Recommended
HUION Kamvas 16 Gen3
16" pen display with 2.5K QHD resolution for illustrating with more detail and room.
- 2.5K QHD resolution
- Well-balanced 16" size
- Ideal for illustration and comics
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Drawing tablets
From basic tablets for getting started in digital drawing to pen displays for professional work. We tell you who each one is for.
Professional
HUION Kamvas 24 Plus
Large pen display with QHD resolution designed for professional work.
- QHD resolution
- Large working area
- For everyday professional use
Best value
HUION Kamvas 13
13" pen display with good colour coverage to start drawing directly on the screen.
- 120% sRGB
- Desk-friendly size
- A good first pen display
Best value
HUION Inspiroy H1060P
Screenless tablet with a wide area and lots of shortcuts to work faster.
- 12 express keys
- 16 programmable soft keys
- Large drawing surface
HUION Inspiroy 2 L
Large screenless tablet with physical and programmable keys to customise your workflow.
- 12 physical keys
- 16 programmable shortcuts
- L size for broad strokes
For beginners
Wacom Intuos S
The most recommended screenless tablet for taking your first steps in digital illustration.
- Light and easy to carry
- Battery-free pen
- Works with Windows, macOS and Chromebook
Best value
XP-Pen Deco 01 V2
A wide surface and express keys for very little money.
- 10 x 6 inch working area
- 8 customisable keys
- Works with Android
Huion Inspiroy H640P
Compact, slim and with an accurate pen. Ideal as a second tablet or for travel.
- Only 8 mm thick
- Battery-free pen
- Very affordable
Draw on screen
Wacom One 13 (pen display)
Draw directly on the image with Wacom's trademark precision.
- 13.3" Full HD screen
- Paper-like surface
- Pen compatible with other brands
XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd gen)
Compact 11.9" pen display that is very popular with illustration students.
- High-sensitivity X3 chip
- Fully laminated screen
- Perfect size for small desks
Wireless
Wacom Intuos M Bluetooth
Medium-sized screenless tablet that connects wirelessly, comfortable for drawing on the sofa or with a laptop.
- Bluetooth connection
- Medium size, neither too big nor too small
- Battery-free pen
Professional
Wacom Cintiq 16
Wacom's classic pen display for anyone who wants to draw directly on the image with that familiar feel.
- Very precise Pro Pen 2
- Paper-like surface
- A studio standard
Best value
XP-Pen Artist 16 (2nd gen)
16" pen display with good value for money, for moving from a screenless tablet to drawing on the image.
- 16" screen
- Reasonable price
- Great for illustration and comics
XP-Pen Deco Pro MW
Slim, sleek screenless tablet with a dial and buttons to switch brushes and zoom without putting the pen down.
- Control dial
- Wireless connection
- Very slim design
Portable
iPad Air with Apple Pencil Pro
Draw anywhere with Procreate or Fresco: tablet and canvas in one, no computer needed.
- Works without a computer
- Ideal for Procreate
- Easy to take everywhere
Accessory
Tablet drawing glove
Two-finger glove that stops your hand from rubbing the screen, leaving marks or triggering touch by mistake.
- Prevents accidental touches
- Your hand glides more smoothly
- Very cheap
Quick guide
How to choose: drawing tablets
With or without a screen?
Screenless tablets are cheaper and make you look at the monitor while you draw; it takes a couple of weeks to get used to. Pen displays feel more natural, but they cost more and take up more space.
Active area size
A small or medium size is enough to start with. If you work with long, broad strokes from the shoulder, a larger surface is worth it.
Compatibility
Check that it works with your operating system and your drawing software (Procreate only runs on iPad).