If your budget doesn’t allow for the newest iPad Pro or Wacom tablets, which I personally prefer, and you are looking for an affordable but really high-quality drawing tablet, you have probably heard of Huion and XP Pen drawing tablets.
I think that, despite their low prices, both XP Pen and Huion make surprisingly high-quality drawing tablets for digital art, and both are great choices. But which of the two should you get? Find out in my comparison post below.
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| 4-inch pen tablets | XP Pen G430S vs Huion H420 |
| 6-inch pen tablets | Huion Inspiroy H640P vs XP Pen StarG640 |
| 10-inch pen tablets | Huion Inspiroy H610 Pro V2 vs XP Pen Deco 01 V2 |
| Pen Display Tablets with Screen | |
| 12-inch pen display tablets | Huion Kamvas Pro 12 vs XP Pen Artist 12 Pro |
| 16-inch pen display tablets | Huion Kamvas Pro 16 vs XP Pen Artist 15.6 Pro |
| 24-inch pen display tablets | Huion Kamvas Pro 24 vs XP Pen Artist 24 Pro |
I will try to answer the following FAQ questions:
Based on my tests, XP Pen tablets are better in 5 out of 6 categories (4-inch, 6-inch, 10-inch pen tablets and 16-inch & 24-inch pen display tablets).
Yes, XP Pen is a good drawing tablet. I especially recommend the XP Pen Artist pen display tablets with screen.
Yes, Huion is a good drawing tablet for its price, but I recommend iPad with Procreate or XP-Pen Artist tablets because of better technology.
The best cheap digital art tablets are made by XP-Pen.
XP-Pen makes the best affordable drawing tablets.
Professional artists in animation and gaming studios usually use Wacom tablets such as Wacom Cintiq or Wacom MobileStudio Pro.
In my experience, XP Pen makes better pen tablets than Huion in 3 out of 3 categories (4-inch, 6-inch, 10-inch pen tablets).
Based on my experience, XP Pen makes better pen display tablets than Huion in 2 out of 3 categories (16-inch & 24-inch pen display tablets).
XP Pen vs. Huion — Which Should You Choose?
So let’s get back to our comparison. It should be said that, even though we will see some clear advantages of one brand over the other, both Huion and XP-Pen make fantastic products, and any of their pen tablets or pen display tablets would be a wonderful choice.
But let’s look more closely at exactly which one would make a better choice.
Specifically, we will compare the Huion and XP Pen graphic tablets in these categories:
- XP Pen vs Huion Drawing Tablets w/o display: 4 Inch, 6 Inch, 10 Inch
- XP Pen vs Huion Drawing Tablets with touchscreen display: 12 Inch, 16 Inch, 24 Inch
We’re going to compare tablets that are, in each case, not just the same size, but also the same relative position in their respective lines and the same price – most of the time, in fact, the exact same price!
We’ll look at the specifications, and then for each comparison I will talk about my own experiences and feelings when using each, their strengths and weaknesses and which I think is better for making art.
In this way we can come to a clear and good choice between the Huion and the XP-Pen tablet in each case, even though, again, both brands make really nice, high quality and very usable art tablets, and you can’t really go wrong with either.
But let’s see how they compare nonetheless. If you are looking for your first art tablet, want to make a slight upgrade or to move into a full professional display tablet, XP-Pen and Huion are by far the best two choices for the middle price range, and now we’ll see which of them is the best of the best!
XP Pen vs Huion – Who Makes the Best Pen Tablet?
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XP Pen G430S vs Huion H420 (4 Inch)
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Description: Ultrathin Graphic Tablet | 4 x 3 inch Digital Tablet | Drawing Pen Tablet for OSU! 8192 Levels Pressure |
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Ultrathin Graphic Tablet | 4 x 3 inch Digital Tablet | Drawing Pen Tablet for OSU!
