts slowing/warning about crashes? I'm unsure about switching to samsung because there are some bad reviews about CSP being badly optimized, the S pen not being as good as apple pen, etc
I got the iPad Pro 13 and I definitely recommend it, I’m in love. The brightness is so good as an artist that draws outside a lot that when I went to pick up my iPhone, I thought the screen was messed up for a second. Not just that but it’s been great for content consumption and there’s a lot of new apps out there coming out with either unique concepts or rivaling the major pro programs for less. I’m really hoping Brad covers a new app I’ve been seeing called Feather 3D which basically allows you to draw and paint in 3D, it’s exclusive to iPads atm outside of the site and honestly seems like an interesting way to create backgrounds in 3D for comics or animations
The Kamvas Pro 19 also has a touch screen, which ultimately gave it the edge for me. I got it for a little under 1000 bucks and aside of some initial driver headaches, I freaking adore this screen tablet!
iPad Pro 5th generation with the large screen here. Works awesome and the pen is perfect. You don’t need the “hover” function and you don’t need a “Pro” pen.
It’s weird to include plug in screens that attach to a desktop and standalone tablets that operate independently. Very different classes. Also you should include iPad 9th gen with original Apple Pencil. You can get both for $300 together. Can’t beat that. Great performance. Strong processor.
I made a purchase of samsung s9 fe and I love it been months since using it as a daily driver for digital art nd I don't think I need anything more than this!!
I'm still using my iPad Pro 2nd gen (seven years now !). Procreate, Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo do all I need, and the device still works like a charm. I cancelled my Photoshop subscription and sold my Wacom Cintiq 13 pro. What I enjoy the most is the freedom not to be plugged to my computer, which for me was unbearably cumbersome.
Thank you Mr Brad! Many blessings this holiday season to you and your family and career! Thank you for this chann! All of my tech purchases were based on your recommendations. I have never been disappointed!
I have the iPad Air, it has replaced my 22 inch Huion display, screen and colors feel way way better, and drawing experience in Procreate has improved my skills lol
I have the Kamvas 13, and honestly, it’s such a hassle to carry all the cables around, plus you always need a PC or laptop with you. Yesterday, I ordered the Tab S10 Ultra, but many people suggest I should go for an iPad instead because of Procreate and the other apps available on iOS. I’ve never owned an Apple device before, and since I use a Windows PC, laptop, and phone, I’m not sure if getting an iPad would be a smart choice. What do you think?"
@@_Av3nTad0R_ well if you dont want to pay $100 extra for a apple pen i suggest you get a Samsung tab s10 because you get the pen with it as well and if you want a procreate like app for android, there is hi paint and infinite painter which are really good but there is also ibis paint that is amazing as well with many features but you could look up reviews and see which one you like more
@@_Av3nTad0R_ I replied to your other comment here. I don't think you need the ipad and the Samsung ones can be used as drawing tablets via pc so you get access to desktop software which you don't get on an ipad
@_Av3nTad0R_ android has many drawings apps, you choose which one you like most. As for using it as drawing tablet such as xp pen.. well my 11" wasnt too good to draw like this, yours is bigger, but it was annoying to me, I had to turn off every touch gesture
Procreate is good but android has more than enough competition now... Apple are inherently anti consumer (do are Samsung) but definitely less so, I have the S8 ultra for drawing and it's perfectly fine... Honestly I'd argue Samsung tablets are just better in everyway compared to apple. If you have nothing in the apple ecosystem then just stay away from apple
A great overview. Would you consider making the a list like this (either as a video or as a post) that doesn’t take into consideration money, but focuses on the best of the best, in terms of long term use (hours drawing), battery life, and the pencil accuracy? Thank You
I hope you will be able to review ugee’s ut2 and ut3 tablets in the future, most reviews I’ve seen so far were done in another language and few in English. Also any plans on reviewing more e-ink tablets? Like the Kobo Libra color, Bigme B751c and the supernote nomad? Would love to see these reviewed from an artist’s perspective. 👍
I upgraded from a Huion Kamvas 20 2019 edition to a Huion Kamvas Pro 27 this year. Extremely happy with the upgrade, it is a better size for me than 19" :) Better for my posture, and I love having a touchscreen! Definitely not for everyone, but it works really well for my needs
i got s9fe for just $250 here in india and its great. Obviously i don't use it for gaming only for drawing and media consumption and it is great for that.
I got my iPad pro (not the 2024 model) second hand. But if I didn't get it I was going to get the iPad air. Is it just a great deal if you don't need all the specs the iPad pro has to offer. I love your videos because you aren't showing all of the super expensive devices without talking about their pros and cons. You ahve a very budget friendly mindset. If I want to know the best devices for what I need to do without breaking the bank I know where to go.
It depends on your needs: do you prefer mobility or a big screen? Is there an app in your workflow that works only on one system or the other? Do you work 8 hours a day on your tablet or not? The two solutions are good, depending on what you are looking for.
