I start to realize that the phrase "all included" makes some people think that this tablet is a standalone product that works as a computer too. That is NOT the case. You NEED a computer with this tablet or it won't work.
Nadiaxel thank you for clarifying. I’m trying to find a tablet that works without a computer for a gift for someone so talented and needing the support. But I’m not too clued in on tablets. May I ask if the Cintiq Pro 13 would work on the go?
@@MothproofKT the thing is. Drawing tablets are not stand alone. You connect them to a computer so you can work with photo shop, krita and other drawing tools on the computer. if you want a standalone just buy a tablet like Samsung or apple
@@MothproofKT you're looking in the wrong places lol. display tablets don't work without a computer. instead, get an iPad, Android tablet, or computer-tablet hybrid like the Surface Pro. however, Wacom also has a stand-alone display tablet called the MobileStudio Pro, but it's at least $3,000, so I wouldn't buy that.
it's really nice you took a good time to test out the tablet before you reviewed it. it always feels weird when people are recommending a tablet on just a first use. This was very insightful, thank you!
92% Adobe RGB and 120% sRGB is probably why the image is as good as it is. These two numbers show how much color the display is capable of displaying. To me, this is extremely surprising because, for a price of just $350, I don't think there is a better deal out there.
So, just throwing it out there, it's not because it takes processing power to interpret the strokes in a smoother manner, it's that it needs more samples from the pen. Smoothing takes the last X samples(usually over 100/s are reported, iirc wacom is 250rps) and averages them, which eliminates sudden jumps in one direction and then another, since the average will still remain, well... average. This introduces delay because it's waiting for more samples to be sent, and it can't sample something you haven't done yet. I see things like this really often when people talk about art tablets(even some absolutely hilarious misinterpretations of the parallax effect as some kind of software problem???) but it's always good to understand precisely why a thing is the way it is, because understanding your tools can help you better to use them.
This is amazing!! Thank you for clarifying! I never completely understood because I have such a powerful computer and it didn't make sense that it couldn't pull some smoothing. This makes so much sense! The parallaxing being a software issue sounds like a really bad misunderstanding/misinterpretaion of software lag C:
@@IM_GOING_TOO_HAM If you want a really responsive digital tablet experience, I'd recommend using Win7 or older using Basic or Classic themes to remove vsync. If you can stand to draw offscreen with something like an intuos, getting a high refreshrate "gaming" monitor makes a huge difference as well, due to being made for fast response and short frame persistence. Sadly, not enough people know about this and chalk it all up to just being 'oh digital art tablets are slow because computers are slow' or things like that. not enough technology enthusiasts in the art communities, unfortunately.
I really really appreciate that you switch between screen rec and camera rec! It really helps understanding how the tablet works :) I think you did an excellent review :D
My husband just told me hes getting me this tablet for my birthday in feburary so I'm very excited, also I love your art and I really liked your review it was very helpful
Great review, I purchased this for my son in March as a birthday present and this is an excellent device and works excellent with Clip Studio and a lot of his drawing softwares, no problems were seen with this device at all.
I envy ur son. My mom and dad doesnt buy me this xD i only buy it for myself using my savings cuz they dont know digital art or doesn’t care much about it. And im glad there are moms like you who supports ur son’s talent.
I Love XP-Pen! As someone who never had a screen graphic tablet when I was younger because of the high prices, being able to buy the 200$ XP-pen Artist 12 a few months ago blew my mind. Like seeing that younger artist will now be able to get this kind of quality tablets in this price range is just amazing ❤
I know this video is almost two years old but I've been on the fence about finally getting this tablet and your review has certainly helped me come to the decision to take advantage of their current sale to get one. Thank you!
I’ve never seen you before, I found you by association and I just clicked on your video, your wit to review is overwhelmingly charming, the manufacturers of this tablet got the best possible review ever, you are adorable and I just fell in love with you, your style, your work and everything else, you are a gem!!!! - I subscribed - Muah!!!
♥ Constructive criticism/feedback wanted! ♥ Hey guys, I like making these review videos but I realized I never asked you what you're looking for in review videos. Are there certain tests you feel like I'm missing? What works well, and what is missing? I want to streamline my reviews a bit more so you always know what you can expect me to cover. So please tell me what content you value in review videos. That would be a huge help ^3^ Thank you ~
OK well lets see... 1) I know you are a Photoshop user, and I don't expect you to change that, however it would be useful to know if the tablet works well with other popular drawing software. 2) Go through the features and usability of the driver software for the tablet. You could give your opinion on if you like it or think there should be improvements. Outside of that, I think everything you are doing now, is not only entertaining, but very insightful. I really appreciate that you have used the product for a decent period of time, to truly know what is good and bad, and not just new item excitement. Thanks as always for such an awesome video... See you next time ;)
I like your review as it is.. but if is the chance for requests 😁 i have a few!!! ..i know this one is hard to get accomplished but.. I'm linux and open source software user... So .. would love to know if this tablet works with linux, how to make it work and how it performs on GIMP .. wich is a free open source photo/image manipulator and processor (a free photoshop-ish software) .. there is a windows version too.. I don't know if mac too, but i feel that gimp on linux is the best combination when talking about performance. .. 🤭.. so.. in few words.. linux and gimp... Pleeease.. plus i belive tux (the linux penguin) and your adorable fluffy flamingo will get along pretty well 😁kisses and huggies 💖
It would be nice if you tested some of these, more technical things, out: 1. Ruler test with very slow diagonal lines to see if there's any wobble in the lines. 2. Draw very light strokes to see if the tablet can detect them or if you have to press harder (activation force). If so, that may be a bit annoying for light sketchers. 3. Do a smooth transition from black in a small area to see if there are jumps in the pressure sensitivity (I've heard it's not as good as the pen from the previous model of the same size, but that could have been due to older drivers and may be fixed now if the company updated them, I'm not sure). 4. Draw very quick lines to see if there are any fish hooks or tapering issues at the end of the lines. 5. Check if the cursor stays right under the pen when you go to the corners and sides of the monitor (in some tablets the cursor can go way off). 6. Test some of these with different programs like Krita or Clip Studio Paint. I think I'm asking a bit too much :P I guess I'm a bit picky about pen performance. Very useful review though and thanks for sharing your thoughts on the model after 3 months of use!