8192 Levels Pressure
Technical comparison:
| Model | Huion H420 | XP Pen G430S |
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| Active Surface Size | 4″ x 2.23″ | 4″ x 3″ |
| Resolution | 4000 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Report Rate | 200 RPS | 266 RPS |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 2048 Levels | 8192 Levels |
| Programmable Keys | 3 Shortcut Buttons | None |
| Interface | USB | USB |
| Includes | Tablet; Stylus Pen; Cable; Bag; Glove; Tips and Removal Tool | Tablet: Stylus Pen; Replacement Tips & Tip Clip |
| Compatibility | Windows; Apple; Android | Windows; Apple; Android |
These are both quite inexpensive, and both very light and small tablets, perfect for working at home or on the go – in cafes, on the bus, at school or anywhere else. They both are so light, in fact, that they can be held for a long time without thought or fatigue. The small size may be too little for some people, though, but if you like light and portable either is a great choice.
In use, the very slightly larger XP Pen active area does make a little difference, and I prefer having a tiny bit more room and flexibility.
For the low price they both work surprisingly well – really smooth and accurate pen to surface interaction, and a great feeling when working, but again I prefer the XP Pen, which has four times the pressure sensitivity and allows a lot more control and expressivity. Higher resolution and increased response rate do actually translate to smoother and more precise lines and gestures on the XP Pen G430S, and it is a better choice for artists and for lots of other uses.
The Huion H420 does have 3 programmable keys, but that is the only real plus. I can see – it is, again, a really great and usable product, but for me the XP Pen has the clear advantage.
And the “Winner” in the 4 Inch Pen Tablet Category is: The XP Pen G430S!!!
Huion Inspiroy H640P vs XP Pen StarG640 (6 Inch)
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Description: 6x4 Inch Digital Graphics Tablet with 8192 Levels Battery-Free Stylus Compatible with Chromebook-Rev B |
Description: Screen size: Small Android Support with Battery-Free Stylus and 8192 Pressure Sensitivity |
6x4 Inch Digital Graphics Tablet with 8192 Levels
Battery-Free Stylus Compatible with Chromebook-Rev B
Screen size: Small
Android Support with Battery-Free Stylus and 8192 Pressure Sensitivity
Technical comparison:
| Model | Huion Inspiroy H640P | XP Pen StarG640 |
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| Active Surface Size | 6″ x 4″ | 6″ x 4″ |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Report Rate | 233 RPS | 266 RPS |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 Levels | 8192 Levels |
| Programmable Keys | 6 Programmable Shortcut Buttons | None |
| Interface | USB | USB |
| Includes | Tablet; Stylus Pen & Holder; Cable & OTG Adaptor; Glove; Tips and Removal Tool | Tablet: Stylus Pen; Replacement Tips & Tip Clip |
| Compatibility | Windows; Apple; Android | Windows; Apple; Android, Chromebook |
XP Pen was pretty obviously the better tablet in the smaller 4 inch category, but here things are a little less clear. The Huion 640P has much more sensitivity than its little brother – a full 8,192 levels, which is pretty much the standard and the minimum a digital artist needs. In this regard the Huion and the XP Pen G640 are equal, on paper and in use.
The XP Pen does, however, have a faster response rate, and though it is a small difference I can definitely tell, and find its overall drawing experience smoother and more predictable – allowing me to fall into my own flow slightly easier. I also slightly prefer the surface of the XP Pen, which is ideally smooth but with just the right amount of feedback for great control and precision.
The Huion does have programmable function keys, which can also help an artist fall into a nice rhythm and creative flow – once you have correctly programmed and gotten used to them – but the XP Pen is my favorite in terms of the all important drawing / painting experience, and allows me to make better art, with more control, more flow and more pleasing and satisfying results.
A very slight difference, mind you, and the Huion would be totally satisfying to any artist, but I am again going to decide for the XP Pen, which is a brilliant little tablet for very little money. And if you’re a Chromebook user there’s no real choice – the XP Pen is compatible and, as of now at least, the Huion is not.
And the “Winner” in the 6 Inch Pen Tablet Category Is: The XP Pen Star G640!!!
