Sir Wade Neistadt I think you could do videos on both! Definitely animation is where you are unique and have really interesting ideas and experience to share. But you are very fun to watch and I think you could do tech videos as well! Thanks for all your hard work. Have a great day!
I found this to be very informative. I'm on my second WACOM tablet (no screen), and while I'm used to the challenge of drawing while looking at a separate monitor, I'm interested in trying something new. Money is a HUGE issue, so this is a good option.
Well because that's the important thing to say from good teacher in creative industry. :) I 'm old skool myself and consider not lucky enough backthere to have even drawing tablet until I earn my first paycheck, lol
8:00 - Mate, if you are right-handed, you place the camera onto the left, so that we can seem what you are doing in real time... Besides that, nice vid.
Wooowwwwwww....ur the first reviewer to say the lag is due to our slow computers!!!! Love it. I got a i9 and your tablet review was super fast!!!! I’m sold!!!
Very well done. Only quibble is that not everyone might be aware that there are two classes of in-display drawing tablets. The XP-Pen series are actually computer accessories or interactive displays, meaning you will need a separate desktop or laptop running drawing or painting software. Then there are tablets that are actual computers, like the Wacom MobileStudio Pro, the Microsoft Surface or the Apple iPad Pro which do not require a separate computer. But these are of course much more expensive than pen displays.
Thanks. I’ve used an Wacom Intuos 3 and a Bamboo with my Mac until Apple released their iPad Pro. That has been a huge game changer for me. Being able to directly draw on a screen in a light and thin device that you can just throw in a knapsack has really freed up my creativity and allowed to do pro-grade illustration anywhere.
I saw it pretty much too, even if it's easy to see and understand here and anywhere else that they are screen or not screen-tablets, there are still people that don't understand it or just don't want to look the video till the end or inform by themselves. For my opinon I wouldn't recommand an Ipad for art... for me a tablet is a tablet not a graphic tablet, it has not the same pen pressure and all. What do you think about it, you really can do everything with an Ipad like on a graphic tablet ? 🤔
I use it half year now.... very good item for the price. Express keys are ok, but when you try XP-Pen shortcut remote (9 keys+jog wheel), dont use them any more. Downside some paralax in corners, but dont use the monitor there so not big problem... and pen nibs are wearing fast. All other things are good. Can recommend it for the price... better than no monitor.
I own an xp pen artist 16 pro, and for a headsup to anyone whos looking to purchase an xp pen display tablet. The screen cover is questionable. The "matte" texture is all well and good, but it burns your nib to a cinder. The friction will erode it within weeks with heavy use. The texture on the cover also gets worn down, and most importantly, it washes out the colour on the display and xp pen dont sell replacements. I personally highly recommend taking it right off when you begin. Youll see the true colours (which are actually very good) and as long as you arent an idiot, you wont damage the glass surface(the nib is made from a softer material).
dustnut1 Hi there, did the 16 come with the screen protector? Also, does removing the protector (other than improving colors) impact your drawing any way, negatively or positively?
@@JC-ov8ko Hi, the tablet arrived with a matte cover. The cover did naturally protect the screen, but the texture burned down the nib and the texture also washed out the displays colours. Removing the cover showed me the true colours, and the plastic nib cannot scratch the glass screen. Removing the cover has positively affected my experience with the device. Just make sure ti keep it spotless and make sure nothing hard enough to scratch glass gets near it.
Thank you for this video. I came very close to buying the XP-Pen 16 via your link until I read one of the questions on Amazon re: Bluetooth/wireless availability. If it had wireless capability I'd buy one in a heartbeat because I don't have enough space on my desk for my laptop and a drawing tablet. But I'll definitely subscribe to you because I want so much to go into animation. You are a very fortunate man to be in the industry.
My school has a digital art room and I'm friends with the teacher eso I've gotten the hang of the software I want to use. The only issue was that I couldn't afford a drawing tablet of my own but now I'm definitely eyeing the 13.3.
I was thinking for my birthday, I would get a art tablet because I'm very inspired with digital art and I'm a young artist. Though, I didn't know what to get because I have a price range of 500 dollars or less. Now I know what to choose from, thanks to your tips and choices.
Thank you for this video. It's nice to hear a professional recommending a reasonably priced tablet. of course cintiqs are excellent, but most people don't have thousands to spare! Good to know there's a good quality alternative.
GREAT JOB on your first review video! I wouldn't have known if you didn't say that! You did great and your demeanor is very approachable, genuine, and honest! Thank you for your helpful knowledge and opinions! Very very helpful! :)
thanks a lot for the information my daughter draws everyday she's 14 years old and she's been drawing since she was 5 and her drawings are actually getting better and better everyday but now she's asking me for one of these drawing tablets and I'm actually a little short on money so I was looking at your clip to see if I can find something
I cashed out 40 hours of vacation to get a similar tablet for my daughter. (Also 14, and been drawing since she could hold a pencil). She loves it, and it's opened a lot of possibilities. I used a primitive version of these in art school... In 1999. I prefer paper. Lol.
I am new to this channel. First video ever watched. I have to just point this out. I LOVE YOUR HTTYD TOOTHLESS IN THE BACKGROUND and I mean LOVE!! Also, thank you for this video!
Good review man. I actually purchased on Amazon after watching this twice. I was in the fence about getting the Wacom pro medium without a screen for $349 at Best Buy. My budget was $500. This was definitely an upgrade from what I’ve been using.
I have used xp pen for the last two years, and they are great. I had g430 and upgraded to a g640. On the 640 the port for the cable became very loose, and after a couple of emails, I had a new tablet sent from of charge, and it was actually a refined version of the earlier design, with a better cable and tighter port.
