I've got the 16" version with the 2.5K and I power it with a single cable from my Mac Mini. You may not need the additional power cable if your computer's USB-C port can give enough power.
I'm thinking about buying this tablet, do you know exactly how long the included USB-C cable is? I want to make sure to order an extension cable if it's too short.
I recently got the Huion Kamvas 22 Plus. I previously had the Kamvas Pro 20 (2019) and the main reason why I chose the 22 Plus was the new 3.0 Pen tech. The main difference that I've read and noticed was that the pen nib no longer has a springy space inside the pen, therefore the nib doesn't push inside the pen why you draw. With the old pen I found myself straining my hand why drawing due to that springy feel. Now it feels like I'm drawing with an actual pen/stylus.
@@htsunmiku Honestly, I'd say it's worth it. I used to intentionally not use my old huion tablet because of the constant hand cramps and with this new one including the new pen, I haven't had a single cramp yet and I use it all day everyday.
@@BombaJead I also have a Wacom Intuos Pro as well as a Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13. Compared to the old Intuos Pro pen and the Pro Pen 2, the drawing experience feels nearly identical. The only differences that I found were the lack of an eraser on the Huion pen and the fact that wacom's rubber grips have a much more premium feel than the Huion pen. Not to say that the Huion pen doesn't feel good but it's a small yet noticable difference.
I got a Huion Kamvas 22 pro about 4 years ago and have always been really impressed with it! All my gripes with it (that I've happily lived with because of the price) - only HDMI on the back, huge shortcut keys, iffy drivers, lower res - seem to be getting fixed in the newer models. Very pumped to upgrade soon!
@Orange Juice It definitely still works well. I use it for 3d sculpting in my day job and don't have any issues. I've used newer ones since and the general experience is much smoother, making mine feel old-ish, but when I don't think about it I don't even notice
Ayeeee I was looking forward to your review. I bought this literally when it came out with only like one review on TH-cam and was nervous to get it, but I got it and it’s actually decent for me (digital art major) I’m new to this so for the price and for my first display, I’m content! Thank for making this video I trust you with this stuff, you’re the reason I went to huion! Keep up the good work brad!
WOW - i was BEGGING XP-pen and Wacom to make a 16:10 pen display, and who else but Huion decides to take things into ther own hands. Never had a Huion before, but i'll consider it now
@@ilikecookies230 how do you know how big my hands are? I am a man in a Child's tiny body...... ok I'm not and your advice is probably spot on. LOL. I have a 12.6 RN, and a 13 isn't much of an upgrade I guess. 15 inches it is.
@@tatedottech lol nah man i suggested the bigger drawing tablet because I'm looking out for your wrist. 16 inch tablets are super big but you'll have more leeway when drawing from the shoulder to elbow than if your drawing from your wrist with a 13 inch tablet. it will absolutely improve your line quality too. its awkward at first, its a learned skill and not necessarily and innate one, but trust me, bigger tablet equals better wrist in the long run. tablets are important but you have to think about what your investing in, a tablet or a tool, if its the latter i would honestly pick a tablet that will leave you with less of a chance of injury in the long run.
@@tatedottech how do u feel aout 13.3 inches 16 10 aspect ratio display. since u r using a very close 12 innch display i wud be happy to use a 2.5k display without ay innterface i cann comprimise or that but i u say that 15.6 inch is better id go for a 15.6 1080 version thanks and this might also heelp someone
You should always use a ruler with the diagonal line test. Especially now that the wave is gradually becoming more imperceptible. It's really hard to tell much of anything from the free hand strokes
I have this tablet and it's awesome. It does everything that I need and fits on a smaller desk. I use auto desk sketchbook for my program and it works great.
I just bought the Kanvas Pro 16. I found out if you're using the squid cable that you don't need to plug into a power adapter when you plug the USB back into your computer (which is required for data). The HDMI on the squid cable goes into the HDMI port. I have two other external monitors, so one mirrors the tablet through a splitter that plugs into my Macbookpro's USB C. Another hub that plugs into another usb C to my MBP, that one has a regular usb port which connects to the Kanvas squid cable. Ignore the power cable to the power adapter since the usb data cable will power the tablet. The usb data cable is required anyway, since the driver won't detect the tablet without it being plugged in (two birds with one stone). Hope this helps someone out there.
I had a question for you Brad, I recently bought a Huion Kamvas Pro 13 (2.5K), but when I got it the screen's colorful noise was extremely visible, a lot more visible then I expected. In your video I don't see the grain at all since it's not super noticeable, and the Wacom 16 Pro I've seen in-person is also like this, where it's only noticeable if your eye is right next to the screen. I contacted Huion support and they told me it was just like that, that it was normal, but I guess in your video the camera can't fully capture it. It's a shame because I really love drawing with it and the overall build quality is stellar, but no matter how hard I try my eyes cannot get over the visible colorful noise/grain. Love your video though! Very informative and well-detailed!