Huion Inspiroy H610 Pro V2 vs XP Pen Deco 01 V2 (10 Inch)
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Description: 10x6.25 Inch Graphics Tablet for Chromebook with Battery-Free Stylus and 8 Shortcut Keys (8192 Levels Pressure) |
Description: Chromebook and Android Supported Pen Tablet | Tilt Function | Battery-Free Stylus | 8192 Pen Pressure with 8 Express Keys |
10x6.25 Inch Graphics Tablet for Chromebook with Battery-Free Stylus and 8 Shortcut Keys (8192 Levels Pressure)
Chromebook and Android Supported Pen Tablet | Tilt Function | Battery-Free Stylus | 8192 Pen Pressure with 8 Express Keys
Technical comparison:
| Model | Huion H610 Pro V2 | XP Pen Deco 01 V2 |
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| Active Surface Size | 6.25″ x 10″ | 6.25″ x 10″ |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Report Rate | 233 RPS | 200 RPS |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 Levels | 8192 Levels |
| Programmable Keys | 8 Programmable Shortcut Buttons | 8 Programmable Shortcut Buttons |
| Interface | USB | USB |
| Includes | Tablet; Stylus Pen; Cable & OTG Adaptor; Glove; Tips and Removal Tool | Tablet: Stylus Pen and Holder; Cable and Adaptors, Replacement Tips & Tip Clip, Glove |
| Compatibility | Windows; Apple; Android, Chromebook | Windows; Apple; Android, Chromebook |
In the larger 10 inch category you get a tablet which offers an effectively much bigger and, for so many artists, nicer and more usable working area, and yet both the Huion and XP Pen 10 inch pen tablets are very light and thin, and extremely packable and portable.
They also both offer superb and fully satisfying creative experiences, with smooth and accurate lines and gestures, full pressure sensitivity, precision and control – which, if anything, are all even more obvious and satisfying on these larger units.
While I’m usually pretty sensitive about styluses, I have to say that both the Huion and XP Pen pens feel great – not like an Apple Pencil or a Microsoft Surface Pen, but those styluses by themselves cost much more than either of these complete kits! In this regard I don’t have a real preference between the pens included with the XP Pen and Huion tablets, and would be happy to work with either.
Again, though, the XP Pen to me just feels and works better overall. The slight increase in response rate really does mean effectively smoother and more predictable (less frustrating, to put it in a more glass half-empty kind of way) drawing and painting. And just like with the smaller units, I think the XP-Pen has a better feeling physically between the pen and the active work surface – the Huion is quite nice in this regard too, but the XP Pen has that wonderfully balanced control and flow I expect from much more expensive tablets.
When you factor in the included stand, the XP Pen Deco 01 V2 is the obvious choice in the 10 inch tablet competition, although I should say that it is between ten and twenty dollars more expensive – and please know that if that increase in price is a deal-breaker, you will be incredibly happy with the less expensive Huion H610 Pro V2. They are both fantastic, premium products for the money, but the XP Pen is, in my mind, a better tablet.
And the “Winner” in the 10 Inch Pen Tablet Category Is: The XP Pen Deco 01 V2!!!
XP Pen vs Huion – Who Makes the Best Pen Display Tablet?
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Huion Kamvas Pro 12 vs XP Pen Artist 12 Pro (12 Inch)
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Description: Fully Laminated Screen | Tilt | 8192 Level Pressure | Battery-Free Stylus | Adjustable Stand Compatible with Windows/Mac/Chromebook |
Description: 11.6 Inch Drawing Monitor Pen Display | Fully Laminated Screen with Tilt Function | Battery-Free Stylus and 8 Shortcut Keys (8192 Levels Pen Pressure and 72% NTSC) |
Fully Laminated Screen | Tilt | 8192 Level Pressure | Battery-Free Stylus | Adjustable Stand Compatible with Windows/Mac/Chromebook
11.6 Inch Drawing Monitor Pen Display | Fully Laminated Screen with Tilt Function | Battery-Free Stylus and 8 Shortcut Keys (8192 Levels Pen Pressure and 72% NTSC)
Technical comparison:
| Model | Huion Kamvas Pro 12 | XP Pen Artist 12 Pro |
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| Touchscreen Display Size | 5.6″ x 10″ | 5.6″ x 10″ |
| Screen Type | Fully Laminated Anti-Glare IPS | Fully Laminated Anti-Glare IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
| Color Gamut | 85% NTSC / 120% SRGB | 72% NTSC / 100% SRGB |
| Report Rate | 226 RPS | 200 RPS |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 Levels | 8192 Levels |
| Programmable Keys | 4 Programmable Shortcut Buttons & Touch Bar | 8 Programmable Shortcut Buttons & Red Dial |
| Interface | USB | USB |
| Includes | Tablet, Huion Stylus and Stand, Tablet Stand, Power Adaptor, USB Cable & Extension; Cleaning Cloth, Glove | Tablet, XP Pen Stylus and Stand, Tablet Stand, Power Adaptor, USB Cable & Extension; Cleaning Cloth, Glove |
| Compatibility | Windows; Apple | Windows, Chrome OS, Apple, Linux |
The quality of both of these pen display tablets is pretty phenomenal, considering the fact that they are both around 250 dollars. I would never expect this level of display quality at this price, but they both have incredibly deep, rich and vibrant colors, strikingly high resolution with lots of depth and detail, and great brightness and contrast.