A mostly honest review. No compensation just two free tablets lol. I think it would be helpful in addition to recording your hand on the screen to record the actual screen so we can see the menus more clearly maybe a side by side simultaneous shot. Anyway good review!
I'm currently on my senior year of Architecture (actually I deliver my Senior Thesis in just five weeks 😫) but I always loved art and animation and I plan to get at least a minor in Concept Art. I have about a year doing digital art and even if my Intuos Draw works nicely, I'm considering buying a display tablet as a graduation gift for myself. So far the ones I liked the most are those two XP Pen model. I was afraid that maybe the 13.3 would be too small... But thanks to you now I know that it's a great size to take on the go. Not too big, but also not too small. So thanks :D Great channel. And it doesn't hurt that you're very cute too.
Hey I just found your awesome channel! I'm wondering if the 15.6 is enough to use it daily on Maya (animation) or it's a bit small with all the interface thing. Would you buy it if your main purpose is to use it for this?
Thank you so much! This was actually super helpful and you were so very through with reviewing these tabs and it actually has helped me to decide what I need in a tablet! Thank you so much!
No mention of Parallax on most of these tablet reviews. Is it a laminated screen? Parallax is the distance between the touch screen and the pen nib when drawing. Most tablets have a layer of glass over the touch component so there is a gap of often several millimetres - so when you draw, the line appears several mm's away from the nib. Takes a LOT of getting used to. WACOM tablets are a laminated screen with very low parallax so the line draws exactly where the pen nib is pointing, I believe Huion tablets are also now featuring this benefit. From what I have read both of these tablets have parallax fo 1-1.5mm. May not seem like much but when drawing, if the line appears that far away from where the pen is, it's hard to get details accurate. Also, neither tablet supports tilt or rotation, which is valuable for shading, brush work etc.
I'm actually working on one now for the Guardians from BotW- but it's going to take me awhile. I'm a very slow modeler and it'll be tough to texture and time-consuming to rig and animate- but when it's done it'll be awesome!! In the meantime I may do some shorter Maya Training videos on those topics if that's helpful?
Hey! I'm quite new to this channel and I have just finished my honours year at university. I really want to further improve my animation skills as I only really started focusing on 3D character animation in september 2017 due to the way the course worked. I was wondering if you had any tips on how to really improve your animation skills as, even though I would absolutely love to apply to animation mentors, I don't currently have the funds. Since watching your videos you have already inspired me so much and have made me less nervous about getting myself out there but I know that my skills need major improving if I ever want to achieve my dream of working at a major company :)
Lauren wilson hey that’s super cool. best of luck in the future. I saw some of your animations on your channel. Nicely done! Just keep doing what you love and your passion will take you to all the places you want to be :) keep animating and stay awesome! And I’m sure you will find a way to go to animation mentor. :) keep up the good work!!!
I just watched Whiz on your channel- I literally Lol'd at the end hahaha really nice work!! You definitely already on a great path, I think the next two things to do are to keep challenging yourself with more projects- small projects to test yourself and build your skills in ways that you enjoy (which is harder to do when you leave school and don't have assignments given to you- now it's on you to assign them to yourself and to give yourself deadlines that you have to stick to and actually finish the projects by).. and the second thing is to join a community of other animators to get feedback from and grow with! AnimatedBuzz is a good animation social network to join, in addition to all the Facebook groups on animation, and hopefully the comments on this channel eventually :) Does that help at all?
Sir Wade Neistadt sorry I didn’t notice you had replied until now but thank you so much for all of your advice! I’ll definitely join AnimatedBuzz and will keep producing projects to try to improve :) I know most of the areas I need to work on as I had a really good mentor for the last 6 months so I’ll focus on trying to work on them and will try to make deadlines for myself :)
iTechSavvy thank you so much for your kind words of motivation! It’s great to get some feedback on my work ☺️ I will keep producing projects and will hopefully improve the more I work!
Great video! I'm trying to learn animation/modeling/illustration on the side of my MIS degree. It's really time consuming, and expensive. I'm doing the Adobe Creative Cloud student deal. Are there companies, or tablets, with student discounts? Anyways, I subscribed. I really like your vibe and have a nice welcoming tone. Thanks!
Hi. I bought my first digital tablet lately (Artist 15.6) and I was surprised how little protection there was on the screen while using the pen. In fact, I am afraid to scratch it, after trying it a few times. Some use a film to protect it; other just say it's the price of using - and loving - your tablet. What's your opinion?
Guys I'm so lost... like. I want to invest in a strong laptop. But if some of these have their own i7 processor... does this mean I'm limited... like? My laptop wont make a difference in the performance (no matter my GPU or CPU?. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!!
Hey, I've been looking at tablets lately specifically because I want to be able to draw wherever I am, and my number one need is that I can just use the tablet by itself so it's more portable. Like, I don't want to have to plug it in to a computer to use it, so does anybody know if these products need to be hooked up to another device in order for them to work?
Sir wade Firdt time viewing one of your videos ( love it by the way ) and will be following. Thanks for all the info on these tabs. Really needed a direction of what to buy for my first one. Question tho can you draw while your hand is on top of the tablet just like a regular sketch book. Or will it make lines?
Thanks for watching!! :D Yeah you can totally rest your hand on the screen while drawing- it only senses the pen tip so your hand won't interfere with your creativity!
I am a traditional artist and planning to try digital art. I’ve been looking for tablets like these where you can just draw directly on the screen and so far this is the best video I’ve seen. I understand that these tablets need a computer to work. But, does the performance of a tablet depend on the computer specs?
