I’d suggest you to go for a Intuos Art because its a newer generation of the Wacom line-up. The size doesn’t really matter if you’re going to be working on a 15″–19″ monitor.

You can always zoom in and work. If its a medium sized tablet you’re going for then you’ll have to move your hand around a lot to get the job done.

Pressure sensitivity and all that stuff is still the same though. You get a newer generation pen. A cherry on top of the package would be the touch sensitive pad which supports gesture control (can’t say much about how it works in real world applications but I’m sure its a good to have)

Cheers!

for the amount of money the Wacom One costs you could get an iPad allowing you to run Procreate. or you could get a used Microsoft Surface where you can run ALL the tools.

start with cheapest, the Wacom One. if it is like a Bamboo you will find it frustrating because it disconnects your head and arm from how you draw already. I could never get my head around the feeling.

I used have access to a Cintiq. which was just okay. and considering that it cost like 2 grand I expected a better experience. it was fine for doing NFL circle highlights to make a point. but drawing on it was just 50%. maybe with more practice.

speaking of. no matter what drawing thingy you end up with plan on spending 10–20 hours practicing. you must retrain your hand.

I will not recommend buy this kind of tablet on 2020.

Your smartphone can do better for drawing, since it's have a display and touch screen.

And as others said, yes, you can get iPad for wacom one price. iPad is a stand-alone computer + display + touch screen which also allow you to draw using Apple Pencil.

Well, i'm not an Apple fans, i use android as my smartphone, but all my working and designing tools are from Apple since it's the best tools if you want to design with less problems on your computer.

I've used intuos since 2008, and used display drawing tablet (Huion Kamvas, which similar with wacom One) with my MacBook Pro.

And i can say if iPad + Apple Pencil working a lot better, also iPad is portable. That's the best thing from iPad. And i can increase my drawing workflow up to 4x than using wacom intuos and display drawing tablet.

Just imagine, you take an iPad, press home button, take your Apple Pencil, open procreate and start to drawing. It's more like you take a drawing notes and pencil and start sketching right?

You can do it anywhere, anytime.

But, how if you're using wacom one or intuos?

You will to turn on your computer, wait it load, and then open the software. Well, it's a long wait.

Also, it's not that easy to bring your laptop or computer + wacom intuos or wacom one into cafe for drawing right?

I do working with iPad, and rarely use my computer for designing. Just some files convert and layout. But most of design process are on my iPad.

You can use procreate for drawing and Affinity Designer for designing or drawing in vector.

Also, i think you already own a computer, so iPad is highly recommended.

ps: you can also connect your iPad into your computer using luna display from astropad, to make it work like wacom one.

HI, Choosing a tablet is one of the most important steps in beginning digital painting. There are two main considerations. Form factor and price.

1. The form factor, describes the overall size and shape of the tablet. And more importantly, the screen ‘real-estate’. In a perfect world you would have a 1:1 ratio between the drawing area on the tablet and the view-able area on the screen. If your tablet is much smaller than your monitor then an subtle, little stokes on the tablet will translate into much bigger lines on the screen.
2. The second concern is price. There are many different makes and models, so finding the best one you can for your money is important. Look up reviews on amazon and YouTube. Search for ‘issues with xyz model’ and try to find out what issues other artist have already encountered. That way you can make a better, more informed purchasing decision. The best quality does not always come at the lowest price. But functionality can!

TLDR: Get the biggest that you can afford. A smaller tablet will work, but the whole experience is so much more enjoyable on a larger tablet, such as the medium.

Hope it helps, like if it did!

Regards, Robin.

Doesn't have to the pro series. You can also use iPad Air/ iPad mini.

I started from wacom, the basic one, move into iPad pro 12.9 1st gen. But i feel it's too big, then replaced it with iPad pro 10.5″. I used it for years.

