XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) review
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This is the latest version of XP_pen's latest budget range drawing tablet. It uses the X3 technology which makes the initial activation rate better. the down side is that it adds in more wave to the pen.
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Hey Brad I actually managed to find a way in clip studio to get rid of the wobble on the pro 16,if you go into tablet settings select wintab,run on all monitor and operate while keeping aspect ratio of screen it seemed to fix all the problems,not even any wave while drawing with a ruler 😊
I have the new 16 pro and I honestly never had the wobbly line problem, even with stabilization and smoothing all the way down. Any wobble I got was from my actual hand.
I don't have any problem with it either rocking with XP Pen artist 12 2nd gen.
@@allen_graphics Judging by the simplicity of rectification shared by OC and it being a year ago, it's possibly been fixed by update 🤔🤷♂️
I love watching your reviews ✨ I actually think that Artist 12 (2nd Gen) have a really nice pen feel! I used their Innovator 16 and their Artist 12 Pro but in my opinion, this tablet feels much better to draw on. I personally don't really see the wobble when I try the same lines on my Artist 12 2nd Gen.
Thanks for making a review I was really interested in this!
Glad it was helpful!
7:27 That illustration looks amazing! I love the review by the way. I myself have been on the hunt for a budget friendly display tablet and your review made it easier for me to decide. I don't think I'll have a problem with the pen wobble since I like to make quick strokes, so I'll definitely go for this one!
YESS I've been waiting for this! Thanks for the video Brad!
:D
XP Pen really stepping up the look of their newer stuff. These new ones definitely seem to feel and look premium built. Tho having replaced my old Artist 15.6 Pro's 3 in 1 cables way too much made me let out an audible "oh no" when the cable appeared in the video. I'd love if they do away with this proprietary 3 in 1 cables already. Otherwise, this new 12 inch is really looking great.
I wanted to see its review from you sir. I was waiting for this even if I can't buy it yet. I just love your reviews
I would definitely suggest that people looking at this tablet step up to the 13.3" Artist Pro instead. It's still well under $300 and it has none of the shortcomings seen here (it also comes with a stand, but it does benefit greatly from a screen protector too- so factor those into the price). To give some context, I use it to teach at a University- including a digital painting course where I literally demonstrate precise brush creation and use-case scenarios for hours straight. It works flawlessly. I honestly expected it to have shortcomings and it honestly does not. Angled lines are 100% jitter free. You can see it in action throughout my TH-cam videos.
It also has the coveted "red dial," which has become one of my favorite little extra features on XP-Pen products. Anyway, just a heads up for people on the hunt!
I think he did a review on that one i have been thinking about getting this or the one you suggest but then i think about "if they have a 2nd gen of this one they probably have one of these soon" or just another one in that price range
So idk wether i should wait for the new one and see of they have improved their wobbly lines by then or if i should just say screw it and buy the 13.3
@@Randomperson-lc4le I can only speak for myself. I'll put it this way: if mine slipped off the desk and broke right now, I'd have another ordered before I finish my coffee.
Is a 2nd-gen coming? Eventually for sure. But the current gen is so close to flawless that I'd pick it up again, no regrets. I'm still shocked that I can get Wacom 24HD performance with a nicer screen in a form factor that I can toss in my backpack... for like $250. I paid more than 10x that much for a 24HD and spent half my time troubleshooting it.
Is a good time to be a digital artist.
@@SourPlanet ok thank you i also heard that the screen can get scratched easily for some though i don't know if that's for every version
@@Randomperson-lc4le I think it's possible for sure. I mentioned in my first response that it definitely benefits from a screen protector. I used Photodon, as they cut to order based on your precise measurements- and their protectors are military/medical/industrial grade. As a full time concept artist and part time teacher, I put some miles on this thing and don't want to risk it.
I always put protectors on my devices, though. I trust a lot of the products but I don't trust my kid and his fork 🤣.
@@SourPlanet thank you very
informative!
Only thing is now thinking of getting this one
Or it's bigger version the 15.6
My small hands wouldn't mind both i think
And i should probably decide soon since they do have Christmas sale currently (seems like i just chose the right time of the year)
I actually bought it a few days ago in sale for ~200€ and its amazing i thought the display could be too small but thats absolutly not the case. The size (at least for me) feels really nice!
The colours are really good and i didnt have any problems at all with this Product.
