best graphics tablet for game designers

This is a living website, meaning it is a constant work in progress. Mainly because manufacturers can pull a particular model from the market and replace it with a newer model. This happens with technology. Anything you purchase today will most likely be out of date within days or months, sometimes sooner. Thus, you will find me updating the site from time to time, removing obsolete graphics tablets and replacing them with newer versions.

The tablets on this page range from around $30 – $300. Although keep in mind, manufacturers and sellers can change their prices at any given time. Prices can also change when a graphics tablet becomes obsolete. In other words, the manufacturer no longer makes or supports the tablet. For instance, The Wacom Intuos Pen and Touch CTL480 model graphics tablets were once well under $100, but now they are sold by Wacom and/or other sellers for well over $100.

Huion

Name: Huion Inspiroy H950P
Manufacturer: Huion
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 8.7 inches x 5.4 inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 8192
Response Rate:  233 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution:  5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen:Battery-free
Technology:Electromagnetic Resonance
Connector:Micro USB
Express Keys:8 Customizable Express Keys
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility:Windows: 10/8.1/8/7 and Mac OS: 10.11 or above
Installation: I had no trouble with it
The Huion Inspiroy H950P is an updated tablet produced by Huion. A company that began to pick up speed in electronics around the early 2000's and has now been one of the prominent figures in Wacom alternatives. It has been updated to support tilt recognition and is one of the few affordable graphics tablets on the market with this technology. I had the privilege to use the H950P and review it. It has is amazingly responsive with 8192 pen pressure levels. This makes for a seamless workflow with smooth lines due to the pressure levels and smooth, yet not too smooth a surface of the graphics tablet. The tablet is medium size, but not one of the largest on the market. The installation was painless, but if you want to learn more you can read my full review here. You also might want to check out how the Huion H950P compares up against the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium here.

Update: Huion has updated many of their tablets to work with Android 6.0 operating system and above. They recommend using their OTG adapter, but you can use any OTG adapter. It is an On-the-Go USB connector that allows you to connect a USB device into a device that uses Micro-USB or USB-C. In other words, it is an adapter that allows you to connect a USB device to a mobile device. Here are the two for Huion: USB to Micro USB and/or USB to USB-C or you can find others although Huion will not support those. Here are some other options for  USB to Micro USB and USB to USB-C. You also need to ensure you get the most recent Huion drivers for the H950P.  Unfortunately, it doesn't support iPad or iPhone software. Also, full disclosure, I haven't had the chance to test this with any of our Android devices and can't say when I will have a chance.

PROS

Painless Installation. Smooth line strokes. Amazingly responsive with 8192 pen pressure levels. Sturdy build. Sturdy stylus that's battery free. Upgraded tilt recognition. Upgraded device drivers. Updated recently to be compatible with Android 6.0 and above so long as you download Huion's updated driver.

CONS

Tilt recognition is a little wonky, but it's a new edition. Not compatible with iPhone or iPad

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Name: Huion Inspiroy H1060P
Manufacturer: Huion
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 10 x 6.25 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 8192 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed:  233 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution:  5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery-free
Technology: Electromagnetic Resonance
Connector: Micro USB
Express Keys: 12 Customizable Press Keys & 16 Customized Soft Keys
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8/8.1/7, Mac OS 10.11 or above
Installation: Some have had some difficulty
The Huion Inspiroy H1060P is an upgrade of the original H1060 and H1060 Plus. Along with a line of new Huion tablets, the Inspiroy H1060P has a new function,  you can connect it to your Android mobile device so long as it has Android 6.0 or above with any adequate OTG connector. For those looking for an option to work with their Android mobile device, this is a good choice to start with. Unfortunately, the Inspiroy H1060P doesn't support iPad or iPhones at the moment. However, it does support Mac operating systems.

The Inspiroy H1060P also had new tilt technology that mimics paint brushes, airbrushes, etc. Be aware this will work depending on the type of software you're using. This is the same with the pressure sensitivity of the Inspiroy H1060P, but with any tablet really.  The Inspiroy H1060P also has a large working space with a drawing area of 10 x 6.25 inches. Despite these perks, there are plenty of complaints about driver issues. Remember to check out my installation tips and visit Huion for the most recent drivers rather than use the software that arrives in the box. Getting these drivers from Huion should also help with any potential lack of tilt functionality as well.