It's going to depend heavily on the things _you_ value, what downsides _you_ don't mind, and what _you_ already have. All-in-one options like Android or Apple tablets are a fantastic entry point because they're very capable devices. They often have fantastic screens with high pixel density so you can see your work clearly, solid colours that'll really pop off the screen, and higher refresh rates that can offer greater comfort... They're also portable multi-use devices, so you can get more uses out of a single purchase. On the other hand, they're going to have smaller bezels and a more limited screen size... Both of these will limit your range of motion. Additionally, depending on the device, you may need to buy extra things to start drawing with it (looking at you, Apple). If you value those pro's and the con's aren't a concern, then an all-in-one tablet could be great. For desktop tablets, you lose that portability and flexibility, but gain the opportunity to enjoy a purpose-built device for drawing; bigger displays that allow you to draw with your whole arm, not just your wrist like on a smaller display. You get bigger bezels, allowing you to actually rest your entire arm on the tablet without obscuring the screen completely. You can also opt for a tablet without a screen, allowing you to keep your head up and looking straight forward at your main monitor for a more ergonomic working position. If you have a beastly PC, you can also work with apps that either run slower on mobile hardware, have limitations on mobile hardware, or aren't even available on mobile hardware to begin with. Still, circling back to what I said before, you do lose flexibility, and you'll be anchored to a desk. Screen based tablets can be huge, offering fabulous comfort, but oh boy can they ever be expensive. More affordable tablets will also be more likely to only sport a 1080p panel, so you're going to see pixels from a distance that you wouldn't see on a higher pixel density display. Going up to 1440p will be a noticeable bump in cost, as will 4K, and the overwhelming majority of drawing displays are only 60Hz. No matter what, there's no perfect choice. Going back to what I described at the start of this comment, you need to determine what you care about and find the best option in your price range.
If you have a laptop or PC and don't care much about portability, get XPPen or Huion. If you prefer to have cleaner setup and portability, get an iPad or Samsung Tab.
I REALLY recommend an iPad if you are a hobbiest (and even for some pros) drawing on the iPad is about the most fun way to digital art out there. Plus you can use it for other things like movies, notes, college, ect
Samsung made the right decision to continue producing the S6 Lite instead of adding more and more numbers to the name. Everyone loves this tablet. 😊 I'm definitely so lucky to have it.
Going from the m1 iPad Pro to the air 12.9, because of the assurances about the display, seems like a no-brainer. Having hover/sqeeze/rotate/orientation shadow. These are the GREATEST artist upgrades to the iPad since the introduction of a pen in the first place, possibly the m1 as well? 🤷♂️
@@LeroyMustang i see, i was worried about that too. Do you find 60Hz is in any way deficient for art? And any thoughts on whether the M2 gets much more hot than the M4 with Procreate?
Honestly Surprised the XP PEN's 24 pro gen 2's didn;t make it to the list! I was kinda hoping for a list with drawing tablets as opposed to the little handhelds tbh- cos I'm not so interested in them honestly, but this was still a pretty good list!
I just bought the Kamvas 13 gen 3 (also thanks to your review) and the pen is amazing! I updated from a Wacom intuos pro and I'm not disappointed! Also, the thing works on Linux too :)
Awesome video brad. I will say the Huion Kamvas 19 vs the XP-Pen artist 19 im pretty sure the Huion is touch screen. May have to fact check me on it. One thing I will add here. And this is a hot take, you never reviewed it but price to performance its really good is the UGEE UE16. I grabbed it for giggles for like $180 on amazon. And the build quality is poo, but the pen performance the color range, and just overall experience blew me away. Also if you hate the pen you can use one of XP-pens pens on it not the x3 but something similar (not sure exactly which) but it makes the experience even better. Not the best thing out there by any stretch but for $180-$200 for a 16inch drawing tablet with a very underrated screen it would def be on my list.
The Huion 19 Pro has good touch on Windows. I use it all the time and it is great for sketching. The Huion pen is better than the XP-Pen with a lower IAF (initial activation force) and higher max pressure, giving it a very Wacom-like wide pressure range. With current holiday sales, the Huion is worth the higher price if you value touch or the better pen: $879 USD vs $800 USD for the XP-Pen 19.
The Huawei Matepad pro 12.2 (paper matte 2024), and the Matepad 12s (paper matte) are very capable drawing tablets foor those who had access to them. I had the matepad pro, and the Huawei pencil and the matte screen is very very good, better than my existing iPad Air. HUion Kamvas 13 (3 Gen) is superb too but you are bind to the desk, though I tend to work on my lap thanks to the long cables.
I’m an Industrial Design student, and I recently ordered a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, but I’m starting to feel it might have been a mistake. Should I consider the iPad Pro 13 instead? Because of all the Apps that it gets and the Tab S10 Ultra not? Are there any Industrial/Product Designers here who could share their experiences?
I am not a product designer but in my opinion you might need those apps only if that is how you decide to have your workflow. The Ipad has some apps like Illustrator, Photoshop or Zbrush that are typically professional grade but I would prefer to use these with my PC and use the tablet for simpler sketches, inicial concepts, etc. With android you could use Concepts, Nomad Sculpt, Krita or Infinite painter and I don't think you would be missing out on much.
You can use the Samsung tablets as plug in drawing tablets for a pc or laptop, so you get the amazing screen and pen plus propper desktop software which if you're a design student especially industrial design etc would be the way to go in my opinion. I'd get the 12" tablet though for taking as a stand alone sketch pad/light travel option, still plenty big for use as a drawing tablet. The apple stuff would work well but is just less versatile. Just my opinion.. I do a mix of product design and animation but with real world making with machines and tools, so good to have a pic to interface with 3d printers and cnc machines etc. Ultimately you'll be able to get by with whatever you end up with, one way or another.
i use clip studio paint on my samsung tablet and my pc. if i sketch something on my tablet i upload it to clipstudio cloud and continue drawing it on my pc, vice versa. you don't need procreate to create wonderful or good art. you only need to know how to use the program you are using. many use procreate because it is easy to use and have some ai things that makes you draw easier but that doesn't mean you need them to create things.
No more XP Pen for me. Bought XP once and the screen only died for a year (I only finished 3 paintings with that device). Switched to Huion and still working fine for 3 years with almost daily use.
Perhaps it has been mentioned in the video and I missed it, but is there a good drawing tablet that can be used standalone and also connected to a desktop? i don't care about portability outside the hosue, but I want to be able to use it in my living room, too
I have the etched 1TB ipad Pro 11inch. The screen is amazing and it's great to draw on... BUT... I absolutely loathe the ipadOS. Every single aspect of it is aggravating. I never use my ipad because I detest the user experience so much. I'd be tempted by the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, if it weren't so absurdly massive. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite seems great in theory, but 4GB ram seems incredibly low for a device in 2024.