I am just a beginner and I think its perfect if you wanna start into digital art!
Its not too expensive (its even on Chrismas-Sale atm) and feels much better then a non-display drawing tablet (which i tested short time before the Artist 12 2nd gen).
If you wanna start in Digital Art I really recommend getting this device! I also recommend getting the Tablet Stand AC18 , if you wanna use it for a longer time bcs otherwise your neck will hurt after some time.
Thx for your review Brad!
Hi, how you connect the device with your computer?
@@LebenWerden with the Standard cabels. Got no USB-C
I just bought a tablet on Tuesday this week, and my mom doesn't like that it's form china and filled me with anxiety and doubt on whether or not it'll come, how long it will take to come, or if it'll come all intact and in one piece.
What was your experience like with shipping? Did it come In a timely manner?
How's the customer service?
Hey man, had to give you a like and comment. Been looking at reviews for this tablet as a starter. You are the first reviewer that's actually pointed out that it has to be plugged into another device to use. Thank you, I would have hated it had I ordered it and found that out when unboxing
honestly- i just want it becayse it comes in pink...
Can more brands please come out with more colorful and fun colors? Plus it has a little loop for keychains ;-;
For reall
Amazing reviews, because of this, i got this amazing tablet for almost 3 weeks! 😊👍
Nice! Been waiting for this one!!!
nice review! considering buying this because my original artist 12 that i've had for a few years was stolen recently. looks like a good upgrade and it is in my price range.
This sounds like the device I'm looking for. Thank you for the helpful review!
This just fantastic artwork and such a pleasure to view your channel. Have a safe and wonderful day.
I was waiting for you to review this and here it is! I have this tablet for about 4 weeks now and it's my first display and for the price, it's pretty good. I haven't experienced the wobbly line Brad did but I'm gonna double check now if mine does that too. For the screen, the size is perfect for me, not too small and not too big and the colors look nice too, I prefer to extend the display rather than duplicating because my laptop has a lower screen resolution that's why it looked pixelated when duplicated. As of now I haven't experienced any major issues. Feel free to ask any questions, I'll try my best to answer them :)) Great video btw Brad!
Heyy where did u order it from??
Is all going well with the tablet?
Brad please link the USB type C cable you use with this? I cannot for the life of me find one that fits into the ports, the cable is is normally too big
I had that problem with a Huion tablet once. I used one I already had and I don't remember where I got it, but your best bet is one right from XP-Pen www.storexppen.com/buy/acw03.html
Also, one of the USB-C ports on it is wider than the other so this will only fit in one of the side ports.
Thank you for this review!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the review, I purchased this product. Needed the USB C port instead of the 2 USB and HDMI port.
I've been waiting for this. Thanks for the review !
Amazing review!! And OMG!!! I love that cookies' drawing!!!! So cute!!! Fantastic technique!!! Great work 😍❤️❤️❤️
It's been a hot minute since xp pen made a new 22 inch tablet... Can't wait to see what they have in store.
thanks Brad. this is good to know. looks a good display tablet.
Display tablets are the best. I am using a wacom 16 cintiq now and it is amazing. People who use just the mouse rly need one of those tablets...trust me...it s another lvl. PEACE TO ALL MY DESIGNER FRIENDSSS
Hi. Really nice videos. I would love to see you review the new XP-PRO Deco L/LW with the new X3 chip powered super sensitive pen - at least that's what they're claiming.
I really like the display. Feels way better to draw and write on than my ipad
I have the first gen artist 12 and it is amazing.
Same! Just bought it and I'm super happy with it.
Dude those Christmas cookies looked so good!!!
I think that.... glove dance never get old! :)) Also think to move from Artist 15.6 pro to Pro 16.... but after your video think not for now. Hope they will upgrade that pen and solve problem eventually.
Ive been waiting for this
I literally just bought this tablet and am waiting for it to arrive in the mail. Glad I made a good choice
How's the tablet holding up? And is the size okay for you?
Great review as always Brad! Is it just me who thinks that it seems to be two buttons on the pen and not one? BTW, I love this tablet. I also have an Innovator 16 but this one is more portable and works better for me. I'm using Clip Studio Paint and don't seem to have the issue with waves while drawing e.t.c. I see that others already have suggested solutions to the problems mentioned in the video so I'd recommend trying out those. :)
I realize it's been a year but yes I'm having difficulty figuring out if it's one or two buttons on the pen. Other videos seem to suggest two or leave it ambiguous but here he says one. I'm wondering if anyone can tell if the new 2nd Gen has two buttons or not.