Later, i want to try how it feels drawing on display drawing tablet. So i bought huion kamvas, 14″. Compare with my iPad, drawing with display monitor (something like wacom one, cintiq, etc) it's feel very slow, not responsive. Also i need to waiting for my computer to start before i can really drawing. It's boring, i can't just move and rotate my drawing tablet like real paper, or double tap for undo. My left hand must stick to button or keyboard for shortcut. While, iPad only takes second from sleep to start for drawing. I can get less drawing done with my kamvas, while with iPad i can get more than 5 drawings a day. For simple drawing i can work under 30 minutes!

Just imagine, you're drawing on your paper, with pen/marker/etc. That's how you’re drawing with iPad.

After few months, i sell my huion kamvas and buy iPad mini 5 which i use until now.

Buying display drawing monitor is the most i regret. It's just sit for few months, with no good drawing done, which mean a very bad things for me whom drawing for living.

*) I also already own a laptop/computer. So, i can move into my laptop if i need to do some files convert sometimes. However, if your client just need jpg, png, pdf, that's not a problem use iPad only. Adobe also have some apps on iPad but not very good.

Good luck.

It depend on your budget, Intuos series is great, but if you have more budget, you can try Intuos Pro, because Wacom is great investation, will last forever until you become a professional. (I’m using Intuos4 Large for years, a couple times the pen drop facing down, but not broken).

Intuos Draw, Art, Comic, 3D differences only multi-touch feature, sizes (some available both small and medium size), and free software bundled.

1. Intuos Draw: Free software: Art Rage Lite.
2. Intuos Photo: Free software: Corel Paint Shop Pro X8 and Corel After Shot Pro 2.
3. Intuos Art: Free software: Corel Painter Essentials.
4. Intuos Comic: Free software: Clip Studio Paint Pro and Anime Studio (Moho Debut).
5. Intuos 3d: Free software: ZBrushCore.

Based on that, you can choose what do you like, if you want to create a comic, Intuos Comic is the best choice because you will get a free software to create a comic.

Personally I prefer medium or large size, small size is ok for notebook, but too small when drawing at bigger monitor. E.g. you draw a line 1″ length on small tablet, and the result on monitor is 6″ length, it feels weird, and inaccurate (IMO).

Cheaper alternative that I recommend is Huion, I tried H610 Pro to test their quality, they are the best in their price range. The only problem is their driver is not good, sometimes you need to try 10 driver version to make it works flawlessly without jittering or jagged issue. But other than that, when drawing I can’t feel any differences with Wacom.

Created using Huion:

Created using Wacom Intuos4:

Conclusion: Wacom is the best, high quality. I highly recommend Intuos series medium size. If you have more budget, Intuos Pro is much better. If you’re looking cheaper alternative, Huion is good.

Hi there,

The asnwer is ‘Yes’, the Wacom Intuos tablet is a great choice for beginners. It’s user-friendly, affordable, and provides a natural drawing experience with its pressure-sensitive pen. The tablet also comes with a suite of creative software that’s helpful for getting started with digital art and design. Its intuitive interface and responsive stylus make it accessible for those new to graphic tablets, allowing them to develop their skills without a steep learning curve. Overall, the Wacom Intuos offers a solid introduction to digital drawing and painting.

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I use a simple iPad 6and an Apple Pencil…..works for me,

I would suggest you to go with Wacom.

It is not only a reputed brand but is also the best in it's segment.

Great built quality for the price, Great pen (and trust me on this, they are known for the pens they make), they even provide a lot more features to justify it's price.

But in the Wacom Intous series, all the hardware equipment is same across all the 4 variants i.e. draw, art, photo, comic. They differ on the basis of software support they provide. If software is not concern then pick any of them, they'll work the same. But if software matters to you, then check out Wacom’s website to know what support is provided in which device.

Hope this helps.

:)

Should I buy iPad Pro or Wacom tablet for starting to learn digital drawing?

This is my opinion but I’m quite an Apple fanboy and little to no experience with Wacom tablets and digital drawing so take it with a pinch of salt! (Feedback for answer is also greatly appreciated!)

I’m also making the assumption you have a laptop or computer right now considering you’re thinking about purchasing a Wacom tablet. And you’re also only looking at the latest iPad Pro model released in 2018 with the 2nd Generation Apple Pencil.

