UPDATE: I am still using the Wacom Intuos. I prefer the size over the Pro and did not use the additional features. Also, the thinner pen was better for my hands in the long run! 😊
I just had a question about getting the software to get the wacom to work. On the Amazon reviews there are people saying it's a nightmare to get. Do you know if this has changed now by 2022? I am thinking about getting the cheaper one just for photo retouching.
@Hector Garcia I haven't used the bonus art software it comes with (if that is what the reviews are referring to) but in terms of getting the Wacom application software to work and using it with Adobe Creative Suite was seamless for me with all four Wacoms I've owned thus far.
Thank you so much for helping me choose my artistic 14 year old daughter's first digital drawing tablet for Christmas! I especially appreciated your comments on tablet size. Another review mentioned smaller size was better for preventing wrist fatigue but it's so important to get additional feedback from an artist. I'd rather spend the extra money on digital programs or a class for her. Her cousin has a $900 screen tablet and I could never afford that.
I hope she loves it! The big ones are cool, but these little ones are so functional, easy to use, and affordable. The tablet also will likely come with a drawing program (or programs) to start with too :)
I use the Wacom intuos pro medium for work that requires me to write using the tablet and the medium size really help there. For anything where you don't want to/cannot pan around (writing/lettering or long brush strokes) or if you want to see more of the image while paining (less zoom required) the medium or large sizes are great.
I guess if the style requires broader strokes of the pen or brush, you would go for a larger surface so your arm could move the full range naturally. If you do fine work, you would probably be better with a small size.
Do you think Smaller Pen tablets are good enough for Note Taking ? I wanna gift it to my sister who is a professor and its solely for Note taking. She would prefer if its small and cute but im not sure if it will do the job done.
So useful! Thank you for your review, I’ve been using a display tablet but would like to go back to a non-display due to chronic neck pain and was wondering which to get. I want to use it to draw a comic series but I’m BIG on the feel of a pencil so I love that you prefer the Intuos for its “scratchy” feel and that the pen feels like a mechanical pencil. I think I’m sold hahaha Thanks!!!
I am in love with the Intuos purely for that reason. The pen to pad feel is so important! Good luck with your upcoming comic series! I'm so excited for you :D
I agree, intuos or babambo or one by wacom ( they are the same thing) are better than the pro. I have always owned medium size, I have One By Wacom now it has no shortcut buttons no touch capability and have no margin, I think the one by wacom is the best wacom design ever. by the way you can rotate the display if you use a more friendly software such Clip Studio Thank so you so much for you nice review.
I have been using wacom for 20 years. Been in the Market for a new one..looking at the Pro .I also use a small wacom, don't know if I should go to a bigger one, The small one has been fine. I zoom in the screen when need be. thank you for the video
Touch functionality? Does this mean you can use it like a trackpad like a laptop trackpad? Or is it like a shortcut finger gesture? Im confused... Can you use it like a laptop trackpad with just fingers?
Hi Bethany, would it be possible for you to do a beginners guide: how to use the pen on intuos pro tablet. I totally get its a learning curve. Any tips and tricks would be awesome! 👌 ( new subscriber). Primary use: photo editing.
I've been trying to pick between these 2. I mainly use Lightroom and edit photos, I don't use PS a whole lot but some times for the heavier editing. My laptop Ctrl button is sticking so I need to save that key. I feel like the non pro one would be enough for me to use.
I'm considering both as I'm planning to get a new tablet. I used the intuos for around 4 years and I loved it. But I want to know whether the intuos pro worth it or not the price difference. I'm using "One by wacom" temporarily now. And it's a good tablet for the price. But my hand sores after drawing with it for hours. Will go for the Inuos pro considering it is smooth. Thanks for the review.
Hello Bethany! Thanks for the good review and comparison. I just wanted to know what size of Wacom Intuos Pro you are using in the video. I have the same Dell laptop and I wanted to have an idea how the size would look like.
Awesome! They are both size "small" and I have the links in the description which take you to the product descriptions that have the exact size measurements and details of the size of the actual drawing space as well, but the Wacom Intuos Pro's small overall tablet size is 10.6 inch x 6.7 inch. I hope that helps!
