Wacom Intuos S: The 5 Minute Review That Would Make You Fall In Love With It
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2021
- (DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. I bought a Wacom tablet for my animation purposes. All opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.)
First impression, the Wacom Intuos S is pretty good. Some may find it rather small and I guess for big guys its probably not the best choice
but hey it all goes down to your hand techniques.
Model: Wacom Intuos CTL-4100WL/K0-CX
Couple of important pointers:
► The Clip Studio Paint Pro license tht comes with the bundle is only a 2-year license, not a lifetime license.
► Corel Painter Essentials & Corel AfterShot bundled software are only for 90-day trials, not lifetime license.
► The tablet cannot be used as a trackpad with your fingers.
► Beginner friendly, but as everything in life, perfect practice makes perfect.
Hope this review helps you in your decision. My Wacom Intuos Review: It's Great!
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Check out my review on this Wireless Keyboard for Procreate, th-cam.com/video/mt2oxcqgR9M/w-d-xo.html
Pretty neat little shortcut KB that makes life easier.
Here's how I turn my comics into animated videos. I use both the Wacom Intuos and iPad to create. th-cam.com/video/9nsVYYa7650/w-d-xo.html
I actually enjoy these 'no screen' drawing tables more than the ones with a screen.
Indeed. Once you get used to the no-screen drawing tablets it's kinda neat.
Or could it be you're just bored of screens?
@@Wengsome I just simply like that my hand isn't on my canvas and I can see the whole drawing all the time haha. Drawing on a screen feels more intuitive but once you get used to the screenless tablets they work really well too :)
@@kitcat2449 Yup agreed. Took me a couple of months to get used to it lol
Here's my day in the life of an animator, animated using this Intuos :D th-cam.com/video/tTh6kqhxxCo/w-d-xo.html
I bought one of these as a little back-up for smaller spaces and travelling: I wasn't expecting a lot but I'm amazed at how good this thing really is, far better than I expected it to be - and it does most things that my Intuos Pro does - and all the things I use my Intuos Pro for. Amazing little gadget. Excellent and ergonomic stylus, too.
Thanks Jack! Totally agree with you. Love it because of the size and convenience. Even though I think the real estate is slightly small, in time I got used to it : )
@@Wengsome Absolutely. It's very small size does take a bit of getting used to: I found it also works on my much older iMac OS High Sierra which also surprised me. Anyway - excellent review. Have a great weekend!
Me recomendarías comprar una tableta Intuos s o Intuos m?
Thank you SO MUCH for this video!! So informative, and I love your animations! Hope you have a wonderful 2023 :)
Thank you so much too. Have an awesome 2023 and all the best in your creative endeavour!
What happened to Clip Studio after 2 years?
I went with the small one without BT, because I usually find that small things as latency and general disturbances BT can cause are just too annoying for me not to switch to a cable. It's nice they did the keys symmetrically instead of having them on the side like my Bamboo had(I'm a lefty and it often switched/bugged out between left handed and right handed mode). Generally really happy with this thing. Single-handedly motivated me to get back to art again.
That's pretty accurate for most people I've talked to or worked with. The lag with the bluetooth is unbearable for them. I tried it a couple of times but since the cable isn't too annoying I usually use it cable mode too.
The only problem is when I use Mac and I need the USB slot for something else, you know how Mac doesn't like built in USB slots and my dongle only has 1 USB, so I can't use the tablet at the same time. =(
Happy to hear you're cool with this tablet too! :D
@@Wengsome is the lag noticeable? it's my first time buying one
@@ricachuuuu hey there. It's not super noticable, but I noticed when I used it for long hours or alot of programs its more apparent.
If you're very used to using the cable, then yes you'll feel the slight delay when you switch to Bluetooth mode.
It's bearable for me, I use it on Mac but I'll still advocate using it with cable unless you don't have enough USB slots for reasons.
For Troca who commented on this vid but YT somehow deleted the comment, thank you for letting me know the buttons on top means lefties aren't ignored. Thank you!!