You reviews always covers everything, unpacking, first thoughts, setting it up, pros and cons, personal opinion and your adorableness. I am very satisfied with these reviews.
Thank you for including information about all of the buttons, ports, and plugs. I've watched a few other reviews, and most of them only focus on the drawing. It is so important to under how this tablet will actually fit in with all of the other stuff on my desk. I know it's difficult to cover the tech specs, so I definitely appreciate when it's included in a review.
I loved your review. It was very informative. Being new at digital art and looking into drawing tablets, I’m weighing all options. I heard about smoothing and your demonstration on it was great. I have a Surface Pro but am looking for a good drawing only pad. Your art style is very great! I love art because everyone has their own style. It’s like music.
Great to hear such an enthusiastic review from an actual artist after months of use, rather than the too frequent "unboxing" from a tech reviewer who can't say much about the feeling. Your last Cintiq is the one I own now. And for that price, even if it's still a lot for me, I definitely much more than think now about investing in that. Cheers.
For that price and quality, it really is better than even Wacom One 13, has 2 buttons on its pen and has programmable hardware express keys! Only having other pen options, thinner pens, would be an improvement...
I was pretty confident about getting this tablet seeing its' size and features in the website, but after seeing your review? I'm sold. I currently have an XP-PEN 10s which is very small, but being my very first display tablet, I was and am sooo happy with it. I am ready to jump to a bigger screen and staying with XP-Pen. Thank you for the nice video! ♥
This was so useful! I was about to buy a cintiq and risk 2 months rent but thanks to this I can actually use that money to live instead of wasting it, ty!
Been saving up for this tablet for a year and a half and I almost have all the money for it. I will hopefully get by the end of January. Glad I'm hearing so much good stuff about it.
Awesome review! Just ordered one this week and I'm waiting for it to arrive. I managed to order it on a sale and it costs only $299.99! Super excited to use it!
Working up to getting an xp pen Artist, using one of their lower end tablets has also replaced my old wacom tablet. For the price and quality it is hella worth it.
For all you thinking about getting this. I can highly recommend it. I love this tablet and my creativity feels less "restricted". It's got all you need for an entry level tablet. 😁
This video appeared as "recommended for you" and I was EXCITED to see there was a new XP-Pen (I never bought one before but had it in mind). I really like the looks of it and your review. Just too bad they never go above 1920x1080 resolution! :( When you sit this close to the screen, I'd expect at least 2560x1440 to get rid of the pixelated/grainy feel.
Yea that was my thoughts on the resolution as well - on my computer it looks great even tho. My main screen is 4K with 150% zoom and I think the tablet lools nearly as clear as my monitor ^^ I think it also depends on the screen setting and the zoom etc.
I have a Cintiq 22HD which is also 1920x1080 ,so that res on a 15.6 screen would be pretty good,also higher res screens in Art programs will need a more powerful PC.So a 4K screen really isn't a great idea.
scpart higher resolution isn’t that demanding. If we’re talking games or otherwise very demanding GPU heavy stuff, then yes. 2D or even Zbrush (which is heavily depending on CPU), or any 3D modeling app which is usually single threaded anyway should run quite good even on an integrated GPU. Regardlesss, even if you had a tablet that had a higher resolution you could always have it run at a lower resolution if you were worried about performance..
getting this tablet for Christmas and wanted to make sure I wasn't gonna be using a crappy tablet for a long time before I can afford another one. Pleasantly surprised with your review, considering you're an artist I look up to. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this Review. I've been torn between 2 or 3 Tablets for myself recently. I started drawing 1 year ago with Pencil and Paper, then went for Copics and other Equipment. Now I want to switch to Digital Art. You helped me to finally decide which Display Tablet i should get :) and now I can finally save up Money for Clip Studio Paint and the Tablet. Hope you are having a great Day!
What a Great Review. It's from a person who really knows what she is talking about. And Wow what an artist as well. I so subscribed. Looking for more. Thanks.
Small bit of information - you don't need to plug red USB into your PC if you have a sufficient PSU. It will draw enough power from data usb just fine. Power USB is more for people who'd like to use tablet with their laptops, which is why design wise this tablet (and some other models in series) looks like made to use on go, without any mounting options and less bulk.
So twot things first and formost you got a sub!!!! And two I bought this tablet on monday for my first ever digital jump into art and watching many reviews and man I cant wait to get this
I use this tablet for photo editing and I am completely happy with it. It connects to the computer with one cable so portable. I did buy a different stand as the angle of the provided stand is too shallow for me. The buttons and scroll wheel can be individually configured for different apps and the price was excellent, it was on offer last Christmas and I think I paid less than £300. I would recommend it to anyone.
That little black cloth that came with the tablet is a glove so that way it's easier to use. Just though I would let you know because they make my whole drawing experience for comfortable!! :)
You should add screen burn tests into your review processes. I bought a tablet recently that most reviewers recommended only to discover that the screen develops image screen burn over time, this is a deal breaker that I haven’t heard anyone address.
Turn it off for a day or so and it should go back to normal newer screens aren't like old crt displays where the image would actually burn in they instead have "stuck pixels" which should relax if you turn it off for an extended period of time. Also keep the cords away from anything that would cause electrical interference i.e. other cords or a power strip with every slot filled.
jaxxice Ive had it unplugged and stored in its original box for about a month. Upon reconnecting it I hate to report that it still has my desktop background burned in. For anyone wondering, it’s the Artisul D13. I wonder how common this is for budget screen tablets. Thanks for the tip
@@swashbuckler316 Weird only time I've seen burn in that bad has been displays at electronic stores that are on 24/7 max brightness. Sorry to hear about that though really stinks.