Thank you! My Intuos broke after 3 years of using it (it doesn't charge anymore) so I have to buy a new one and I've been thinking which one should I get because Pro, of course, is more professional and nicer, but I'm really not sure if it's worth it for the double price of Intuos. So I think I'll get Intuos again, because I can afford it, I'm used to it and I don't use express key buttons on it at all so I probably won't on the Pro also XD And I'm so used to using keyboard that I don't think I'll relearn to use the wheel and touch features on Pro
This may sound like a very stupid question, but I'm a newbie. How do you find your place when you are putting the pen down on the tablet when trying to trace like you did in your video, or if you're just drawing from scratch? It seems like it would be hit or miss (because you're not putting the pen directly on the line which is on the screen, but instead on the tablet). Thanks in advance.
It's not stupid! You can see where your pen hovers in Photoshop, and with practice, it starts to become intuitive. But at first, it was a little strange to build that connection between your hand and the screen.
@@BethanyStahl Thank you. I actually found a video that showed the cursor arrow on the screen. I didn't realize that would be there, but it makes sense that's how it works when your pen was hovering. 🤦🏻♀
Thanks so much for this review. Looking very closely at the Intuos (non-pro). I've been using my iPad for years so I'm wondering if I'll miss the touch capability...not sure if I want to justify the cost for that upgrade.
You can program shortcuts and use it with the hotkeys, or use the rotate tool on the side of photoshop, but it cannot be done with the mousepad. I just typically keep one hand on the keyboard (for shortcuts) and one on the tablet when I use the Intuos.
my intuos pen and touch small just broke after 11 years : ( the cable doesn’t connect anymore I’ve taped it back together like 4 times but I think it’s done for good this time lol
Its good to have a bigger active area because a smaller tablet will translate your strokes to the bigger size so you end up like drawing tiny things in reality and this can clash a lot with certain drawing styles (: I also used a small one for years and then I got a bigger one and I felt a big difference
Awesome! I love the small size, and since it translates proportionally, it is purely personal preference on what works and feels best for hands, drawing style, and lifestyle. I completely agree that certain drawing styles may prefer a bigger space to get the feeling of more traditional drawing. I'm glad you've found one that works well for you 😊
People normally get the medium for extra space so it’s not too clamped when drawing. Kinda surprised that you prefer the small one when all the professionals normally use medium sizes.
The small is just so handy and portable. I don't find it cramped and haven't ever felt like I needed more space and have been using it professionally for years. Either way, I don't think you can go wrong with whichever size you prefer😊
@@BethanyStahl It all depends on the size of the monitor you're using really. Since it's one to one/corner to corner a regular desktop monitor feels more natural with the medium size. With a small tablet on a large monitor a little of your hand movement covers a larger distance and it makes it difficult to work detail work. However if you mostly work on laptops/ laptop size screens I think small makes more sense as it's also easier to haul around.
I think since she is a professional illustrator, the small size is not a big deal. Most professional artists who do their painting digitally prefer the big size
@@elalemanpaisa I don't have a problem with it, but if you like having more space then go bigger. I work and travel a lot, so the smaller size works for portability.
@@BethanyStahl Never used one that’s why i was so excited about your video :) so it’s hard to guess which will be the right one haha.. sadly I need to order it online as I don’t have a store nearby .. I don’t travel though. Yet the price is double
UPDATE: I am still using the Wacom Intuos. I prefer the size over the Pro and did not use the additional features. Also, the thinner pen was better for my hands in the long run! 😊
thanks for the update....
I just had a question about getting the software to get the wacom to work. On the Amazon reviews there are people saying it's a nightmare to get. Do you know if this has changed now by 2022? I am thinking about getting the cheaper one just for photo retouching.
@Hector Garcia I haven't used the bonus art software it comes with (if that is what the reviews are referring to) but in terms of getting the Wacom application software to work and using it with Adobe Creative Suite was seamless for me with all four Wacoms I've owned thus far.
The intuous pro you have is large or medium?
@@omkar.88 They are both smalls.
Thank you so much for helping me choose my artistic 14 year old daughter's first digital drawing tablet for Christmas! I especially appreciated your comments on tablet size. Another review mentioned smaller size was better for preventing wrist fatigue but it's so important to get additional feedback from an artist. I'd rather spend the extra money on digital programs or a class for her. Her cousin has a $900 screen tablet and I could never afford that.
I hope she loves it! The big ones are cool, but these little ones are so functional, easy to use, and affordable. The tablet also will likely come with a drawing program (or programs) to start with too :)
I use the Wacom intuos pro medium for work that requires me to write using the tablet and the medium size really help there. For anything where you don't want to/cannot pan around (writing/lettering or long brush strokes) or if you want to see more of the image while paining (less zoom required) the medium or large sizes are great.