Yes and no, the computers sorrrrt of impact tablet performance, but it's more about your computer's ability to handle A) The Software, and B) The additional input from the tablet. So it's less about the computer handling the tablet specifically, and more about the computer's ability to handle and run the software and other peripherals in general. Pretty much any computer or laptop can handle the tablets no problem. The question is which tools are you using, and how heavily will you be using them? Just getting started I think you have very little to worry about :)
So I have a question. What if my laptop is really crap but I can't afford a new one? I still haven't figured out why exactly I need a pc for using a tablet, I thought the purpose of it was to be able to draw without carrying a whole computer?
hi do you know that for artist 15.6 and 13.3 you can just plug both of the usb on your pc and it will work!. this make it a lot more easier for travelling
Hello Does this tablet 13.3 works ''stand alone'' you say that it's useful when you travel. Do i need to plug it to a computer to use it ? Thx cheers from Paris France
tech Q: I have a new PC build going with an X399 mobo with 8 RAM slots. I originally, months prior to getting all the parts, bought 6 sticks of RAM, (6x4Gb each), for 24 Gb. Now I have the rest of the parts ready to put together. I did not realize you have to use 4 or 8 sticks in the 8 slots on the mobo. Could I actually go with adding 2x16Gb sticks (32Gb) in the remaining two slots for 56Gb of 2400MHz RAM, ( the 24 Gb are 2400MHz, the 2x16Gb are 2400MHz ), instead of only adding 2x4Gb (8Gb) ? It's recommended for using Houdini app for doing water sims to have minimum 32Gbs RAM, better with 64Gbs. but I don't want to ditch the 24Gbs I already have just yet (budget). Is doing 56Gbs of all 2400MHz RAM workable? I'm anxious to start using the PC rather than being stuck in building mode much longer. Would this work? Where else could I ask to find the answer?
I'm fairly certain it's bad practice to combine non-uniform RAM amounts across different sticks of memory.. So I think the best course of action would be to try to sell the RAM you already have and try to buy 8GB or 16GB cards to keep all the sticks consistent. I had the same question once and that's what I was told :)
Hi, I 've just boughtx pen 15.6.My computer doesn't recognize it as tablet or mobitor but as a mouse. Do you know where is the problem? I tried on two computers. Greetings from Germany.Frie
I love it! More tech videos please.. Also some animation contents like animating a simple pantomime act. I have problems animating the facial expressions . :(
Great ideas!! I'm working on some animation contests for the summer, I'm hoping that those help out! I also plan on doing a video on facial animation too :)
Hi WN, I'm not an illustrator but I do sketch, so I don't want mediocre results. Shall I spend 1500$ for the Cintiq OR 400$ are just enough for my case?
@@SirWade Thanks man, I'm really looking for a screen so I'll make a try with your video recommentations. I have the feeling that Cintiqs are kind of overrated and not 100% there yet
i find myself reinstalling the drivers alot. stops working, contact the xp-pen crew, they tell me to reinstall, it works for that sesh, then i turn off my comp and come back the next day and have to start all over again.
I want to know if you can take the xp pen 13.3 anywhere to draw and save drawing ? please someone let me know before purchasing? I want a tablet for my daughter to draw and also so she can take when she is bored and draw because she lives drawing I'm not sure if this one she can do that or she needs a computer for it thanks in advance
Looking for a tablet with a screen. Great video. The only question I have do you have to use either one of them alongside a computer or can you just connect to wifi when out and about or even use it without wifi and connect it to your computer later. Thank you
Alongside a computer- think of these basically as computer monitors with drawing capabilities- it's a display tablet but not like a wireless standalone tablet. Those kinds of tablets are super expensive haha
Hey, does this brand provide multi-touch like the wacom cintiq? I'd prefer to have the gesture actions for the display rather than having to zoom with the pen or keyboard commands. Thanks! Overall super helpful video in showing that there are more options other than wacom.
Nice review, I just found this video and your channel, cool stuff you just gained a new subscriber. I can notice some palette on your desk, how do you like those? I was thinking on buying them, thanks.
I really like them a lot! Highly recommend I made a whole video about them actually, and if you do buy them you should use my link in the bottom of that video :)
Okay . . . so, questions following the review; is this definitely something you would recommend for someone who is starting school and wants a tablet to start practicing digital art? Is it as comparable to the Wacom Mobile Studio Pro as I would hope? Are there art programs that come pre-installed? Photoshop is quite expensive. The new 16 inch I found on Amazon, could I still use it as a mobile device without it constantly being uplinked to the computer? My computer is a little older. It does use Windows 10 but I don't think it would be a good match to this device and I don't have the moo-la to get a new computer at the moment. Maybe it would help to say that my area of study is Visual Arts and Illustration. However I would like to tinker a little with animation and 3D modeling, primarily to expand my interest and practice the field to see if maybe I could broaden my degree. I like the larger screen size even though it would be a little harder to carry. The price point is the best, I think. From what I have seen, this device does have a type of Wacom tablet quality at a good price. But does it still work the same? What is the battery life? I am looking at reviews on Amazon to get a good idea of the write tablet for me, but I wanted to ask here, too. Get some feed back from other sources. Thank you for the vid, by the way. It's nice to know there are other sources out there that won't put me in bigger debt than I am already in. ^^
Hey! Lemme just first clarify the most important thing- this is nothing at all like the Wacom Mobile Studio Pro. That thing is ridiculously cool, but expensive- and I don't think even that beautiful monster is the right choice if you're starting school, getting started with this, or in debt. No way man. I should probably do a video specifically on this topic, but in the meantime: Save your money and get yourself a "starter tablet". Hopefully you already have a laptop that can run the program's you need, at least well enough to get by. You should be focused on buying a tablet that also works well enough for you to get by, so that you can see what you like and try things out before sinking all your money into a tool that you may not use to its full potential this early in your studies and in your creative pursuits. That way, you can test things out and still have the ability to buy something different once you have some experience with any kind of tablet at all- it'll help you decide what's important to you. As for this tablet in the video, think of this as a computer monitor that you can write on as a mouse input. It needs to be plugged in to work, and that's something you should definitely plan on no matter which tablet you buy. Few tablets are standalone with a full operating system, and pretty much all of those will be expensive compared to what you should be spending now. So start small, either with one of the tablets I show in this video, or with one of the non-display Wacom Intuos or Bamboo series tablets
Basically I don't want you to spend all your money right now, you just need something to get started and play around with. I used a smaller tablet without a screen for years and did just fine, you upgrade when you need to- and more importantly, when you have some experience to help guide you in making the right purchase for something that's more expensive as an upgrade. I hope this helps! I'll try to make a video about this topic soon
Okay, so a smaller tablet . . . are we talking the smaller 13 inch, or something else entirely? I'm still not familiar with ALL the different tablets available so there is still some research to do. I do appreciate you answering my questions though.