Hey Brad I have a question I want to get into digital drawing and have a little experience in it but with a tablet without a screen so should I buy a stand alone tablet? Or a graphics tablet?
Hi! Brad, thanks for the review. What can you suggest is a better 15.6 or 16 inch tablet display that goes with a type c cable option?
Thanks, Brad. Thanks.
I think the wobbly lines is a common problem when stepping up into high initial activation tech and xppen is facing it now and huion had it before. Initial activation won't matter to all artist, some noticed it, some doesn't need it as ive tried it to some artist i know personally.
So FYI, if you draw lightly, this initial activation matters, like me. But if you draw heavily, older models will work for you coz so far, artist 15.6 pro stills works after 2.5yrs.
Ill be waiting for x3 to improve more in the future coz i like the pen design.
How's your 15.6 pro so far?
I am planning to buy the pen display.
I have been using cintiq medium pro last 6 years.
I mostly work on blender sculpting , grease pencil and krita 2d animation. where I need the space to keep the timeline as well.
----Do u think kamvas 16(2021) is enough size? (466 usd) (worried about size)
----can I get older version of kamvas 20 pro (2019) (627 usd) (hope not too big for FHD) but worried about PW507 pen
-----kmavas 22 plus (800 usd) (worried about no shortcut keys and only FHD for that big size)
-----xp-pen24 pro (920usd) ( heard lots of driver and tilt issues) (non laminated display) (QHD and shortcut keys are good)
I can afford any of these. or I can spend little more to get Kamvas 24 pro QHD.
Please suggest.
Hey brad! Please do a video on using superdisplay on an android tablet with pen support for second display. Been using it with my tab s6 lite and it is phenomenal.
Dope display
Hello. I really need your help. Advise which MacBook on M1 to choose for working with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate and generally working with cartoons?
At the same time, we have a home pc with i9 and rtx 3070. Do I have enough MacBook Air to work with animation? Or I should consider a new MacBook Pro to buy. Thanks in advance for your answer💜
Yo! Thank you for the review. Was curious about your USB-C cable. was it USB-C to USB-C or to HDMI?
That's it!
Im getting it
hi appreciate the review
Thanks for watching!
Plz make sure to keep left handed people in mind while reviewing. I'm left-handed & it became difficult to chose a tablet & adjusted the driver's settings so that it matches our way of drawing, & plz do mention solutions for left-handed because we have a hard time with these drawing tablet
i know this is a year later, but you do have the hability to turn the tablet 180° on all huion and xppen tablets to use upside down, just watch out for the placing of the cables in the design that let's you do so because an old huion Kamas 20 is unable to work left handed
I’m left handed it works good
Flip the damn thing
Hey brad 👋, what do you think, who's got the best after sale service amoung huion, wacom and xp pen?
yes the gloves dance, after a long time, so nice
Always love the glove dance
Question would you recommend someone to buy this tablet?
Brad, I am buying one for my son Christmas. I am looking at the GAOMON PD2200 on sale for $369 (Amazon). Would you recommend that over some of the other similar priced competitors (2020 HUION KAMVAS 22 - $496 or XP Pen Artist 22 Pro - $459)? Thank you so much for your time.
Would you recommend this over the artist 12 pro? They’re very similar prices right now
i think u forgot to mention that for the tablet to work with only usb-c port, it has to be plugged in to a computer with a usb-c 3.0 port which has integrated DisplayPort. All current macs have this, but most android phone do not, and some PCs with usb-c will ,may or may not have displayport integrated
Ayee Brad!
is it worth buying this instead of the regular artist 15.6? Are the 2nd gen pros worth more than the regular one with a bigger screen?
Noob here. I see you using the glove. Is there a touchscreen here as well or the glove is just so the hand doesn't stick to the surface?
Would you say the 12 is a good starter tablet? Looking to buy it during black friday
I got the artist 12 pro and tbh its still really good if u can get one of those. It comes with a stand as well included and i have to say im not disapointed for what i had to pay for it
I have the original artist 12 and it went completely green after three months. Maybe the pro is batter, but the artist 12 really disappointed me
@@torimonet8402 could be a defect one or something too
@@lonedragon255 maybe, it literally happened last night randomly. Waiting for a response from their tech group.
