Currently using a deco 01 v2 and I absolutely love it. I found it by watching one of your videos and it’s definitely one of my favorite buys. I’ve been using it for 2 years now and I just had to buy a replacement pen. Thanks for an amazing suggestion!!
Did the coating on the tablet eventually rub off on yours? because mine definitely did Love it though AAAA, I just taped paper on the active area since the grooves catch the pen
@@randomcommenter6734 mine had a screen protector in the box, so I used that because I was worried about that happening. So far it’s held up well! I have had something coming off my express keys, but it may just be junk that was in the air that stuck to it. I haven’t found a way to clean it yet… I had to replace the pen because I wore out one of the buttons on it (the one I had set for the eraser hehe) but it was pretty easy to find a replacement. I also needed to get a new glove after a year and a half, but other than that it’s been amazing
My Deco 01 V2 has a problem with something like lower resolution in upper-right corner of screen. I couldn't draw small circles in that area, because my cursor was jumping by 4 pixels and I was drawing squares instead, has anyone encountered similar problem?
@@Aeonairsballsac It's a really good graphic tablet if your budget is less than 100$. It does have a decent size for drawing and also lots of customizable buttons. I have nothing but a good experience with it.
It's nice to hear someone say that professionals use graphics tablets too along with the display ones. I was very nervous to buy one at first. Though after seeing your review on the Xp pen Deco 1 V2, I decided to choose it as my first tablet and absolutely love it. 😁
@@pennylavendar6362 yes, most professionals sit at their desk for hours working with their tablet. its hard to do that if you are hunched over a screen. However, graphics tablets always stay flush with your desk while you look straight forward at your screen, so they are better for posture!
Tab S6 lite user here, and happy to see it made the list. Looking at all the options I wanted, it fit the bill nicely. Still using it. All things considered, the only real thing I would change (upgrade later) is the screen/drawing acreage. Eventually, I'd like to get a 16" or larger size, but overall, the Tab S6 lite keeps me very happy.
Thanks Brad! Watched your review on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite a couple of years ago and purchased one. It's nice to see that Ol' Bessy still managed to make your list after all this time. I love this little tablet for doodling on the go, and despite it not being a powerhouse I've learned to crank out some great work on it. Thank you again for all of your work on these videos. 👍
Nailed this, Brad. Have to agree on the value of the Tab S6 Lite. Though I mainly use 4th gen 12.9 iPad as my mobile painting device, I’ve really enjoyed the S6 lite that i picked up recently. It’s not for the larger high-res paintings I do, but for studies, ideation, and more fun drawings, I think it does the job really well and worthy of the praise it gets as an ideal option for beginner digital artists on a budget who need something standalone.
I started with Wacom Intuos and I gotten used to it for a while but now I upgraded to s7 fe.. the difference with pentab and display tab is the comfort of display but your skill of eye&hand coordination is definitely a must have for beginners.
Whatever you do, don't ever buy a wacom product. I have a cintiq 13 and it has not received any updates in years. Can't upgrade the android system, can't upgrade apps, nothing on it works properly, internet connectivity is garbage and everything is sluggish as hell. It's just a really expensive paperweight.
I know you mention the steeper learning curve with the pen tablets, but I see this as a plus - let me explain: One of the challenges I found in a drawing course was to do blind contour drawing, and the aim is to improve the hand/eye/paper coordination and increase the observation skills. I feel that getting a pen tablet is a challenge for sure, but the progress in skills is greater. I'll probably move to a screen-based tablet at some point in the future but for now I'm still challenging myself to a: learn to draw digitally and b: learn the skills I mentioned above.
one of the reasons that drawing tablets without screens require increase coordination is because the tablet-to-screen mapping is often wrong. Draw a circle using an old style plastic template placed on the tablet and see if the image on the screen is true or oval. If the image is not a true circle then you can understand why it's hard to draw correctly! This is not so much a problem when using a tablet just for photo editing, and some 3D stuff like painting textures on a live 3D model. Out of the box Wacom's Intous 3 mapping used on a modern monitor are ALWAYS wrong, though the mapping can easily be adjusted in the control panel app .
In the driver, you can and should change the tablet’s aspect ratio to match your screen. Then you won’t be drawing distorted circles. The bigger issue for many is the disconnect between drawing on the tablet and watching the image appear on the monitor. It takes practice and most people can adjust in little time.
@@asimian8500 correct. You can map the aspect ratio so at least there is not distortion to the *aspect* ratio- but its still upscaling your movements, so I personally still consider the pen tablet to be a problem because of *scaling* ratio. The mindset change of not watching your hand, while looking at a screen with no hand/pen reference, and making movements that then translate to a different scaling ratio, is not just a hurdle, but a learned distortion. So the individual must make a decision to learn this distortion, or wait to save for a display tablet. I spent a month with a pen tablet and realized I didn’t want to train my brain to change what it’s always done with using a pen. Although pen tablets can be honed, I decided to get a display- I have enough training to do besides distorting how I’ve always used a pen. It’s definitely a preference the artist must decide upon.
@@asimian8500 I couldn't draw perfect circles even with a lot of practice. Actually got my first Intuos pro some years ago. It was alright for photo editing but when I wanted to try drawing I had to get the Cintiq Pro 24. And the pen display is like on another level compared to drawing tablets. No more disassociation between the eye and the hand.
I've always wanted a display tablet but if you're looking for a standalone budget tablet, I suggest the XP-PEN Magic Drawing Pad. It's nice and has a textured screen so it doesn't feel like drawing on glass
I got an iPad Air for drawing and doing art for my game and I don't regret it. It's pretty awesome. I hate Apple as a company but damn the product is good. You were one of the people I went to for information that helped me decide if I should get one.
@@mmckn1885 Yeah, currently I'm between ipad air 5 or a galaxy tab s8. I'm leaning towards the tab s8 since it looks more versatile than the ipad, along with the free s pen and expandable storage. But due to how popular procreate is on the internet, with a dozen videos of it in every corner I turn, I still find myself contemplating ipad for it. Choices, choices....
@@MADPRINTS Just remember, its the artist, not the tool. Sketchbook Pro is free on android, and I've seen people do some cool stuff with it. I have used it for general sketching and some light rendering. I will typically take them into photoshop to add more details just because I'm familiar with it. I am also in the market for a good pen tablet I can take on the go. The s6 lite is neat, but I know I want more power and a decent size screen. Tab S8 is relatively new, though I go back and forth between S7+ or S8+, so I tend to fall back on the 8. But that's just me and my 2 cents. I'm still deciding...
As owner of several iPads and a graphic tablet: The freedom of the iPad with a paperlike screenprotector is incredibly nice to draw upon. However, I would always prefer the thinner "glas" I experience with the Pro version rather than my "regular" iPad. To me, drawing has to be fun to do, not a task to find fun in there. If you are unsure or inexperienced, try to borrow such a device for a week or try it out at a friends place. My iPad has found a lot of additional ways to improve my life. Watching netflix in bed or on a plane / train are such a mobility. I like to play Final Fantasy Tactics and I wrote a lot of my Master Thesis on it, because I could easily type and write by hand. So much more useful to my everyday life. The Wacom is surely the better device, but I dedicate to the time that I spent on it not vice versa.
i have an ipad too, and a non-screen pen tablet, and honestly the iPad is good as a device that has drawing as an extra, because the apple pencil is shaped and works in a way that to me is unintuitive and clunky (the tip is so thick that i can barely see where I'm drawing) and most popular drawing apps on the iPad are either expensive or lack many important features (procreate not having a canvas texture option, c'mon) or the brush engine feels weird and slow (procreate again which tapers and smooths strokes even if you have that turned off) a tablet is definitely better if you just wanna draw, the iPad is good if you wanna draw and do other things on it, because it's definitely not made FOR art
@@Cystlib absolutely. I have one without and one with. I prefer the one with. Additionally, some ipads have a bigger space due to glass instead of the alternative (i am missing the term for that right now). I would heavily recommend to get the ipad with the thinner "glass" and a paperlike protection
Still am happy that I bought the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite from your recommendations, I've been drawing with it for 5 months now and I'm glad to see it still being recommended by you. Hope to see your review for the upcoming 2022 ver whenever that gets released! Edit: Also for future Windows tablet suggestions, I'd love if you can include any compatibility and performance with Paint Tool SAI, it's really the only thing stopping her from buying any ipads or Galaxy Tabs as she largely prefers drawing with SAI which doesn't have any app version.