I just bought an Artist 15.6, (not pro). As much as I loved the idea of the red ring and the two extra express keys, I didn't think at first it would be worth the extra $100.. I love this XP-Pen, also as a devoted Wacom user. But you pointed something out that MOST other reviewers neglected to mention: the power USB. Like I'm sure for many users, you see the power brick, you assume you need it for the power. I didnt even consider trying to plug it into my powered USB ports, thinking there simply wouldn't be enough juice. Thank you. Because the power adapter is a frigging hog with the outlets on my power bar :/
I would love to get one of these in the near future. Maybe I'll beg my parents for one as a graduation gift? BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY! THE ELF HAS HER EARS POKING OUTSTIDE OF THE HELMUT! WHICH MAKES NO SENSE UNLESS THERE ARE HOLES CUT OUT FOR THEM. AND IS PROBABLY BAD IN DEEP SPACE ANYWAYS. Ahem... Sorry bout that. Had to rant.
I LOVE your enthusiasm for this tablet. I’ve ordered one already and am waiting for it to arrive. I’be been watching video reviews because I’ve been having second thought and have been worried that maybe I made a mistake. You managed to erase any fears that I have. Thanks for a great and entertains review!
Hi! I'm trying to decide if I wanna get this tablet, how is it working for you if you don't mind my asking? I've heard it's got an over saturated red tint to the screen but i wanna hear first hand how it works for someone
so, I've been getting adverts for this from amazon like crazy this holiday season. is there a like-tech, recently-made competitor that I should be comparing this to?
You totally sold this tablet to me straight away with your enthusiasm alone! A fantastic review Thank you so much x Every question I had to ask answered.
You sold me on this, great video and my youngest is using this exact tablet as of today. She is totally wild over this new way to draw...thanks for the review.
Those spring pens are really hard to get used to. Also they really need to add VESA mount areas for these 16 inch tablets, as they can still excel being used on an arm mount.
Good review. I also have the 13HD and I'm looking to upgrade. My main issues with the 13HD has been a grainy screen, poor color accuracy, and the screen seems dim. The pen and actual drawing has been very good though. It's good to see a larger option that is more affordable than Wacom. I'm not sure on that bouncy pen tip though.
I've got a 13HD too but I found myself going back to a non display tablet. The 13HD was just a bit meh for me and I kept having my hand in the way of what I was drawing because the screen is so small.
totally agree! got mine yesterday and the pen line quality is so much better than that of my old cintiq12wx or the 22 inch cintiqs I used for work last year. as a storyboard artist, I love getting a perfect line down first time.
@@frivera7049 I am in Europe so I ordered from the spanish website www.storexppen.es/topic/8?fbclid=IwAR1su748rWPmDTWkQIje6_AsUXtUieMjP7Ueh55VP7JSE3GrVVgU2krETSs ehh it's 260 euro tho but still kinda same price.
Get the Cintiq 16 its the tablet that has less problems, I had this one for a month now and i am dissapointed by its performance and just 3 weeks of use and the problems started popping up, 1. Calibration, no matter what calibration i did the pen has different parallax in different parts of the screen, the center is the only place where the cursor is undernet the pen tip, the rest of the display there is 1 to 3mm distance from pen tip to cursor, absolutely annoying as inking is difficult its like using a non screen device. 2. Line jitter is terible, even with a stabilizer in Krita, Photoshop CC 2019, and Clip studio, this is apparent when your drawing face in manga when your inking, you often have to rotate the canvas to compensate for this problem. 3. A laminated display does not get rid of parallax the ofset of the cursor to the tip of the pen. This is very obvious on menus where you try to hit a button and end up hitting a different button. Thats the main issues i had with this tablet, remember only people who bought the tablet with actual money can give you a real world test. If you want a video of the problems with the device i can upload that.
Giniel Villacote I say upload that video regardless. Some artists on TH-cam have now resented even doing tablet reviews anymore because some shady companies require you to only talk positive about a product and have you edit parts that could be negative for a false positive report. People, especially beginners in art need to know these tablets aren’t what they’re cracked up to be.
Good info. Still yes if the display is really what we consider laminated then yes it will get rid (almost) of parallax. If that still is present then clearly there is some other issues here.
Since I have the same tablet as you for the same amount of time I disagree with you: calibration is good and parallax is barely noticable, only when you look from an angle which is obvious if you know how the tablets are made. Haven't noticed line jitter, maybe you should try training your hand to steady it. Colors are great handsdown. And yes, I've bought it with my own money. so comparing it to the similiar sized Wacom 16 this one is definetely better:)
@@snoozyA113 I wouldn't recomend beginners these kind of tablets anyways, too expensive for what they offer, for example I think Wacom peaked with the old Intuos line, as the cintiqs aren't really better spec wise.
BombaJead oh I agree, I have the 2017 medium intuos, but I had a beginners one a few years ago. They’re really solid tablets. Even The newer ones are great, you don’t really need a pen display imo
I was honestly thinking of buying this because wacom costs way too much. But I was still unsure...you just convinced me this is a nice product! Thanks for removing all my doubts, xp pen seems really a reliable brand
I love how you are passionate about every single detail. Great video. Very informative. Much love ❤️ Oh and you are inspiring me to do this since I have A LOT in my mind to put on paper.
Well, I own the normal xp-pen 15.6 version and I can tell you that it doesn't need to plug the Red cable to work! Just plug the hdmi and the black usb and you are good to go. Plus it works even with a laptop powered by battery its crazy! Sometime I draw While Im on the bus even with my crap laptop, try it!