PROS

New Tilt Functionality Great 8192 Pressure sensitivity levels Can use with Android 6.0 and above Battery-free stylus technology

CONS

Driver and installation issues Not compatible with iPhone or iPad

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Name: Huion Inspiroy H430P OSU
Manufacturer: Huion
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 4.8 x 3 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 4096 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 233 PPS (Points Per Second)
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery-free
Technology: Electromagnetic Resonance
Connector: Micro USB
Express Keys: 4 customizable express keys
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8/8.1/7, Mac OS 10.11 or above
Installation: Some have had difficulty
The Huion Inspiroy H430P is one of the smaller affordable drawing tablets on the market. It's a great tablet to use with OSU and is updated with tilt functionality as well as compatibility with Android tablets so long as they are Android 6.0 or above. Like all of the Huion tablets that are updated to be compatible with Android mobile devices, the H430P is not compatible with iPhone or iPad software.

The Inspiroy H430P has 4 customizable express keys that enable you to set your shortcuts on the keys as needed. While its 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity can't compete with the larger graphics tablets on the market, it's a step above older tablets' 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity. The H430P also comes with a battery-free stylus pen which frees you up from charging or incurring an extra cost with batteries.

PROS

Compatible with mobile devices with Android 6.0 and above 4 customizable express keys Great for OSU Battery-free stylus

CONS

Not compatible with iPhones or iPads

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Name: Huion Inspiroy H640P
Manufacturer: Huion
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 6.3 x 3.9 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 8192 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 233 PPS (Points Per Second)
Resolution: 5080LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery-free
Technology: Electromagnetic Resonance
Connector: Micro USB
Express Keys: 6 customizable express keys
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8/8.1/7, Mac OS 10.11 and above
Installation: Generally easy although some have had trouble
The Huion H60P is great for beginning artists since it's inexpensive when compared to Wacom and generally easy to set up. The H60P is among a line of upgraded tablets provided by Huion that are compatible with Android mobile devices so long as you use the updated drivers and an OTG adapter.  It comes with a battery-free pen that removes the need for charging or spending extra money on batteries. The H60P also the market standard 8192 pressure levels which provide great sensitivity.

PROS

Android 6.0 and above compatibility 8192 levels of Pressure sensitivity Can be used with OSU Inexpensive Has a good drawing surface

CONS

Not compatible with iPhones and iPads

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Name: Huion Inspiroy WH1409 V2
Manufacturer: Huion
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 13.8 x 8.6 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 8192 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 266 PPS (Points Per Second)
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery-free
Technology: Electromagnetic Resonance
Connector: Micro USB and/or Wireless
Express Keys: 12 Customizable Express Keys
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8/8.1/7, Maco OS 10.12 or above
Installation: Generally easy although some have had difficulties
The Huion Inspiroy WH1409 V2 is an update from the Huion WH1409 which was also originally called the Huion Giano. The WH1409 V2 keeps the ability to connect wirelessly with its built-in 2.4 Ghz wireless receiver with about a 10-meter sensing range. This is perhaps, its strongest feature, but earlier models were known to have sporadic wireless issues. Newer models don't seem to have this issue. The WH1409 V2 also has tilt functionality which allows you to mimic paint brushes, etc. digitally. It has also been updated with the PW500 battery-free pen and it has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity.

PROS

2.4 Ghz Wireless connectivity 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity Tilt functionality

CONS

May have difficulty setting up wireless

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Name: Huion Inspiroy Q11K V2
Manufacturer: Huion
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 11 x 6.875 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels:8192 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 266 PPS (Points Per Second)
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen:PW500 Battery-free pen
Technology:Battery-free Electromagnetic Resonance
Connector:Micro USB
Express Keys:8 Customizable Express Keys
Orientation:Nothing listed about orientation
O/S Compatibility:Windows 10/8/7, Mac OS 10.11 or later
Installation:Relatively easy with some difficulties
The Huion Inspiroy Q11K v2 is, of course, among the new Inspiroy series and includes Huion's new innovative tilt technology. While this is relatively new tilt recognition functionality in the Huion brand, it is something to consider for the price. The Q11K v2 also comes with a new battery-free pen which doesn't need charging as well. Unfortunately, there is no eraser on the end of the stylus.  The Q11K v2 also boasts wireless connectivity in order to give you a cable-free work environment. However, you may want to consider that with anything wireless there will come some troubleshooting headaches. Granted, it is a good feature that the few affordable graphics tablets on the market offer.

PROS

8192 Pressure levels boast great pressure sensitivity Wireless connectivity option Tilt Functionality Battery-Free Pen

CONS

Wireless can be a headache Installation issues.