Not really, you could always rotate 180 degrees and have them either on the right or left. Then it’s just a matter of a) software and b) charging cable in a right (neutral) place
This was an awesome review! totally needed this
Ayyy! Appreciate that friend. Glad to help!
I'm in the market for my first pen tablet. Thank you for making this video! It helped me out a lot.
Ayy no problem Dušan, glad it helped out. Months later I'm still loving it!
@@Wengsome Good morning, thank you for sharing your experience.
My request might sounds stupid but, if I buy Wacom Intuos tablet, would it be possible to use it with Krita and Adobe fresco on my computer ?
I am asking because, I don't want to use Corel and Csp.
But just in case can you tell me for how long Corel and Csp are free ?
Can I use Corel and Csp offline ?
@@anergy1119 Morning there, no problem at all.
For the Intuos tablet it works fine with Krita and Adobe Fresco. (Krita is great!)
You want to know that this is a tablet and not the one with the screen ya.
The version of CSP that comes with the tablet can only be used on Desktop and it lasts you for 2 years.
The version of Corel software (both of them) will only last for 90 days.
And you can't use them offline. Hope that helps!
@@Wengsome Thank you so much for your help !
Actually I want to buy the one without the screen (the little one and also the cheapest one).
So that is why I am asking. I don't want to make a mistake.
Because I would like to use it with Krita and Adobe Fresco without any incionvenience.
@@anergy1119 yup that’s the one I’m using :) once you get used to the tablet, it’s really nice.
And what works best for me is putting it in front of me, so the eye and hand coordination is better!
This is awesome! Is this how you make most of your animations? Either way its's a really cool machine. Makes me want to try it out!
Yes! That's one of the tools in my process of creating the animations :)) You do wonderful too and if you need some tips feel free to reach out!
You have a nice setup me still using flipaclip and draw on phone btw happy new year
Thanks there! Ah those are just the tools, you’re doing wonders and I like your stuff. Happy NY Brauza!
Nice review. Thanks!
Most welcome. Takes some time to get used to but it’s good for its price.
is there tilt and that stuff because i bought this and some of the brushes im using loo weirs like they are just a straight line and it doesn't turn when I draw a squiggle, it's really hard to explain but it just does not look right.
t.y for your work. Which do you prefer now? Tablet or the Stylus? I'e been animating on my chromebook and just looking for a pen option, but like you said in the video. Hand-eye coordination and practice.
Do you just connect the tablet to the laptop with USB or do you have to plug it into the wall too? Also do you have to charge it?
When using it on the laptop, you'd want to charge the tablet if you intend to use it with Bluetooth. This model has Bluetooth capabilities.
If you prefer using cable to connect, then its just USB to laptop. I noticed using with bluetooth has a little bit of delay sometimes, not particularly annoying but just for your info.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for the honest review. Have you tried using it upside down so that the buttons are easier to reach? Does this model support touchpad like gestures?
Welcome! Yep I tried rotating it before but the little flap on top that hold your pen, gets in the way often. Plus the buttons aren't intuitive at that position either.
When you say touch pad like gestures, you mean with the pen? It's not like the Apple gestures ya.
@@Wengsome I meant multi-touch like a laptops trackpad or a greater degree smartphone
Thanks for the review!
3:45 I see the delay is a bit noticeable
You're very welcome. Yup it is, but it still works as intended.
Thank you so much!
Gladly, hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Its pretty neat even after 2 months of using it though I got to say the M size may be good as well. 😊
just got mine today, and its totally worth the price (idk why but i have immediately figured out how to coordinate my hands to my eyes and basically immediately figured out how to use it)
Awesome! I took quite some time to get used to it, nice to hear you figured it out so fast.
I just got a wacom intuos for $50 at Best Buy. Its the small one and it doesnt have bluetooth, but you mentioned it would $80, did the price change since this video?
The small one without Bluetooth is around $50 now correct, they're having a discount now if not mistaken. The Bluetooth version has in fact hiked in price. Wacom store states its around $100 now, and no longer $80 so it seems the price has gone up indeed
Thanks. Great job! Is this tablet also works on GoodNotes and Noteshelf (mainly for writing) in MacOS? Or just the specified design software?