I think the plastic nib on the ipad drops it right down the list. If you put a textured screen protector on it, it essentially drops the screen quality well off the lists.
I just got me a S6 lite for €250, decided on it mostly based on your recommendations and my budget, Brad, but I never thought it would make the list, let alone end up #4! A bit slow in multitasking and palm rejection doesn't work sometimes but hey, drawing is smooth even in Krita and quite delightful...was willing to stretch to S9 FE but it's shameful how they omitted usb-c video, and some other stuff...why am I supposed to pay €150 more for it?
Think it is because the drawing experience isn't as good as other options (some that are cheaper) despite it having great performance. I opted to get an old galaxy tab s8+ for this reason as I wanted to have a pen that I knew would work great.
@@bagirath_prakash I've always liked the Samsung tablets and it's been a while since I used one but being able to use the pen without charging is a benefit itself. I also like that you can use other similar pens which I have 2 from before so that's another plus.
A similar list like this, but the "top 3 in X price bracket" would be kinda neat. Or like top 2. If you were spending 500, which top 2. If you were spending 1000 which top 2. I didn't even catch what was the best drawing tablet if money wasn't an issue.
I have an xp pen magic drawing pad, and it's an amazing tablet. The quality is amazing, and it feels great! I've had it for a few months now and the battery is great and hasn't slowed down at all! Great tablet if you can't afford to spend $1000+ on a tablet ❤️🔥🤙
Solid list. I seriously had to weigh my impressions of IOS/Mac this year, as the Pro is Amazing, as is the Mac Mini PC. Unfortunately, unless Apple opens side loading and GPU support, my business sticks with Android and Windows.
I don’t mind the iPad Pro but my biggest issue is when I’m using it WITH my MacBook (as basically a cintiq) it’s nearly worthless as the scroll is so unbelievably sensitive
I've been playing with many of these devices as well this year, I think the one I like to use the most is the S10 Ultra but at the same time. The price, especially here in Sweden makes it just impossible to recommend to anyone but those who have money coming out of their a**......
The Windows tablet market should be a focus in the future, like the Linc Studio. It certainly has some clear drawbacks, but it's a start. Other than that, competitions to Wacom also show true strengths to entice more people. I'm not in the market right now, I comment here for the algorithm 😂 PS. The 13th gen Intel CPU is not the current gen, Brad, the current gen is like 15th already!
Problem with the iPad Air is that it DOESN'T come with the Pen, which is an extra £126 on top (for the Apple Pencil Pro). And the £800 model is ONLY for the one with the lowest internal memory of 128GB. Once you go up to a internal storage size that is ACTUALLY usable, like 256GB or even 512GB the price goes up to £899 and £1,099 respectively. So add on the cost of the Pen on top and you're looking at MINIMUM £926 all the way up to £1,225 and on top of that you are now stuck in the Apple ecosystem. So really it's NOT that great at price-to-performance, unlike many a bit lower in your list, and I do wish you'd make it more clear about the ACTUAL cost of the device once you're done with the specs rather than just focusing on the bare base model which comes with neither the pen nor really a workable storage amount or a keyboard.
Not a single pen tablet on this list, only displays! I guess that shows that the companies can get much better margins on pen display devices. Well, let's see if anything new gets announced at CES.
I love my Tourbox Elite. Great build quality, easy to setup and the software to configure it for your different apps, is really easy to use and works well.
@@minth8987 Just as an FYI... I have the Tourbox Elite, which I bought 2 yrs ago. Their new version, the TourBox Elite Plus, will also connect to the latest iPad's, whereas my older version doesn't.
How about rankings on screenless drawing tablets? I use a PC like a large number of artists and I want something that lasts. Screens shorten the lifespan of the device by adding extra points of failure. I get that you love screens but if you only plan on covering ranking for devices with screens you should include that part in the title of the video.
tech is good enough these days that tablets will last years and years and more. you have more issues with screenless since they scratch up faster which makes them uglier immediately and those scratches can start interfering with your use
I have recently bought a XPpen Deco MW tablet and I'm very happy with the performance and build quality. It's got all you could need, 8k pressure sensitivity, 60° tilt, 8 buttons, wireless with no perceivable latency. The pen is pretty nice hold, it's slimmer than the Wacom pro ones, more similar to a pen or marker and the drawing itself is quite smooth with just enough grip for me. For less than $100 for even the large Deco LW I think it's difficult to find anything much better.
I keep my brightness as low as I can always get away with (usually around 5-10%), if I'm out in bright daylight I'll may bump it up to 50% I just don't like the excessive brightness, it hurts my eyes whenever I look at other people's phones, I don't get why put an entire second display stacked to make screens even brighter that bumps up the price quite a bit
Many reasons, a lot of people like brighter screens for watching content and its great in direct sunlight. The 2 oled panels stacked is also more efficient since they don’t have to use as much power so it saves on battery. And another benefit is a reduced risk of burn in, since each oled panel can run at half the power as it normally would whilst maintaining the overall brightness, which is especially nice on an art device where you’ll have loads of static ui on the screen which could cause burn in issues later on. Im personally looking forward to see where this tech goes in the future.
Great video, which one out of these stand-alone Android tablets have Sim card option and also HDMI video out (not a fan of Apple)? From the research I've been doing Samsung s6 might be the way to go for me but I would also love a matte screen. Maybe Samsung s9 or s9 fe?