But while XP Pen pen tablets without displays really carried the day – winning three out of three rounds in the head-to-head comparison just above – it is exactly these brilliant displays that start tipping the scales towards Huion in the pen display category. Not just in this smaller and more expensive 12 inch category but – spoiler alert! – in all three sizes, the superb Huion touchscreen display is superior to the still wonderful XP Pen screen, and makes the Huions a better choice for artists and, maybe, anybody else.
The Kamvas Pro 12 has more vivid, saturated, subtle and accurate colors, and better brightness and life overall than the XP Pen Artist 12. And while the two tablets have the same listed resolution, I see more detail and depth on the Huion, although this is a very small difference.
Also, as far as actual art-making experience, the screen to pen interaction is more controlled, and yet with better feel, on the Huion. It also has a higher report rate, which makes lines and gestures appear more instantly and smoothly, and makes the whole process more flowing and natural.
The XP Pen Artist 12 is compatible with Chrome OS, and the Huion is not, and so if you are a Chromebook user the XP Pen is the way to go, and a brilliant product for the money. Still, for the same size and price, to me the Huion offers a superior experience when making art – more smooth and natural, easier, more precise and just nicer, and is a better choice.
And the “Winner” in the 12 Inch Pen Display Tablet Category Is: HUION Kamvas Pro 12!!!
Huion Kamvas Pro 16 vs XP Pen Artist 15.6 Pro (16 Inch)
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Description: 15.4-inch FHD Pen Graphics Display :: Fully-laminated screen with anti-glare protector :: New X3-Smart-Chip Battery-Free Stylus Pen :: 8192 pressure sensitivity levels :: Up to 60 degrees of tilt for easy shading :: 133% sRGB color gamut :: 8 shortcut keys :: Available in 2 colors :: Mid 2021 model :: 3-in-1 (2x USB + HDMI) or USB-C connectivity :: Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook |
Description: 15.8-inch QHD 2.5K Pen Graphics Display & Pen Tablet :: Fully-laminated screen with anti-glare protector :: New Pen Tech 3.0 Battery-Free Stylus Pen :: 8192 pressure sensitivity levels :: Up to 60 degrees of tilt for easy shading :: 145% sRGB color gamut :: 8 shortcut keys :: Available in 2 colors :: Late 2021 model :: 3-in-2 (2x USB + HDMI) or USB-C connectivity :: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
15.4-inch FHD Pen Graphics Display :: Fully-laminated screen with anti-glare protector :: New X3-Smart-Chip Battery-Free Stylus Pen :: 8192 pressure sensitivity levels :: Up to 60 degrees of tilt for easy shading :: 133% sRGB color gamut :: 8 shortcut keys :: Available in 2 colors :: Mid 2021 model :: 3-in-1 (2x USB + HDMI) or USB-C connectivity :: Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook
15.8-inch QHD 2.5K Pen Graphics Display & Pen Tablet :: Fully-laminated screen with anti-glare protector :: New Pen Tech 3.0 Battery-Free Stylus Pen :: 8192 pressure sensitivity levels :: Up to 60 degrees of tilt for easy shading :: 145% sRGB color gamut :: 8 shortcut keys :: Available in 2 colors :: Late 2021 model :: 3-in-2 (2x USB + HDMI) or USB-C connectivity :: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Technical comparison:
| Model | Huion Kamvas Pro 16 | XP Pen Artist 15.6 Pro |
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| Touchscreen Display Size | 7.5″ x 13.5″ | 7.5″ x 13.5″ |
| Screen Type | Fully Laminated Anti-Glare IPS | Fully Laminated Anti-Glare IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
| Color Gamut | 85% NTSC / 120% SRGB | 92% NTSC / 124% SRGB |
| Report Rate | >220 RPS | 266 RPS |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 Levels | 8192 Levels |
| Programmable Keys | 6 Programmable Shortcut Buttons & Touch Bar | 8 Programmable Shortcut Buttons & Red Dial |
| Interface | USB | USB |
| Includes | Tablet, Huion Stylus and Stand, Tablet Stand, Power Adaptor, USB Cable & Extension; Cleaning Cloth, Glove | Tablet, XP Pen Stylus and Stand, Tablet Stand, Power Adaptor, USB Cable & Extension; Cleaning Cloth, Glove |
| Compatibility | Windows; Apple | Windows, Apple, Linux |
It’s becoming clear that the comparison between Huion and XP Pen display tablets is a bit more back and forth – and a bit more interesting – than the pretty one-sided pen tablet faceoff.