Thats a great device, unfortunately for me i bought the xp pen relying on the glowing reviews on a lot of youtubers only to find out the truth, now i cant buy the cintiq 16 since i bought the xp pen, its not like you cant do work on the device its just that it takes a lot of time to get the job done.
Quite ironic I come by your video after watching reviews of the artist Pro 13'3 and buying it. I remember meeting you at the last genki-con with my sister, where we talked about overwatch and stuff. I wished 2019's jpopcon happened and you had commissions open so I could get a Genji drawing. Anyways good review, you covered everything and you had nice conclusion to it
when you get a sponsored tablet sent from the company do you have to send it back after reviewing or can you keep it? im also looking at getting this tablet for Christmas so yay!
@@thesproutdoodles I'm not entirely sure what your question is xD Like in how do I get a sponsorship? Mostly, the sponsors are the ones reaching out to me asking if I'm interested. The bigger an audience I have, the more interested potential sponsors get. I'm turning down soooo many irrelevant sponsors because they only see the 100.000k+ people following me and don't care much if their product correlates with my target group. So I've become quite picky xD haha. I hope that was an answer to your question 🤗
@@Nadiaxel yes it does THX!! I just know I might get into some of this stuff as my art career pursuit,hopefully, continues and I kinda just want to be over all well rounded about what actually goes on with it. Thank you!
So jealous... someone just recently stole my tablet while commuting... it's so hard to reinvest, especially when you're losing work because you don't have yours tools... I'm definitely going to consider this if I can ever get back on my feet. I appreciate the review, never heard of this tablet prior.
wait, just a question, do you already need a drawing program or does it come with one? because if we have to download one idk a program that i can use.
already had my mind set on one already waiting in my cart on amazon and have a few weeks to go before if make the purchase, but seeing it in action here i want it NOW!!!!!
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I start to realize that the phrase "all included" makes some people think that this tablet is a standalone product that works as a computer too. That is NOT the case. You NEED a computer with this tablet or it won't work.
How does it work so long after? No issues?
Nadiaxel thank you for clarifying. I’m trying to find a tablet that works without a computer for a gift for someone so talented and needing the support. But I’m not too clued in on tablets. May I ask if the Cintiq Pro 13 would work on the go?
@@MothproofKT the thing is. Drawing tablets are not stand alone. You connect them to a computer so you can work with photo shop, krita and other drawing tools on the computer. if you want a standalone just buy a tablet like Samsung or apple
@@MothproofKT I also heard that there are computer tablets but
@@MothproofKT you're looking in the wrong places lol. display tablets don't work without a computer. instead, get an iPad, Android tablet, or computer-tablet hybrid like the Surface Pro. however, Wacom also has a stand-alone display tablet called the MobileStudio Pro, but it's at least $3,000, so I wouldn't buy that.
it's really nice you took a good time to test out the tablet before you reviewed it. it always feels weird when people are recommending a tablet on just a first use. This was very insightful, thank you!
Thank you so much 💓 and for watching as well ^^
Dude you just saved me from spending an extra $600 on a cintiq or ipad
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@Gurnski Deti Display tablets ARE monitors. You'd connect it to a computer or laptop to use.
when she showed the stand i was like “wait... 2 tablets??”
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92% Adobe RGB and 120% sRGB is probably why the image is as good as it is. These two numbers show how much color the display is capable of displaying. To me, this is extremely surprising because, for a price of just $350, I don't think there is a better deal out there.
Thank you for clarifying ^^ I started reading up on this and I find it a little hard to understand at first but I'll get there xD so Thank you!
@@Nadiaxel Np, keep up the good work!
这款是92％adobe rgb？？？卧槽。国内版本阉割了？
So, just throwing it out there, it's not because it takes processing power to interpret the strokes in a smoother manner, it's that it needs more samples from the pen. Smoothing takes the last X samples(usually over 100/s are reported, iirc wacom is 250rps) and averages them, which eliminates sudden jumps in one direction and then another, since the average will still remain, well... average.
This introduces delay because it's waiting for more samples to be sent, and it can't sample something you haven't done yet. I see things like this really often when people talk about art tablets(even some absolutely hilarious misinterpretations of the parallax effect as some kind of software problem???) but it's always good to understand precisely why a thing is the way it is, because understanding your tools can help you better to use them.
This is amazing!! Thank you for clarifying! I never completely understood because I have such a powerful computer and it didn't make sense that it couldn't pull some smoothing. This makes so much sense! The parallaxing being a software issue sounds like a really bad misunderstanding/misinterpretaion of software lag C:
If this is true I wish I had known sooner, I've given away multiple tablets due to this and decided to stick to traditional.
@@IM_GOING_TOO_HAM If you want a really responsive digital tablet experience, I'd recommend using Win7 or older using Basic or Classic themes to remove vsync. If you can stand to draw offscreen with something like an intuos, getting a high refreshrate "gaming" monitor makes a huge difference as well, due to being made for fast response and short frame persistence.
Sadly, not enough people know about this and chalk it all up to just being 'oh digital art tablets are slow because computers are slow' or things like that. not enough technology enthusiasts in the art communities, unfortunately.
Yep, time to start rounding up money then. You sold it to me, can't wait to have something like this.
the manufacturer wouldn't show it better than you and you're an awesome artist
I really really appreciate that you switch between screen rec and camera rec! It really helps understanding how the tablet works :)
I think you did an excellent review :D
OooOOooOOOOo thank you, sweety ♥️ I'm happy you like that aspect of it ;W;
My husband just told me hes getting me this tablet for my birthday in feburary so I'm very excited, also I love your art and I really liked your review it was very helpful
@@mediccatz I just saw this yes I ended up only getting a 12 inch but still a great product I use it daily
Great review, I purchased this for my son in March as a birthday present and this is an excellent device and works excellent with Clip Studio and a lot of his drawing softwares, no problems were seen with this device at all.
We can use this tablet with clip paint?