@@SirWade wow, amazing! Teaching money management and staying out of debt. Super cool of you. I'm in school and know what that's like. Really great of you to say instead of someone who just loves something and pressures a sale onto someone else.
@@Artsy.Journeys Depends on your budget! the way I used to decide whether I could afford something in college, was to see if I could buy something twice. If I had enough money in my bank account to buy two of the same thing (not that I actually would have bought two) and still be okay, then I decided I could afford it. But everyone has a different system. Anyways, if you can afford the 13 inch, go for it! If not, either save up for it if you have a job or can get one for a while, or buy something without the screen that's cheaper- like $150 range. But yeah, I think as long as you're spending less than like $300/$350 you're in a good starter budget. Try to invest in the combo of a starter tablet and software like Photoshop :)
I had a question about the matte coating. Some have said that it's prone to scratching and to be careful, some tell me the matte coating is more like a screen protector. Have you had any issues in terms of scratching the matte coating?
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More Tech Tuesdays? (Posted on a Wednesday) Or back to regular animation content? LET ME KNOW! :)
Sir Wade Neistadt I think you could do videos on both! Definitely animation is where you are unique and have really interesting ideas and experience to share. But you are very fun to watch and I think you could do tech videos as well! Thanks for all your hard work. Have a great day!
I found this to be very informative. I'm on my second WACOM tablet (no screen), and while I'm used to the challenge of drawing while looking at a separate monitor, I'm interested in trying something new. Money is a HUGE issue, so this is a good option.
I think both works if you can fit it in
Tech Tuesday!!!! Also did they contact you about it or did you contact them. Always wondered how tech companies reach out to people
Sir Wade Neistadt thanks
this guy deserves a cookie for saying ' don't use not having one of these as an excuse for not being creative' instant sub :3
Well because that's the important thing to say from good teacher in creative industry. :) I 'm old skool myself and consider not lucky enough backthere to have even drawing tablet until I earn my first paycheck, lol
Completely agree. Same here- SUB.
Same
Ive used a 3ds for YEARS as a drawing tablet, it works fine with me. and paper is fine with me too :3
Yep
I screamed when he threw the tablet at 0:57
cara more like 0:57 or 0:58 lol.😂
Leonardo Palmenio Gonzalez Baez lmao sorry bout that 😂😅
cara no problem, it's happened to me too so.😂😁😊
cara lol thought I was the only one, when I saw it getting thrown I cried a little on the inside because I only have a 2015 intuos small
Yeah like right before he says "they are quiet expensive'"
8:00 - Mate, if you are right-handed, you place the camera onto the left, so that we can seem what you are doing in real time...
Besides that, nice vid.
Wooowwwwwww....ur the first reviewer to say the lag is due to our slow computers!!!! Love it. I got a i9 and your tablet review was super fast!!!! I’m sold!!!
Very well done. Only quibble is that not everyone might be aware that there are two classes of in-display drawing tablets. The XP-Pen series are actually computer accessories or interactive displays, meaning you will need a separate desktop or laptop running drawing or painting software.
Then there are tablets that are actual computers, like the Wacom MobileStudio Pro, the Microsoft Surface or the Apple iPad Pro which do not require a separate computer. But these are of course much more expensive than pen displays.
Very true! I hadn't considered that people may not know which type of tablet this is so good info!
Thanks. I’ve used an Wacom Intuos 3 and a Bamboo with my Mac until Apple released their iPad Pro. That has been a huge game changer for me. Being able to directly draw on a screen in a light and thin device that you can just throw in a knapsack has really freed up my creativity and allowed to do pro-grade illustration anywhere.
Thanks for the info. Am looking for a drawing tablet for my daughter.
I saw it pretty much too, even if it's easy to see and understand here and anywhere else that they are screen or not screen-tablets, there are still people that don't understand it or just don't want to look the video till the end or inform by themselves. For my opinon I wouldn't recommand an Ipad for art... for me a tablet is a tablet not a graphic tablet, it has not the same pen pressure and all. What do you think about it, you really can do everything with an Ipad like on a graphic tablet ? 🤔
I use it half year now.... very good item for the price. Express keys are ok, but when you try XP-Pen shortcut remote (9 keys+jog wheel), dont use them any more. Downside some paralax in corners, but dont use the monitor there so not big problem... and pen nibs are wearing fast. All other things are good. Can recommend it for the price... better than no monitor.
I own an xp pen artist 16 pro, and for a headsup to anyone whos looking to purchase an xp pen display tablet.
The screen cover is questionable. The "matte" texture is all well and good, but it burns your nib to a cinder. The friction will erode it within weeks with heavy use. The texture on the cover also gets worn down, and most importantly, it washes out the colour on the display and xp pen dont sell replacements.