Dude, I'm glad I stumbled upon your comment. Like you, I was surprised when I received the package with this tablet, because I also bought this device on the advice of Brad. None of the reviews said that there is this noise on the screen and this is very bad. My eyes also get very tired from working on this tablet and I can’t work for more than 2 hours. However, it turned out only after the purchase, and I began to find reviews from other people that this noise interferes with them. And it’s not entirely clear to me whether this is a mass marriage and some part of the goods has such a strange effect? Or some people just don't notice the noise. Very disappointed with the purchase as I saved up for it for a very long time.
What does the grain look like? Do you mean the matte anti glare screen that is causing pixelated screen? I really hate that - I put in a matte screen protector for my Samsung tablet and removed it after a day because it made drAwing difficult with the grain and I couldnt understand what Im drawing anymore
@@strongerthaneverph It was multi-colored noise, where the matte screen made it so you could see the individual RGB sub pixels. I think it's because of the parallax (the distance from the screen to the glass), or maybe it's the material/process used for the pen display.
I really thought this was an older year model of the tablet. something about the look of the buttons and the glossy side makes this device look much cheaper and lower quality compared to last year's (which I own). Kind of an off choice from Huion.
This video was so useful, as i originally was going to get a 16 pro, Then i saw this video and realised that a smaller tablet is better if you have smaller hands. Great video, keep up the good work!
At 2:25 you say that there is a mat screen protector. But on huions website they say it's etched glass. Is the etching just for the anti-glare effect and there is an additional screen protector on top of that, or did you mix that up and there is no protector, it's actually just the glass? Just a little detail I'm curious about. Otherwise great review. Really looking forward for a pro 16 2.5k review too, because I'm thinking about getting one.
So I've got this tablet and even tho I love it I have 2 issues with it. 1) Sometimes the pen randomly gets oversensitive and starts to click, move around and make lines without me even pressing it against the screen (removing the nib and putting it back in seems to solve it but I would like to know why it happens.) 2) Once in a while it happens that in a particular place on the screen, the line gets crooked even tho I'm making straight lines. If somebody knows the solution for those please let me know
Mine just arrived today! There was hardly any reviews out there so I took the plunge, time to see if my purchase was a good one. EDIT: Thanks for justifying my purchase :D Going to set it up now!
@@derriusburton5866 I had a kamvas pro 13 and it worked fine on my gateway laptop. I'll change my kamvas pro 13 to the 2.5k version as my 13 pro has some sort of calibration issue that I have found no real cause to that.
Hey Brad, would you say this Huion Kamva Pro13 (2.5K) edges out XP-Pen Artist 13.3 for the number one spot on your list as the favorite 13" you have tested? Thanks!
I've been looking into the 16" 2.5K for several days now, unfortunately right now it's not available in UAE's Amazon directly so I might have to pay around 100$ extra. Am waiting for it to be available soon. Also, haven't seen many reviews of it online, I understand it's a new product but still. Will you be making one on the 16" 2.5K?
I think this one is 399$, not 300$, aaaand you don't feel any difference in the pen because they've been using that same pen (pw517) since 2020 in their kamvas 13 and kamvas 16 tablets. So you've probably been using the very same pen before without even knowing it. There was a little more research to be done 😅
Thanks man! Found a refurbed unit under $300. BTW, what is that thing you wear on your hand when you draw? Going to order a USB extension dingus for it. Thanks! Subscribed!
I already bought the 2021 kamvas 16. Getting the kamvas 16 pro 2021 2.5k is an upgrade but you lose 2 bindable keys in exchange for color rgb and res n so on
By the way, as we expect. Great review, Brad! Anyway, out of topic question.. I guess. Would you still recommend XP-Pen Artists 22E Pro? Thanks in advance, Brad.
If you intend to use this tablet with the buttons on the RIGHT hand side, you CANNOT use the included combo cable as the shape makes the wires point directly into the table. My wife is a leftie and shes not had a smooth experience setting up this tablet whatsoever.
Hey Brad great video like always. Are you planning to review newest XP Pen Artist 24 (idk why but the newest version is without pro while the previous version was called pro) ?
Nice video Brad, lately I've been looking at the Huion Kamvas 20, but I'm not sure if I should buy. Could you please do a review on the Huion Kamvas 20. I would really appreciate it.
I don't get it Brad. How many tablets does Huion have? When I type in Huion Pro 13 or 13 Pro Huion it comes up with all of them and somehow others. Kind of the same but different but still the same. Can you do a video on the different tablets? Greetings from Germany - Leipzig
I got the huion Kamvas 22 plus months. Debating if I should jump to Kamvas 16 2.5k Will I see a difference in resolution when I jump from 1080p to 2k when digital sketching?
Brad there's a tiktoker i saw on my fyp who reposts your youtube videos. I don't think they ask for ypur permission. I told them not to repost it. But they still do it. It's like 2 different account i don't remember much but they did post a short clip of your video
Hi! Thank you so much for this great review ! I was wondering, do you know if it is possible to turn the display in order to have the button on the right? (I am left-handed and the buttons on the left would be a deal breaker for me...)
