Top 10 Best Graphics Tablets for Mac Buying Guide 2016-2017. Wacom Intuos Art Pen Tablet in Black (Size: M) – Medium Graphic Tablet incl. The best drawing tablet: our pick of the best graphics tablets in 2019 By Richard Hill 2019-01-07T09:00:39Z Illustration Whether you’re looking for a new pen display or your first graphics tablet, we’ve got all the best drawing tablets right here.
Jump straight to the section you want with these quick links: - - - - - - - - Forget the days when you only had one or two drawing tablets to choose from – now, designers and creatives are spoilt for choice, with a huge range of different types of tablets and displays that covers all imaginable needs and wants. From dedicated graphic specialists like Wacom and Huion to tech giants like Apple and Samsung, loads of companies are getting in on the action – and that means that when it comes to choice, creatives have never had it so good.
Wondering which model to pick? We're here to help. Right now, the very best drawing tablet you can buy is the Wacom Cintiq 22HD touch pen display. But it also has serious competition in the form of Apple’s latest iPad Pro 12.9, released in November 2018 and boasting some serious processing power. Of course, both of these tablets involve a significant cash outlay, so if you’re on a stricter budget then it’s worth looking at some of the more wallet-friendly options out there such as the Huion H430P. Ultimately though, determining the right drawing tablet for you is going to depend entirely on how you intend to use it.
(Scroll down to see our full list of recommendations. If you're new to drawing tablets, it's worth pointing out that there are three different categories to be aware of. Each takes a different approach to the central challenge of helping you draw on your Windows PC or Mac as if you were drawing on paper. • Graphics tablets, which you draw directly onto with a stylus • Pressure-sensitive pen displays, which are hooked up to a monitor • Tablet computers, which can be adapted for drawing with an app You can below. With this covered, let's look at the options. Read on to find the best drawing tablet for your specific needs and budget – and the best prices. The best drawing tablet in 2019 01.
Game controller for mac mini. Wacom Cintiq 22HD touch pen display. Low screen res for the size Probably the most desirable drawing tablet on the market, the Wacom Cintiq 22HD touch enables you to draw direct onto its screen. It's generously sized so you can go large with your brush strokes, but the stylus is sensitive enough to cope with your most subtle expressions, too. The stand takes some getting used to, but enables you to switch between a near-flat configuration for drawing and an upright position for when you want to use the Cintiq 22HD touch as a regular monitor.
The best cheap drawing tablet 02. XP-Pen Artist 15.6 pen display. Stand not included All the basics you could want from a pen display are covered by the XP-Pen Artist 15.6: a reasonably sized drawing area, a comfortable pen with plenty of sensitivity levels, and a good screen. You don’t get quite the attention to detail or the advanced ecosystem of extras that Wacom provides, and the offset between the stylus tip and the on-screen cursor takes some getting used to, but this remains a pen display that can transform your digital creativity without breaking the bank. The best graphics tablets 03.
Wacom Intuos Pro (large). Drawing area could be larger When you’re creating artwork, you want room to sketch freely and a pen that feels as close as possible to the paper equivalent. You’ll find both in the Wacom Intuos Pro graphics tablet: it's one of the purest drawing experiences you can get from a digital device.
The pen provides over 8,000 levels of pressure sensitivity and a drawing area that – while it’s not the biggest available – gives you more than the area of a magazine to play inside. All this is supported by Wacom’s broad ecosystem of alternative pens and Texture Sheets to give your drawing surface a distinctive feel.
Wacom Intuos Pro (Medium). Driver problems reported Designers don’t typically require the range of movement that illustrators demand, making this smaller edition of the Wacom Intuos Pro graphics tablet just the job. As well as the drawing area, eight shortcut keys and a Touch Ring give you access to your most-used commands and tools, so you don’t have to keep flipping between your tablet and your keyboard while you’re focusing on iterating a concept. The Intuos Pro also supports multi-touch fingertip gestures, making it easy for you pan and zoom around your current document. The best drawing tablet for beginners 05. A little flimsy/fragile XP-Pen's Deco tablets blend style with functionality. This matt black, ultra-sleek model doesn't only look good, but also feels good to use, thanks to its well-made pen and generous drawing area.