I personally highly recommend taking it right off when you begin. Youll see the true colours (which are actually very good) and as long as you arent an idiot, you wont damage the glass surface(the nib is made from a softer material).
dustnut1 Hi there, did the 16 come with the screen protector? Also, does removing the protector (other than improving colors) impact your drawing any way, negatively or positively?
@@JC-ov8ko Hi, the tablet arrived with a matte cover. The cover did naturally protect the screen, but the texture burned down the nib and the texture also washed out the displays colours. Removing the cover showed me the true colours, and the plastic nib cannot scratch the glass screen. Removing the cover has positively affected my experience with the device.
Just make sure ti keep it spotless and make sure nothing hard enough to scratch glass gets near it.
Is it a stand alone tablet? Or do you have to plug it into a computer?
Emma McMahan you need to plug it. If you want a standalone like a mini-pc-graphic-tablet, you should watch de wacom's tablets
Do you work for wacom ? I haven't had a problem with my XP Pen ?
Perfect review. Very clearly laid out if you don’t have $2-$5k laying around, there are “good” devices under $500. Thank You.
Rknee Gordon it is good
Thank you for this video. I came very close to buying the XP-Pen 16 via your link until I read one of the questions on Amazon re: Bluetooth/wireless availability. If it had wireless capability I'd buy one in a heartbeat because I don't have enough space on my desk for my laptop and a drawing tablet. But I'll definitely subscribe to you because I want so much to go into animation. You are a very fortunate man to be in the industry.
You are my genuine inspiration
My school has a digital art room and I'm friends with the teacher eso I've gotten the hang of the software I want to use. The only issue was that I couldn't afford a drawing tablet of my own but now I'm definitely eyeing the 13.3.
I was thinking for my birthday, I would get a art tablet because I'm very inspired with digital art and I'm a young artist. Though, I didn't know what to get because I have a price range of 500 dollars or less. Now I know what to choose from, thanks to your tips and choices.
The Xp-pen artist 15.6 on amazon is $300 now
I bought Artist 15.6 for 235 eur from the EU xp-pen store, it's on sale for one more day as of writing. Incredibly cheap.
Thank you for this video. It's nice to hear a professional recommending a reasonably priced tablet. of course cintiqs are excellent, but most people don't have thousands to spare! Good to know there's a good quality alternative.
GREAT JOB on your first review video!
I wouldn't have known if you didn't say that!
You did great and your demeanor is very approachable, genuine, and honest!
Thank you for your helpful knowledge and opinions!
Very very helpful! :)
Thank you! I appreciate that!!
thanks a lot for the information my daughter draws everyday she's 14 years old and she's been drawing since she was 5 and her drawings are actually getting better and better everyday but now she's asking me for one of these drawing tablets and I'm actually a little short on money so I was looking at your clip to see if I can find something
Thats so sweet, hope you find something for her!
I cashed out 40 hours of vacation to get a similar tablet for my daughter. (Also 14, and been drawing since she could hold a pencil). She loves it, and it's opened a lot of possibilities. I used a primitive version of these in art school... In 1999. I prefer paper. Lol.
Camera settings when featuring something on the tablet. Birds eye view would be great so we can see what you are writing.
Awesome review.
I am new to this channel. First video ever watched. I have to just point this out. I LOVE YOUR HTTYD TOOTHLESS IN THE BACKGROUND and I mean LOVE!! Also, thank you for this video!
Good review man. I actually purchased on Amazon after watching this twice. I was in the fence about getting the Wacom pro medium without a screen for $349 at Best Buy. My budget was $500. This was definitely an upgrade from what I’ve been using.
I have used xp pen for the last two years, and they are great. I had g430 and upgraded to a g640. On the 640 the port for the cable became very loose, and after a couple of emails, I had a new tablet sent from of charge, and it was actually a refined version of the earlier design, with a better cable and tighter port.
This review was a lifesaver and gave me an excellent alternative to shelling out the 800-2000 dollars for an iPad Pro or Wacom tablet!
A mostly honest review. No compensation just two free tablets lol. I think it would be helpful in addition to recording your hand on the screen to record the actual screen so we can see the menus more clearly maybe a side by side simultaneous shot. Anyway good review!
New Sub I liked how you were not trying to oversell the product It made me enjoy the review! :) Thank ya.
How about the drawing performances? 13.3 vs. 15.6 ... those pressure sensitive gap can be not a problem in the real application
I'm currently on my senior year of Architecture (actually I deliver my Senior Thesis in just five weeks 😫) but I always loved art and animation and I plan to get at least a minor in Concept Art. I have about a year doing digital art and even if my Intuos Draw works nicely, I'm considering buying a display tablet as a graduation gift for myself. So far the ones I liked the most are those two XP Pen model. I was afraid that maybe the 13.3 would be too small... But thanks to you now I know that it's a great size to take on the go. Not too big, but also not too small.
So thanks :D Great channel. And it doesn't hurt that you're very cute too.
You seem so nice and genuine i just want to hug you. Also thank you for your channel cuz it helps everyone here, including me, a lot. Thank you 🙏 :))
Which is better please help I’m new digital artist. Is iPad with procreate app good or is a drawing tablet better?
very high quality video,
nice
This was a very helpful video. I am trying to decide what to get my son. And these are great options to consider.
Thank you for taking the time to make and for sharing your review, very insightful! :D :D
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The v2 of 13.3 has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity
is that a good thing cuz im stupid
Aren't these called, "pen displays"?
Yeah, they have a lot of names
I've been thinking about investing in a new tablet, so this video came at a great time! :D Thanks for the input!