Which apps do you use on the Galaxy tab s6 lite for drawing? Can you download all the Adobe apps if you want to this tablet ? I want to purchase it but I'm kinda confused..
@@noaruimy6039 I use Clip Studio Paint! It's perfect for it, but it does have a subscription price of 25$ per year on base ver. I don't think Adobe apps are available here and for Android in general, and even if they are they're likely not as good as the ones in desktop. I think a Surface Pro might better for it since it runs Windows? Though there are some Adobe apps on ipads
I had the luck to start drawing on the iPad Pro 12.9, to say learning on this wasn’t the best experience I could’ve asked for would be a lie, the graphics are next level, colors are amazing, just everything I could’ve ever wanted in a drawing tablet. I currently use Adobe Fresco and despite all of the hate around it, it works great for me. The Apple Pencil V2 makes the experience all the better, I will say that even though its a crazy expensive price, it is so well worth it.
I've been sitting on finally buying a new drawing tablet just because I want the ipad pro and doesn't have the money😭I mostly despise apple lol, but the more I hear about the ipad pro specifically, and for artists specifically, the more I am positive its the best one to start with and have a good experience with.
@@noone-gf5op To start with? I don't think it is. It's a good investment when you're starting to work professionally, not when you're starting out as an artist. You don't start coloring with caran d'ache's, you start with whatever you have so you can fully utilize and appreciate what that premium product has to offer. The ipad has a lot of software quirks that makes your art, say... easier? Just like clip studio kinda blends for you. I've seen my classmates struggle with drawing anything decent without their ipad, because they rely on it as a crutch. They rely on it to fix their lines, to fix their wobbles, to add texture etc, instead of actually acquiring that skill. Im just speaking from what I've observed in my own art class, generally those students are the worst when asked to change their mediums or even their software. I think if you rely too much on a tool to the point where it becomes a crutch, there's a slight problem.
@@noone-gf5op Your harmless comment doesn't deserve my unsolicited rant, but i wanted to share my thoughts. I see people like that in my class, either wacom or nothing, ipad or nothing. Those people are lagging behind and will be worse even when they do get their products.
Samsung devices have something called "Second Screen" it allows the device to act as a second screen for whatever PC you decide to pair to, use it as a duplicate display or an extra display.
Ive never worked in the artistic field. It's just a hobby of mine. I do HR / law / corporate projects / etc. Here I sit with a WACOM Cintique 24 Pro :D Since I do that as a hobby (balance is life, guys), I have a lot of friends from the creative field. But none of them has a similar setup. There is jealousy and there were people even trying to guilt-tripping me to sell them my Wacom for a discount price (the audacity). :D I think we all have things that we don't need. Some have an unused gym membership, a bigger car than needed (or at all), a gaming console and games... and this is mine. Even a phone is somewhat of luxury. And I don't buy expensive phones and other stuff. But I actually think that a cheaper one would have been enough for my needs. Well... doesn't help to dwell on things in hindsight. For all folks out there about to buy a tablet: Don't think that more expensive make things much better. There is a stagnation at some point and the current generation of tablets have improved so much, that I would not buy the same display again if it would break down tomorrow. :) And even though that Im well suited for all my needs... I always watch Brads videos about the current market. :D
The big problem IMO are like students and people on otherwise lower, fixed incomes who get the idea that having a fancier tablet is going to somehow motivate them more. For those people, please please please spend conservatively! Otherwise, yeah, as silly splurges go, if you hang out with lawyers or tech people you will know people who have spent way more on way less useful things.
Thank you. Spicing your life with things that you want but may not need is what makes it better, and we shouldn’t feel guilty at all, more people should share this notion. And I agree, balance is the key.
I usually find videos like this to be unhelpful for me, but this was very informative, and I sincerely appreciate the time you took to make it. I've used a graphics tablet before but now that I'm older, I want to upgrade, and I finally have the space and money to get a new GP. Thank you!
I just bought a cheap huion that can connect to a smart phone. so far it seems pretty cool. I still like my large 19" huion screen best even though it is a ton of years old. My fave was when I had the 12.9 ipad pro with paper like. It worked out well because of its large screen and portability (mainly the largest size because my physical vision sucks). I plan on getting another later on. I did move my 7-year-old from the Kindle Fire to the Galaxy tab for using flip-a-clip and she is enjoying the ability to choose whether she draws with her fingers or the pen when making animations on it. (Kids' skills these days are amazing, lol!) I definitely like the screen ones a lot more now a days. I remember learning off those weird greyish yellowing ones in the 1980s when I was little (my parents were both in drafting and art so I had access to fun gadgets). Anything with a screen now is super but I still have the flat hand eye ones because sometimes I find it easier since my vision isn't obstructed my my own pen in my face. Great video!
As someone who stopped drawing about 11 years ago and wanted to get back into it, I went with the iPad Air 5 and the Apple Pencil 2. I couldn't be happier. It's so much fun to draw on, it has so many other uses, and it's just SO portable. No matter where I am I can just pop that thing out and draw, edit photos with Lightroom, draft quick logos and other designs up with illustrator, and just do general tablet stuff. I 100% recommend it for anyone looking for a drawing tablet. On top of all that it easily has the best resale value and would be the easiest to sell if I ever wanted/needed to. Can't be beat IMO.
I've owned a Kamvas 22 Plus for the past half a year and I think its the best bang for your buck "budget" Display tablet(around $500) all because of the 21.5" free real estate you got and 140% sRGB color gamut which is the highest of its price point and an Etched glass to come along with it. Other than that it has Vesa mount holes and comes with a adjustable stand. Served me pretty well so far, if you're looking to buy a budge display tablet this is the one to get no doubt.
How is your Kamvas 22 Plus holding up after 2 years? I bought mine back in 2021, and it no longer works. The screen and power work fine, but it won't connected anymore. Huion says they won't fix it since their factories are in China, and that I'd have to buy a new tablet. I'm thinking of switching to Wacom after this.
One extra information you may have missed but can be relevant for Apple users is that iPads can be also a wireless or wired pen display with latest Mac computers and OS thanks to the Sidecar feature. It works pretty well and it may save you if you need Mac apps occasionally and you don't have a drawing tablet but you have an iPad which is already good as a standalone device.
I chose the Samsung S6 lite last year and I love it. Can't deny that Procreate intrigues me but not to the point of buying an Ipad right now, maybe next year. 😉
Try the iPad in a store first - you may not like living with the feel of the Pencil on glass.
2 роки тому+7
I have an iPad 8 and the cheap Wacom tablet you mentioned in the beginning. I got that tablet as a gift years ago and I still like it for its portability and because it works everywhere. Literally all Operating Systems work with it, it's just plug & play. Nowadays I use the iPad more often because it's closer to the pencil&paper experience, but I don't feel like the difference between iPad Pro/Air and basic iPad is enough to make up for the price. I'm quite happy this way. And yes, I'm using the Apple Pencil.
Currently using huion hs611, it is definitely a great drawing tablet that provides more than enough shortcut keys. However keep in mind that even though it has a big enough workspace considering its price, it can still feel small for taller artists. That doesn't seem like much of an issue but in my experience it forces me to use my wrist more than my elbow and we all know how much issues that can cause on your hands. So if you're someone who is a bit on the bigger side, please invest in a bigger drawing tablet. Now I'm stuck looking for nonscreen tablets that are big enough to let me use my elbow more. if you know of any, feel free to suggest them please
I have the XP-PEN DECO 01 V2 and I love it. I'm pretty sure you played a role in my choice at the time. It's been a workhorse. It's almost 2 years old now. Thank you!
Hello, could you tell me if you've encountered problems with bad resolution in upper-right corner of your tablet that when you want draw really small circles without even moving your stylus to much from one point your cursor just jumps by 2-4 pixels and you draw squares insteaf of circles?
As a student as well, I went for the iPad several years ago Goodnotes and drawing apps trumped anything Android had, even considering syncing with my Windows laptop, but Android devices have gotten a lot better in the last year or two. Maybe in a few years when I consider a new tablet, I'll go for an Android!