@@manon.pmanon5463 you can use this tablet with everything.
I envy ur son. My mom and dad doesnt buy me this xD i only buy it for myself using my savings cuz they dont know digital art or doesn’t care much about it. And im glad there are moms like you who supports ur son’s talent.
I Love XP-Pen! As someone who never had a screen graphic tablet when I was younger because of the high prices, being able to buy the 200$ XP-pen Artist 12 a few months ago blew my mind.
Like seeing that younger artist will now be able to get this kind of quality tablets in this price range is just amazing ❤
I know this video is almost two years old but I've been on the fence about finally getting this tablet and your review has certainly helped me come to the decision to take advantage of their current sale to get one. Thank you!
Its been 2 years, how did you like it? Im thinking about getting one now after discovering animation!
@@trumpsextratesticle8590 I actually love mine. It works fantastic and I use it almost every day. Set up was easy and is a great quality for the price
2 more years and this video helped me to decide for the pro 15.6 - nice price at amazon black week now.
Same here, I just unpacked mine 🙂@@jurgenwittmann2905
I’ve never seen you before, I found you by association and I just clicked on your video, your wit to review is overwhelmingly charming, the manufacturers of this tablet got the best possible review ever, you are adorable and I just fell in love with you, your style, your work and everything else, you are a gem!!!! - I subscribed - Muah!!!
Aaaaaaaa I can't handle so much praise 😭*spins*
♥ Constructive criticism/feedback wanted! ♥
Hey guys, I like making these review videos but I realized I never asked you what you're looking for in review videos. Are there certain tests you feel like I'm missing? What works well, and what is missing? I want to streamline my reviews a bit more so you always know what you can expect me to cover. So please tell me what content you value in review videos. That would be a huge help ^3^ Thank you ~
Nadiaxel I find your reviews really helpful and I would like if you could talk about the comfort of using it and if you liked drawing on it.
OK well lets see...
1) I know you are a Photoshop user, and I don't expect you to change that, however it would be useful to know if the tablet works well with other popular drawing software.
2) Go through the features and usability of the driver software for the tablet. You could give your opinion on if you like it or think there should be improvements.
Outside of that, I think everything you are doing now, is not only entertaining, but very insightful. I really appreciate that you have used the product for a decent period of time, to truly know what is good and bad, and not just new item excitement.
Thanks as always for such an awesome video... See you next time ;)
I like your review as it is.. but if is the chance for requests 😁 i have a few!!! ..i know this one is hard to get accomplished but.. I'm linux and open source software user... So .. would love to know if this tablet works with linux, how to make it work and how it performs on GIMP .. wich is a free open source photo/image manipulator and processor (a free photoshop-ish software) .. there is a windows version too.. I don't know if mac too, but i feel that gimp on linux is the best combination when talking about performance. .. 🤭.. so.. in few words.. linux and gimp... Pleeease.. plus i belive tux (the linux penguin) and your adorable fluffy flamingo will get along pretty well 😁kisses and huggies 💖
@@rxea545 Thank you so much! This helps me a lot 💓
It would be nice if you tested some of these, more technical things, out:
1. Ruler test with very slow diagonal lines to see if there's any wobble in the lines.
2. Draw very light strokes to see if the tablet can detect them or if you have to press harder (activation force). If so, that may be a bit annoying for light sketchers.
3. Do a smooth transition from black in a small area to see if there are jumps in the pressure sensitivity (I've heard it's not as good as the pen from the previous model of the same size, but that could have been due to older drivers and may be fixed now if the company updated them, I'm not sure).
4. Draw very quick lines to see if there are any fish hooks or tapering issues at the end of the lines.
5. Check if the cursor stays right under the pen when you go to the corners and sides of the monitor (in some tablets the cursor can go way off).
6. Test some of these with different programs like Krita or Clip Studio Paint.
I think I'm asking a bit too much :P I guess I'm a bit picky about pen performance. Very useful review though and thanks for sharing your thoughts on the model after 3 months of use!
i just got a job recently and thanks to you i know EXACTLY what im gonna buy first
You reviews always covers everything, unpacking, first thoughts, setting it up, pros and cons, personal opinion and your adorableness.
I am very satisfied with these reviews.
Thank you for including information about all of the buttons, ports, and plugs. I've watched a few other reviews, and most of them only focus on the drawing. It is so important to under how this tablet will actually fit in with all of the other stuff on my desk. I know it's difficult to cover the tech specs, so I definitely appreciate when it's included in a review.
I loved your review. It was very informative. Being new at digital art and looking into drawing tablets, I’m weighing all options. I heard about smoothing and your demonstration on it was great. I have a Surface Pro but am looking for a good drawing only pad. Your art style is very great! I love art because everyone has their own style. It’s like music.
Great to hear such an enthusiastic review from an actual artist after months of use, rather than the too frequent "unboxing" from a tech reviewer who can't say much about the feeling. Your last Cintiq is the one I own now. And for that price, even if it's still a lot for me, I definitely much more than think now about investing in that. Cheers.
Thank you for waiting three months to make this video. Super helpful 😁 new sub!
I'm finally getting one of these for Christmas. Came for the review, stayed for the art, and the humor. XD
If anyone is here now, the price has dropped to 300$ and you can buy the holiday pack that comes with some extra stuff for the same price!
For that price and quality, it really is better than even Wacom One 13, has 2 buttons on its pen and has programmable hardware express keys! Only having other pen options, thinner pens, would be an improvement...
I was pretty confident about getting this tablet seeing its' size and features in the website, but after seeing your review? I'm sold. I currently have an XP-PEN 10s which is very small, but being my very first display tablet, I was and am sooo happy with it.
I am ready to jump to a bigger screen and staying with XP-Pen. Thank you for the nice video! ♥
I really liked the smoothing test, I've seen a lot of tablet tests but most people don't lay it out like that. Good work!
This was so useful!