Ooh glad I could help! Lemme know if you have any questions :)
Awesome review, keep it up ;D
Hey I just found your awesome channel! I'm wondering if the 15.6 is enough to use it daily on Maya (animation) or it's a bit small with all the interface thing. Would you buy it if your main purpose is to use it for this?
Wow. Your voice is so peaceful. Such a great review
Love this! Cant wait to see further episodes. Keep it up
Great review and message at the end, I'm glad UA-cam recommended your channel! :-)
Thank you so much! This was actually super helpful and you were so very through with reviewing these tabs and it actually has helped me to decide what I need in a tablet! Thank you so much!
So glad I could help!! :) I'm going to be reviewing this company's newest tablet in a week or two, hopefully that one is helpful as well!
Every tattoo artist needs it
I got a drawing tablet for €80 (I am european) without a screen but i am verry happy whit it.
Hey! So glad to see a new video! Love all your videos. Have a great day!!
No mention of Parallax on most of these tablet reviews. Is it a laminated screen? Parallax is the distance between the touch screen and the pen nib when drawing. Most tablets have a layer of glass over the touch component so there is a gap of often several millimetres - so when you draw, the line appears several mm's away from the nib. Takes a LOT of getting used to. WACOM tablets are a laminated screen with very low parallax so the line draws exactly where the pen nib is pointing, I believe Huion tablets are also now featuring this benefit. From what I have read both of these tablets have parallax fo 1-1.5mm. May not seem like much but when drawing, if the line appears that far away from where the pen is, it's hard to get details accurate.
Also, neither tablet supports tilt or rotation, which is valuable for shading, brush work etc.
Assuming its using huion's tech which is good, also love how they give a usb stick with the drivers instead of a CD anymore.
Thanks For This Full And Honest Review
I dont know if you will still be looking at this video comments but do you need a computer or laptop for the smaller tablet
Yes, you do for both :) These are monitors with pen input, not standalone devices
Your videos are so informative! And I really like your voice :3
Great review, very well executed and very informative.
How about the stand for this specific tablet?
Did well on the review! Can I have a tablet for my son you don't need 2 right?
Its a bit late,but Im prrtty sure if he was doing a giveaway he wpuld have said something. Plus some companies ask for their testers back.
Madagascar 4 it's a thing ?
One of these tablets will 10/10 be on my Christmas list. Thank you so much!^^ Could you maybe do a tutorial video as well? Either tablet is fine.
Nice To see you again!!!
Can you do a full tutorial from modeling to animation series?
I'm actually working on one now for the Guardians from BotW- but it's going to take me awhile. I'm a very slow modeler and it'll be tough to texture and time-consuming to rig and animate- but when it's done it'll be awesome!! In the meantime I may do some shorter Maya Training videos on those topics if that's helpful?
That's will be great!!!
Anouar Maazaz thatd be a great idea! Especially for us 'aspiring' modelers and animators
Hey! I'm quite new to this channel and I have just finished my honours year at university. I really want to further improve my animation skills as I only really started focusing on 3D character animation in september 2017 due to the way the course worked. I was wondering if you had any tips on how to really improve your animation skills as, even though I would absolutely love to apply to animation mentors, I don't currently have the funds. Since watching your videos you have already inspired me so much and have made me less nervous about getting myself out there but I know that my skills need major improving if I ever want to achieve my dream of working at a major company :)
Lauren wilson hey that’s super cool. best of luck in the future. I saw some of your animations on your channel. Nicely done! Just keep doing what you love and your passion will take you to all the places you want to be :) keep animating and stay awesome! And I’m sure you will find a way to go to animation mentor. :) keep up the good work!!!
I just watched Whiz on your channel- I literally Lol'd at the end hahaha really nice work!! You definitely already on a great path, I think the next two things to do are to keep challenging yourself with more projects- small projects to test yourself and build your skills in ways that you enjoy (which is harder to do when you leave school and don't have assignments given to you- now it's on you to assign them to yourself and to give yourself deadlines that you have to stick to and actually finish the projects by).. and the second thing is to join a community of other animators to get feedback from and grow with! AnimatedBuzz is a good animation social network to join, in addition to all the Facebook groups on animation, and hopefully the comments on this channel eventually :) Does that help at all?
Sir Wade Neistadt sorry I didn’t notice you had replied until now but thank you so much for all of your advice! I’ll definitely join AnimatedBuzz and will keep producing projects to try to improve :) I know most of the areas I need to work on as I had a really good mentor for the last 6 months so I’ll focus on trying to work on them and will try to make deadlines for myself :)
iTechSavvy thank you so much for your kind words of motivation! It’s great to get some feedback on my work ☺️ I will keep producing projects and will hopefully improve the more I work!
Sad thing is every tablet monitor i've come across that delivers to India costs twice of what they do in any other country. Sadness
EdgyScream League same in Pak =/ my wacom intuos cost about 200 dollars! When it's just for 99-100 =/
Same bro...I feel you
Hey.. Are u from India?? I really want to ask you something sir! Will you pls reply...
Try a freight forwarder
Move to America, buy it, then move back. Simple.
I'm been using a huion canvas pro 13 and love it , just wish they made a wireless version
Great video! I'm trying to learn animation/modeling/illustration on the side of my MIS degree. It's really time consuming, and expensive. I'm doing the Adobe Creative Cloud student deal. Are there companies, or tablets, with student discounts? Anyways, I subscribed. I really like your vibe and have a nice welcoming tone. Thanks!
Hi. I bought my first digital tablet lately (Artist 15.6) and I was surprised how little protection there was on the screen while using the pen. In fact, I am afraid to scratch it, after trying it a few times. Some use a film to protect it; other just say it's the price of using - and loving - your tablet. What's your opinion?