Damn, i am actually kinda disappointed that the surface pro did not make it in the list. 😮 (Definitely not because i got it to use as a drawing tablet 😅)
A big gripe for me with the S6 lite ( I have the 2nd gen ) is the lack of USB-C to HDMI :/ I tried to use it with a hub but no luck, I heard some things that you can use a special cable but it's kinda a bummer :/ Also it has some slowdown but this is standard samsung BS
I was wondering if you could tell me like your opinion since you have reviewed so many tablets or anyone else in the commons who have reviewed a lot of tablets what would be their number one 15.6-16 inch screen tablets from Huion and from xppen? Please let me know 😭
so ive never drew digitally before, but im seriously interested in getting into it, im looking at Huion kamvas pro 13 ( £300 ), ive just got some basic questions hopefully some people can answer 😃 can i connect it to an oldish basic hp laptop and itd run okay? is it good to try out animation too?
If it has HDMI port (google what it looks like) it will work. If your laptop doesn’t lag when playing youtube videos it will be fine. You might have to lower the canvas size, number of layers or using less demanding brushes to get acceptable performance.
I am wondering what should I buy between the tab s8 or the tab s9 fe + , because it seems i just cant find a tab s8+ in my price range, I just want one for drawing .
I sold my iPad Pro this year and started making my comics with paper and inking with a pentel brush pen. I haven’t enjoyed art this much since I was 14 years old. Inking with a brush is so relaxing and therapeutic. And I love looking at my finished work on my drawing desk
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That sounds really good, I have one question if I may, is your body hurting by posture? That's my only problem to get back to drawing on paper.
@ im in my early 40s so ergonomics is important to me. I have a proper drawing desk and chair. Also using arm and shoulder to draw not just small wrist movements has solved all my arm pain. And properly holding my pencil and ink brush.
Having your work physically there is just thousands times better mentality wise.
Sliding plastic over glass all day is also depressing.
And good pencil, paper, maybe some color wares are just way cheaper for good quality vs any decent digital art tech.
Plus you don’t get distracting apps pulling your attention, there’s just paper starring back at you.
What not to love
I returned the Ipad pro and grabbed the Air 13 and as an artist I have zero regrets.
I've been looking at that M2 Air with a 12 inch screen....
The iPad Air 13 M2 is wonderful for any sort of creative work, i love procreate and Logic Pro on mine 😊
@@xXPoisonShotsXx60 hrz sucks thoo
Going from an etched ipad pro to the gloss screen on the ipad Air is extremely jarring. I could never do it.
@moist_spinach I have the etched ipad pro m4, which also has dual OLED and a 120hz refresh rate. The screen is outstanding. The ipad Air has a standard gloss LED screen, with only a 60hz refresh rate. Refresh rate is a huge deal for me, as my phone runs at 120hz (OLED) and my PC, 144hz. Once you get used to higher refresh rates and higher quality screens, it's hard to go back.
3:50 "we're up to the 13th gen" we're actually 15th gen Intel now on laptops, since September 2024.
The naming of the generations is also starting to get a bit muddy because of some changes they made specifically to their mobile processors to compete with the new ARM processors.
I find it so cofusing!! naming for tech is becoming so blurry and convoluted., its so hard to kepp track lol
I got my iPad Pro 12 inch 4 years ago. It was already refurbished. I paid $800 for it. It's still going strong today and I love it, four years later!
I bought the Galaxy Tab S9 Fe in a sale at the beginning of this year. The 10.9" with 256Gb storage for a great price. Even Black Friday and Cyber Monday didn't get close to price I paid. Very happy with it. The XP-Pen was an option, but the S9 Fe has the better CPU and GPU and it was priced significantly higher at the time.
Do you like this for drawing? And do you use the S-pen that comes with it or another stylus/pen? I was looking at this at the store and wasn't sure. The screen looked small, but wasn't really sure how it would size up when trying to draw for extended periods. And didn't want to make that big purchase and find out it wasn't for me.
@wt2219 Yes, do like it for drawing, painting and day to day use. I don't game on my phone or tablet, so I don't know how well it does that. For a quick sketch I'm using Sketchbook and that works fine for me. For longer sessions I use Clip Studio Paint and have no problem with the included S-Pen or the smaller screen of 10.9". I've spent several hours painting on it in one session. I don't have an alternative pen, the included one is fine for me.
Before buying this I had an iPad Pro 12.9 M1 512Gb model. I don't miss the larger screen at all, got used to it in a few days. The smaller tablet is much easier when traveling and a lot less heavy to carry around. I like the lightweight pen better than the much heavier Apple Pencil. And I definitely don't miss iPadOS. I was worried I would miss Procreate or the larger screen. None of that is the case. Clip Studio Paint is growing on me, much more powerful than Procreate. Less screen size makes it easier to hold for a longer period of time and since zooming in and out is so easy, the smaller screen isn't a real issue.
@@benjamina6915 Hi, I'm using clip studio for drawing manga and was wondering how samsung tablet would perform. Do you notice any lag when zooming in and out? On big canvases like the pre-made comics b4 (color), how many layers can you make before it starts slowing/warning about crashes? I'm unsure about switching to samsung because there are some bad reviews about CSP being badly optimized, the S pen not being as good as apple pen, etc
I got the iPad Pro 13 and I definitely recommend it, I’m in love.
The brightness is so good as an artist that draws outside a lot that when I went to pick up my iPhone, I thought the screen was messed up for a second. Not just that but it’s been great for content consumption and there’s a lot of new apps out there coming out with either unique concepts or rivaling the major pro programs for less. I’m really hoping Brad covers a new app I’ve been seeing called Feather 3D which basically allows you to draw and paint in 3D, it’s exclusive to iPads atm outside of the site and honestly seems like an interesting way to create backgrounds in 3D for comics or animations
The Kamvas Pro 19 also has a touch screen, which ultimately gave it the edge for me. I got it for a little under 1000 bucks and aside of some initial driver headaches, I freaking adore this screen tablet!