I have the Galaxy Tab S6 and use Krita on Android to draw. It's perfect for on the go. I'm surprised how little attention Krita gets on Android, it's almost a full pc experience.
got HUION Q620M 10.5' for $100, and I love everything about it more than my Wacom Intuos wireless (small). Left-handed friendly, bigger, twice the hotkeys 8 buttons. and a dial to zoom or control brush size, and finally USB-C charging
I know this video isn't the newest but anyone who is watching this video looking for recommendations I would say look on the second hand market like ebay for these because you will get them SOOO MUCH CHEAPER and in my experience as long as you do your research you can find some gold! You can get a 2019 wacom 22 inch display for $300 or under so just look and hey good luck I bet you'll be a great artist here soon!
The cheap Intuos is so good, pen experience and all. going bigger with the others at the same price might be the ways as suggested though, I just wanted to experiment on the cheap and ended up using it for years lol.
I got them deco 01v2 because it was on sale, and I'm super happy with it. I'm not very good at drawing in general, but using it with vector art has been a nice change.
I actually picked up the Huion Kamvas 16 2021 based on your review and info. My selling point was the Samsung Dex compatibility. Wasn't till I had it for a few months that I finally got a laptop to go with it. Only gripe I had with using dex vs a laptop is that the Dex doesn't really... do pressure in my experience anyways. But my point. Thanks to you and your in depth reviews I'm getting ready to finally start a side business doing commissions in digital art. You're the best Brad!
Hi, are You still happy with Your Kamvas 16(2021)? I can buy it for about 100$ and it seems to be good comparing price and performance. I have wacom intuos M at the moment(no screen). Would You recommend it?
I always come to your videos for these things to stay current, and esp when I'm looking to buy. Just wanted to say another thing to factor in is 3D work. Zbrush, 3D Coat, Blender, Substance and so on, which rules out the iPad. The cintiq alternatives are great, esp. if you are just starting with digital sculpting and a 3D pipeline. Eventually, you are going to have to learn about proper geometry and retopologising, or may even wnat to animate. As well as painting materials in Substance.... as much as I hate Adobe. While there may be options for iOS, you really need access to full blown desktop software to get serious. The wacom alternatives make this side of the 3D pipline FAR more accessable. Even if it's just a hobby.
So far Best way to sum up this tablet thingyyy fact :you need real tool to be professional I want to buy budget companion type tablet that has its own screen which is Totally depend up on main device .
i have a gaomon m10k pro and i think it works great for under 100$ loads of buttons, a wheel for zooming out/in, good pen, big drawing surface and can work with android devices
I have a tab s6 lite and its great for starters and figuring out what you want And if youre ready to move to a new art tablet you just got a (for my standarts) nice tablet you can still use for other things Its been.. idk 1-2 years for me and i noticed id just like a bit more screen space and shortcut buttons would be nice.. but i never really _needed_ either.. its more of a convenience thing Its deffinitely great value (Carefull with water tho- im verry irresponsible and damaged it a week after i got it.. its still alive and doing well but the screen isnt very pretty. Dont take it to the shower and itll be fine)
I'm mainly an iPad user for drawing because Procreate is the easiest, simplest art software to use for someone like me with more of a traditional art background. I do also have a Galaxy Tab, a convertible tablet PC and a macbook. I didn't like any of the art software available on Android so I just since used it to play videos and media whhile I draw on the ipad. As for the tablet PC, I did get a high-end one a few years ago, an HP Spectre X360, but it overheats too quickly and frequently to be used in tablet mode. And it's super heavy. It uses the same pen tech as Surface Pros (but actually comes with a pen) and it's nice to draw on when it's not cooking bugs that land on it, but anyway, keep possible heating issues in mind when getting larger tablet PCs. I use Paint Tool SAI and a 1999 version of Photoshop on that machine- yeah, old software, and I draw my line art on the screen with the included pen, and then use my Huion HS611 tablet for the coloring to prevent my hands from getting burned. I do have a mayyyyybe 10yr old Clip Studio Paint license, but the excessive menus gave me a headache since day one and it gets worse every year I reinstall it or try a tablet version trial. I use cheap slate tablets to also work on website design, but the Huion HS611 has such a squishy, spongey pen tip that can't handle constant clicking and dragging and doesn't register half my clicks regardless of pressure setting unless I slam the pen really hard like Ash Ketchum throwing down a pokeball, so I ALSO had to get the Wacom mini Intuos and some felt nibs and it does an incredible job with managing website coding and files as well as touching up traditional art pieces in my Macbook Air where I use Affinity Photo. My advice for the low end slate tablets is that if you're just drawing/painting with it, the Huion is fine. You get more pen pressure, more writing area and shortcut buttons, but if you're a mutlitasker that uses the pen as a general mouse device, you need something with a wacom pen. I haven't tried XP-Pen in this price range. Also, Wacom pens have different nib types like felt ones for more friction and springy ones for a more paintbrush-like feel. they're like $6 for a pack of five, but for the intuos mentioned in this video (which is also the one I have), you have to buy the "legacy" versions of these nibs. Huion's felt nibs only work in their more recent kamvas models. Once upon a time I had the first generation Cintiq companion and boy did that thing get so hot that when I used it at night, mosquitos would land on it and die instantly!
I just traded my Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite in (which I loved) and picked up the S7 FE for £250, which is like a step up in every way. Though the S6 Lite is great if you want that smaller portable feel.
@@seraby7151 Depends of you want a smaller drawing space that is easier to just put in a bag or if you want the bigger drawing space. I would say that's the main thing I gave up by switching, the smallness.
In case someone is confused: the huion 12 is not what was shown in the video footage. (and please, don't be mean to Brad for that, it was just a tiny mistake. I just had to point it out in case someone is not familiar with the product).
Hmm, I think I might hold off on grabbing the current iPad Air or Pro until the next version comes out. The M1 is a leap above the A series chips so it'll be sure to be an upgrade, but M2 is pretty much just a standard evolution on it.
i can't decide between the xp deco 01 v2 and the huion hs611, they both seem really similar and the only key difference that im really seeing is the price, but i want to know which one is better overall? if anyone could help me out between picking that would be really great :D
I'm using One By Wacom small size It cost me about 40$ But yes really amazing that i can do everything with it The only bad thing is that there is only 2 buttons on the pen and i have to use the keyboard for other keybinds
I got the wacom cintiq 16 and I really love it. I would recommend getting the stand and maybe a wacom remote with it. The screen isnt the most pretty one but it works.
There is this chinese brand called Veikk. Sounds obscure but they sell decent drawing/screen tablets for a very affordable price (even cheaper than huion). I currently own the s640 and its only 23$, you have huion h420 at the same price but the veikk s640 is way better in my opinion. Decently sized, feels great to draw, has 8k pressure sensitivity, comes with a lot of freebies in the box (adapters, nibs, gloves,....). Overall one of the best drawing tablets for beginners.
I’m currently using a Wacom mobile studio pro for digital painting a 12.9” iPad Pro for inking and my adobe lineup is hooked up to a monitor and desktop to handle things like my design work in illustrator and heavy mouse work in photoshop. Screens are definitely nicer, but I’m glad I learned without one. Each time I upgraded equipment I took my art to the next level.
The Deco 01 V2 is an amazing tablet for the price. I think the software could be a little better, but in terms of feel I like it better than every entry level Wacom I've ever used.
i have a wacom intuos and its literally trash ! my ipad is in repair so this is my back up but now im like i can't even use this T_T. i grew up using wacom bamboo tablet ..my favorite. I'm thinking of of getting the Deco V2
Got the 16 inch XP-Pen for right at $200. If you are on a budget but really need and or want a drawing graphics tablet, then don't be afraid to look for things like used or open boxes. I got mine because a lady's daughter opened hers and used it like two or three times and eventually got another, smaller one. I've had it for two years now and it runs and works great for what I need. I just think people overthink it. Heck, I almost got a 22" Huion for nearly same price, it too was an open box deal at Amazon.
Hi, a generally new artist here. I by coincidence bought the tab s6 lite last year for studying, which allowed me to try some digital painting/ drawing Not much to say from someone who never did digital before, but I couldn't get too much into it with the tablet (am still practicing basics with pen and paper as well). I think what puts me of is the pencil, it really feels too small (also the tablet screen size) and I have to basically hold it upright (perpendicular) to the tablet screen, and the workflow (no shortcuts). Now I am thinking about starting some digital painting classes online soon, and it surprised me that the tab s6 lite made it onto this list, I was planning on buying the XP pen artist 15.6 pro instead which costs 370 Euro's So my question: would you recommend buying the XP pen artist 15.6 pro or continue practicing with the tab s6 lite? *Any help would be much appreciated ❤️
Yeah same for me, i got a samsung tablet with me and the pen feels so thin and small. And the cursor/pointer doesnt match up with the tip of the pen when you angle it. I would say the tip feels better than the apple pencil since the samsung pen got a rubber tip (?) And it doesnt feel like slipping on glass. Im considering on buying an ipad or a display tablet because they have better pressure sensitivity and wayyy better softwares.