Same question right here xD
Guys I'm so lost... like. I want to invest in a strong laptop. But if some of these have their own i7 processor... does this mean I'm limited... like? My laptop wont make a difference in the performance (no matter my GPU or CPU?. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!!
Hey, I've been looking at tablets lately specifically because I want to be able to draw wherever I am, and my number one need is that I can just use the tablet by itself so it's more portable. Like, I don't want to have to plug it in to a computer to use it, so does anybody know if these products need to be hooked up to another device in order for them to work?
yes, you need another device. it's just like a 2nd monitor for ur screen c:
@@celinesarchiv thanks homie c:
Sir wade
Firdt time viewing one of your videos ( love it by the way ) and will be following. Thanks for all the info on these tabs. Really needed a direction of what to buy for my first one. Question tho can you draw while your hand is on top of the tablet just like a regular sketch book. Or will it make lines?
Thanks for watching!! :D Yeah you can totally rest your hand on the screen while drawing- it only senses the pen tip so your hand won't interfere with your creativity!
this is very helpful and well explained, tysm
Your review was very helpful! Thanks!!
I am a traditional artist and planning to try digital art. I’ve been looking for tablets like these where you can just draw directly on the screen and so far this is the best video I’ve seen. I understand that these tablets need a computer to work. But, does the performance of a tablet depend on the computer specs?
Yes and no, the computers sorrrrt of impact tablet performance, but it's more about your computer's ability to handle A) The Software, and B) The additional input from the tablet. So it's less about the computer handling the tablet specifically, and more about the computer's ability to handle and run the software and other peripherals in general. Pretty much any computer or laptop can handle the tablets no problem. The question is which tools are you using, and how heavily will you be using them? Just getting started I think you have very little to worry about :)
So I have a question. What if my laptop is really crap but I can't afford a new one? I still haven't figured out why exactly I need a pc for using a tablet, I thought the purpose of it was to be able to draw without carrying a whole computer?
Do you need a PC for those tablets to run I have no idea how they tether to a PC
You do. You download a driver from their website and then it connects to yout pc via a cable :)
I love your review,….new sub here,……since I don’t have a desktop or a laptop I wonder if the Xp pen could work with my iPad Air,….. thanks
Im new to drawing tablets. Do they depend on the hardware of a pc u r connected to in some sought of way (wirelessly of via a cable).
Yes
Thank you, especially for the last advices!
hi do you know that for artist 15.6 and 13.3 you can just plug both of the usb on your pc and it will work!. this make it a lot more easier for travelling
Hello Does this tablet 13.3 works ''stand alone'' you say that it's useful when you travel. Do i need to plug it to a computer to use it ? Thx cheers from Paris France
Needs a computer :)
If i buy this tablet, do i have to uninstal any other tablets im currently using like with other brands?
what about that usb thumb drive in the box when he dose the unboxing whats in the thumb drive
tech Q: I have a new PC build going with an X399 mobo with 8 RAM slots. I originally, months prior to getting all the parts, bought 6 sticks of RAM, (6x4Gb each), for 24 Gb. Now I have the rest of the parts ready to put together. I did not realize you have to use 4 or 8 sticks in the 8 slots on the mobo. Could I actually go with adding 2x16Gb sticks (32Gb) in the remaining two slots for 56Gb of 2400MHz RAM, ( the 24 Gb are 2400MHz, the 2x16Gb are 2400MHz ), instead of only adding 2x4Gb (8Gb) ?
It's recommended for using Houdini app for doing water sims to have minimum 32Gbs RAM, better with 64Gbs. but I don't want to ditch the 24Gbs I already have just yet (budget). Is doing 56Gbs of all 2400MHz RAM workable? I'm anxious to start using the PC rather than being stuck in building mode much longer. Would this work? Where else could I ask to find the answer?
I'm fairly certain it's bad practice to combine non-uniform RAM amounts across different sticks of memory.. So I think the best course of action would be to try to sell the RAM you already have and try to buy 8GB or 16GB cards to keep all the sticks consistent. I had the same question once and that's what I was told :)
So, do you need a computer to hook up to this? Or can you draw and animate on the tablet?
Hi, I 've just boughtx pen 15.6.My computer doesn't recognize it as tablet or mobitor but as a mouse. Do you know where is the problem? I tried on two computers. Greetings from Germany.Frie
Hi..can i use display tablet without connected to the laptop?
I love it! More tech videos please.. Also some animation contents like animating a simple pantomime act. I have problems animating the facial expressions . :(
Great ideas!! I'm working on some animation contests for the summer, I'm hoping that those help out! I also plan on doing a video on facial animation too :)
That will be so much kind of you. Waiting for those videos. And can i join the contest or is it for particular group
The contest will be open to everyone! :D
Awesome!
Hi WN, I'm not an illustrator but I do sketch, so I don't want mediocre results.
Shall I spend 1500$ for the Cintiq OR 400$ are just enough for my case?
Start with what you can afford and work your way up. Start at like $200 if you can handle not having a screen first
@@SirWade Thanks man, I'm really looking for a screen so I'll make a try with your video recommentations. I have the feeling that Cintiqs are kind of overrated and not 100% there yet
What i think you haven’t mentioned: can the tablet be used with the side buttons on the right (for lefties)? And thats my only question.
Yep! You just click the button in the software for "lefty mode" and you're good to go!
So the 15.6 can't be used for travel or fit in a laptop bag?
i have a very dumb question. can they be used as sketchbooks? sorry im very new to the tech art world.