I’ve had an iPad Air for years and I’d agree it’s a work horse for drawing, music, video, and relaxing - for the price range.
i got a galaxy tab s10 plus and i´m loving it for drawing. and you can expand the memory with sd card!!
ciaoo, che app usi per disegnare sul galaxy tab s10 plus?
infinite painter is pretty good or clip studio its free for 6 months@chiaratonani8267
@chiaratonani8267 clip studio paint probably
I know you did not ask me, but I use Concepts app. @chiaratonani8267
@@ExultantTJ thank youuuu🙏🏻
iPad Pro 5th generation with the large screen here. Works awesome and the pen is perfect. You don’t need the “hover” function and you don’t need a “Pro” pen.
It’s weird to include plug in screens that attach to a desktop and standalone tablets that operate independently. Very different classes. Also you should include iPad 9th gen with original Apple Pencil. You can get both for $300 together. Can’t beat that. Great performance. Strong processor.
Can you leave me a link here where I can buy the 9th generation iPad with original Apple Pencil? Thank you!
I made a purchase of samsung s9 fe and I love it been months since using it as a daily driver for digital art nd I don't think I need anything more than this!!
I'm still using my iPad Pro 2nd gen (seven years now !). Procreate, Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo do all I need, and the device still works like a charm. I cancelled my Photoshop subscription and sold my Wacom Cintiq 13 pro. What I enjoy the most is the freedom not to be plugged to my computer, which for me was unbearably cumbersome.
Thank you Mr Brad! Many blessings this holiday season to you and your family and career!
Thank you for this chann! All of my tech purchases were based on your recommendations. I have never been disappointed!
I have the iPad Air, it has replaced my 22 inch Huion display, screen and colors feel way way better, and drawing experience in Procreate has improved my skills lol
I have the Kamvas 13, and honestly, it’s such a hassle to carry all the cables around, plus you always need a PC or laptop with you. Yesterday, I ordered the Tab S10 Ultra, but many people suggest I should go for an iPad instead because of Procreate and the other apps available on iOS. I’ve never owned an Apple device before, and since I use a Windows PC, laptop, and phone, I’m not sure if getting an iPad would be a smart choice. What do you think?"
@@_Av3nTad0R_ well if you dont want to pay $100 extra for a apple pen i suggest you get a Samsung tab s10 because you get the pen with it as well and if you want a procreate like app for android, there is hi paint and infinite painter which are really good but there is also ibis paint that is amazing as well with many features but you could look up reviews and see which one you like more
@@_Av3nTad0R_ I replied to your other comment here. I don't think you need the ipad and the Samsung ones can be used as drawing tablets via pc so you get access to desktop software which you don't get on an ipad
@_Av3nTad0R_ android has many drawings apps, you choose which one you like most. As for using it as drawing tablet such as xp pen.. well my 11" wasnt too good to draw like this, yours is bigger, but it was annoying to me, I had to turn off every touch gesture
Procreate is good but android has more than enough competition now... Apple are inherently anti consumer (do are Samsung) but definitely less so, I have the S8 ultra for drawing and it's perfectly fine... Honestly I'd argue Samsung tablets are just better in everyway compared to apple. If you have nothing in the apple ecosystem then just stay away from apple
A great overview.
Would you consider making the a list like this (either as a video or as a post) that doesn’t take into consideration money, but focuses on the best of the best, in terms of long term use (hours drawing), battery life, and the pencil accuracy?
Thank You
Yes please!
I hope you will be able to review ugee’s ut2 and ut3 tablets in the future, most reviews I’ve seen so far were done in another language and few in English. Also any plans on reviewing more e-ink tablets? Like the Kobo Libra color, Bigme B751c and the supernote nomad? Would love to see these reviewed from an artist’s perspective. 👍
My sister grabbed the S9 FE recently, its pretty good
I upgraded from a Huion Kamvas 20 2019 edition to a Huion Kamvas Pro 27 this year. Extremely happy with the upgrade, it is a better size for me than 19" :) Better for my posture, and I love having a touchscreen!
Definitely not for everyone, but it works really well for my needs
i got s9fe for just $250 here in india and its great. Obviously i don't use it for gaming only for drawing and media consumption and it is great for that.
Love the videos! Your review videos helped me pick my first tablet for digital art. I went with the Galaxy S9 FE+ and I love it!
Hey Brad, could you do one for non-display tablets as well? Thanks for all your videos and hardwork!
Just got the s7 fe last month,. Use it to display my pc & very happy with it , no lag, hi res, large screen, great pen.
Can you please tell me more how you exactly do it?
@MrPogi-lf5gz i use spacedesk
God if that Kamvas 13 was sold in my country I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
I got my iPad pro (not the 2024 model) second hand. But if I didn't get it I was going to get the iPad air. Is it just a great deal if you don't need all the specs the iPad pro has to offer. I love your videos because you aren't showing all of the super expensive devices without talking about their pros and cons. You ahve a very budget friendly mindset. If I want to know the best devices for what I need to do without breaking the bank I know where to go.
i love my ipad air, 100% top of the list, you can also model in 3d and the variety of apps is uncanny
I just got back from returning my iPad Air m2 because of an overheating issue. Here's to hoping the next tablet serves me better.
dam where do you live? havent hear of many overheating issues
Its almost 2025 is it better to get an all in one device like an ipad or tablet, or a drawing display like huion or xppen? I am seriously confused
It depends on your needs: do you prefer mobility or a big screen? Is there an app in your workflow that works only on one system or the other? Do you work 8 hours a day on your tablet or not?
The two solutions are good, depending on what you are looking for.
It's going to depend heavily on the things _you_ value, what downsides _you_ don't mind, and what _you_ already have.