I was about to buy a cintiq and risk 2 months rent but thanks to this I can actually use that money to live instead of wasting it, ty!
Been saving up for this tablet for a year and a half and I almost have all the money for it. I will hopefully get by the end of January. Glad I'm hearing so much good stuff about it.
On the XPPen website, all the models are on sale until December 5thish. And I thought I saw they allow you to make payments but I'm not sure.
Also maybe check XP Pen store on eBay. I got it there even cheaper! Plus there was a discount on eBay itself.
Check out eBay, many people selling as new from unwanted presents. I just picked this up as new for £145!!
Awesome review!
Just ordered one this week and I'm waiting for it to arrive. I managed to order it on a sale and it costs only $299.99!
Super excited to use it!
That jojo referance to the stand xD
Ikr
YES YES YES
STANDO TSUKAI
Exactly what I was thinking
I'm an amateur and have seen at least 10 reviews of this tab... Yours is the greatest. I think I'll buy this tab thanks to this review.
Working up to getting an xp pen Artist, using one of their lower end tablets has also replaced my old wacom tablet. For the price and quality it is hella worth it.
For all you thinking about getting this. I can highly recommend it. I love this tablet and my creativity feels less "restricted". It's got all you need for an entry level tablet. 😁
Hi. I had a question. Can it work without connecting it to a pc or laptop. Does it work on it's own?
This video appeared as "recommended for you" and I was EXCITED to see there was a new XP-Pen (I never bought one before but had it in mind). I really like the looks of it and your review. Just too bad they never go above 1920x1080 resolution! :( When you sit this close to the screen, I'd expect at least 2560x1440 to get rid of the pixelated/grainy feel.
Yea that was my thoughts on the resolution as well - on my computer it looks great even tho. My main screen is 4K with 150% zoom and I think the tablet lools nearly as clear as my monitor ^^ I think it also depends on the screen setting and the zoom etc.
I have a Cintiq 22HD which is also 1920x1080 ,so that res on a 15.6 screen would be pretty good,also higher res screens in Art programs will need a more powerful PC.So a 4K screen really isn't a great idea.
scpart higher resolution isn’t that demanding. If we’re talking games or otherwise very demanding GPU heavy stuff, then yes. 2D or even Zbrush (which is heavily depending on CPU), or any 3D modeling app which is usually single threaded anyway should run quite good even on an integrated GPU.
Regardlesss, even if you had a tablet that had a higher resolution you could always have it run at a lower resolution if you were worried about performance..
It's 15,6", this tablet doesn't need better resolution ;-;
getting this tablet for Christmas and wanted to make sure I wasn't gonna be using a crappy tablet for a long time before I can afford another one. Pleasantly surprised with your review, considering you're an artist I look up to. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this Review. I've been torn between 2 or 3 Tablets for myself recently. I started drawing 1 year ago with Pencil and Paper, then went for Copics and other Equipment. Now I want to switch to Digital Art.
You helped me to finally decide which Display Tablet i should get :) and now I can finally save up Money for Clip Studio Paint and the Tablet.
Hope you are having a great Day!
Glad to have been able to help 💕 I still use it a lot and I love it 🤩 I hope you'll get it soon! And Clip Studio is awesome! Good luck 🤗
@@Nadiaxel Thanks :) Will probably get it in August/September, need to buy a new Washing Machine and Dryer first.... Adult Problems... ;[
Clip studio paint very often goes on sale so visit their website often and you will find 50% discounts.
Really helpful cause I’m getting the same thing Tuesday of next week ( like this so I don’t forget about it and share my unasked for opinions on it )
What a Great Review. It's from a person who really knows what she is talking about. And Wow what an artist as well. I so subscribed. Looking for more. Thanks.
Been waiting for 2 years to get this tablet and finally my mom is ordering me one around this week or two :') Can't wait for it to arrive!
Look at me waking up a little to early. Goes I’ll watch this before nodding off again!
After good consideration of options I've put this on my amazon list to watch out for a sale. This further solidifies my choice, very good review! ♥
Small bit of information - you don't need to plug red USB into your PC if you have a sufficient PSU. It will draw enough power from data usb just fine. Power USB is more for people who'd like to use tablet with their laptops, which is why design wise this tablet (and some other models in series) looks like made to use on go, without any mounting options and less bulk.
Thank you for clarifying this ♥️✨
So how would you power it on the go?
@@EthanfromEngland- By using laptop power.
I just loved the review in general and know which tablet I'm GOING to be buying from your great experience! Thanks Nad!! 😍❤️
So twot things first and formost you got a sub!!!! And two I bought this tablet on monday for my first ever digital jump into art and watching many reviews and man I cant wait to get this
I use this tablet for photo editing and I am completely happy with it. It connects to the computer with one cable so portable. I did buy a different stand as the angle of the provided stand is too shallow for me. The buttons and scroll wheel can be individually configured for different apps and the price was excellent, it was on offer last Christmas and I think I paid less than £300. I would recommend it to anyone.
I'll never have anything like that.
Scout for art competitions, a lot of people win these things.
Calma poha, teu canal tá crescendo e tu é talentosos krai
Thanks, this video convinced me to make the purchase. they are on sale for valentines day weekend too. $320 right now.
I've been wanting to get this tablet, seems so good for the price!
One of the best tablet reviews on TH-cam honestly, wish I saw it earlier though. 😩
Wow thank you 👀❤️
I'm so happy I found your channel! Another subscriber here! 💕
That little black cloth that came with the tablet is a glove so that way it's easier to use. Just though I would let you know because they make my whole drawing experience for comfortable!! :)
You should add screen burn tests into your review processes. I bought a tablet recently that most reviewers recommended only to discover that the screen develops image screen burn over time, this is a deal breaker that I haven’t heard anyone address.
