Whether you are an artist, graphic designer, or architect, a drawing tablet is an essential tool in this digital age. Allowing you to quickly transfer digital drawings into articulated masterpieces, they are a must for any creative professional and can allow hobbyists to take their digital art to the next level.
Figuring out the best tablets for drawing isn’t always easy, so we’ve taken some of the guesswork out of the equation. What you’ll end up with depends both on your needs, and your budget, but the good news is that with such a wide variety of graphics tablets on the market, there’s something for everyone.
Before moving on to our list, it’s important to understand types of tablets available. A graphics tablet hooks into your computer, allowing you to draw on it with a stylus and see the results on your monitor. If you prefer the look and feel of drawing directly on the screen, then you’ll want to consider a tablet monitor. There’s an added expense, but some people find drawing on the screen more intuitive. Here, you’ll want to pay close attention to screen quality in order to get accurate color results.
If you are looking for something that can double as a personal entertainment device (letting you read emails or watch movies when you aren’t getting creative), a tablet computer is your best bet. From Apple to Microsoft and beyond, more and more companies are balancing the perks of a regular tablet with the high-quality screen resolution and drawing applications of a graphic tablet. Scroll down to explore the options!
Best Graphics Tablets
Intuos Draw
A great entry-level tablet for beginners from the leader in the field, Wacom, and has 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity.
Inspiroy G10T Pen and Touch Wireless
This slim, wireless tablet is ideal if you are looking to save space. It also has 6 programmable buttons and 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity.
Intuos Pro Paper Edition
Can’t let go of the feel of pen and paper? The Intuos Pro Paper edition allows you to easily trace and vectorize your drawings. The 8,192 levels of pen pressure allow for high-resolution images and the tablet comes with wireless capability. Best of all? With this price point also comes a better drawing surface that feels like paper.
Best Tablet Monitors
1910B Interactive Pen Display
An affordable, entry-level tablet monitor, it comes with two rechargeable pens and can tilt from 90 to about 20 degrees so you can be comfortable while drawing. The tradeoff at this price point is pixelation that is slightly noticeable.
Artist22E Graphic Monitor
A nice alternative for those not ready to invest in a Cintiq, as they have a lot of similar features. Includes a rechargeable pen with 2,048 levels of pressure and 8 express buttons, but is not capable of multitouch (meaning you can’t draw with your fingers).
Cintiq Pro 13HD
Professionals pay a premium for the Cintiq line because of the quality of its color, with a display that can render 16.7 million colors. It has multitouch capabilities, so you can use pens (with 8,192 pressure sensitivity) or your fingers when designing your latest projects. And you can choose screens in a 13-inch, 16-inch, or 22-inch size according to your needs. The tablet also comes with the Pro Pen and 10 nibs.
Best Tablet Computers
Galaxy Tab A with S Pen
A great, portable solution for sketching, the S pen enables you to take advantage of the myriad of drawing apps available for Android users and the pen has 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.
Surface Pro 4
Microsoft continues to improve its Surface tablets, which can be outfitted with a keyboard to enhance functionality. Though you won’t get the smooth strokes a Wacom can afford, an added bonus is the capability to run Photoshop with ease, directly in the tablet. Microsoft’s new Surface Pen also claims 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.
iPad Pro
Unlike most tablets featured here, you’ll need to buy the Apple Pencil ($99) separately to turn the iPad Pro into a drawing surface—or just use your fingers. Once kitted out with the Apple Pencil, you’ll have great accuracy and the increased performance power of the iPad Pro means minimum lagging.
Cintiq Mobile Studio Pro
With 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, Wacom’s tablet computer blows its rivals out of the water, which the price tag reflects. Coming in 13-inch and 16-inch options, there is no other choice for serious professionals, as it will also run Photoshop or CAD programs effectively and allow any demanding jobs to be completed with ease.
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