I am currently using iPad Air 2 + Apple Pencil 2. Its really good and help me with most of the things. Lately I was thinking if I can find something better that this. Thanks to your video, now I know I have the best one already.
I've been using the XP-PEN artist 15.6 similar to the Kamvas for 4 years and It's really been a blessing for me as it still works perfectly. It fits in my case logic backpack and I only need to power it with USB cable. The only thing that bothers me nowadays is that working almost everyday with it makes my upper back tired so I'm thinking about getting a large intuos or getting a remote control as it will help with my shoulder/wrist. Do you think you can work almost exclusively with a remote control or will I have to keep reaching for the keyboard?
You can absolutely get a display tablet under $100. With some catches. You have to keep an eye out, however, on ebay manufacturers put refurbs up for sale fairly often and they are heavily discounted. I was able to get a $250 tablet for $80+tax with a 2 year warranty and free shipping.
As a beginner I would love to see some other players like lenovo, Asus, HP, Huawei, and so. Its always the same, iPad, Samsung and Surface. I will probably go for Samsung tab only because of included DEX
i started digital art in 2017? getting a tablet then. i even tried a screen tablet, but having so little desk space and needing adapters, i sold it off. now i have a dusty tablet i dont enjoy using, because having to plug it it, and clear off my desk is such a hassle... hence why i bought an ipad air. i think procreate is delightful, it isnt for everyone, but i can draw on the go and scribble down ideas... now i just need to find accessories to make my drawings better :')
When I'm not using my iPad Pro or my Microsoft Surface Book I'm using this really old Wacom CTH670 Tablet. I think I might upgrade after watching this.
Three years ago i bought Huion 1060plus on amazon that cost 89(£) and that was with discount and im still using it to this day, however this tablet is flawed meaning it sometimes does not recognize its stylus, so i have to unplug and plug in tablet from my desktop and in worst case i have to restart pc in order to work.
1:41 using my first ever drawing tablet, i didn't have to build up any hand eye coordination because i drew with a mouse for 9 months beforehand. using a screenless drawing tablet is just like using a pencil shaped mouse
Just bought huion h64, this is my first tablet, just wanna get into drawing digitally. Still not used to how ur hand and where the drawing appear not on the same place. Only 10mn in so far and I like how useful it is.
Considering getting rid of my cintiq 22 hd. Can’t seem to get past the neck and back problems caused by looking down at the tablet all day. Heavily considering one of these graphics tablets and just using the extra money for a really nice monitor. Thanks so much for the vid!!
Have been using an old wacom tablet since 2017. I use it for absolutely all my digital drawings. It have been used to its brink of just self destructing. It can break whenever I use it and it’s really small. But it has served me well! Though the size makes drawing slightly more difficult. I am now looking for a nice screen drawing tablet, those looks so much more comfortable! I hope I find one without a ton of annoying bugs and glitches. Okay, I am now starting to get bored writing this rant. I’ll now stop typing and say GOODBYE!
I like the iPad Air 4 with the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, because for me I never learned the drawing tablets which is connected to the computer and the eye / hand coordination. I simply never learned to draw that way, no matter how many years I tried... I think it's because I have bad coordination as it is, so this felt so unnatural for me. I thought that I could never learn digital drawing, but when I got my iPad 6th gen with 1st gen pencil it was a game changer! And later I upgraded it to what I have now. However, there are cool things I want to try out in this video so thanks for all the tips! :)
just got a huion kanvas 13 pro 2.5k for under 250.00 brand new on ebay and a mint cintiq 16 for 300.00 and could get a 1st gen 11 inch pro for about 500.00 w the pen if you look hard enough. I would say for 1,000 you can get both if you are ok with used or refurb.
Hiiii! I used the blue S6 lite for 2 years now and simply love it. Kinda wanted to upgrade to a ipad but decided to wait a bit more because I just love everything about the S6, I usually use clip studio paint
I use the Tab S6 lite right now and I loved it. Used it for about 1.5 years and complete used up the pen tip. However, I feel like I can't expand my kind of art anymore as the apps are limited. I am saving up for an iPad air 5 as I can get my photoshop subsription on iOS and there is Procreate and many more!
Another suggestion for under $250, a used iPad. I was able to get a basically mint condition 6th gen iPad last year for about $175. I got an apple pencil alternative since I didn't need the pressure sensitivity but even with a new apple pencil the whole package would come in at about $275. So with just a slightly cheaper iPad or even a used apple pencil, it could be under $250.
Worth mentioning here the huge Huion Giano at an amazing $200 MSRP. If you can work without the screen, it's hard to do better than this. This model has a better pen that's compatible with latest Kamvas models, too.
i started with a screenless wacom tablet, then got a huion kamvas 16 pro (the older 1080p model) and now i also have the galaxy tab s8. in my opinion all of them have benefits, the samsung tablet is good portable size and doesn't need a computer, the huion is good for digital art and the wacom is still in use in other drawing tablet required things, like certain games that benefit from it.
Excuse me sir, in my humble opinion 6 inches is more than enough
Average
Mine is only 2 ):
🤨😈😈😈
Some might even go as far as saying it's too much.
Foul on the play
Currently using a deco 01 v2 and I absolutely love it. I found it by watching one of your videos and it’s definitely one of my favorite buys. I’ve been using it for 2 years now and I just had to buy a replacement pen. Thanks for an amazing suggestion!!
NICE! that's great to hear.
Did the coating on the tablet eventually rub off on yours? because mine definitely did
Love it though AAAA, I just taped paper on the active area since the grooves catch the pen
thank YOU for your review! I've been torn between the deco 01 v2 and the huion h610 pro v2 for ages now
@@randomcommenter6734 mine had a screen protector in the box, so I used that because I was worried about that happening. So far it’s held up well! I have had something coming off my express keys, but it may just be junk that was in the air that stuck to it. I haven’t found a way to clean it yet…
I had to replace the pen because I wore out one of the buttons on it (the one I had set for the eraser hehe) but it was pretty easy to find a replacement. I also needed to get a new glove after a year and a half, but other than that it’s been amazing
My Deco 01 V2 has a problem with something like lower resolution in upper-right corner of screen. I couldn't draw small circles in that area, because my cursor was jumping by 4 pixels and I was drawing squares instead, has anyone encountered similar problem?
My current tablet is Huion HS611.
I bought it almost 6 months ago to replace my 5 year old Wacom Intuos small tablet. And I'm really happy with it.
Hey I’m looking for the best drawing tablet how good is that one u have
@@Aeonairsballsac It's a really good graphic tablet if your budget is less than 100$. It does have a decent size for drawing and also lots of customizable buttons. I have nothing but a good experience with it.
@@seireiart ty!
What's the price
@@ummehabiba2036 it cost me around $80
It's nice to hear someone say that professionals use graphics tablets too along with the display ones. I was very nervous to buy one at first. Though after seeing your review on the Xp pen Deco 1 V2, I decided to choose it as my first tablet and absolutely love it. 😁
Feng Zhu uses a Pen Tablet instead of a Display one. Search him up.
Lots of professionals prefer graphics tablets for ergonomic reasons.
@@justarandomtomato_
Thank you for letting me know! I will! :)
@@pennylavendar6362 yes, most professionals sit at their desk for hours working with their tablet. its hard to do that if you are hunched over a screen. However, graphics tablets always stay flush with your desk while you look straight forward at your screen, so they are better for posture!
Xp pen deco 1, do you need a computer?
Tab S6 lite user here, and happy to see it made the list. Looking at all the options I wanted, it fit the bill nicely. Still using it. All things considered, the only real thing I would change (upgrade later) is the screen/drawing acreage. Eventually, I'd like to get a 16" or larger size, but overall, the Tab S6 lite keeps me very happy.
Can't you hook it up to a computer and use it as a wacom display tablet? He didn't mention that, so I wonder if it's true.
@@SelmaAymara even if it works, I'm offshore 3 weeks at a time. Cabins are small in space, and I have a bag weight limit, when I helicopter out there.
What app do you use for it?