There are a few things you have to consider before buying anything, including budget, the applications you want to run and what platforms are you comfortable with working with. (In this case are you comfortable with iOS compared to a laptop?)

For example budget-wise, a Wacom can range from as low as $100 for a Wacom Intuos S to as much as over $2000 for a Wacom Cintiq Pro 24, so that’s a big thing to look at and do some research on. I have little to no knowledge on what these two are capable of. Meanwhile for iPads you could even start with the 2018 iPad that works with the 1st Apple Pencil but it wouldn’t give you all the fancy features that the iPad Pro would.

1. iPads can work both as a standalone device as well as a tablet similar to a Wacom when paired with the right softwares such ad Duet Display. iPads in itself supports amazing apps already such as Procreate but if you really need a computer to run maybe Photoshop you could use Duet Display and your iPad essentially functions as a second display for your computer.
1. Using Duet Display with an iPad and a computer allows you to run programs you normally wouldn’t be able to on iOS devices such as Photoshop CC, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro X and so on. This comes in handy for creatives who have specific programs they love and enjoy to use.
2. The refresh rate for iPad Pros as a standalone device are at 120Hz for both input and output so they should provide a much smoother experience compared to some of the less expensive models. Put that together with the 2nd Generation Apple Pencil, iPad Pros should give you an amazingly smooth experience very similar to pen and paper!
1. When compared to the high-end Wacom tablet I have no idea how the results will happen in comparison to the less expensive models.
3. A Wacom Tablet starts at a much lower price at around $100 but as mentioned before has a much higher range of prices meanwhile iPads have prices that are set in stone. When looking at the price for the Wacom Tablet, the prices were often quoted in ranges rather than a set value.

So to summarize a lengthy answer, a lot of it is determined by personal preferences but in my opinion, a slightly biased one might I add, an iPad is an amazing kit that functions amazingly by itself or as a supplement to your currently setup that comes in multiple prices ranges and options!

Thanks for taking the time to read this and good luck with the digital drawing! :) (Would love feedback on any of my answers.)

A drawing tablet for Wacom is very nice to draw on. Thats why most people that do graphic design (architect, professional, artist, animation, artist, and so on) use them. A laptop convertible like a Surface Pro for Lenovo Yoga series for example are used too and for many of the same things. A tablet that you can draw on (like an iPad Pro) is great for past time drawing and doodling and some do use them in the professions listed as well. So it really depends on what you are comfortable with. My stepdaughters use various Wacom tablets in their drawing , school art classes, art, and animations using them on their MacBook Airs. You will get comfortable with the Wacom and it will come second nature to you. Drawing on a glass surface will feel very different but again become second nature. If you can go to an electronics store and test out the models on display as it will give you a better feel for them.

What is the best Wacom tablet?

Most of the highly-rated Wacom tablets are made by Intuos.

One of their most highly-rated models is the … Wacom Intuos Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet for Mac or PC, Small (PTH451).

• Small Version - very easy to carry, and the live area of the tablet matches your full desktop on your computer so you can always navigate to anywhere on the screen.
• For Beginners to Moderate Users, the Small (PTH451) model is very affordable, and you can pick one Used (to practice on) for about $140/150 bucks; or, a new one for $160. Get the new one on Amazon for just another 10 to 20 bucks more. Works on both Mac’s and Windows.
• The NEWER Model SMALL Version is around $250, but rated as high as the PTH451 model, FYI. It is available in 3 sizes.
• Make sure you READ thru all the Reviews, before deciding.
• Amazon.com: Wacom Intuos Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet for Mac or PC, Small (PTH460K0A) New Model: Computers & Accessories

… Small (PTH451)

There You Go … Sami

I believe nowadays the cheaper Wacom Intuos differ only in software they come with. So, decide what app interests you the most and buy the Intuos that comes with it.

Sizes don’t really matter as long as it's not A6, which can be a nightmare (my first Wacom was this size, haha)

The touch function doesn't worth the money in my opinion. So you can save on it.