I actually never realized this was a thing!! Thank you for suggesting this - its very helpful ♥️
Turn it off for a day or so and it should go back to normal newer screens aren't like old crt displays where the image would actually burn in they instead have "stuck pixels" which should relax if you turn it off for an extended period of time. Also keep the cords away from anything that would cause electrical interference i.e. other cords or a power strip with every slot filled.
jaxxice Ive had it unplugged and stored in its original box for about a month. Upon reconnecting it I hate to report that it still has my desktop background burned in. For anyone wondering, it’s the Artisul D13. I wonder how common this is for budget screen tablets.
Thanks for the tip
@@swashbuckler316 Weird only time I've seen burn in that bad has been displays at electronic stores that are on 24/7 max brightness. Sorry to hear about that though really stinks.
I just bought an Artist 15.6, (not pro). As much as I loved the idea of the red ring and the two extra express keys, I didn't think at first it would be worth the extra $100.. I love this XP-Pen, also as a devoted Wacom user. But you pointed something out that MOST other reviewers neglected to mention: the power USB. Like I'm sure for many users, you see the power brick, you assume you need it for the power. I didnt even consider trying to plug it into my powered USB ports, thinking there simply wouldn't be enough juice. Thank you. Because the power adapter is a frigging hog with the outlets on my power bar :/
I would love to get one of these in the near future. Maybe I'll beg my parents for one as a graduation gift?
BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY! THE ELF HAS HER EARS POKING OUTSTIDE OF THE HELMUT! WHICH MAKES NO SENSE UNLESS THERE ARE HOLES CUT OUT FOR THEM. AND IS PROBABLY BAD IN DEEP SPACE ANYWAYS. Ahem... Sorry bout that. Had to rant.
The helmet is actually just a visor ^^/
I LOVE your enthusiasm for this tablet. I’ve ordered one already and am waiting for it to arrive. I’be been watching video reviews because I’ve been having second thought and have been worried that maybe I made a mistake. You managed to erase any fears that I have. Thanks for a great and entertains review!
Hi! I'm trying to decide if I wanna get this tablet, how is it working for you if you don't mind my asking? I've heard it's got an over saturated red tint to the screen but i wanna hear first hand how it works for someone
How is it?
so, I've been getting adverts for this from amazon like crazy this holiday season. is there a like-tech, recently-made competitor that I should be comparing this to?
just got this for my birthday!! im so excited to use it now ❤️
I just got the 12 pro yesterday and it's going to be my first dive into digital coming from acrylics painting....I'm scared :P
You totally sold this tablet to me straight away with your enthusiasm alone! A fantastic review Thank you so much x Every question I had to ask answered.
thanks for the review! considering buying one of these O:
You sold me on this, great video and my youngest is using this exact tablet as of today. She is totally wild over this new way to draw...thanks for the review.
Those spring pens are really hard to get used to. Also they really need to add VESA mount areas for these 16 inch tablets, as they can still excel being used on an arm mount.
Thanks for the review. I just want to let you know that i LOVE how you draw. Your oc looks so interesting!
Can I have dat tablet?
"Buy it yourself" said myself
Hheehehe that's how it feels :p
I just bought one thanks to your glowing review. Thank you!
Good review. I also have the 13HD and I'm looking to upgrade. My main issues with the 13HD has been a grainy screen, poor color accuracy, and the screen seems dim. The pen and actual drawing has been very good though. It's good to see a larger option that is more affordable than Wacom. I'm not sure on that bouncy pen tip though.
I've got a 13HD too but I found myself going back to a non display tablet. The 13HD was just a bit meh for me and I kept having my hand in the way of what I was drawing because the screen is so small.
I heard that electro swing megalovania in the background. Fantastic choice you Goddess of artwork.
15.6 seems to be the sweet size for any display tablet. Awesome review you. Keep it up!!
is it just me or is this anyones dream tablet that they know theyll never get
I would get it when it's on salleee nothing else lol
totally agree! got mine yesterday and the pen line quality is so much better than that of my old cintiq12wx or the 22 inch cintiqs I used for work last year. as a storyboard artist, I love getting a perfect line down first time.
it costs only 250$ now at the anniversary event! ♥ I am so buying it
WHERE?
@@frivera7049 the xp pen site, they have an aniversary event
not $250 😦
@@frivera7049 I am in Europe so I ordered from the spanish website www.storexppen.es/topic/8?fbclid=IwAR1su748rWPmDTWkQIje6_AsUXtUieMjP7Ueh55VP7JSE3GrVVgU2krETSs ehh it's 260 euro tho but still kinda same price.
Just got it for Christmas! Cant wait to use it ❤
I've been looking for a new drawing tablet, and i think i might start investing in this one!!! Thanks Nadiaxel ^^
I am young and I want to become a digital artist but I couldn't figure how but you've helped me. Thank you so much
Sorry for the bad english
Get the Cintiq 16 its the tablet that has less problems, I had this one for a month now and i am dissapointed by its performance and just 3 weeks of use and the problems started popping up,
1. Calibration, no matter what calibration i did the pen has different parallax in different parts of the screen, the center is the only place where the cursor is undernet the pen tip, the rest of the display there is 1 to 3mm distance from pen tip to cursor, absolutely annoying as inking is difficult its like using a non screen device.
2. Line jitter is terible, even with a stabilizer in Krita, Photoshop CC 2019, and Clip studio, this is apparent when your drawing face in manga when your inking, you often have to rotate the canvas to compensate for this problem.
3. A laminated display does not get rid of parallax the ofset of the cursor to the tip of the pen. This is very obvious on menus where you try to hit a button and end up hitting a different button.
Thats the main issues i had with this tablet, remember only people who bought the tablet with actual money can give you a real world test. If you want a video of the problems with the device i can upload that.
Giniel Villacote I say upload that video regardless. Some artists on TH-cam have now resented even doing tablet reviews anymore because some shady companies require you to only talk positive about a product and have you edit parts that could be negative for a false positive report. People, especially beginners in art need to know these tablets aren’t what they’re cracked up to be.