@@torimonet8402 Hey! I know its been a while, but were you able to fix the problem? I've been thinking about buying one of those, but I'm unsure about their support in cases like yours...
@@anamayumi1100 yeah they gave me a new cord and it didn’t really do much. But they were very responsive and helpful. I ended up getting their new product. Mines is in pink. A lot more secure then the artist 12
Hello, are you planning to review the artisul sp 1603??? Because that would be awesome 🤩
I know it has been a year, but another problem with budget for that all-in-one USB-C connection is most computers don't have a thunderbolt port that is needed for it, the thunderbolt add-on cards cost as much as the tablet sometimes.
You're giving me a hard time by posting this.
I wanna gift someone with a budget pc so I could her a little but seeing this also wanted me to give this to that person as well since she is practicing and she is pretty good with drawings with her style. Maaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnn!!!!
I need miracle
I just got mine and i've been having some decently serious issues. first off, the screen temperature is too warm, and won't let me get accurate colors, second the tablet dims everytime the pen comes near it its subtle but very annoying. lastly, i've had some issues with it keeping hold of the tool i'm using, for some reason, when i take my pen a bit away from the screen it switches to the eraser tool. I must say i'm dissapointed. i've had the Gen 1 for a few years now and it works beautifully, aside from an issue where it started flickering. but when it's not doing that its working flawlessly.
i was hoping the GEN 2 was a step, and while it isnt flickering yet (got it yesterday) i'm thinking about returning it because the issues are just not conducive to workflow
Hey question, where can I order this? (I live in Egypt and there is a site but it sells it for over 400$ so yeahh) recommend me some sites that are somewhat normal priced the shipping isn't too expensive
Thank you for this review! I am looking to buy a drawing tablet for my 13 year old daughter. Can this get connected to an android Samsung tablet?
its a small silly detail but one of the main reasons i havent given up my old wacom for a nice new xp pen is no tap to click. otherwise im super open to xp.
Hey Brad, I'm struggling to find a tablet that's good for tattoo artist and now I'm contemplating between the Boox tablets and Leia Inc's Lume Pad. Would you be reviewing these in the near future?
What makes a tablet good for tattoo artists? Like what's something you're looking for that differs from fine artists?
@@RamoArt I suppose in terms of outlining a design.
Stenciling can be done by hand but thru layering and editing on a tablet, iit would be much more easier. Line volumes can be added with ease and printing it out to go thru a machine to stencil would make the design more clean.
I know a lot of tattoo artist go for the iPad or any of its variants but I would like something more budget friendly but good pen latency on it too.
And honestly, I'm thinking about either the book, Leias Lume pad or the S7 FE.
So, verdict, do I buy this or buy the 1st Gen with red circle scrolling wheel?
What would you say is the best tablet for digital drawing if your budget is around £300? Would be working primarily with photoshop. Thanks!
Hello, do you have any experience with the overheating of this Drawing Tablet?
Hi Brad Can I use XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) in left-handed mode? As I write with my left hand.
I just bought one of these second hand for 40usd, I've never had a tablet before although have briefly used one, it was so cheap I thought I just had to give it a go.
Thank you
Should I get this or the 13.3 pro for pixel-art? I need one with good color and screen, the pen/pen wobble is not a problem.
Can you use this as a primary monitor for a pc? I am very mobile and between offices (needing to work from home and occasionally go into the office or travel internationally) doing video editing with After Effects, illustrating with Ai or Ps... So, a laptop needs to be pretty beefy (and my beefy boy is dying) and I'm entertaining the thought of a small PC like the Lenovo P360 Ultra and a travel monitor so i can fly with this stuff and have a decent office when i land... Super unique situation, i know. But I'm really needing some advice cause i don't have the time, money, and nearby electronics shops to do proper research...
Is this awful latency present merely because you hadn't adjusted some settings after filming? Or is this as good as it gets?
Hi Brad you say our computer needs 2x USB voids to plug this in to. i have a Macbook Pro which has none and my adaptor only has one, which makes my laptop overheat and overwork whatever I plug into it including a simple mouse. Is this XP-Pen not going to work for me long term? Could you recommend one which is a similar price point but is simpler to connect to a macbook?
one day i wanna buy this
not the best option but u could use some type of non-slipery item that can make ur tablet a little higher. ive tried this just to check and it worked well so just saying
ur tablet can slip off so thats a thing to make sure abt
Interesting. So for a tablet like this screen realstate has to factor in the menus im the software. Can you not just move the screen away from the menus?