All-in-one options like Android or Apple tablets are a fantastic entry point because they're very capable devices. They often have fantastic screens with high pixel density so you can see your work clearly, solid colours that'll really pop off the screen, and higher refresh rates that can offer greater comfort... They're also portable multi-use devices, so you can get more uses out of a single purchase. On the other hand, they're going to have smaller bezels and a more limited screen size... Both of these will limit your range of motion. Additionally, depending on the device, you may need to buy extra things to start drawing with it (looking at you, Apple). If you value those pro's and the con's aren't a concern, then an all-in-one tablet could be great.
For desktop tablets, you lose that portability and flexibility, but gain the opportunity to enjoy a purpose-built device for drawing; bigger displays that allow you to draw with your whole arm, not just your wrist like on a smaller display. You get bigger bezels, allowing you to actually rest your entire arm on the tablet without obscuring the screen completely. You can also opt for a tablet without a screen, allowing you to keep your head up and looking straight forward at your main monitor for a more ergonomic working position. If you have a beastly PC, you can also work with apps that either run slower on mobile hardware, have limitations on mobile hardware, or aren't even available on mobile hardware to begin with.
Still, circling back to what I said before, you do lose flexibility, and you'll be anchored to a desk. Screen based tablets can be huge, offering fabulous comfort, but oh boy can they ever be expensive. More affordable tablets will also be more likely to only sport a 1080p panel, so you're going to see pixels from a distance that you wouldn't see on a higher pixel density display. Going up to 1440p will be a noticeable bump in cost, as will 4K, and the overwhelming majority of drawing displays are only 60Hz.
No matter what, there's no perfect choice. Going back to what I described at the start of this comment, you need to determine what you care about and find the best option in your price range.
If you have a laptop or PC and don't care much about portability, get XPPen or Huion.
If you prefer to have cleaner setup and portability, get an iPad or Samsung Tab.
I REALLY recommend an iPad if you are a hobbiest (and even for some pros) drawing on the iPad is about the most fun way to digital art out there. Plus you can use it for other things like movies, notes, college, ect
@@Laura76393You defined every tablet.
Amazing. THANK YOU!
Samsung made the right decision to continue producing the S6 Lite instead of adding more and more numbers to the name. Everyone loves this tablet. 😊
I'm definitely so lucky to have it.
How does it fair with the insanely low (4GB) amount of RAM?
I bought a 2 TB iPad Pro last year and my first job paid it off. So totally worth it 🔥
Going from the m1 iPad Pro to the air 12.9, because of the assurances about the display, seems like a no-brainer.
Having hover/sqeeze/rotate/orientation shadow.
These are the GREATEST artist upgrades to the iPad since the introduction of a pen in the first place, possibly the m1 as well? 🤷♂️
What do you mean by assurances about the display?
@ about the quality of the display. I have the m1 and it’s looking like it’s almost as good
@@LeroyMustang i see, i was worried about that too. Do you find 60Hz is in any way deficient for art? And any thoughts on whether the M2 gets much more hot than the M4 with Procreate?
Honestly Surprised the XP PEN's 24 pro gen 2's didn;t make it to the list! I was kinda hoping for a list with drawing tablets as opposed to the little handhelds tbh- cos I'm not so interested in them honestly, but this was still a pretty good list!
I just bought the Kamvas 13 gen 3 (also thanks to your review) and the pen is amazing! I updated from a Wacom intuos pro and I'm not disappointed! Also, the thing works on Linux too :)
Ipad mini 7. Still waiting on it. I tried the air was too big to read or carry. So i am going back to the mini. Got it 100$ off during black week.
Awesome video brad. I will say the Huion Kamvas 19 vs the XP-Pen artist 19 im pretty sure the Huion is touch screen. May have to fact check me on it. One thing I will add here. And this is a hot take, you never reviewed it but price to performance its really good is the UGEE UE16. I grabbed it for giggles for like $180 on amazon. And the build quality is poo, but the pen performance the color range, and just overall experience blew me away. Also if you hate the pen you can use one of XP-pens pens on it not the x3 but something similar (not sure exactly which) but it makes the experience even better. Not the best thing out there by any stretch but for $180-$200 for a 16inch drawing tablet with a very underrated screen it would def be on my list.
The Huion 19 Pro has good touch on Windows. I use it all the time and it is great for sketching. The Huion pen is better than the XP-Pen with a lower IAF (initial activation force) and higher max pressure, giving it a very Wacom-like wide pressure range. With current holiday sales, the Huion is worth the higher price if you value touch or the better pen: $879 USD vs $800 USD for the XP-Pen 19.
The Huawei Matepad pro 12.2 (paper matte 2024), and the Matepad 12s (paper matte) are very capable drawing tablets foor those who had access to them. I had the matepad pro, and the Huawei pencil and the matte screen is very very good, better than my existing iPad Air. HUion Kamvas 13 (3 Gen) is superb too but you are bind to the desk, though I tend to work on my lap thanks to the long cables.
I’m an Industrial Design student, and I recently ordered a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, but I’m starting to feel it might have been a mistake. Should I consider the iPad Pro 13 instead? Because of all the Apps that it gets and the Tab S10 Ultra not?
Are there any Industrial/Product Designers here who could share their experiences?
I am not a product designer but in my opinion you might need those apps only if that is how you decide to have your workflow. The Ipad has some apps like Illustrator, Photoshop or Zbrush that are typically professional grade but I would prefer to use these with my PC and use the tablet for simpler sketches, inicial concepts, etc. With android you could use Concepts, Nomad Sculpt, Krita or Infinite painter and I don't think you would be missing out on much.
I would buy you an ipad toonsquid or procreate dreams etc.
You can use the Samsung tablets as plug in drawing tablets for a pc or laptop, so you get the amazing screen and pen plus propper desktop software which if you're a design student especially industrial design etc would be the way to go in my opinion. I'd get the 12" tablet though for taking as a stand alone sketch pad/light travel option, still plenty big for use as a drawing tablet. The apple stuff would work well but is just less versatile. Just my opinion.. I do a mix of product design and animation but with real world making with machines and tools, so good to have a pic to interface with 3d printers and cnc machines etc.