I'm on that S8 Ultra. Size, price, pen tech, power and cintique-like functionality makes this an astounding value. It's everything I need and more.
- sponsored by samsung
Thanks Brad! Watched your review on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite a couple of years ago and purchased one. It's nice to see that Ol' Bessy still managed to make your list after all this time. I love this little tablet for doodling on the go, and despite it not being a powerhouse I've learned to crank out some great work on it.
Thank you again for all of your work on these videos. 👍
Where’s Ernie
hi! im thinking of buying that one, just to get me started. Do you recomend it?
@@edferrri absolutely! It's been great 👍
@@RedonkaBert awesome thanks! Any tips on how to get started? I want to learn to draw and sketch :)
@@edferrri just start lol. I'm 23 and I started when I was 5
Nailed this, Brad. Have to agree on the value of the Tab S6 Lite. Though I mainly use 4th gen 12.9 iPad as my mobile painting device, I’ve really enjoyed the S6 lite that i picked up recently. It’s not for the larger high-res paintings I do, but for studies, ideation, and more fun drawings, I think it does the job really well and worthy of the praise it gets as an ideal option for beginner digital artists on a budget who need something standalone.
I know this is an ancient comment, but what software do you use on an android tablet?
I started with Wacom Intuos and I gotten used to it for a while but now I upgraded to s7 fe.. the difference with pentab and display tab is the comfort of display but your skill of eye&hand coordination is definitely a must have for beginners.
Whatever you do, don't ever buy a wacom product. I have a cintiq 13 and it has not received any updates in years. Can't upgrade the android system, can't upgrade apps, nothing on it works properly, internet connectivity is garbage and everything is sluggish as hell. It's just a really expensive paperweight.
I know you mention the steeper learning curve with the pen tablets, but I see this as a plus - let me explain: One of the challenges I found in a drawing course was to do blind contour drawing, and the aim is to improve the hand/eye/paper coordination and increase the observation skills. I feel that getting a pen tablet is a challenge for sure, but the progress in skills is greater. I'll probably move to a screen-based tablet at some point in the future but for now I'm still challenging myself to a: learn to draw digitally and b: learn the skills I mentioned above.
one of the reasons that drawing tablets without screens require increase coordination is because the tablet-to-screen mapping is often wrong. Draw a circle using an old style plastic template placed on the tablet and see if the image on the screen is true or oval. If the image is not a true circle then you can understand why it's hard to draw correctly! This is not so much a problem when using a tablet just for photo editing, and some 3D stuff like painting textures on a live 3D model. Out of the box Wacom's Intous 3 mapping used on a modern monitor are ALWAYS wrong, though the mapping can easily be adjusted in the control panel app .
In the driver, you can and should change the tablet’s aspect ratio to match your screen. Then you won’t be drawing distorted circles. The bigger issue for many is the disconnect between drawing on the tablet and watching the image appear on the monitor. It takes practice and most people can adjust in little time.
@@asimian8500 correct. You can map the aspect ratio so at least there is not distortion to the *aspect* ratio- but its still upscaling your movements, so I personally still consider the pen tablet to be a problem because of *scaling* ratio. The mindset change of not watching your hand, while looking at a screen with no hand/pen reference, and making movements that then translate to a different scaling ratio, is not just a hurdle, but a learned distortion. So the individual must make a decision to learn this distortion, or wait to save for a display tablet. I spent a month with a pen tablet and realized I didn’t want to train my brain to change what it’s always done with using a pen. Although pen tablets can be honed, I decided to get a display- I have enough training to do besides distorting how I’ve always used a pen. It’s definitely a preference the artist must decide upon.
@@asimian8500 I couldn't draw perfect circles even with a lot of practice. Actually got my first Intuos pro some years ago. It was alright for photo editing but when I wanted to try drawing I had to get the Cintiq Pro 24. And the pen display is like on another level compared to drawing tablets. No more disassociation between the eye and the hand.
I've always wanted a display tablet but if you're looking for a standalone budget tablet, I suggest the XP-PEN Magic Drawing Pad. It's nice and has a textured screen so it doesn't feel like drawing on glass
I got an iPad Air for drawing and doing art for my game and I don't regret it. It's pretty awesome. I hate Apple as a company but damn the product is good. You were one of the people I went to for information that helped me decide if I should get one.
I'm thinking about getting an ipad air as well, but my disdain for Apple's business practices are also holding me back from getting it
@@Val17282 don't forget there are other options out there.
@@mmckn1885 Yeah, currently I'm between ipad air 5 or a galaxy tab s8.
I'm leaning towards the tab s8 since it looks more versatile than the ipad, along with the free s pen and expandable storage. But due to how popular procreate is on the internet, with a dozen videos of it in every corner I turn, I still find myself contemplating ipad for it.
Choices, choices....
@@Val17282 lmao ikr man procreate is everywhere and really making me consider an iPad
@@MADPRINTS Just remember, its the artist, not the tool. Sketchbook Pro is free on android, and I've seen people do some cool stuff with it. I have used it for general sketching and some light rendering. I will typically take them into photoshop to add more details just because I'm familiar with it.
I am also in the market for a good pen tablet I can take on the go. The s6 lite is neat, but I know I want more power and a decent size screen. Tab S8 is relatively new, though I go back and forth between S7+ or S8+, so I tend to fall back on the 8. But that's just me and my 2 cents. I'm still deciding...
As owner of several iPads and a graphic tablet: The freedom of the iPad with a paperlike screenprotector is incredibly nice to draw upon.
However, I would always prefer the thinner "glas" I experience with the Pro version rather than my "regular" iPad.
To me, drawing has to be fun to do, not a task to find fun in there. If you are unsure or inexperienced, try to borrow such a device for a week or try it out at a friends place.
My iPad has found a lot of additional ways to improve my life. Watching netflix in bed or on a plane / train are such a mobility. I like to play Final Fantasy Tactics and I wrote a lot of my Master Thesis on it, because I could easily type and write by hand. So much more useful to my everyday life.
The Wacom is surely the better device, but I dedicate to the time that I spent on it not vice versa.
i have an ipad too, and a non-screen pen tablet, and honestly the iPad is good as a device that has drawing as an extra, because the apple pencil is shaped and works in a way that to me is unintuitive and clunky (the tip is so thick that i can barely see where I'm drawing) and most popular drawing apps on the iPad are either expensive or lack many important features (procreate not having a canvas texture option, c'mon) or the brush engine feels weird and slow (procreate again which tapers and smooths strokes even if you have that turned off)
a tablet is definitely better if you just wanna draw, the iPad is good if you wanna draw and do other things on it, because it's definitely not made FOR art
@Uriel Mendoza no
Do you think the paperlike screenprotector makes a difference?
@@Cystlib absolutely. I have one without and one with. I prefer the one with. Additionally, some ipads have a bigger space due to glass instead of the alternative (i am missing the term for that right now). I would heavily recommend to get the ipad with the thinner "glass" and a paperlike protection
@@thatsagoodone8283 I've heard it grinds your pencil. What's your experience with that?
Still am happy that I bought the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite from your recommendations, I've been drawing with it for 5 months now and I'm glad to see it still being recommended by you. Hope to see your review for the upcoming 2022 ver whenever that gets released!
Edit: Also for future Windows tablet suggestions, I'd love if you can include any compatibility and performance with Paint Tool SAI, it's really the only thing stopping her from buying any ipads or Galaxy Tabs as she largely prefers drawing with SAI which doesn't have any app version.
the cpu is much better everything else is the same.
Which apps do you use on the Galaxy tab s6 lite for drawing? Can you download all the Adobe apps if you want to this tablet ? I want to purchase it but I'm kinda confused..
@@noaruimy6039 I use Clip Studio Paint! It's perfect for it, but it does have a subscription price of 25$ per year on base ver. I don't think Adobe apps are available here and for Android in general, and even if they are they're likely not as good as the ones in desktop. I think a Surface Pro might better for it since it runs Windows? Though there are some Adobe apps on ipads
@@Kogami are you able to connect it too a pc and use it as a standard drawing tablet?
@@Tyrin118 with superdisplay you can
I had the luck to start drawing on the iPad Pro 12.9, to say learning on this wasn’t the best experience I could’ve asked for would be a lie, the graphics are next level, colors are amazing, just everything I could’ve ever wanted in a drawing tablet. I currently use Adobe Fresco and despite all of the hate around it, it works great for me. The Apple Pencil V2 makes the experience all the better, I will say that even though its a crazy expensive price, it is so well worth it.