This one has more compatibility with more devices which is mostly the reason why I want it the artist 12 Pro I love its design and brings a stand, but only works on 2 devices
Wait it only works on two devices!? I just ordered it on Tuesday and I didn't know that!
What two devices?...
@@tabithaoftoby6087 you should’ve probably read throughly the product description before you ordered 😭
@@xcx000 oh well mines been working fine actually 😅
Brad you should review the new Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel, it now comes with the Wacom EMR stylus!
Could I buy other pens that'll solve the wobble? Do I have to buy them from the same brand?
but brad which display tablet you are using personally ?
My tablet is set up with everything except the screen it wont desplay the screen no matter what i do. i set it all up properly, its working like a none display tablet as in i can draw it just wont show the screen. Im super upset how do i fix this? Seriously please help
Hi Brad, have you heard Veikk vk1200? Can you made a review on that pen tablet?
Please mention that if any tablet does not have etched glass
Hey Brad, quick question, does the older 1st gen Artist 12 support the usb c single cable solution?
Unlikely
Hey Brad, I'm thinking of buying this tablet but am kind of worried of those wobbly lines.
Any update or improvements on those as of when this comment is posted?
I've heard that it's possibly been fixed by an update, although I haven't heard anything confirmed. It's on sale on amazon for $169, and was thinking it was a steal, but heard about the wobbliness and searched the comments about it. I'll probably end up getting it anyways lol.
Could I ask a question? cuz i cant decide if i should get xp pen artist 12 2nd gen or the huion kamvas 13. could i get an advice from you?
Which one did you buy in the end?
Hi iwant to buy this for car sketching and product sketching , its first time i want to use digital drawing display and i want to know is it hard to 3d sketch in screen smaller than 15 inch or no ?
Hey I’m stuck between xp pen artist 12 pro and artist 12 2nd gen I was gifted both so not sure what I wanna keep
Can I ask what graphics tablet is good for animation for beginners
Hello Sir Brad ~~~! is it good to use with android phone? and will it be good to use for left handed people? like can we rotate it so that we could use the buttons on our right side?
It only works on certain types of android phones, so you have to check if it's compatible with yours first. As far as I know, you can do that with all XP Pen tablets, they're definitely left-handed compatible ^^
Full guide of this tablet on how to use it properly please
I have Artist 13.3 Pro and I do not like its line wobbling like the one in this video. Is it something ordinary for graphic displays or there are some other displays which perform better (e.g. Wacom)?
@@Edinburgh1000 thanks for your reply. I found out the issue with my tablet: the reason was undervolting of my usb and hdmi ports. Switching to a new laptop helped.
i used it for more than a year, before i used it mostly for full illustration so i don't really care about pen pressure, and now when i do lining for my job i notice the pressure is quiet terrible, and i choose to watch your review again (before i bought this tablet i watch your review too) to check if this tablet pressure is really that terrible and i saw that the pressure is working well on your video, and now i'm confused, why my device like that? i use csp for lining, i checked the pressure on other application too like medibang and photoshop but it was the same…
Good one
What is the brand of your gloves?
Hey I was wondering about what the drawing software is that you use for drawing
In this video he was using Photoshop. Look at the icons on the toolbar across the bottom of the screen (in this case the blue 'PS' is the giveaway. A white icon with a tilted 'P' would indicate Clip Studio Paint)
I honestly feel like the original Artist 12 had the best pen of all the XPPEN products. The 13.3 Pro was an upgrade in everything except the line quality. Felt odd
regarding the shortcut keys.... for us left handed folks, can one flip this around to so the buttons are on the right side, and the screen flips accordingly? I tried out an older screenless budget tablet that lacked that option of flipping the surface, and found since I diidn't have an option in software to flip stuff, or disable the buttons as a last resort, i had to tape a rigid piece of plastic over the buttons to stop my palm from switching all the time while drawing.... and that sucked cuz I really liked being able to use those.
You can. I just saw a Japanese TH-camr reviewing this product and flipping it for both left and right handed folks. Think it was Emoco.
I have a problem. I bought one of these, and the pen works, but the screen is still black. Any way to fix this???