HI Brad. Thanks for the videos. I am trying to make a decision between a Wacom pro Pen Tablet or a Huion Pro. I used a small Huion drawing pad before, and the surface was too slick for me-- slippery surface. My OLD Wacom bamboo drawing pad is not. It had a bite to the surface which I prefer. Can you tell me about the surface of the Huion Pro? Thanks!!
Honestly, the 16-inch ver is my dream Huion since my laptop only supports up to 2.5k lol. The only thing that's stopping me is that I don't know if I want to go all out for a display tablet yet in any case I might still end up preferring a screenless tablet... yes I already have the Samsung S6 Lite to experience drawing on a screen, but I'm still very torn about getting bigger ones like a 16-inch lol.
Hey can I ask you how good a Samsung tab S6 is? I am thinking about either buying a huion Kamvas, Samsung Tab oder Ipad. And which programs are good to use on the samsung? Since Ipad has Procreate and stuff. :D
Imo 16 is a very good size! I have the Cintiq13HD and while it is very good, my hand gets in the way of some stuff easier because of the size. But there are benefits to screenless tablets too (mainly they are more ergonomic, which is better for you in the long run, don't burn your eyes from how close you are to the screen and your hand doesn't get in the way).
@@cindyn4403 Late reply because this didnt appear in my notifs aaah but imo it's up to what ecosystem or app you want to use, or even your budget? If you already have a PC and dont care for drawing on the go, pick the Huion. If you absolutely want Procreate and dont mind using iOS, go with ipad. For Samsung Tab, there's frankly not a lot of apps, but Clip Studio is def the best for it! Samsung is what I recommend if file management and customization is your priority, or you want a portable tablet with the lowest budget :) So far I really like my Samsung! It works great with Clip Studio and I draw on it everyday
@@hoshipan_ thanks for the advice! Tbh I especially relate with the "staring at screen directly for too long burn your eyes" bc that's what I'm experiencing with my Galaxy Tab haha, I can't stare at it for too long without some breaks every 10 mins compared to using screenless tablets xD Though if I ever get a bigger deskspace I def will consider the 16 inch ver since they seem better for the long run
I see that the side buttons are decreased by one from last year Huion Kamvas 13 version (from 8 buttons to 7 buttons). I use keyboard for 3D digital sculpting but for 2D art I still use the side buttons heavily because I like to draw tablet style-ish. So the buttons it self is a drawback for me.
Thanks for the review! Can you use these as a non-display pen tablet too? I know that sounds weird but I like to switch back and forth depending on what I'm doing and for ergonomics. I guess you could mirror the screen on a mac...not sure what to do on a PC?
Its coming home in a few a days. my hs64 needed an upgrade(which i also bought thru you), since ive never used a pen display i wanted to know if the screen surface gets scratchy over time and if applying a screen protector is recommended(idk how that will affect the pen pressure). thanks as always
Does this model have the "sunk in" usb connection to the tablet, as the regular kamvas 13 does? Do you need to sand down the thickness of usb cables that isn't provided by Huion?
what are the minimum laptop specs required for digital drawing? I just bought a huion kamvas 13 and I have an i3 4GB ram laptop and am not sure if it's gonna be running smoothly
How’s the warranty with Huion? Displays can be really awkward with bad bad light bleeds, dead pixels, etc. Do huion respect their warranties? Or are their customer services basically MIA?
Dang, if only I waited for this one instead of getting the OG Huion Kamvas pro 13 back in 2019. Ah well, it's been serving me well the past few years :)
Hi, is this left hand friendly? can I like, use the buttons on the right and it will be ok? Sorry if the question is dumb, it will be my first tablet with screen. Thanks in advance.
I was looking at this and the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K. Comparing the two it seems that the 16" actually has fewer pixels but is $200 more expensive? This seems really odd to me.
Would it hurt Huion to add some kind of illumination for the buttons? i got a Kamvas 13 (didnt wanna pay more just for a slider) (kamvas 13 pro) i draw in dark environment and its so easy to mess up the buttons...
Wait this whole time I've been plugging both the black and red usb cables into my laptop 👀 is it better to plug the red into an outlet instead? (I have the normal huion kamvas 13 if that matters)
Hi there, I have been thinking of buying Huion Kamvas 13. Just would like to know if the file saves in huion tablet itself or in laptop/computer? Also I have been using an external hardrive and a samsung ssd as my scratch disk. Both ports in my laptop are occupied. Don't know where to connect huion tablet. Any advise is highly appreciated. thanks and more power!
hello there, im a freelance artist and im only using android phone and huion hs64 pen tab to most of my digital art. planning to upgrade and i want to buy huion kamvas 13 but still im gonna be using my android phone. would it be worth buying or no?
Please what do you do with the tablets after the videos? I have always wanted to own one but can't afford it due to the value of dollar to my currency. I really love your videos, each time I watch them they give me hope.
2:43 "It's also a laminated screen..." "...some of those devices don't have a laminated screen and that is a really nice upgrade" just to double check, you're advocating for laminated screens or those other devices without laminated screens are better?