Nah, they're for use with your computer- not a standalone device :)
@@SirWade sorry to bother you again. do you know of an good stand alones.
thank you and i love your channel.
i find myself reinstalling the drivers alot. stops working, contact the xp-pen crew, they tell me to reinstall, it works for that sesh, then i turn off my comp and come back the next day and have to start all over again.
I want to know if you can take the xp pen 13.3 anywhere to draw and save drawing ? please someone let me know before purchasing? I want a tablet for my daughter to draw and also so she can take when she is bored and draw because she lives drawing I'm not sure if this one she can do that or she needs a computer for it thanks in advance
Flacalove83 Mendez you’d need a computer to use these sadly
Looking for a tablet with a screen. Great video. The only question I have do you have to use either one of them alongside a computer or can you just connect to wifi when out and about or even use it without wifi and connect it to your computer later. Thank you
Alongside a computer- think of these basically as computer monitors with drawing capabilities- it's a display tablet but not like a wireless standalone tablet. Those kinds of tablets are super expensive haha
What pad do I use if I don't have arms
Good videos mate!
Hey, does this brand provide multi-touch like the wacom cintiq? I'd prefer to have the gesture actions for the display rather than having to zoom with the pen or keyboard commands. Thanks! Overall super helpful video in showing that there are more options other than wacom.
Nice review, I just found this video and your channel, cool stuff you just gained a new subscriber. I can notice some palette on your desk, how do you like those? I was thinking on buying them, thanks.
I really like them a lot! Highly recommend I made a whole video about them actually, and if you do buy them you should use my link in the bottom of that video :)
@@SirWade cool I will look for that video, thanks.
Amazing review!
Thanks Sir Wade for filling us in on this Info. Im gunna get one. the Wacom's are way to pricey
Can you review the XP-Pen Artist Pr 16? I'm considering that because I can't afford the Wacom Cintiq Pro 16.
Awesome review thanks !
Awesome review!! Honest and on point!! Can you review the xp-pen artist 16 pro?? PLZ :D
I don't own that one to review haha, but I think the 15.6 is newer so my guess is it's be better!
Okay . . . so, questions following the review; is this definitely something you would recommend for someone who is starting school and wants a tablet to start practicing digital art? Is it as comparable to the Wacom Mobile Studio Pro as I would hope? Are there art programs that come pre-installed? Photoshop is quite expensive. The new 16 inch I found on Amazon, could I still use it as a mobile device without it constantly being uplinked to the computer? My computer is a little older. It does use Windows 10 but I don't think it would be a good match to this device and I don't have the moo-la to get a new computer at the moment.
Maybe it would help to say that my area of study is Visual Arts and Illustration. However I would like to tinker a little with animation and 3D modeling, primarily to expand my interest and practice the field to see if maybe I could broaden my degree. I like the larger screen size even though it would be a little harder to carry. The price point is the best, I think. From what I have seen, this device does have a type of Wacom tablet quality at a good price. But does it still work the same? What is the battery life?
I am looking at reviews on Amazon to get a good idea of the write tablet for me, but I wanted to ask here, too. Get some feed back from other sources.
Thank you for the vid, by the way. It's nice to know there are other sources out there that won't put me in bigger debt than I am already in. ^^
Hey! Lemme just first clarify the most important thing- this is nothing at all like the Wacom Mobile Studio Pro. That thing is ridiculously cool, but expensive- and I don't think even that beautiful monster is the right choice if you're starting school, getting started with this, or in debt. No way man. I should probably do a video specifically on this topic, but in the meantime: Save your money and get yourself a "starter tablet". Hopefully you already have a laptop that can run the program's you need, at least well enough to get by. You should be focused on buying a tablet that also works well enough for you to get by, so that you can see what you like and try things out before sinking all your money into a tool that you may not use to its full potential this early in your studies and in your creative pursuits. That way, you can test things out and still have the ability to buy something different once you have some experience with any kind of tablet at all- it'll help you decide what's important to you. As for this tablet in the video, think of this as a computer monitor that you can write on as a mouse input. It needs to be plugged in to work, and that's something you should definitely plan on no matter which tablet you buy. Few tablets are standalone with a full operating system, and pretty much all of those will be expensive compared to what you should be spending now. So start small, either with one of the tablets I show in this video, or with one of the non-display Wacom Intuos or Bamboo series tablets
Basically I don't want you to spend all your money right now, you just need something to get started and play around with. I used a smaller tablet without a screen for years and did just fine, you upgrade when you need to- and more importantly, when you have some experience to help guide you in making the right purchase for something that's more expensive as an upgrade. I hope this helps! I'll try to make a video about this topic soon
Okay, so a smaller tablet . . . are we talking the smaller 13 inch, or something else entirely? I'm still not familiar with ALL the different tablets available so there is still some research to do. I do appreciate you answering my questions though.
@@SirWade wow, amazing! Teaching money management and staying out of debt. Super cool of you. I'm in school and know what that's like. Really great of you to say instead of someone who just loves something and pressures a sale onto someone else.
@@Artsy.Journeys Depends on your budget! the way I used to decide whether I could afford something in college, was to see if I could buy something twice. If I had enough money in my bank account to buy two of the same thing (not that I actually would have bought two) and still be okay, then I decided I could afford it. But everyone has a different system. Anyways, if you can afford the 13 inch, go for it! If not, either save up for it if you have a job or can get one for a while, or buy something without the screen that's cheaper- like $150 range. But yeah, I think as long as you're spending less than like $300/$350 you're in a good starter budget. Try to invest in the combo of a starter tablet and software like Photoshop :)
Is this tablet work with auto cad and art cam?
I had a question about the matte coating. Some have said that it's prone to scratching and to be careful, some tell me the matte coating is more like a screen protector.
Have you had any issues in terms of scratching the matte coating?