I have it too ... its not wrong what u say ... but its too small ... and no, thats not a joke
yeah it's just small and super expensive to replace . I love my iPad i swear by it but recently it's been acting up T_T ......
I've been sitting on finally buying a new drawing tablet just because I want the ipad pro and doesn't have the money😭I mostly despise apple lol, but the more I hear about the ipad pro specifically, and for artists specifically, the more I am positive its the best one to start with and have a good experience with.
@@noone-gf5op To start with? I don't think it is. It's a good investment when you're starting to work professionally, not when you're starting out as an artist.
You don't start coloring with caran d'ache's, you start with whatever you have so you can fully utilize and appreciate what that premium product has to offer.
The ipad has a lot of software quirks that makes your art, say... easier? Just like clip studio kinda blends for you. I've seen my classmates struggle with drawing anything decent without their ipad, because they rely on it as a crutch. They rely on it to fix their lines, to fix their wobbles, to add texture etc, instead of actually acquiring that skill. Im just speaking from what I've observed in my own art class, generally those students are the worst when asked to change their mediums or even their software. I think if you rely too much on a tool to the point where it becomes a crutch, there's a slight problem.
@@noone-gf5op Your harmless comment doesn't deserve my unsolicited rant, but i wanted to share my thoughts. I see people like that in my class, either wacom or nothing, ipad or nothing. Those people are lagging behind and will be worse even when they do get their products.
Samsung devices have something called "Second Screen" it allows the device to act as a second screen for whatever PC you decide to pair to, use it as a duplicate display or an extra display.
Do you know if it works natively with an HDMI cable or only with wifi?
Ive never worked in the artistic field. It's just a hobby of mine. I do HR / law / corporate projects / etc.
Here I sit with a WACOM Cintique 24 Pro :D
Since I do that as a hobby (balance is life, guys), I have a lot of friends from the creative field. But none of them has a similar setup. There is jealousy and there were people even trying to guilt-tripping me to sell them my Wacom for a discount price (the audacity). :D
I think we all have things that we don't need. Some have an unused gym membership, a bigger car than needed (or at all), a gaming console and games... and this is mine. Even a phone is somewhat of luxury. And I don't buy expensive phones and other stuff.
But I actually think that a cheaper one would have been enough for my needs.
Well... doesn't help to dwell on things in hindsight. For all folks out there about to buy a tablet:
Don't think that more expensive make things much better. There is a stagnation at some point and the current generation of tablets have improved so much, that I would not buy the same display again if it would break down tomorrow. :)
And even though that Im well suited for all my needs... I always watch Brads videos about the current market. :D
The big problem IMO are like students and people on otherwise lower, fixed incomes who get the idea that having a fancier tablet is going to somehow motivate them more. For those people, please please please spend conservatively! Otherwise, yeah, as silly splurges go, if you hang out with lawyers or tech people you will know people who have spent way more on way less useful things.
Thank you. Spicing your life with things that you want but may not need is what makes it better, and we shouldn’t feel guilty at all, more people should share this notion. And I agree, balance is the key.
One big plus if Huion tablets now is they officially support Linux. Good luck getting all functionality of your Wacom tablet or display on that.
I usually find videos like this to be unhelpful for me, but this was very informative, and I sincerely appreciate the time you took to make it. I've used a graphics tablet before but now that I'm older, I want to upgrade, and I finally have the space and money to get a new GP. Thank you!
I just bought a cheap huion that can connect to a smart phone. so far it seems pretty cool. I still like my large 19" huion screen best even though it is a ton of years old. My fave was when I had the 12.9 ipad pro with paper like. It worked out well because of its large screen and portability (mainly the largest size because my physical vision sucks). I plan on getting another later on.
I did move my 7-year-old from the Kindle Fire to the Galaxy tab for using flip-a-clip and she is enjoying the ability to choose whether she draws with her fingers or the pen when making animations on it. (Kids' skills these days are amazing, lol!)
I definitely like the screen ones a lot more now a days. I remember learning off those weird greyish yellowing ones in the 1980s when I was little (my parents were both in drafting and art so I had access to fun gadgets). Anything with a screen now is super but I still have the flat hand eye ones because sometimes I find it easier since my vision isn't obstructed my my own pen in my face.
Great video!
As someone who stopped drawing about 11 years ago and wanted to get back into it, I went with the iPad Air 5 and the Apple Pencil 2.
I couldn't be happier. It's so much fun to draw on, it has so many other uses, and it's just SO portable. No matter where I am I can just pop that thing out and draw, edit photos with Lightroom, draft quick logos and other designs up with illustrator, and just do general tablet stuff. I 100% recommend it for anyone looking for a drawing tablet.
On top of all that it easily has the best resale value and would be the easiest to sell if I ever wanted/needed to.
Can't be beat IMO.
Wish I could find more reviews for 3D artists on tablets 💀💀
I've owned a Kamvas 22 Plus for the past half a year and I think its the best bang for your buck "budget" Display tablet(around $500) all because of the 21.5" free real estate you got and 140% sRGB color gamut which is the highest of its price point and an Etched glass to come along with it. Other than that it has Vesa mount holes and comes with a adjustable stand. Served me pretty well so far, if you're looking to buy a budge display tablet this is the one to get no doubt.
Agreed! Mine should be coming in soon I’m very excited seems like it will serve me well for professional level work for years to come!
How is your Kamvas 22 Plus holding up after 2 years? I bought mine back in 2021, and it no longer works. The screen and power work fine, but it won't connected anymore. Huion says they won't fix it since their factories are in China, and that I'd have to buy a new tablet. I'm thinking of switching to Wacom after this.
One extra information you may have missed but can be relevant for Apple users is that iPads can be also a wireless or wired pen display with latest Mac computers and OS thanks to the Sidecar feature.
It works pretty well and it may save you if you need Mac apps occasionally and you don't have a drawing tablet but you have an iPad which is already good as a standalone device.
I chose the Samsung S6 lite last year and I love it. Can't deny that Procreate intrigues me but not to the point of buying an Ipad right now, maybe next year. 😉
Try the iPad in a store first - you may not like living with the feel of the Pencil on glass.
I have an iPad 8 and the cheap Wacom tablet you mentioned in the beginning. I got that tablet as a gift years ago and I still like it for its portability and because it works everywhere. Literally all Operating Systems work with it, it's just plug & play.
Nowadays I use the iPad more often because it's closer to the pencil&paper experience, but I don't feel like the difference between iPad Pro/Air and basic iPad is enough to make up for the price. I'm quite happy this way.
And yes, I'm using the Apple Pencil.
Currently using huion hs611, it is definitely a great drawing tablet that provides more than enough shortcut keys. However keep in mind that even though it has a big enough workspace considering its price, it can still feel small for taller artists. That doesn't seem like much of an issue but in my experience it forces me to use my wrist more than my elbow and we all know how much issues that can cause on your hands.
So if you're someone who is a bit on the bigger side, please invest in a bigger drawing tablet.
Now I'm stuck looking for nonscreen tablets that are big enough to let me use my elbow more. if you know of any, feel free to suggest them please
Huion have the inspiritory giano which might be what you need. However I can't remember how much it costs
For under $100 go for the veikk voila L graphic tablet
I have the XP-PEN DECO 01 V2 and I love it. I'm pretty sure you played a role in my choice at the time. It's been a workhorse. It's almost 2 years old now. Thank you!
Hello, could you tell me if you've encountered problems with bad resolution in upper-right corner of your tablet that when you want draw really small circles without even moving your stylus to much from one point your cursor just jumps by 2-4 pixels and you draw squares insteaf of circles?
Happy early-or-late 4th birthday to your DECO 01 V2!!
As a student as well, I went for the iPad several years ago Goodnotes and drawing apps trumped anything Android had, even considering syncing with my Windows laptop, but Android devices have gotten a lot better in the last year or two. Maybe in a few years when I consider a new tablet, I'll go for an Android!