Hi, I’m trying to purchase one for a younger sibling and I know nothing about this. Does this tablet come with software built-in? If not, what software would you recommend for drawing?
If you want to buy from a company that ignores your support requests, then Huion is for you? For the past two weeks, I have been trying to reach them. Their webpage won't let you submit a ticket because the Captcha thing doesn't work. And when you email their support email address directly, you get the "Ticket has been created" response, but nobody ever responds. I bought the Huion Q620M. It has a significant air pocket under the drawing surface, which makes it feel like you're drawing on cloth. Definite defect. I want to return or exchange it, but I can't even get a response. So I'm stuck with a tablet I paid over $100 for, because their Customer Service and Support is garbage. It's a shame, because I love my Kamvas 22 Plus. But I will never buy another Huion Product.
@@DanielaRodriguez-wk6ii Yep. I just found that out. But they are still horrible. They told me that it's not a defect that the surface just wasn't attached correctly. They told me to remove it myself and reapply it. They included a video showing how to do that. The video shows a person using an exacto knife to pry the surface up from the glue. But then it shows the person applying a brand new, and completely different drawing surface to the tablet. Completely ludicrous. I am not repairing a product that I paid good money for when it was clearly their fault it arrived to me in that condition. That is like a car company telling you to fix a brand new car the day after you purchase it, because they used a part that broke and caused it not to run. I can't believe the audacity of some of these companies. If they don't make it right, I will never buy another Huion product, and I will do my worst to let everyone know how they operate their business.
I just bought this I have noticed in photoshop I have lag especially when I add clipping masks it can be quite bad. In Corel Painter and clip studio paint there is no lag at all. I have it connected to MacBook Pro 13 M1 with 16GB RAM
I messed up the price in the intro *facepalm* It's $399 not $300. I'm so sorry 😢
ever do giveaways? id love anything to draw with!
Why u do this to me?
What a difference $100 can make.
And I was surprised too it being $50 away from last year version
Draw anime please!!!!!!!!!!!!
In my country There's litteraly no reason to buy a Wacom anymore, Huion just got so much better at a cheaper price.
God, I love competition.
I've got the 16" version with the 2.5K and I power it with a single cable from my Mac Mini. You may not need the additional power cable if your computer's USB-C port can give enough power.
Same with the 16" Pro+ 4K. Just one cable.
Yep, and it's so light, I use on my lap. Much lighter than my 12.9 inch iPad Pro.
thanks for the extra info! :)
Should I order it on huions website or on Amazon? Amazon is cheaper for some reason
I'm thinking about buying this tablet, do you know exactly how long the included USB-C cable is? I want to make sure to order an extension cable if it's too short.
I recently got the Huion Kamvas 22 Plus. I previously had the Kamvas Pro 20 (2019) and the main reason why I chose the 22 Plus was the new 3.0 Pen tech. The main difference that I've read and noticed was that the pen nib no longer has a springy space inside the pen, therefore the nib doesn't push inside the pen why you draw. With the old pen I found myself straining my hand why drawing due to that springy feel. Now it feels like I'm drawing with an actual pen/stylus.
Wait?? Huion got rid of the springy feeling?
...I think I'm gonna upgrade soon 😅
@@htsunmiku Honestly, I'd say it's worth it. I used to intentionally not use my old huion tablet because of the constant hand cramps and with this new one including the new pen, I haven't had a single cramp yet and I use it all day everyday.
How does it compare to a wacom intuos pro? (I mean the pen feel/drawing experience)
@@BombaJead I also have a Wacom Intuos Pro as well as a Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13. Compared to the old Intuos Pro pen and the Pro Pen 2, the drawing experience feels nearly identical. The only differences that I found were the lack of an eraser on the Huion pen and the fact that wacom's rubber grips have a much more premium feel than the Huion pen. Not to say that the Huion pen doesn't feel good but it's a small yet noticable difference.
Yeah, he didn't notice any difference because he's been testing tablets released on 2020 onwards. All of those already come with the same pen/tech.
I got the 2.5k 16" Kamvas Pro recently and I'm happy to hear that you've had nothing but great things to say about this tablet
I got a Huion Kamvas 22 pro about 4 years ago and have always been really impressed with it! All my gripes with it (that I've happily lived with because of the price) - only HDMI on the back, huge shortcut keys, iffy drivers, lower res - seem to be getting fixed in the newer models. Very pumped to upgrade soon!
Would you say that it has longevity; Like features that use to work better years ago compared to now?
@Orange Juice It definitely still works well. I use it for 3d sculpting in my day job and don't have any issues. I've used newer ones since and the general experience is much smoother, making mine feel old-ish, but when I don't think about it I don't even notice
Ayeeee I was looking forward to your review. I bought this literally when it came out with only like one review on TH-cam and was nervous to get it, but I got it and it’s actually decent for me (digital art major) I’m new to this so for the price and for my first display, I’m content! Thank for making this video I trust you with this stuff, you’re the reason I went to huion! Keep up the good work brad!