Good info. Still yes if the display is really what we consider laminated then yes it will get rid (almost) of parallax. If that still is present then clearly there is some other issues here.
Since I have the same tablet as you for the same amount of time I disagree with you: calibration is good and parallax is barely noticable, only when you look from an angle which is obvious if you know how the tablets are made. Haven't noticed line jitter, maybe you should try training your hand to steady it. Colors are great handsdown. And yes, I've bought it with my own money. so comparing it to the similiar sized Wacom 16 this one is definetely better:)
@@snoozyA113 I wouldn't recomend beginners these kind of tablets anyways, too expensive for what they offer, for example I think Wacom peaked with the old Intuos line, as the cintiqs aren't really better spec wise.
BombaJead oh I agree, I have the 2017 medium intuos, but I had a beginners one a few years ago. They’re really solid tablets. Even The newer ones are great, you don’t really need a pen display imo
Thankyou, getting a great deal on this during prime day sale 😁
Thinking about getting this since I can't afford an ipad pro
Best honest answer I heard in a while
great i just ordered one thanks for your review Love your art work by the way
Thank you for the review, I'll consider it a gift from myself to me for christmas. ;)
Those are the best presents xD
I was honestly thinking of buying this because wacom costs way too much. But I was still unsure...you just convinced me this is a nice product! Thanks for removing all my doubts, xp pen seems really a reliable brand
OMG I’m getting one
I love how you are passionate about every single detail. Great video. Very informative. Much love ❤️
Oh and you are inspiring me to do this since I have A LOT in my mind to put on paper.
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IT'S AN ENEMY STAND!
Hahahahha xD
Well, I own the normal xp-pen 15.6 version and I can tell you that it doesn't need to plug the Red cable to work! Just plug the hdmi and the black usb and you are good to go. Plus it works even with a laptop powered by battery its crazy! Sometime I draw While Im on the bus even with my crap laptop, try it!
It seems nice, but I've already invested in my Cintiq Pro 13 for 800$, ahahaha xD
Is it the 16? ;W; Congrats 💓 Hope you are enjoying it a lot ^•^
Thats a great device, unfortunately for me i bought the xp pen relying on the glowing reviews on a lot of youtubers only to find out the truth, now i cant buy the cintiq 16 since i bought the xp pen, its not like you cant do work on the device its just that it takes a lot of time to get the job done.
@@Nadiaxel she said 13....why u so cruel?
@@melquizedec I have been very tired lately xD
@@ginielvillacote2372 I'm curious, but what is this 'truth'? I'm shopping for tablets myself and considering the xp-pen
Thanks for this. I was eyeing this particular tablet and I needed some good unbiased reviews.
I have it set up except I don’t know how to draw with it??? Do I need another app???
Connect it to your computer and download a drawing program. I suggest Medibang (FREE) or Photoshop (costs moneu to subscribe) 😚
Hello tae taes tea. You can also try Sketchbook Pro by Autodesk. It is free now and I find it relatively easier to use than other softwares. :)
Omg I just bought this! I'm super super excited now!
Megalovania for the background music!!
Quite ironic I come by your video after watching reviews of the artist Pro 13'3 and buying it. I remember meeting you at the last genki-con with my sister, where we talked about overwatch and stuff. I wished 2019's jpopcon happened and you had commissions open so I could get a Genji drawing. Anyways good review, you covered everything and you had nice conclusion to it
when you get a sponsored tablet sent from the company do you have to send it back after reviewing or can you keep it? im also looking at getting this tablet for Christmas so yay!
I'm keeping it ^^ I get it in exchange for a review on my channel :3 ✨
@@Nadiaxel how do you get sponsored to do that? Also BTW this vid was very helpful, THX, because I have to look into all this kinda stuff by my self.
@@thesproutdoodles I'm not entirely sure what your question is xD Like in how do I get a sponsorship? Mostly, the sponsors are the ones reaching out to me asking if I'm interested. The bigger an audience I have, the more interested potential sponsors get. I'm turning down soooo many irrelevant sponsors because they only see the 100.000k+ people following me and don't care much if their product correlates with my target group. So I've become quite picky xD haha. I hope that was an answer to your question 🤗
@@Nadiaxel yes it does THX!! I just know I might get into some of this stuff as my art career pursuit,hopefully, continues and I kinda just want to be over all well rounded about what actually goes on with it. Thank you!
So jealous... someone just recently stole my tablet while commuting... it's so hard to reinvest, especially when you're losing work because you don't have yours tools... I'm definitely going to consider this if I can ever get back on my feet. I appreciate the review, never heard of this tablet prior.
That sucks, as a cheaper alternative how about the tablets without display, spec wise they are identical most of the time.
wait, just a question, do you already need a drawing program or does it come with one? because if we have to download one idk a program that i can use.
You need a drawing program on the computer you connect the tablet with :) Medibang and Krita are both great and they're free!
Dine reviews er bare super. Meget informative og underholdende. Virker som en super tablet til prisen.
just recently purchased this with $20.00 coupon voucher added... So I paid $379.00 total instead of $400.00
mechaart 400-20=380
Stupid
Chicken or The egg $399.99********
already had my mind set on one already waiting in my cart on amazon and have a few weeks to go before if make the purchase, but seeing it in action here i want it NOW!!!!!
I clicked because I'm looking for a drawing tablet, I cried because of the price tag.
I love this review so much! I need to save this video for when I get my XP PEN tablet, your tips are really helpful
Can you make this adjustable for left handed users
Flashy Nightmare yes you can when you are setting the tablet up for the first time.
man i wish i had waited a couple months before buying my 22e. it's way too huge, this looks perfect.
nice review, cool art, lol danmark
fred ahh same here :(
what program are you using on your iPad to do the lineart? :)
Procreate ^^