I have the Galaxy Tab S6 and use Krita on Android to draw. It's perfect for on the go. I'm surprised how little attention Krita gets on Android, it's almost a full pc experience.
can you tell me how you got krita and tell me is it works good is tablet performance enough for that or it lags
I would love to see a channel of you just drawing! I always watch your videos just to see the snippets you show in here
got HUION Q620M 10.5' for $100, and I love everything about it more than my Wacom Intuos wireless (small). Left-handed friendly,
bigger, twice the hotkeys 8 buttons. and a dial to zoom or control brush size, and finally USB-C charging
I know this video isn't the newest but anyone who is watching this video looking for recommendations I would say look on the second hand market like ebay for these because you will get them SOOO MUCH CHEAPER and in my experience as long as you do your research you can find some gold! You can get a 2019 wacom 22 inch display for $300 or under so just look and hey good luck I bet you'll be a great artist here soon!
Dumb question, Does the tablet at 3:54 work with Blender grease pencil?
The cheap Intuos is so good, pen experience and all. going bigger with the others at the same price might be the ways as suggested though, I just wanted to experiment on the cheap and ended up using it for years lol.
Bought the Huion hs611 in 2020 and i still love it to this day! Totally worth it
I got them deco 01v2 because it was on sale, and I'm super happy with it. I'm not very good at drawing in general, but using it with vector art has been a nice change.
I actually picked up the Huion Kamvas 16 2021 based on your review and info. My selling point was the Samsung Dex compatibility. Wasn't till I had it for a few months that I finally got a laptop to go with it.
Only gripe I had with using dex vs a laptop is that the Dex doesn't really... do pressure in my experience anyways. But my point. Thanks to you and your in depth reviews I'm getting ready to finally start a side business doing commissions in digital art. You're the best Brad!
Hi, are You still happy with Your Kamvas 16(2021)? I can buy it for about 100$ and it seems to be good comparing price and performance. I have wacom intuos M at the moment(no screen). Would You recommend it?
Dude, I'm currently using a Kindle Fire....any upgrade is an upgrade xD
I always come to your videos for these things to stay current, and esp when I'm looking to buy. Just wanted to say another thing to factor in is 3D work. Zbrush, 3D Coat, Blender, Substance and so on, which rules out the iPad. The cintiq alternatives are great, esp. if you are just starting with digital sculpting and a 3D pipeline. Eventually, you are going to have to learn about proper geometry and retopologising, or may even wnat to animate. As well as painting materials in Substance.... as much as I hate Adobe. While there may be options for iOS, you really need access to full blown desktop software to get serious.
The wacom alternatives make this side of the 3D pipline FAR more accessable. Even if it's just a hobby.
So far Best way to sum up this tablet thingyyy fact :you need real tool to be professional
I want to buy budget companion type tablet that has its own screen which is Totally depend up on main device .
I really like the wacom cintiq 16. Works great!
i have a gaomon m10k pro and i think it works great for under 100$
loads of buttons, a wheel for zooming out/in, good pen, big drawing surface and can work with android devices
I have a tab s6 lite and its great for starters and figuring out what you want
And if youre ready to move to a new art tablet you just got a (for my standarts) nice tablet you can still use for other things
Its been.. idk 1-2 years for me and i noticed id just like a bit more screen space and shortcut buttons would be nice.. but i never really _needed_ either.. its more of a convenience thing
Its deffinitely great value
(Carefull with water tho- im verry irresponsible and damaged it a week after i got it.. its still alive and doing well but the screen isnt very pretty. Dont take it to the shower and itll be fine)
I'm mainly an iPad user for drawing because Procreate is the easiest, simplest art software to use for someone like me with more of a traditional art background. I do also have a Galaxy Tab, a convertible tablet PC and a macbook. I didn't like any of the art software available on Android so I just since used it to play videos and media whhile I draw on the ipad.
As for the tablet PC, I did get a high-end one a few years ago, an HP Spectre X360, but it overheats too quickly and frequently to be used in tablet mode. And it's super heavy. It uses the same pen tech as Surface Pros (but actually comes with a pen) and it's nice to draw on when it's not cooking bugs that land on it, but anyway, keep possible heating issues in mind when getting larger tablet PCs. I use Paint Tool SAI and a 1999 version of Photoshop on that machine- yeah, old software, and I draw my line art on the screen with the included pen, and then use my Huion HS611 tablet for the coloring to prevent my hands from getting burned. I do have a mayyyyybe 10yr old Clip Studio Paint license, but the excessive menus gave me a headache since day one and it gets worse every year I reinstall it or try a tablet version trial.
I use cheap slate tablets to also work on website design, but the Huion HS611 has such a squishy, spongey pen tip that can't handle constant clicking and dragging and doesn't register half my clicks regardless of pressure setting unless I slam the pen really hard like Ash Ketchum throwing down a pokeball, so I ALSO had to get the Wacom mini Intuos and some felt nibs and it does an incredible job with managing website coding and files as well as touching up traditional art pieces in my Macbook Air where I use Affinity Photo.
My advice for the low end slate tablets is that if you're just drawing/painting with it, the Huion is fine. You get more pen pressure, more writing area and shortcut buttons, but if you're a mutlitasker that uses the pen as a general mouse device, you need something with a wacom pen. I haven't tried XP-Pen in this price range. Also, Wacom pens have different nib types like felt ones for more friction and springy ones for a more paintbrush-like feel. they're like $6 for a pack of five, but for the intuos mentioned in this video (which is also the one I have), you have to buy the "legacy" versions of these nibs. Huion's felt nibs only work in their more recent kamvas models.
Once upon a time I had the first generation Cintiq companion and boy did that thing get so hot that when I used it at night, mosquitos would land on it and die instantly!
i love that you go straight to the point
Which of the 2 250 ones is better. The xppen12 or the huion kamvas 12?
Isn't the One by Wacom the cheapest that the company makes? Is it a good option for begginers?
I just traded my Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite in (which I loved) and picked up the S7 FE for £250, which is like a step up in every way. Though the S6 Lite is great if you want that smaller portable feel.
the downside of s7 fe for me is its weight, this baby is too damn heavy to be portable 😂
@@CochelleM It is quite a bit bigger/heavier than the S6 Lite
S7 is close to laptop size and most people wouldn't like that.
@@seraby7151 Depends of you want a smaller drawing space that is easier to just put in a bag or if you want the bigger drawing space. I would say that's the main thing I gave up by switching, the smallness.
In case someone is confused: the huion 12 is not what was shown in the video footage. (and please, don't be mean to Brad for that, it was just a tiny mistake. I just had to point it out in case someone is not familiar with the product).
i favorite the ipad 2018, Best Value
It's not about The Price or Brand, It's about Your Skills And talent to Digital art,
kudos Digital artist💗✊
Brad thanks for the content you always make. It's been helpful and quite great at helping me start my animation journey. Shout out from Uganda, Africa
Ooh good luck!
Kajambo
@@rodneymike1603 ,😂😂😂
Hmm, I think I might hold off on grabbing the current iPad Air or Pro until the next version comes out. The M1 is a leap above the A series chips so it'll be sure to be an upgrade, but M2 is pretty much just a standard evolution on it.
i can't decide between the xp deco 01 v2 and the huion hs611, they both seem really similar and the only key difference that im really seeing is the price, but i want to know which one is better overall? if anyone could help me out between picking that would be really great :D
i wish there was a tablet with a viewing screen and some friction layer that makes it feel more like pencil and paper
What camera do you use?
I'm using One By Wacom small size
It cost me about 40$
But yes really amazing that i can do everything with it
The only bad thing is that there is only 2 buttons on the pen and i have to use the keyboard for other keybinds
I got the wacom cintiq 16 and I really love it. I would recommend getting the stand and maybe a wacom remote with it. The screen isnt the most pretty one but it works.
There is this chinese brand called Veikk. Sounds obscure but they sell decent drawing/screen tablets for a very affordable price (even cheaper than huion). I currently own the s640 and its only 23$, you have huion h420 at the same price but the veikk s640 is way better in my opinion. Decently sized, feels great to draw, has 8k pressure sensitivity, comes with a lot of freebies in the box (adapters, nibs, gloves,....). Overall one of the best drawing tablets for beginners.
Do they have proper drivers? My xp pen star 03 got outdated and it no longer works in my new laptop.
samsung galaxy tab s6 lite is it good enough to start as beginner on drawing on tablet ??
I’m currently using a Wacom mobile studio pro for digital painting a 12.9” iPad Pro for inking and my adobe lineup is hooked up to a monitor and desktop to handle things like my design work in illustrator and heavy mouse work in photoshop. Screens are definitely nicer, but I’m glad I learned without one. Each time I upgraded equipment I took my art to the next level.