I guess if the style requires broader strokes of the pen or brush, you would go for a larger surface so your arm could move the full range naturally. If you do fine work, you would probably be better with a small size.
Do you think Smaller Pen tablets are good enough for Note Taking ? I wanna gift it to my sister who is a professor and its solely for Note taking. She would prefer if its small and cute but im not sure if it will do the job done.
I wouldn't recommend this for notetaking, but that is just my opinion.
I see.
Do you think medium size would be good enough for note taking ?@@BethanyStahl
Watched a bunch of videos to choose one and this was the one that did it for me 😁 thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏻
So useful! Thank you for your review, I’ve been using a display tablet but would like to go back to a non-display due to chronic neck pain and was wondering which to get. I want to use it to draw a comic series but I’m BIG on the feel of a pencil so I love that you prefer the Intuos for its “scratchy” feel and that the pen feels like a mechanical pencil. I think I’m sold hahaha Thanks!!!
I am in love with the Intuos purely for that reason. The pen to pad feel is so important! Good luck with your upcoming comic series! I'm so excited for you :D
I agree, intuos or babambo or one by wacom ( they are the same thing) are better than the pro. I have always owned medium size, I have One By Wacom now it has no shortcut buttons no touch capability and have no margin, I think the one by wacom is the best wacom design ever. by the way you can rotate the display if you use a more friendly software such Clip Studio Thank so you so much for you nice review.
I have been using wacom for 20 years. Been in the Market for a new one..looking at the Pro .I also use a small wacom, don't know if I should go to a bigger one, The small one has been fine. I zoom in the screen when need be. thank you for the video
MUCHAS GRACIAS POR TU RECOMENDACION, ME AYUDO A DECIDIR CUAL COMPRAR...!!!!!!
Thank you for the video that's what I needed.
Appreciate the comparisons. Thanks!
Touch functionality? Does this mean you can use it like a trackpad like a laptop trackpad? Or is it like a shortcut finger gesture? Im confused... Can you use it like a laptop trackpad with just fingers?
Yes, it works very similarly to a trackpad with pinch to zoom, rotate, and the ability to move your fingers and click on things.
@@BethanyStahl thats nice. Is the wacom trackpad comparable to laptop trackpads? Is it responsive ang accurate?
Hi Bethany, would it be possible for you to do a beginners guide: how to use the pen on intuos pro tablet. I totally get its a learning curve. Any tips and tricks would be awesome! 👌 ( new subscriber).
Primary use: photo editing.
I started off mainly photo editing too! I can absolutely add that to my list of things to cover 😁 Thank you for the suggestion!
@@BethanyStahl thanks for the kind reply. Will keep watching 👍🌹
I've been trying to pick between these 2. I mainly use Lightroom and edit photos, I don't use PS a whole lot but some times for the heavier editing. My laptop Ctrl button is sticking so I need to save that key. I feel like the non pro one would be enough for me to use.
Thank u ,very informative and honest review❤
Just need them to retouch my pics so I’m sticking with my 2 intuous
I'm considering both as I'm planning to get a new tablet. I used the intuos for around 4 years and I loved it. But I want to know whether the intuos pro worth it or not the price difference. I'm using "One by wacom" temporarily now. And it's a good tablet for the price. But my hand sores after drawing with it for hours. Will go for the Inuos pro considering it is smooth. Thanks for the review.
This is a very helpful video. Thank you!
Hello Bethany!
Thanks for the good review and comparison.
I just wanted to know what size of Wacom Intuos Pro you are using in the video. I have the same Dell laptop and I wanted to have an idea how the size would look like.
Awesome! They are both size "small" and I have the links in the description which take you to the product descriptions that have the exact size measurements and details of the size of the actual drawing space as well, but the Wacom Intuos Pro's small overall tablet size is 10.6 inch x 6.7 inch. I hope that helps!
Thanks! It was helpful to make a decison
Thank you! My Intuos broke after 3 years of using it (it doesn't charge anymore) so I have to buy a new one and I've been thinking which one should I get because Pro, of course, is more professional and nicer, but I'm really not sure if it's worth it for the double price of Intuos. So I think I'll get Intuos again, because I can afford it, I'm used to it and I don't use express key buttons on it at all so I probably won't on the Pro also XD And I'm so used to using keyboard that I don't think I'll relearn to use the wheel and touch features on Pro
I understand. I'm addicted to the Intuos. You can't beat the price and the functionality!