Ultimately you'll be able to get by with whatever you end up with, one way or another.
i use clip studio paint on my samsung tablet and my pc. if i sketch something on my tablet i upload it to clipstudio cloud and continue drawing it on my pc, vice versa. you don't need procreate to create wonderful or good art. you only need to know how to use the program you are using. many use procreate because it is easy to use and have some ai things that makes you draw easier but that doesn't mean you need them to create things.
@@peaceofbaris What did you say? Shall we have an art duel? Whoever wins gets an iPad and whoever loses gets a Samsung.
The wacom's thinness compared to another tablet actually blew me away, how did they even fit anything there?
Why don't u add Xiaomi pad 6 this is the nice I think that should be in your list
No more XP Pen for me. Bought XP once and the screen only died for a year (I only finished 3 paintings with that device). Switched to Huion and still working fine for 3 years with almost daily use.
Mine still works fine after 5 years, its just has its USB, power, and HDMI connections damaged by excessive pulling, hopefully ISB-C fixes that issue.
I got the xp pen artist 22 plus this year and I loved it. Funny how there’s no larger drawing monitor on here. Oh well.
10:32 tech gear what?
Hey brad, any thoughts in gaomon?
Hey Brad. Do you think you can review XP Pen artist 13 pro v2.
As I only saw one video on it and I want to see your opinion on it?
Perhaps it has been mentioned in the video and I missed it, but is there a good drawing tablet that can be used standalone and also connected to a desktop? i don't care about portability outside the hosue, but I want to be able to use it in my living room, too
I have the etched 1TB ipad Pro 11inch. The screen is amazing and it's great to draw on... BUT... I absolutely loathe the ipadOS. Every single aspect of it is aggravating. I never use my ipad because I detest the user experience so much. I'd be tempted by the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, if it weren't so absurdly massive. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite seems great in theory, but 4GB ram seems incredibly low for a device in 2024.
Running an ipad pro 12.9 from late 2018. It's 6 years, the ipad air still cant beat it. 120hz and display lamination!
I think the plastic nib on the ipad drops it right down the list. If you put a textured screen protector on it, it essentially drops the screen quality well off the lists.
I just got me a S6 lite for €250, decided on it mostly based on your recommendations and my budget, Brad, but I never thought it would make the list, let alone end up #4! A bit slow in multitasking and palm rejection doesn't work sometimes but hey, drawing is smooth even in Krita and quite delightful...was willing to stretch to S9 FE but it's shameful how they omitted usb-c video, and some other stuff...why am I supposed to pay €150 more for it?
What about the one plus pad 2? How well does that slot in for price to performance/value?
Great video!
Think it is because the drawing experience isn't as good as other options (some that are cheaper) despite it having great performance. I opted to get an old galaxy tab s8+ for this reason as I wanted to have a pen that I knew would work great.
@adamlowther8034 Ah that would make sense. How is the drawing experience on the s8+ been for you?
@@bagirath_prakash I've always liked the Samsung tablets and it's been a while since I used one but being able to use the pen without charging is a benefit itself. I also like that you can use other similar pens which I have 2 from before so that's another plus.
@@adamlowther8034 nice, cheers for the insight dude.
A similar list like this, but the "top 3 in X price bracket" would be kinda neat. Or like top 2. If you were spending 500, which top 2. If you were spending 1000 which top 2.
I didn't even catch what was the best drawing tablet if money wasn't an issue.
Pure Hardware? Samsung S10 Ultra. Only for Drawing? Wacom. Best Product+App Ecosystem? Ipad pro.
Can you do a review on the Lenovo tab m11 it's a budget tablet that comes with a pen for under 200$.
the vido i wait every year!!s the top ten !!!
Great video!
I have an xp pen magic drawing pad, and it's an amazing tablet. The quality is amazing, and it feels great! I've had it for a few months now and the battery is great and hasn't slowed down at all! Great tablet if you can't afford to spend $1000+ on a tablet ❤️🔥🤙
Which xppen is this? Tia
@Alice-fx4rl the Magic drawing Pad
What's your art style called Brad? I really like it and I want to do art in that direction
Cartoon
Love the first one!
Solid list.
I seriously had to weigh my impressions of IOS/Mac this year, as the Pro is Amazing, as is the Mac Mini PC.
Unfortunately, unless Apple opens side loading and GPU support, my business sticks with Android and Windows.
great reviews thanks!
use denoise!!
Ipad air is over 1k whaaaa???
I don’t mind the iPad Pro but my biggest issue is when I’m using it WITH my MacBook (as basically a cintiq) it’s nearly worthless as the scroll is so unbelievably sensitive
I've been playing with many of these devices as well this year, I think the one I like to use the most is the S10 Ultra but at the same time. The price, especially here in Sweden makes it just impossible to recommend to anyone but those who have money coming out of their a**......
the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is $500 off today at Best Buy - if you can find them. Makes it $699 + Tax - I felt like that was a steal....
The Windows tablet market should be a focus in the future, like the Linc Studio. It certainly has some clear drawbacks, but it's a start. Other than that, competitions to Wacom also show true strengths to entice more people.
I'm not in the market right now, I comment here for the algorithm 😂
PS. The 13th gen Intel CPU is not the current gen, Brad, the current gen is like 15th already!
Problem with the iPad Air is that it DOESN'T come with the Pen, which is an extra £126 on top (for the Apple Pencil Pro). And the £800 model is ONLY for the one with the lowest internal memory of 128GB. Once you go up to a internal storage size that is ACTUALLY usable, like 256GB or even 512GB the price goes up to £899 and £1,099 respectively. So add on the cost of the Pen on top and you're looking at MINIMUM £926 all the way up to £1,225 and on top of that you are now stuck in the Apple ecosystem. So really it's NOT that great at price-to-performance, unlike many a bit lower in your list, and I do wish you'd make it more clear about the ACTUAL cost of the device once you're done with the specs rather than just focusing on the bare base model which comes with neither the pen nor really a workable storage amount or a keyboard.