The Deco 01 V2 is an amazing tablet for the price. I think the software could be a little better, but in terms of feel I like it better than every entry level Wacom I've ever used.
i have a wacom intuos and its literally trash ! my ipad is in repair so this is my back up but now im like i can't even use this T_T. i grew up using wacom bamboo tablet ..my favorite. I'm thinking of of getting the Deco V2
I just bought the huion kamvas 16 2021 it's really good couldn't recommend more
Great Video! I'm currently debating between the Huion Kamvas 13 and the XP Pen Artist 12
I've heard kamvas 13 has way too many problems. Perhaps you should research it a bit more.
Got the 16 inch XP-Pen for right at $200. If you are on a budget but really need and or want a drawing graphics tablet, then don't be afraid to look for things like used or open boxes. I got mine because a lady's daughter opened hers and used it like two or three times and eventually got another, smaller one. I've had it for two years now and it runs and works great for what I need. I just think people overthink it. Heck, I almost got a 22" Huion for nearly same price, it too was an open box deal at Amazon.
Hi, a generally new artist here.
I by coincidence bought the tab s6 lite last year for studying, which allowed me to try some digital painting/ drawing
Not much to say from someone who never did digital before, but I couldn't get too much into it with the tablet (am still practicing basics with pen and paper as well). I think what puts me of is the pencil, it really feels too small (also the tablet screen size) and I have to basically hold it upright (perpendicular) to the tablet screen, and the workflow (no shortcuts).
Now I am thinking about starting some digital painting classes online soon, and it surprised me that the tab s6 lite made it onto this list, I was planning on buying the XP pen artist 15.6 pro instead which costs 370 Euro's
So my question: would you recommend buying the XP pen artist 15.6 pro or continue practicing with the tab s6 lite?
*Any help would be much appreciated ❤️
Yeah same for me, i got a samsung tablet with me and the pen feels so thin and small. And the cursor/pointer doesnt match up with the tip of the pen when you angle it. I would say the tip feels better than the apple pencil since the samsung pen got a rubber tip (?) And it doesnt feel like slipping on glass. Im considering on buying an ipad or a display tablet because they have better pressure sensitivity and wayyy better softwares.
Did you buy the display tablet? If yes then pleaaaaseee tell me if its worth it
The 6000$ option is to get an overpowered PC along with Wacom's 27 inch display
Are these compatible with adobe photoshop and lightroom?
I am currently using iPad Air 2 + Apple Pencil 2. Its really good and help me with most of the things. Lately I was thinking if I can find something better that this. Thanks to your video, now I know I have the best one already.
I've been using the XP-PEN artist 15.6 similar to the Kamvas for 4 years and It's really been a blessing for me as it still works perfectly. It fits in my case logic backpack and I only need to power it with USB cable. The only thing that bothers me nowadays is that working almost everyday with it makes my upper back tired so I'm thinking about getting a large intuos or getting a remote control as it will help with my shoulder/wrist. Do you think you can work almost exclusively with a remote control or will I have to keep reaching for the keyboard?
I got the Huion, there are some evident issues which can't resolved but in graphic Tablets they provide the most value for money
You have an Acer pictured when you are talking about the Huion.
So at this point in time, would you still recommend the Wacom One or do you think the Huion is way better?
You can absolutely get a display tablet under $100. With some catches. You have to keep an eye out, however, on ebay manufacturers put refurbs up for sale fairly often and they are heavily discounted. I was able to get a $250 tablet for $80+tax with a 2 year warranty and free shipping.
As a beginner I would love to see some other players like lenovo, Asus, HP, Huawei, and so. Its always the same, iPad, Samsung and Surface. I will probably go for Samsung tab only because of included DEX
I have a simbans tablet. I like it as it's for beginners. It works on android.
i started digital art in 2017? getting a tablet then. i even tried a screen tablet, but having so little desk space and needing adapters, i sold it off. now i have a dusty tablet i dont enjoy using, because having to plug it it, and clear off my desk is such a hassle... hence why i bought an ipad air. i think procreate is delightful, it isnt for everyone, but i can draw on the go and scribble down ideas... now i just need to find accessories to make my drawings better :')
When I'm not using my iPad Pro or my Microsoft Surface Book I'm using this really old Wacom CTH670 Tablet. I think I might upgrade after watching this.
Three years ago i bought Huion 1060plus on amazon that cost 89(£) and that was with discount and im still using it to this day, however this tablet is flawed meaning it sometimes does not recognize its stylus, so i have to unplug and plug in tablet from my desktop and in worst case i have to restart pc in order to work.
1:41 using my first ever drawing tablet, i didn't have to build up any hand eye coordination because i drew with a mouse for 9 months beforehand. using a screenless drawing tablet is just like using a pencil shaped mouse
Also used a mouse and yea its tricky. Just pooled 55 bucks in a XP-Pen Deco M
Seeing you just START the video immediately caught me off guard. It's honestly pretty refreshing to see.
Just bought huion h64, this is my first tablet, just wanna get into drawing digitally. Still not used to how ur hand and where the drawing appear not on the same place. Only 10mn in so far and I like how useful it is.
Considering getting rid of my cintiq 22 hd. Can’t seem to get past the neck and back problems caused by looking down at the tablet all day. Heavily considering one of these graphics tablets and just using the extra money for a really nice monitor. Thanks so much for the vid!!
Have been using an old wacom tablet since 2017. I use it for absolutely all my digital drawings. It have been used to its brink of just self destructing. It can break whenever I use it and it’s really small. But it has served me well! Though the size makes drawing slightly more difficult.
I am now looking for a nice screen drawing tablet, those looks so much more comfortable! I hope I find one without a ton of annoying bugs and glitches.
Okay, I am now starting to get bored writing this rant. I’ll now stop typing and say GOODBYE!
What did you get?
I like the iPad Air 4 with the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, because for me I never learned the drawing tablets which is connected to the computer and the eye / hand coordination. I simply never learned to draw that way, no matter how many years I tried... I think it's because I have bad coordination as it is, so this felt so unnatural for me. I thought that I could never learn digital drawing, but when I got my iPad 6th gen with 1st gen pencil it was a game changer! And later I upgraded it to what I have now. However, there are cool things I want to try out in this video so thanks for all the tips! :)
just got a huion kanvas 13 pro 2.5k for under 250.00 brand new on ebay and a mint cintiq 16 for 300.00 and could get a 1st gen 11 inch pro for about 500.00 w the pen if you look hard enough. I would say for 1,000 you can get both if you are ok with used or refurb.
i love my ipad air but i really would like to go bigger
Hiiii! I used the blue S6 lite for 2 years now and simply love it. Kinda wanted to upgrade to a ipad but decided to wait a bit more because I just love everything about the S6, I usually use clip studio paint
the tablet that shows at 4:00 doesnt look like huion kamvas 12!
I love the glove. Cool idea!! Prevents from clicking the UI by chance.
I use the Tab S6 lite right now and I loved it. Used it for about 1.5 years and complete used up the pen tip. However, I feel like I can't expand my kind of art anymore as the apps are limited. I am saving up for an iPad air 5 as I can get my photoshop subsription on iOS and there is Procreate and many more!
Another suggestion for under $250, a used iPad. I was able to get a basically mint condition 6th gen iPad last year for about $175. I got an apple pencil alternative since I didn't need the pressure sensitivity but even with a new apple pencil the whole package would come in at about $275. So with just a slightly cheaper iPad or even a used apple pencil, it could be under $250.
Worth mentioning here the huge Huion Giano at an amazing $200 MSRP. If you can work without the screen, it's hard to do better than this. This model has a better pen that's compatible with latest Kamvas models, too.
I legit needed this video today thanks so much man
I always thought the Tab S6 Lite was underpowered, and did I just see a 2022 version is coming soon?
Yep, I just got my hands on one and am working on a review.
i started with a screenless wacom tablet, then got a huion kamvas 16 pro (the older 1080p model) and now i also have the galaxy tab s8. in my opinion all of them have benefits, the samsung tablet is good portable size and doesn't need a computer, the huion is good for digital art and the wacom is still in use in other drawing tablet required things, like certain games that benefit from it.
I have a Huaion Camvas HV156 V2, I love it and if I change one day it would be only for the Huion 24''.
I think the do pen artist 12 pro is better than the v2 because if the dial tbh, the dial is so convenient
Yeah, if you are used to dial, 12 pro should be better than non pro 12 V2. I hope 12 pro V2 will also have dial when it comes out