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H420 OSU

• HUION H420
• HUION H420 White
• HUION H420e3
• HUION H420e3 White

PROS

Considered by some to be more responsive than Wacom Tablets Extremely Affordable! Wonderful for OSU gaming

CONS

Extremely small, but this may not be an issue for you Some have complained about stylus issues, such as it dying after months of use

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PROS

Considered by some to be more responsive than Wacom Tablets Extremely Affordable! Wonderful for OSU gaming

CONS

Extremely small, but this may not be an issue for you Some have complained about a rough drawing surface

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PROS

Considered by some to be more responsive than Wacom Tablets Extremely Affordable! Wonderful for OSU gaming Has 3 customizable express keys

CONS

Extremely small, but this may not be an issue for you Some have complained about stylus issues, such as it dying after months of use

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PROS

Considered by some to be more responsive than Wacom Tablets Extremely Affordable! Wonderful for OSU gaming Has 3 customizable express keys

CONS

Extremely small, but this may not be an issue for you Some have said this version isn't as accurate as the Black H420e3 Some have said the surface is too rough

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Name: Huion New 1060 Plus
Manufacturer: Huion
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 10 x 6.25 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 8192 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 233 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Rechargeable Pen
Technology: Electromagnetic Digitizer
Connector: Micro USB
Express Keys: 12 Press Keys and 16 Soft Keys
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8.1/8/7, Mac OS 10.11 or above
Installation: Relatively easy
The New 1060 Plus is an upgrade from the original Huion 1060 Pro Plus. It maintained the internal SD card for memory but upgraded it from the original 4GB to 8GB. Other updates include the 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity and the appearance of the New 1060. It's now is sleeker and comes with a pen carrier for your stylus. Huion says they put the most recent driver in the tablet's memory, but I suggest you go to their site for recent updates just in case.

PROS

Internal Micro SD Card 8192 levels of sensitivity 12 express keys and 16 soft keys

CONS

Complaints that it randomly stops working after some time

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Name: Huion DWH69
Manufacturer: Huion
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 9 x 6 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 2048 levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 233 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution:  5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Rechargeable
Technology: Electromagnetic Digitizer
Connector: USB
Express Keys: 8 Touch Keys
Orientation: Nothing listed about orientation
O/S Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 and Mac 10.8.0 or later versions
Installation: Generally easy with some difficulties
The Huion DWH69 gives you the choice between wired and wireless connection. It is one of the earlier Wacom alternatives that explored this functionality and thus, the wireless can be a little headache causing at times. Also, considering it is one of the older models, installation was a problem for some. Nevertheless, the DWH69 was a relatively good investment for those looking for an affordable graphics tablet and Huion has updated drivers on their site.

PROS

Can switch between wireless and USB mode. Has a built in Lithium-ion batter that can last fully charged for up to 4 hours. 8 Touch sensor express keys. 430hz on wireless versus Intous Pro's 200 hz. Durable and smooth surface is praised by many customers.

CONS

Driver installation can be difficult as well as a having a difficult learning curve when it comes to customizing some features. Touch buttons are overly sensitive to the slightest touch and can interfere with workflow sometimes.

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Name: Huion Giano WH1409
Manufacturer: Huion
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 13.8 x 8.6 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 8192 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 233 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Rechargeable Pen
Technology: Electromagnetic Digitizer
Connector: Micro USB
Express Keys: 12 Customizable Express Keys
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8/8.1/7, Mac OS 10.11 or above
Installation: Here
The Huion Giano WH1409 has been upgraded to meet current market standards with 8192 pressure sensitivity levels. It retains the internal 2.4 GHz wireless capability as well as other aspects of its previous model. The look has been redesigned to be slightly sleeker and the internal battery lasts for up to 40 hours when not connected to the computer. If you're not in the market for a graphics tablet that has wireless connectivity and tilt functionality then the Giano WH1409 is for you.

PROS

13.8 inch X 8.6 inch work area, similar to the size of 15″ laptop screens 2.4 GHz Wireless Connection, max sensing range up to 40 feet 12 programmable keys Rechargeable pen Built in Lithium 2000 mAh battery which allows tablet to operate 40 hours without power cables Left handed versatility Wireless functionality has generally received good responses from customers Pen accuracy has received generally good reviews from customers

CONS

Left-handed mode does not re-map hot key configuration Wireless USB receiver can become hot, but so far doesn't seem to cause any issues Windows 10 can recognize the driver as corrupt, best to download most recent driver here. Yet, said to work perfectly once installed.

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Monoprice

Name: Monoprice 10 x 6.25
Manufacturer: Monoprice
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 10 x 6.25 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 2048 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 200 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution: 4000 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Batteries Required (AAA)
Technology: Electronic Digitizer
Connector: Mini USB
Express Keys: 8 Express Keys
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows XP and later, Mac OS X (10.4.x and later) although customers have said it works with operating systems up to Windows 8/10 and Mac OS x 10.7.5.
Installation: Here
The Monoprice 10 x 6.25 or model10594 is the last Monoprice graphics tablet available on the market sold directly by Monoprice but also on Amazon and other places. It is definitely one of the older drawing tablets around and based on its specifications, it's noticeable. It has 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity, 8 express keys, and is generally well under the $100 price range wherever you can find it. If you're in the market for an older, but reliable cheap drawing tablet then the Monoprice 10 x 6.25 may be right for you.