WOW - i was BEGGING XP-pen and Wacom to make a 16:10 pen display, and who else but Huion decides to take things into ther own hands. Never had a Huion before, but i'll consider it now
You’re right on time. I was starting to seriously consider an upgrade… I’ll take this as a sign!
I would really consider something bigger for your hands my man.
@@ilikecookies230 how do you know how big my hands are? I am a man in a Child's tiny body......
ok I'm not and your advice is probably spot on. LOL. I have a 12.6 RN, and a 13 isn't much of an upgrade I guess. 15 inches it is.
@@tatedottech lol nah man i suggested the bigger drawing tablet because I'm looking out for your wrist. 16 inch tablets are super big but you'll have more leeway when drawing from the shoulder to elbow than if your drawing from your wrist with a 13 inch tablet. it will absolutely improve your line quality too.
its awkward at first, its a learned skill and not necessarily and innate one, but trust me, bigger tablet equals better wrist in the long run.
tablets are important but you have to think about what your investing in, a tablet or a tool, if its the latter i would honestly pick a tablet that will leave you with less of a chance of injury in the long run.
@@tatedottech how do u feel aout 13.3 inches 16 10 aspect ratio display.
since u r using a very close 12 innch display
i wud be happy to use a 2.5k display without ay innterface i cann comprimise or that
but i u say that 15.6 inch is better id go for a 15.6 1080 version
thanks and this might also heelp someone
lol for once i thought i cud finnd answer to my question, which looked so similar just to find that i wrote that XD
Ooh, mine is coming today, excited to try it out! Thanks for the review!
How is it? Can you tell me please?
You should always use a ruler with the diagonal line test. Especially now that the wave is gradually becoming more imperceptible. It's really hard to tell much of anything from the free hand strokes
I have this tablet and it's awesome. It does everything that I need and fits on a smaller desk. I use auto desk sketchbook for my program and it works great.
I have literally been waiting for this for almost a month
I just bought the Kanvas Pro 16. I found out if you're using the squid cable that you don't need to plug into a power adapter when you plug the USB back into your computer (which is required for data). The HDMI on the squid cable goes into the HDMI port. I have two other external monitors, so one mirrors the tablet through a splitter that plugs into my Macbookpro's USB C. Another hub that plugs into another usb C to my MBP, that one has a regular usb port which connects to the Kanvas squid cable. Ignore the power cable to the power adapter since the usb data cable will power the tablet. The usb data cable is required anyway, since the driver won't detect the tablet without it being plugged in (two birds with one stone). Hope this helps someone out there.
DAWG including the felt tips is GENIUS
Yeah, it's a great addition!
I had a question for you Brad, I recently bought a Huion Kamvas Pro 13 (2.5K), but when I got it the screen's colorful noise was extremely visible, a lot more visible then I expected. In your video I don't see the grain at all since it's not super noticeable, and the Wacom 16 Pro I've seen in-person is also like this, where it's only noticeable if your eye is right next to the screen.
I contacted Huion support and they told me it was just like that, that it was normal, but I guess in your video the camera can't fully capture it. It's a shame because I really love drawing with it and the overall build quality is stellar, but no matter how hard I try my eyes cannot get over the visible colorful noise/grain.
Love your video though! Very informative and well-detailed!
Dude, I'm glad I stumbled upon your comment. Like you, I was surprised when I received the package with this tablet, because I also bought this device on the advice of Brad. None of the reviews said that there is this noise on the screen and this is very bad. My eyes also get very tired from working on this tablet and I can’t work for more than 2 hours. However, it turned out only after the purchase, and I began to find reviews from other people that this noise interferes with them. And it’s not entirely clear to me whether this is a mass marriage and some part of the goods has such a strange effect? Or some people just don't notice the noise. Very disappointed with the purchase as I saved up for it for a very long time.
What does the grain look like? Do you mean the matte anti glare screen that is causing pixelated screen? I really hate that - I put in a matte screen protector for my Samsung tablet and removed it after a day because it made drAwing difficult with the grain and I couldnt understand what Im drawing anymore
@@strongerthaneverph It was multi-colored noise, where the matte screen made it so you could see the individual RGB sub pixels. I think it's because of the parallax (the distance from the screen to the glass), or maybe it's the material/process used for the pen display.
I really thought this was an older year model of the tablet. something about the look of the buttons and the glossy side makes this device look much cheaper and lower quality compared to last year's (which I own). Kind of an off choice from Huion.
This video was so useful, as i originally was going to get a 16 pro, Then i saw this video and realised that a smaller tablet is better if you have smaller hands. Great video, keep up the good work!
At 2:25 you say that there is a mat screen protector. But on huions website they say it's etched glass. Is the etching just for the anti-glare effect and there is an additional screen protector on top of that, or did you mix that up and there is no protector, it's actually just the glass?
Just a little detail I'm curious about. Otherwise great review. Really looking forward for a pro 16 2.5k review too, because I'm thinking about getting one.