Whatever you choose - good luck!

Bear in mind though that it can be tricky to get used to not looking at your hand while drawing. One good exercise to get used to it is to create an empty sheet and put dots all over it, and then cross them over, trying to make the lines cross right at the dot. This will help you to “tie” your eyes and hand with the screen instead of tablet surface.

If you’re planning on giving a drawing tablet a try, you really need to start with the size you would use if, well, you were using it on a regular basis. Imagine it like trying an exercise program for the first time; would you wear heels to the first session? Wear the sneakers you would wear if you were planning to take it seriously, and decide from there.

A small-sized tablet, in my professional opinion, will cause more frustration than not and make it difficult to adjust to the cognitive change. Remember, you’re going to be drawing on something that is not the computer screen. It’s going to take some getting used to. On top of that, you’ll be trying to adjust to workflows and software totally unlike anything you’ve ever done.

As per your question concerning brand, Wacom is not the only ball-player in the field, but they are reliable and currently industry-standard. I’m still using the Intuous Pro 4 that I received almost 10 years ago, and my Graphire4 is floating around here somewhere. If you think digital drawing/painting and/or design might be something you’ll do even on a hobby basis for many years to come, you should save up for a Wacom. But if you don’t even know you’ll be doing digital art a year from now, Huion is a competitor that is gaining some steam.

As a web designer, especially if I'm supposed to be in meetings with a client where I'm creating mock ups on the fly, or sketching up quick ideas about the UI, I'd probably rather have something like the Wacom Hybrid Companion, or a Surface 3, for its portability and ability to take on-screen design anywhere.

When I'm back at my desk, unless for some reason the site calls for a lot of painter-like artwork, most of my work is going to be done via mouse or trackpad or trackball, for precision work that doesn't require a pen/paintbrush analogue.

Wacom tablets shine most for sketching/digital painting, which is not, as a web designer, the foremost concern in a production web app, except in the rare cases of boutique sites, and even those are giving way to Etsy and WordPress ecommerce sites because they're cheaper to buy and maintain for a lot of small business owners.

Generally speaking, there are three answers to this:

1. You’re a professional and need professional grade equipment / apps that needs to communicate with all of your clients AND coworkers. Get a Wacom and a PC/MAC. (This seems unlikely based on the fact that you’re asking this question.)
2. You’re a solo professional, a semi pro, or a hobbyist. Get the iPad Pro series and the Apple Pencil. You’ll see my rig here.
3. You’re just playing around, and want to go with the least expense possible. Get a Samsung Note series tablet.

I’m happy to answer more in depth if that doesn’t cover what you’re asking. Just reply to this with clarifying questions. :)

As an owner and user of drawing tablets for over 20 years, I have (or do) own both. Over the years I have owned three Wacom’s - the current one is a good 10 years old. I purchased a Huion for a 2nd laptop, while the hardware seemed good (it was heavy), the software was clunky and cumbersome and was impossible to install, and because they are based in China, email was the only way to communicate, and there is a 12-hour difference…so, I could only ask one question a day on how to make their product work. Sometimes I had to ask the same question 2 or 3 different ways before they understood me as they were doing their best to understand English. I finally got it installed and things worked well but then the rechargeable battery in the stylist would die. after three months I tossed it in the trash and did what I should have done originally and bought another Wacom.

If you are using a 15" laptop because you need portability, then the Small is probably your best bet. I would suggest going for the Wireless kit, if only to reduce your set up/tear down time and the number of cords your have to manage on the road.

Beyond that, it's mainly a matter of ergonomics and mental translation. I find the Medium maps better in my head to the 17" screen on my laptop... It just feels like the movement I'm making with my hand is appropriately reflected on screen.

On the other hand, my kids (ages 15-19) all use the Small, and only one of them would rather be using a Medium. The footprint on the desk certainly matters, and the Small is easier to manage in that respect.

My suggestion would be to go through a seller such as Best Buy, with a generous return policy. Try out the Small or Medium for a week... If it doesn't work for you, you could always return it within the two week return window and try the other.