This may sound like a very stupid question, but I'm a newbie. How do you find your place when you are putting the pen down on the tablet when trying to trace like you did in your video, or if you're just drawing from scratch? It seems like it would be hit or miss (because you're not putting the pen directly on the line which is on the screen, but instead on the tablet). Thanks in advance.
It's not stupid! You can see where your pen hovers in Photoshop, and with practice, it starts to become intuitive. But at first, it was a little strange to build that connection between your hand and the screen.
@@BethanyStahl Thank you. I actually found a video that showed the cursor arrow on the screen. I didn't realize that would be there, but it makes sense that's how it works when your pen was hovering. 🤦🏻♀
What a helpful video! Thank you!
Hello - Thx for the nice preview ! ---- does the Intous ( not pro ) work with the Wacom Pro Pen slim ???
It is my understanding that it does not.
Tks for the honest opinion.
Thanks so much for this review. Looking very closely at the Intuos (non-pro). I've been using my iPad for years so I'm wondering if I'll miss the touch capability...not sure if I want to justify the cost for that upgrade.
@thatCapN Crunch They swapped the touch capability for Bluetooth capability for the newest model
By the way, does the pro pen work on the intuos?
Sadly, no.
This for the review 💗 Can you zoom and rotate with the mousepad or do you have to use the keyboard with the intuos?
You can program shortcuts and use it with the hotkeys, or use the rotate tool on the side of photoshop, but it cannot be done with the mousepad. I just typically keep one hand on the keyboard (for shortcuts) and one on the tablet when I use the Intuos.
my intuos pen and touch small just broke after 11 years : ( the cable doesn’t connect anymore
I’ve taped it back together like 4 times but I think it’s done for good this time lol
Oh no... Sending well wishes to your intuos haha ❤
Very helpful thank you!
Thank you so much for this view. I’m considering Wacom intuos or intuos pro. Is there any delay when use Bluetooth to connect ？Thanks！
I have not experienced a delay with the Bluetooth 😊
thank you
Gracias, me ayudó bastante a decidirme
Is the wacom intuos you have the small size or medium?
I have a small 😊
Its good to have a bigger active area because a smaller tablet will translate your strokes to the bigger size so you end up like drawing tiny things in reality and this can clash a lot with certain drawing styles (: I also used a small one for years and then I got a bigger one and I felt a big difference
Awesome! I love the small size, and since it translates proportionally, it is purely personal preference on what works and feels best for hands, drawing style, and lifestyle. I completely agree that certain drawing styles may prefer a bigger space to get the feeling of more traditional drawing. I'm glad you've found one that works well for you 😊
People normally get the medium for extra space so it’s not too clamped when drawing. Kinda surprised that you prefer the small one when all the professionals normally use medium sizes.
The small is just so handy and portable. I don't find it cramped and haven't ever felt like I needed more space and have been using it professionally for years. Either way, I don't think you can go wrong with whichever size you prefer😊
@@BethanyStahl It all depends on the size of the monitor you're using really. Since it's one to one/corner to corner a regular desktop monitor feels more natural with the medium size. With a small tablet on a large monitor a little of your hand movement covers a larger distance and it makes it difficult to work detail work.
However if you mostly work on laptops/ laptop size screens I think small makes more sense as it's also easier to haul around.
I think since she is a professional illustrator, the small size is not a big deal. Most professional artists who do their painting digitally prefer the big size
80usd ? I only find the medium for 150usd (non pro)
.. edit.. do you have the small one?
Yes, I am using the small (which is a lower price).
@@BethanyStahl isn’t it too small ? :)
@@elalemanpaisa I don't have a problem with it, but if you like having more space then go bigger. I work and travel a lot, so the smaller size works for portability.
@@BethanyStahl Never used one that’s why i was so excited about your video :) so it’s hard to guess which will be the right one haha.. sadly I need to order it online as I don’t have a store nearby .. I don’t travel though.
Yet the price is double
5:44 Is the point I also learned somthing new! omg >w
It felt like magic hahahaha.
Do both pens work on both tablets?
They do not :(
A la final, me dices cual es mejor? Merece la pena actualizar? Dime porfa
Wacom Intuos 😊
Hi Bethany
nice video....!
Gracias por el video linda
what a energy :D
In the tub 😂
It's the truth 😂😂😂