Not a single pen tablet on this list, only displays! I guess that shows that the companies can get much better margins on pen display devices. Well, let's see if anything new gets announced at CES.
Watching this right after i bought the ipad air. Really affirming
The galaxy s6 lite is only 4gb ram. Is that a concern for multitasking or when using many layers for drawing?
Hey Brad. Are you planning to make a video reviewing the Tourbox on iPad? I've seen ads about it
I love my Tourbox Elite. Great build quality, easy to setup and the software to configure it for your different apps, is really easy to use and works well.
I see I see. I've been thinking about getting one for a while. Thanks!
@@minth8987 Just as an FYI... I have the Tourbox Elite, which I bought 2 yrs ago. Their new version, the TourBox Elite Plus, will also connect to the latest iPad's, whereas my older version doesn't.
*watching this on an iPad Air I recently bought* waow
how about huawei matepad series?
where is the surface book 11?
How about rankings on screenless drawing tablets? I use a PC like a large number of artists and I want something that lasts. Screens shorten the lifespan of the device by adding extra points of failure. I get that you love screens but if you only plan on covering ranking for devices with screens you should include that part in the title of the video.
tech is good enough these days that tablets will last years and years and more. you have more issues with screenless since they scratch up faster which makes them uglier immediately and those scratches can start interfering with your use
I have recently bought a XPpen Deco MW tablet and I'm very happy with the performance and build quality. It's got all you could need, 8k pressure sensitivity, 60° tilt, 8 buttons, wireless with no perceivable latency. The pen is pretty nice hold, it's slimmer than the Wacom pro ones, more similar to a pen or marker and the drawing itself is quite smooth with just enough grip for me. For less than $100 for even the large Deco LW I think it's difficult to find anything much better.
I keep my brightness as low as I can always get away with (usually around 5-10%), if I'm out in bright daylight I'll may bump it up to 50% I just don't like the excessive brightness, it hurts my eyes whenever I look at other people's phones, I don't get why put an entire second display stacked to make screens even brighter that bumps up the price quite a bit
Many reasons, a lot of people like brighter screens for watching content and its great in direct sunlight. The 2 oled panels stacked is also more efficient since they don’t have to use as much power so it saves on battery. And another benefit is a reduced risk of burn in, since each oled panel can run at half the power as it normally would whilst maintaining the overall brightness, which is especially nice on an art device where you’ll have loads of static ui on the screen which could cause burn in issues later on.
Im personally looking forward to see where this tech goes in the future.
Hi Brad, I wonder if u chould show us how to make some basic vtuber animations? Would love to see how u tackle it 😁
What do you think about the Huawei tablets? They have the Matepad 11.5s which have a matte screen
So it sounds like you really like the quality of Wacom, but not the price. Then you really like Huion. Does that sum things up right?
Great video, which one out of these stand-alone Android tablets have Sim card option and also HDMI video out (not a fan of Apple)? From the research I've been doing Samsung s6 might be the way to go for me but I would also love a matte screen. Maybe Samsung s9 or s9 fe?
Damn, i am actually kinda disappointed that the surface pro did not make it in the list. 😮
(Definitely not because i got it to use as a drawing tablet 😅)
What do you think about Redmi pad pro for digital painting or drawing
A big gripe for me with the S6 lite ( I have the 2nd gen ) is the lack of USB-C to HDMI :/ I tried to use it with a hub but no luck, I heard some things that you can use a special cable but it's kinda a bummer :/ Also it has some slowdown but this is standard samsung BS
Dude I'm lookin forward for you to check out feather 3D
Do you think you'll review the Honor Magicpad 2?
I was wondering if you could tell me like your opinion since you have reviewed so many tablets or anyone else in the commons who have reviewed a lot of tablets what would be their number one 15.6-16 inch screen tablets from Huion and from xppen? Please let me know 😭
Which one is better for drawing comics??
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Make a review of xp pen deco 640
Here's me bought huion kamvas 13 because gen 3 hasn't available at my country 😊
so ive never drew digitally before, but im seriously interested in getting into it, im looking at Huion kamvas pro 13 ( £300 ), ive just got some basic questions hopefully some people can answer 😃 can i connect it to an oldish basic hp laptop and itd run okay? is it good to try out animation too?
If it has HDMI port (google what it looks like) it will work. If your laptop doesn’t lag when playing youtube videos it will be fine. You might have to lower the canvas size, number of layers or using less demanding brushes to get acceptable performance.
@ it can handle youtube! tysm ill be getting it :)
Just gonna say, could've come out with this video before black Friday when everything was on sale.
Bro why are you not reviewing the honor tablets , like honor magic 2
I am wondering what should I buy between the tab s8 or the tab s9 fe + , because it seems i just cant find a tab s8+ in my price range, I just want one for drawing .
thanks
what about the ugee pad ut2 u should try it and make a review
what do you mean up to 13th gen? forgot 14th gen and 2 gens of cores
Amidst the brushes, none rival his tech-savvy mind;
Amidst the circuits, none match his artistic kind.
You REALLY should do a video for digital drawing when the tabs are no bigger than 7-8 inches.
What tablets are that small besides the Wacom small, phones and the iPad Mini?
@@FaultyTable Lenovo's got the Legion Y700 that uses Wacom AES. They don't sell it in the US though.
Ok. So what are the best tablets that have Windows, paper-like feel and good pencil inclination? ♡ thanks
If anyone or the author has any, what are your opinions on the ASUS ProArt P16?