Came to the comments to ask this very question!
Kinda late, but in case someone else gets confused - there is no protector, it's etched glass.
So I've got this tablet and even tho I love it I have 2 issues with it.
1) Sometimes the pen randomly gets oversensitive and starts to click, move around and make lines without me even pressing it against the screen (removing the nib and putting it back in seems to solve it but I would like to know why it happens.)
2) Once in a while it happens that in a particular place on the screen, the line gets crooked even tho I'm making straight lines.
If somebody knows the solution for those please let me know
Been waiting on this! thanks Brad
I thought there was a price drop or something. Shoot, but I have been waiting to buy it until you posted your review. Getting ready to order now.
Mine just arrived today! There was hardly any reviews out there so I took the plunge, time to see if my purchase was a good one.
EDIT: Thanks for justifying my purchase :D Going to set it up now!
haha, yeah you got a good one :D
@@thebradcolbow What drawing tablets that are compatible to a gateway laptop (any model)?
@@derriusburton5866 I had a kamvas pro 13 and it worked fine on my gateway laptop. I'll change my kamvas pro 13 to the 2.5k version as my 13 pro has some sort of calibration issue that I have found no real cause to that.
Nice video, don't know if anyone else said this, but you have a high pitched hiss in the background actually quite noticable
Hey Brad, would you say this Huion Kamva Pro13 (2.5K) edges out XP-Pen Artist 13.3 for the number one spot on your list as the favorite 13" you have tested? Thanks!
man i've been waiting for your video on this review for 2 weeks now. Haha yay, definitely going with this one, maybe 16
I've been looking into the 16" 2.5K for several days now, unfortunately right now it's not available in UAE's Amazon directly so I might have to pay around 100$ extra.
Am waiting for it to be available soon.
Also, haven't seen many reviews of it online, I understand it's a new product but still.
Will you be making one on the 16" 2.5K?
I'm a left handed. Will it work to rotate the screen (flip or something)?
almost bought the 16 pro until I saw this. My budding artist kiddo will love this for his 10th birthday.
I think this one is 399$, not 300$, aaaand you don't feel any difference in the pen because they've been using that same pen (pw517) since 2020 in their kamvas 13 and kamvas 16 tablets. So you've probably been using the very same pen before without even knowing it.
There was a little more research to be done 😅
Thanks man! Found a refurbed unit under $300. BTW, what is that thing you wear on your hand when you draw? Going to order a USB extension dingus for it. Thanks! Subscribed!
I already bought the 2021 kamvas 16. Getting the kamvas 16 pro 2021 2.5k is an upgrade but you lose 2 bindable keys in exchange for color rgb and res n so on
By the way, as we expect. Great review, Brad! Anyway, out of topic question.. I guess. Would you still recommend XP-Pen Artists 22E Pro? Thanks in advance, Brad.
You can now get them for under 300 new on amazon.
I got the kamvas 12 and am really happy about it, maybe I'll upgrade to a bigger one but no time soon. :D But a nice stand is a must
If you intend to use this tablet with the buttons on the RIGHT hand side, you CANNOT use the included combo cable as the shape makes the wires point directly into the table. My wife is a leftie and shes not had a smooth experience setting up this tablet whatsoever.
Thank you for this video, it made me buy this tablet!
Hey Brad great video like always. Are you planning to review newest XP Pen Artist 24 (idk why but the newest version is without pro while the previous version was called pro) ?
Nice video Brad, lately I've been looking at the Huion Kamvas 20, but I'm not sure if I should buy. Could you please do a review on the Huion Kamvas 20. I would really appreciate it.
Great video, thanks!
I was wondering, is the screen based tablet ranking on your site up to date with your most recent reviews?
I don't get it Brad. How many tablets does Huion have? When I type in Huion Pro 13 or 13 Pro Huion it comes up with all of them and somehow others. Kind of the same but different but still the same. Can you do a video on the different tablets?
Greetings from Germany - Leipzig
On the Huion website you can compare the models. It's really tricky to find the differences... Grüße aus Leipzig (*!*)
thank you for your reviews sir.
At this level of device, you also need to talk about whether it senses tilt and rotation.
I got the huion Kamvas 22 plus months. Debating if I should jump to Kamvas 16 2.5k
Will I see a difference in resolution when I jump from 1080p to 2k when digital sketching?
This video is what I needed. 💯
Amazing video as always!
Brad there's a tiktoker i saw on my fyp who reposts your youtube videos. I don't think they ask for ypur permission. I told them not to repost it. But they still do it. It's like 2 different account i don't remember much but they did post a short clip of your video
Hey ! First buy here ! Should I get the Huion Kamvas Pro 13 (2.5k) or the X-PEN Artist 13.3 pro ? Thank you !!
Hi! Thank you so much for this great review ! I was wondering, do you know if it is possible to turn the display in order to have the button on the right? (I am left-handed and the buttons on the left would be a deal breaker for me...)