I mean, in the 12 inch category Huion made a strong showing with a visibly superior screen and a nicer interface between screen and pen, but in the 16 inch range the XP Pen is a much better unit – at least much better than its 12 inch sibling. But how does it compare to the 16 inch Huion?
Well, actually it is better than the Huion as well, but by perhaps a smaller margin. The XP Pen Artist 15.6 Pro has a very slightly nicer pen to screen feel, with again a near ideal balance between smooth slide and just enough friction to maintain better control and precision. The correlation between gesture and an image appearing on the screen is more exact as well, which also leads to control and precision, but also lets me stay in the zone while working – less thinking and less frustration, more creative flow.
The Huion Kamvas Pro 12 has an absolutely incredible display screen – deep, sharp and vivid, with high color accuracy and extreme geometric correctness, and everything absolutely pops. When I’m working on it, I have the feeling that I am seeing things just as they are, and can work with real confidence. Plus, the larger screen and high resolution mean I can see better, and get both tiny details and larger effects closer to what I have in mind.
That said, the XP Pen screen is even a bit more “wow” to me, with more subtlety and range in the colors, even more depth and detail, and a sense of life that reminds me of premium screens like you find on much more expensive tablets, like the Wacom or the iPad Pro. The work is a joy, and everything looks a little better – while, at the same time, displaying a little more accurately.
If you can’t tell, I actually love both of these tablets, and think that absolutely any artist, on any level, would be happy with either. Still, I do prefer the XP Pen Artist by a somewhat more than slight margin, and when you throw in the cool and useful new Red Ring controller the scales start to tip even more toward the XP Pen.
And the “Winner” in the 16 Inch Pen Display Tablet Category Is: The XP Pen Artist 15.6 Pro!!!
Huion Kamvas Pro 24 vs XP Pen Artist 24 Pro (24 Inch)
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Description: Drawing Pen Display 2K Resolution Graphics Tablet 23.8 Inch Screen Supports a USB-C to USB-C Connection (20 Customizable Shortcut Keys and Tilt Function） |
Description: 2.5K Resolution QHD Pen Display Full Laminated Screen Anti-Glare Glass 20 Express Keys with Dual Touch Bar Battery-Free Stylus 8192 Pressure Sensitivity |
Drawing Pen Display 2K Resolution Graphics Tablet 23.8 Inch Screen Supports a USB-C to USB-C Connection (20 Customizable Shortcut Keys and Tilt Function）
2.5K Resolution QHD Pen Display Full Laminated Screen Anti-Glare Glass 20 Express Keys with Dual Touch Bar Battery-Free Stylus 8192 Pressure Sensitivity
Technical comparison:
| Model | Huion Kamvas Pro 24 | XP Pen Artist 24 Pro |
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| Touchscreen Display Size | 11.5″ x 20.5″ | 11.5″ x 20.5″ |
| Screen Type | Fully Laminated Anti-Glare IPS | Fully Laminated Anti-Glare IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 Pixels | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
| Color Gamut | 85% NTSC / 120% SRGB | 94% NTSC / 127% SRGB |
| Report Rate | >200 RPS | 220 RPS |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 Levels | 8192 Levels |
| Programmable Keys | 20 Programmable Shortcut Buttons & 2 Touch Bars | 20 Programmable Shortcut Buttons & 2 Red Dials |
| Interface | USB | USB |
| Includes | Tablet, Battery Free Pen and Holder, Stand, Power Cable Adaptor, USB Cable & Extension; Cleaning Cloth, Glove | Tablet, Battery Free Pen and Pen Stand, Stand, Power Cable Adaptor, USB Cable & Extension; Cleaning Cloth, Glove |
| Compatibility | Windows; Apple | Windows, Apple, Linux |
Well, I just said that the competition for the best pen display tablets is a little more competitive and, while that is true, I guess it still ends up being a bit one sided. While Huion won the 12 inch match pretty handily, XP Pen’s overall superior art tablet in the 16 inch category took the title, and I’m afraid it’s looking like XP Pen in the heavyweight division as well!