Hey Ben. As far as I know the tablet works well on One Note and the Note app for Mac itself. It can work on GoodNotes but the detection isn't perfect, I'd suspect the app was built for Apple Pencil in mind, but there are some users that claim its workable. I have not tried Noteshelf so I can't answer for that. Hope that helps!
thanks for the info
Glad to! Been using it for the past couple of months and it takes a bit time getting used to but once you've gotten the hang of it, it's awesome!
I want to know how the specs of the One by Wacom and the Intuos S compare. The prices are almost the same and Intuos has button on the tablet, but what else?
If you meant the tablet One by Wacom, yes that model is very similar to Intuos S but 'One' doesn't have any buttons and does not have bluetooth.
Another big disadvantage is 'One' has a very short cable, maybe near 1 meter long that might be ok for Laptops but definitely not good for desktop PC's.
Other than the above mentioned, its not really a big difference in drawing experience compared to the Intuos S. However Intuos series comes with bigger models and real estate, 'One' only has small size tablets.
All in all if you're just looking to keep the budget low, 'One' can do the job well - it's just lacking in the nit-picky stuff.
Put the pencil into that textil wacom stuff on the top of the tablet. That is the pencil holder.
Yup aware of that but what I meant was it seems counter productive to slot it in and out of that textil slot when I'm working with it. For example taking a moments pause between drawing, putting the pencil in the textil may be a hassle.
@Mohamed Farah Aw man thats awesome, I gotta look into my box again. Nice tip!
Small question. Does mouse mode retain the tablets pressure sensativity?😊
I primarily use it on my Mac as a mouse also, don't think the pressure sensitivity transfers through, unless there's a setting I'm not aware of.
I'll try it on my Windows and see. Perhaps the software also limits it. I use Adobe mostly.
Maybe a stupid question, but can't u just rotate the tablet 90° to the left to get the keys in the right place?
That would orient the tablet in a portrait mode if I'm understanding you correctly right, the thing is that makes the space even smaller and my hand trails off onto the mat instead. Appreciate that!
I got my wacom like 4 years ago and my clip studio still works: it just goes from clip studio pro to debut. You get the clip studio debut forever tho so
Thats for the PC version right? Not for tablets clip studio?
I've got this tablet yesterday, but it works just horribly bad when connected via bluetooth. Everyone seems to have no problems with that, but on my device (MacBook Air M2), if not connected with USB, it just lags so much; what seems to be low is the polling rate?, that is the update frequency of the pointer position on-screen. One example could be that the circles drawn turn out to have sharp angles, or something like that. Support told me that the Wacom tablets require strong and very stable connection, which, well, I have no idea how to achieve? This may be some weird issue with M2's bluetooth, as when I'm trying to use the tablet when the bluetooth window is open (some bluetooth search is happening), the latency time increases to around 4 seconds, which is just insane. I should update the system as the Ventura is out and see if this helps, but I guess I will just change the tablet to the non-bluetooth version at the shop. I hate this so much.
Hi drevoksi. So sorry to hear that. I work on the Macbook Air M1, and I didn't have issues like yours. There is a slight delay sometimes yes but not to the extent of 4 seconds, just a noticeable latency lag.
That being said the tablet does come with the wired connection as well, have you tried using that? In any case it really could be an issue with the bluetooth itself.
@@Wengsome Yes, that's a bluetooth only thing. I would've thought that it is broken, but, having contacted support and looked through reddit, it seems like it's not. At this point, I'll just use this one, connected through cable, as going to the shop and asking for a refund/replacement may not be worth it. Having paid more for a bluetooth version is pretty infuriating.
Thanks for your answer, I might do some update later, in case anyone has the same problem as me and I manage to fix it.
Hello @@drevoksi , what did you do after 4 months, did the problem get fixed or not?
do you think i could use this to annotate sports highlights in imovie?