How does the screen look under sunlight? Like if your working table has direct sunlight shining on it most of the day? is it still visible?
I knew there had to be a reason why the Kamvas 13 dropped sharply in price recently. Obviously this is the reason why, lol
HI Brad. Thanks for the videos. I am trying to make a decision between a Wacom pro Pen Tablet or a Huion Pro. I used a small Huion drawing pad before, and the surface was too slick for me-- slippery surface. My OLD Wacom bamboo drawing pad is not. It had a bite to the surface which I prefer. Can you tell me about the surface of the Huion Pro? Thanks!!
In the vid, he mentioned that it has a matte screen protector. (More of what he says about it on the 11:19 mark)
Honestly, the 16-inch ver is my dream Huion since my laptop only supports up to 2.5k lol. The only thing that's stopping me is that I don't know if I want to go all out for a display tablet yet in any case I might still end up preferring a screenless tablet... yes I already have the Samsung S6 Lite to experience drawing on a screen, but I'm still very torn about getting bigger ones like a 16-inch lol.
Hey can I ask you how good a Samsung tab S6 is? I am thinking about either buying a huion Kamvas, Samsung Tab oder Ipad. And which programs are good to use on the samsung? Since Ipad has Procreate and stuff. :D
Imo 16 is a very good size! I have the Cintiq13HD and while it is very good, my hand gets in the way of some stuff easier because of the size. But there are benefits to screenless tablets too (mainly they are more ergonomic, which is better for you in the long run, don't burn your eyes from how close you are to the screen and your hand doesn't get in the way).
@@cindyn4403 Late reply because this didnt appear in my notifs aaah but imo it's up to what ecosystem or app you want to use, or even your budget? If you already have a PC and dont care for drawing on the go, pick the Huion. If you absolutely want Procreate and dont mind using iOS, go with ipad. For Samsung Tab, there's frankly not a lot of apps, but Clip Studio is def the best for it! Samsung is what I recommend if file management and customization is your priority, or you want a portable tablet with the lowest budget :)
So far I really like my Samsung! It works great with Clip Studio and I draw on it everyday
@@hoshipan_ thanks for the advice! Tbh I especially relate with the "staring at screen directly for too long burn your eyes" bc that's what I'm experiencing with my Galaxy Tab haha, I can't stare at it for too long without some breaks every 10 mins compared to using screenless tablets xD Though if I ever get a bigger deskspace I def will consider the 16 inch ver since they seem better for the long run
Do u think i could carry a 16 inch one daily
And is 13 too small with the ui off
I see that the side buttons are decreased by one from last year Huion Kamvas 13 version (from 8 buttons to 7 buttons).
I use keyboard for 3D digital sculpting but for 2D art I still use the side buttons heavily because I like to draw tablet style-ish.
So the buttons it self is a drawback for me.
Just got it for $80 at a pawn shop. Im so pleased with it. 💕
Deal of the century lol
Deal of the century lol
Thanks for the review! Can you use these as a non-display pen tablet too? I know that sounds weird but I like to switch back and forth depending on what I'm doing and for ergonomics. I guess you could mirror the screen on a mac...not sure what to do on a PC?
Yes we can. You can change the display settings in PC if I'm not wrong. My friend have this type of tablet and they can change the display tho
I wanted to get into digital art, so this helped
You don't need two usb c cables. Just one. As long as you have a modern machine with enough juice at the ports.
Which will you recommend more 13 pro 2.5k or the Kamvas 16 2021?
Its coming home in a few a days.
my hs64 needed an upgrade(which i also bought thru you), since ive never used a pen display i wanted to know if the screen surface gets scratchy over time and if applying a screen protector is recommended(idk how that will affect the pen pressure). thanks as always
Do you think it’s good value for beginners? Or should I just get the Kamvas 12 instead?
Not bad for the price, I might like a 15.6 or 16inch one if they'll fit in my bag.
You don’t have a bag.. you need to stop
@@iitsMeStorm whaaaat
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@@SoftCocoa12 so cute
Is it me or did the video quality increase when recording drawing over the tablet
Hey, great video! how do you feel about the Kamvas 16 pro 2.5k?
same specs, only difference are the dimensions of the tablet with the 16 being obviously bigger.
Does this model have the "sunk in" usb connection to the tablet, as the regular kamvas 13 does? Do you need to sand down the thickness of usb cables that isn't provided by Huion?
I love your content but please tell 128gb pro 11 inch 2021 enough for notes , gaming and drawing and I am student. love from India.
This man makes lineart looks so not infuriating 😭😭🤚🏾
thanks tou very mutch. does support touch screen with fingers???
up for youtuber ❤
what are the minimum laptop specs required for digital drawing?
I just bought a huion kamvas 13 and I have an i3 4GB ram laptop and am not sure if it's gonna be running smoothly
How’s the warranty with Huion? Displays can be really awkward with bad bad light bleeds, dead pixels, etc. Do huion respect their warranties? Or are their customer services basically MIA?
Why didn’t you gave attention to the buttons? It has one less button compared to the previous pro model and the standard Kamvass 13 model.
