I remember not too long ago, the only option available on the market was the Wacom Intuos. Nowadays you will find a significant diversity of tablets explicitly made for artists and people who like to draw, like me. They come in different sizes, different storage capacity, and functionality. Some are crazily fast and snappy while others give you more pressure sensitivity. To get the best out of your work — you need the best drawing tablet. But…
How do you choose the best drawing tablet?
There are many things to consider before buying the best drawing tablet. They come in different sizes, OS, and capabilities. Regarding OS and functionality, the iPad Pro is years ahead of the competition. You need to consider what display resolution do you want as well. Some come with 2K resolution, while others come with just HD resolution. If you are picky display resolution, then you should probably go with the iPad Pro or the Surface Pro, as they offer the best display among the competition.
Some tablets cannot be used on their own. Instead, they have to be connected directly to a computer. They act as pads on which you can draw with more precision, thanks to the pressure sensitivity. You must also consider how much pressure sensitivity do you want the best drawing tablet to have? The more pressure sensitivity that your drawing tablet has –, the more diverse your art will be.
| # | Image | Brand | Price |
| 1 |        |
Apple | $610 |
| 2 |        |
Microsoft | $1050 |
| 3 |         |
Wacom | $1000 |
| 4 |      |
XP-PEN | $370 |
| 5 |       |
GAOMON | $410 |
1. Apple 10.5″ iPad Pro (64GB)
- 10.5-Inch Retina display
- 2224 x 1668 resolution
- 264 Pixels Per Inch (PPI)
- 64GB Storage
- Standalone tablet
- Apple A10X processor
- Four speakers audio design
- Night Shift and True Tone Display
- Pen not included
When it comes to drawing or tablets — Apple destroys the competitions. The new 10.5-Inch iPad Pro comes with everything you need to boost your productivity on the go. The powerful device comes with a beautiful Retina display that will leave you speechless. The display comes with a resolution of 2224×1668 and is powered by the impressive Apple A10X processor. Thanks to this powerful core, the tablet is the smoothest and snappiest device that you will ever put your hands on. The four speakers design allows you to enjoy various methods of entertainment with a whole new level audio. Even four speakers are still not enough to replace the best portable Bluetooth speaker though… Overall, the new 10.5″ iPad Pro has everything you might expect the best drawing tablet to have.
2. Microsoft Surface Pro
- 12.3-Inch display
- 2736 x 1824 resolution
- 256 GB Storage
- 8GB Ram
- Standalone tablet
- Intel Core i5
- Surface Dial
A much more expensive option than the iPad Pro would be the Surface Pro. It comes with a stunning 12.3-Inch display with a resolution of 2736×1824. Its OS is, obviously, Windows. It is powered by 8GB of Ram memory and an Intel Core i5 processor. The device is perfect not only for drawing but for working as well. It features the Surace Dial, which brings new means of interaction to the game. With it, you can easily draw your masterpieces anywhere on the go.
3. Wacom Cintiq Pro 13″
- 13-Inch display
- 1920 x 1080 resolution
- USB-C Connectivity
- Not a standalone tablet
- 4x greater accuracy
- Cables included in the package
- Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.10 or later
Wacom has come a long way from their Intuos. Their Cintiq Pro comes with both 13 and 16-inch display variations. They both come with Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and an IPS display. The IPS technology allows you to see a perfect image from 178-dergee viewing range. The device is connected to your laptop or computer via USB-C port, the cables for which are included inside the package. This is no a standalone tablet, but rather you need to plug it in a computer to work with it. It has 4 times greater touch and pressure sensitivty accuracy.
4. XP-PEN Artist 15.6″
- 15.6-Inch display
- 1920 x 1080 resolution
- IPS Display
- 8192 pressure sensitivity level
- Not a standalone tablet
- Cables included in the package
The best cheap drawing tablet is the XP-PEN Artist. This device is powered by a 15.6-Inch display that features the IPS technology — perfect viewing angles. THe device features a pressure sensitivty level of 8192. This is more than enough to give you the flexiblity you need for your art. The display comes with a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Inside the package you also get the pen, gloves and a few more gadgets to improve your productivity.
5. GAOMON PD1560
- 15.6-Inch display
- 1920 x 1080 resolution
- IPS Display
- 10 Customizable Shortcut keys
- 8192 pressure sensitivity level
- Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.11 or later
The Gaomon PD1560 drawing tablet comes with a 15.6-inch display. It has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (or Full HD) and features the innovative IPS technology. The presure sensitivity level is also set high for this device — 8192. There are 10 amazing customizable shortcut keys that make this device stand out from the rest. The device comes with a three-in-one cable to prevent clogging and to simplify your everyday life. We all hate having to use and bring with us multiple cables, right?
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