Thats an interesting question. I've used it to annotate Microsoft Powerpoint presentations before. Have not tried it in iMovie because I rarely use iMovie so I can't confirm your question.
However it can be used for annotations as long as the software supports it. I annotated on Zoom as well during online meetings. It's basically like a mouse but at least I write and draw better lol.
Thanks in a million.
No problem. Glad to share!
What do you think about using this to write a note instead of drawing? Is it comfortable enough?
Hi Hyunju, yep its really comfortable for writing. When I use it on my mac I write on the "Notes" app because it allows you to write and scribble as well.
You just have to get use to the screen and hand coordination, which I place right in front of me instead of the right side mouse area.
@@Wengsome OK thank you!
@@Wengsome is there any noticeable latency if used with bluetooth ?
@@MrMohshehab I noticed after using a couple of hours there is noticable latency. Like 0.5 second delay.
It could be because of software load though. Sometimes it does annoy me but it might also be a sign say "hey you got to take a rest from all the drawing" :D
I personally still prefer wired connection.
@@Wengsome i see thanks 🙏
Gonna ask my dad for one during my birthday.
Awesome! Hope you get it and enjoy doodling away
Hey nice video , can you see a noticeable lag on bluetooth ?
Thanks man! I'll be frank about that sometimes while using Bluetooth it feels a little lag compared to USB (I use USB on the PC and Bluetooth on Mac) but I can't be sure is it due to environmental issues or just the Bluetooth itself. However its not frequent. So far still pretty good.
@@Wengsome ok thanks for replying I'll buy the bluetooth one if it really bothers me I'll plug it in ,all the best for yo channel
Good video bro
Appreciate it, still using it til today and it's my go to drawing pad : )
Are you able to hook it up to an ipad for ibis paint?
I tried but I can't connect the wacom intuos to my ipad. I suppose thats why they have the Apple Pencil specifically for iPad.
Hi, is it possible to use the tablet without Bluetooth? (e.g., connected to the PC with a USB cable)
Yes you can. Although it's a Bluetooth model but there is a USB cable provided that you can connect to PC with. It also serves as the charger for the tablet.
@@Wengsome ok, thanks! !
good job
Thanks so much, still adore this little tablet here so much.
Its been 2 years.. What happened? Did the license lock your drawings?
Sorry for the late reply! Yes and I did not renew the CSP license because apparently you can only use it for PC. The iPad version needs a totally different license...
@@Wengsome unfortunate. But thanks for the heads up! The review was still helpful!
Hello, do you have to buy the usb for the wacom too?
You don’t have to. The USB cable comes along with the Wacom. 👌🏻
@@Wengsome thank you for telling me! If im using macbook air, do i have to buy the usb end part(?) To connect to my mac?
@@charmingdivine09 I use macbook air as well. I connect it via Bluetooth for my mac because its easier. However if you wanna use the USB, you'll need to Type C to USB port to connect it.
with the buttons beeing on the top it gets ambitextrus and that is usefull for mpeople like me who are lefthanded
Yup, I'm thankful for that too.
what's the name of the app that you are using?
I use Adobe Animate / Adobe After Effects on PC / Mac.
On my iPad I use Procreate.
Do you know how I scroll screen using two fingers?
Hi this tablet doesn't allow you to scroll the screen using fingers, are you referring to the Intuos tablet or the laptop / digital tablet screen?
@@Wengsome Thanks! After I researched carefully, "CTH490 Art Pen & Touch" allows to scroll using fingers. It looks so similar I got confused. Thank you for your reply!!
Keep up the great work.
I just got one and realized once I got home I picked the no Bluetooth one…lol oh well!
There is a usb cable model or just Bluetooth?
Heyya Gergő, it comes with a USB Cable inside as well. So its both USB and Bluetooth.
I want to get the medium intous to replace my sheets of paper on my desk for calculations when I do homework or onlines quizzes
I like how this pen works but I don't like that there is no eraser although that's not an issue for me since I don't use one to start with
Lastly as for why I want to get something this overkill, we'll I don't want to buy something cheap that will die after a few months or a year or 2
Thanks for sharing. If the pricing isn't an issue then yes it's always the case of you get what you're paying for. I personally have never used the Intuos M but one things for sure- that extra real estate for you to draw or write on is absolutely wonderful. Sometimes my hand slips off the small surface because I'm used to drawing on the iPad too.