Hi, can you tell me which brushes are u using for this? What brushes u recommend for sketching
is it a mat screen protector or etched glass?
Dang, if only I waited for this one instead of getting the OG Huion Kamvas pro 13 back in 2019. Ah well, it's been serving me well the past few years :)
Tbh when you brought it- it was still new. The old pro 13 came out in 2018.
Can this be used for things like 3D modelling on programmes like blender for example?
Hi, is this left hand friendly? can I like, use the buttons on the right and it will be ok? Sorry if the question is dumb, it will be my first tablet with screen. Thanks in advance.
I'm considering the bigger version but does anyone ever pay to get extra warranty on these items or do yall not worry about it?
I was looking at this and the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K. Comparing the two it seems that the 16" actually has fewer pixels but is $200 more expensive? This seems really odd to me.
Would it hurt Huion to add some kind of illumination for the buttons?
i got a Kamvas 13 (didnt wanna pay more just for a slider) (kamvas 13 pro)
i draw in dark environment and its so easy to mess up the buttons...
Late, but I use mini glow n' the dark stickers. 😂
Wait this whole time I've been plugging both the black and red usb cables into my laptop 👀 is it better to plug the red into an outlet instead? (I have the normal huion kamvas 13 if that matters)
Hi Brad I read a review on Amazon that this tablet gets heated. Have you tried using it continuously.
This or the iPad pro? In terms of instant and lagness which is better?
Hi there, I have been thinking of buying Huion Kamvas 13. Just would like to know if the file saves in huion tablet itself or in laptop/computer? Also I have been using an external hardrive and a samsung ssd as my scratch disk. Both ports in my laptop are occupied. Don't know where to connect huion tablet. Any advise is highly appreciated. thanks and more power!
I don't understand, nobody mentions how they removed the scroll wheel. Do people not miss it?
So the 13inch 2.5k ist better than the 16inch because of the Display?
hello there, im a freelance artist and im only using android phone and huion hs64 pen tab to most of my digital art. planning to upgrade and i want to buy huion kamvas 13 but still im gonna be using my android phone. would it be worth buying or no?
Please what do you do with the tablets after the videos?
I have always wanted to own one but can't afford it due to the value of dollar to my currency.
I really love your videos, each time I watch them they give me hope.
I visited the website and it was $399 but in your video it says its $300.
I may have gotten the early bird pricing. Sorry about that.
the dream...
Rumor has it this works with chrome boo, is this true?
can this work left or right handed with the buttons on the right or left??
And how fit the angeled cable on the desk, when you turn it 180°?
2:43 "It's also a laminated screen..." "...some of those devices don't have a laminated screen and that is a really nice upgrade" just to double check, you're advocating for laminated screens or those other devices without laminated screens are better?
Hi, I’m trying to purchase one for a younger sibling and I know nothing about this. Does this tablet come with software built-in? If not, what software would you recommend for drawing?
If you want to buy from a company that ignores your support requests, then Huion is for you? For the past two weeks, I have been trying to reach them. Their webpage won't let you submit a ticket because the Captcha thing doesn't work. And when you email their support email address directly, you get the "Ticket has been created" response, but nobody ever responds. I bought the Huion Q620M. It has a significant air pocket under the drawing surface, which makes it feel like you're drawing on cloth. Definite defect. I want to return or exchange it, but I can't even get a response. So I'm stuck with a tablet I paid over $100 for, because their Customer Service and Support is garbage. It's a shame, because I love my Kamvas 22 Plus. But I will never buy another Huion Product.
They’ve been on holiday for the Chinese New Year. Customer service is supposed to be back online starting today.
@@DanielaRodriguez-wk6ii Yep. I just found that out. But they are still horrible. They told me that it's not a defect that the surface just wasn't attached correctly. They told me to remove it myself and reapply it. They included a video showing how to do that. The video shows a person using an exacto knife to pry the surface up from the glue. But then it shows the person applying a brand new, and completely different drawing surface to the tablet. Completely ludicrous. I am not repairing a product that I paid good money for when it was clearly their fault it arrived to me in that condition. That is like a car company telling you to fix a brand new car the day after you purchase it, because they used a part that broke and caused it not to run. I can't believe the audacity of some of these companies. If they don't make it right, I will never buy another Huion product, and I will do my worst to let everyone know how they operate their business.
@@mattr1554 That’s fair. Sorry that happened to you. Hope they give you a refund or send you another tablet.
You mentioned it has a matte screen protector - It actually has Anti-Glare Glass.
Hey Brad if you had to pick between the iPad m1 pro or the surface laptap studio which would you pick
Would you choose this over a kamvas pro 16?
Would you prefer a huion over a xp-pen artist?
I think this might get really hot while using it, does it get hot?
I just bought this I have noticed in photoshop I have lag especially when I add clipping masks it can be quite bad. In Corel Painter and clip studio paint there is no lag at all. I have it connected to MacBook Pro 13 M1 with 16GB RAM