I keep wanting to say, though, again and again, that these are all fabulous tablets – high quality, well made, reliable, with really premium fit and finish, incredible laminated displays, very high precision interfaces and lovely creative flow. Really, any tablet in this article is a great product, and you should feel comfortable choosing any of them.
And here, in this 24 inch category, we definitely have two stunning tablets – not 4K resolution, but really beautiful 2.5K Quad High Definition displays on both, with high color accuracy and vivid, saturated colors across the range, great brightness and contrast, and an overall sense of life and energy that makes working on either the Huion or the XP Pen a fun and exciting experience. And with a big screen like these, I really get the sense that I’m seeing everything, and my work really benefits.
I do, though, feel I’m seeing more with the XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro, which does have slightly more color accuracy and a brighter screen. I also prefer the screen to pen interface – the feeling on the Huion is great, but I have better control and more comfort on the XP-Pen, and there is never any lag whatsoever between what I do and what appears. This all combines to make me feel more confident and capable when working, and allows me more precision and finesse.
So, both really superb tablets for – considering their size and quality – amazingly low prices, and both very good choices for artists on any level – especially if you want a big screen, with all the detail and precision it brings. Both are clearly designed for artists by artists, and are just great products in every way – not just displays and creative experience, but overall design, fit and finish, material and build quality. I’d say, that from the tablets I mentioned, these Pro models make for the best XP pen tablet and the best Huion tablet for my fellow artists.
But at the end of the day I like making art better on the XP-Pen 24, and like the way my art looks on its beautiful screen. The greater accuracy, brightness and life make me feel more excited about what I’ve accomplished, more clear about what I need to fix or change, and more enthusiastic the whole time.
And the “Winner” in the 24 Inch Pen Display Tablet Category Is: The XP Pen Artist 24 Pro!!!
Are the Affordable Huion and XP Pen Tablets Really That Good?
I’ve got a good feeling for how comparable Huion and XP-Pen tablets compare to each other, but I guess a question that might be on the back of several readers’ minds is:
How do Huion and XP Pen tablets compare to more expensive tablets?
For example, professional artists, illustrators, designers and animators often opt for quite expensive Wacom Cintiq Pro display tablets or Wacom Intuos Pro pen tablets. And yes, either one is a better choice – but for several times the price, are they really that much better?
Well, yes, the absolute control, precision and feel, and (with pen display tablets) the perfect display accuracy, life, depth and detail and pen accuracy you get with top-end art tablets does make them worth the money to people working at the highest levels. If you are a fine artist, a serious commercial artist, a professional photographer or anything along those lines, and at the top of the heap, you probably want the best of the best – and you can probably afford it too!
In fact, anybody who has the ability to afford a Wacom tablet, and can buy one without too much stress or worry, seems without fail to be thrilled with the purchase – not only considering it well worth the money but maybe the best and smartest investment they’ve ever made in an art tool.
But it is definitely a case of diminishing returns, where potentially many times the price may get you only a small increase in this or that specification or factor, a subtle improvement in creative interface, a slight increase in usability, reliability or overall quality.
Huion and XP Pen, surely the champions in affordable art and drawing tablets, will give you a product, and a creative experience, so close to the top end that almost any artist, on any level, will be more than satisfied and thrilled with any of their products. Indeed, I know some truly top-level commercial and fine artists who use them and are not just satisfied, but genuinely thrilled.
Thanks so much for reading my latest article – XP Pen vs Huion Drawing Tablets – Which is Better? The Ultimate Showdown! – and please check out my website – Art Side of Life – for more buyer’s guides, articles, tutorials, artist interviews and tons of other resources for commercial artists, fine artists, art students and beginners, crafters and anybody else exploring their own creative side.
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