There's really no guarantee stuff breaks down in a few months, but if it can last up to two years, I guess I'd be fine with that!
@@Wengsome how would the huion hs611 compare to this intuos M
I'm looking to get this huion instead of the intuos since it's a bit too pricey and I wouldn't want to buy the intous S because it's too small for me, I don't like small writing pads digital or not small is just way too uncomfortable
as far as i know, you can program one of the buttons to work as right click, and then you can put the eraser on rightclick, then you have it on the button, thats atleast how i use it
Is this needs screen protector to avoid scratches??
This is a Intuos model so it doesn’t come with a screen. As far as I know you would not need any protector on the surface because you want that smooth natural drawing texture.
The one with a screen would be the Wacom Cintiq, but that doesn’t require a screen protector also. They have a pretty durable glass surface that doesn’t require any protectors as far as I know of.
Hope that helps!
@@Wengsome i watch some review that intuos pro model have replaceable texture sheet, so the surface can be replaced easily with the new one when it gets a lot of scratches. is this ctl4100 model also have replaceable sheet?
Intuos Pro is a different where they come built with texture sheets. So the surface can be replaced if its worn out. CTL4100 doesn't have that so you don't get to replace the surface. I guess your concern is valid but it should last a pretty good few years of drawing to be worn out.
Does it play good in osu! And good for drawing at the same time?
Of course
Yup @jeux439 if its that rhythm game - yes!
@@Wengsome cool! And yes that's a rhythm game, very fun
First person to comment on the video.
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed it.
I had an intous s, that I replaced just the other day. I tried for the last 8 years to get used to it and I just couldn't. It's way too small for me. How anyone can draw on this size is a mystery to me. Do you have to sell your soul for that skill or something? I really thought digital art just wasn't for me, but with my new 20'' drawing display I actually enjoy working digitally.
That actually makes sense. When I first got it I was struggling, really struggling with the small size and limited real estate to draw. My palm would always fall off the tablet and it was so frustrating. I guess I'd have to chalk it down to "We get what we pay for" and not really selling my soul to perfect the skill of drawing on such a small space lol.
Screen tablets are still my favourite but again, Intuos S to me is something handy to draw on whenever I'm on the move. It's not something you want to draw for hours and hours on.
Happy to hear you've got something you like!
@@Wengsome I am primarily a traditional artist, so when I am on the go I just use my sketchbook. If I really had to, I could maybe have made the small tablet work, but it slowed down my work flow to a point where it just wasn’t worth it. As mentioned, I don't need the portability of small tablets.
And I was not over exagerating with the 8 years btw. I got my wacom in 2015 or 2016. Every few month I would bust it out and really buckle down and practice for weeks untill I reached the point of pure frustration and my skill never improved. It's probably a case of no medium works for every artist. 🤷♂️ And while it is true that better equipment wont magically improve your drawing skills, sometimes it's worth trying something different.
@@melinnamba I myself still prefer screen tablets because of the eye and hand coordination. My biggest struggle wasn't really due to the small real estate but the disconnection between the eye and hand while drawing lol.
I tried putting the intuos in front of me below the laptop's mouse trackpad so it's somewhat closer to my viewpoint but that didn't help too much either. Ended up settling for completing a decent artwork in probably double the time and lesser the quality.
Totally understand the frustration.
@@Wengsome that's the funny thing with my experience. Everyone talks about how the hand eye coordination is difficult to learn. But that's not something I ever struggled with. My issue really was mostly the size. But since all the advice for drawing on pen tablets is geared towards people who struggle with hand eye coordination, my experience is probably not very common.
Does it work on Windows 11?
is this good tablet right should i get it ?
Yes it’s a good tablet for starting out. If it fits your budget, the wireless Bluetooth model is more convenient if you’re always on the go.
Takes a little bit time to get used to but once you do it’s great.
One good tip is placing it in front of you while you draw instead of on the right side.
What's The maximum distance wich It can?
Hey there! If wired it's as long as your wire goes. For Bluetooth connection lets say its about 10 metres, or half a tennis court length.
Hope that helps, not much other examples.
How's the battery after 2 years?
The battery seems okay, I didn't get any battery warning or low battery thing even though i'm usually always on the wire plugged in.
That said batteries don't last that long imo 2 years is probably the time it starts acting up. Let me try using bluetooth for the day and see how it goes.
Thanks I just bought it
Wonderful! Hope you enjoy it : )
Is there any lag issue on macbook?
Not that I know of. I used it on Macbook Pro, Macbook Air and found no issues in usability.
The only downside I noticed is if you use for extended period of time (e.g. 1 hour ++) on bluetooth connection, there is a noticable lag. As if your drawing has a delay.
Wired connection has no issues :)
Can you connect it to android?
thankyouu
Welcome friend!
is it good for blender plss??? tell me and small version is good?
It's not that great for blender if you're doing 3D. However you still can use it similar to how you use a mouse.
It depends on what type of animation you're doing ultimately.
@@Wengsome Sir i want to do 3D Character Designing
I only going to buy this tablet cos it does NOT have buttons on side, and it will fit better near laptop.
Yup its pretty handy, although I must say its a little small if you have huge hands. Sometimes I find my palm falling off the tablet real estate. Still great : )
hello..nice video..is this tablete compatible with windows 10
Thank you. Yes it is compatible with Windows 10. I am using it on Windows 10. Smooth sail and no errors so far.
@@Wengsome think you..
I ordered the medium one without Bluetooth (Bluetooth wasn't mentioned on amazon page so I assume it does not have)
It was actually the same price as the small one with Bluetooth, for my first tablet, I don't know if its good enough or not
It would be good enough, that is until you feel the need for a screen tablet.
One more year to go!
Awesome!!
This video is hilarious and very informative. Thank you for showing me the extra nips.
Welcome! Happy to provide information that helps.
title: "The 5 Minute Review That Would Make You Fall In Love With It"
1 minute and a half in: "seriously wacom, why would you place them at the top. do you know its such a tedious chore to extend the arm over just to press the while we're drawing. WHO EVEN APRROVED OF THIS DESIGN-"
Yup, what might be peeves for me may not seem that distracting for another. Just pointing it out and I still love it lots. Cheers!
I know I'm late to the video, but 9 x 15cm for the small? Ain't that a Lil too big?..
The button flip the tablet then rotate the page bam now there on the bottom
Bought one of these for osu, uhh maybe I'll draw later. 😭
Lovely! Hope you get the best out of it : )
@@Wengsome replying after one whole year? That's an impressive feat.
0:56 it comes with THREE
Yes it comes with three software choices, thank you!
the only downside is that the pen is so expensive, i bought an intuos back in 2021 and lost the pen only a year after, ive just recently bought a new pen for around 50 euros, because i am getting back in to drawing(the whole tablet costs 90 euros)
Yo wassup
Yoooo friend
Dont tell me u fr dont know why they put it up there 🤦♂️ its so it can be used by left handed and right handed people
Indeed I did not. Thank you for the reminder too!
because flipping tablet has never been a thing...
Bullshit. They did it so people spend more money and buy a more expensive tablet. My 10 year old wacom bamboo pen & touch has 4 buttons on one side. Im a lefty... guess what. The software has a "flip mode". To you can set it up for everyone. This is 100% corporate greed.
@@OggiOggiOggi bro this was 8 months ago tf u doing here
@@bokadam2851 you are replying so its clearly a good system.....🤦
how long to charge and long it lasts?
Sorry for the late reply. You charge it with the cable that comes along in the pack.
If you mean how long it lasts with battery mode, my experience is usually 5-6 hours of drawing (almost a working day) and the battery will need a recharge.
I never let it totally drain out, and also most of the time its plugged in when I use it with PC.