PROS

Programmable Express Keys and Hot Cells. Great responsiveness Great build quality

CONS

An older tablet Drivers shipped with the device are outdated and generally cause problems during install. Go here, the US site no longer has the drivers listed.

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Parblo

Name: Parblo A640
Manufacturer: Parblo
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 6 x 4 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 8192 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 260 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery-free
Technology: Wireless Passive Electromagnetic
Connector: USB-C
Express Keys: 4 customizable express keys
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8/7, Mac 10.11 or above
Installation: Relatively easy
Probably one of the better beginner tablets on the market. It's also a good option for children to start with. The Parblo A640 has the standard 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity. It has 4 customizable express keys and a battery-free pen. It's one of two Parblo drawing tablets with this level of pressure sensitivity and the only difficulty people had was during its earlier release when it did not have supporting drivers for Mac. That has since been remedied and you should head over to Parblo to get the most updated drivers whether you are on Mac or PC.  Other than that, there isn't much to say about this small, affordable graphics tablet. It has great pressure sensitivity and highly accurate with pen strokes.

PROS

Great pressure sensitivity Battery-free stylus Updated drivers

CONS

Initially didn't have Mac support, now it does.

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Name: Parblo Island A609
Manufacturer: Parblo
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 8.3 x 5.3 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 2048 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 220 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery-Free
Technology: Electromagnetic
Connector: USB
Express Keys: 4 Express Keys
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8.1/8/7, Mac OS 10.11 or above (Does not support Linux or Chromebook)
Installation: Here
The Parblo Island A609 is one of the few Parblo drawing tablets with tilt functionality. It is also one of the older tablets on the market with 2048 of pressure sensitivity, but one of the first of its kind with a battery-free stylus. Parblo boasts about an internal high-performance chip that makes the tablet respond fast and gives the device its sensitive response.  It has four customizable express keys and is one of the few Wacom alternatives that is considered compatible with plenty of graphics software.

PROS

Tilt Functionality Battery-free stylus High compatibility with graphics software

CONS

Known driver issues go to Parblo for recent drivers.

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Parblo A610

• Parblo A610
• Parblo A610 Plus
• Parblo A610s

PROS

Comes with carrying bag (depends on which option you get)

CONS

Surface can easily scratch Difficult to install drivers

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PROS

8192 levels of pressure sensitivity 10 customizable express keys Battery-free stylus

CONS

Brand new, not widely used.

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PROS

Left and right-handed usability 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity Battery-free pen

CONS

Lag in the cursor if you move pen too far from tablet Can be difficult to install on Windows 10 Bad drivers

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Turcom

Name: TS-6608/Pigma
Manufacturer: Turcom
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 8 x 6 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 2048 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 200 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution: 4000 LPI (Although listed as 5080 LPI on Amazon)
Stylus/Pen: Batteries Required (1AAA)
Technology: UC-Logic Digitizer
Connector: USB
Express Keys: 26 Functional keys on drawing surface
Orientation: Nothing listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8/8.1/7, Mac OS 10.8.0 or above
Installation: Can be difficult
Turcom is a company that makes an assortment of electronics ranging from graphics tablets to audio equipment. You can find their products on places like ebay and various other places on the internet. Given most of their tablets available online are older, you'll come to realize they aren't up-to-date with specifications. This is true for the TS-6608, but it is still one of Turcom's most favorable graphics tablets for beginners to date.

Of course, since it's an older tablet, you should beware since any drivers you get with it in shipping are going to be obsolete. You'll have to definitely go to their site and download anything for current operating systems. So far Turcom only supports Windows and Mac. The Mac side doesn't list any versions of Operating windows like the Windows side.

Turcomusa.com has also given the TS-6608 a new name, Pigma. They have also raised the price by about $40. It's still the same cheap drawing tablet you'll find on Amazon, ebay, and other places. The Pigma is generally affordable unless you go to Turcom and pay the extra $40.

In its days, the TS-6608/Pigma was a well-liked tablet. It offered great pressure sensitivity and was wonderful for people starting a transition from traditional pencil and paper to drawing with graphics tablets. Many considered it a professional alternative to the expensive Wacom tablets on the market at that time as well.  Unfortunately, it might not stand up well to the current market standards of graphics table

PROS

Was considered a quality alternative to Wacom tablets on the market during its time. Is a good beginner tablet Came with quality specifications of its time UC Logic digitizers which arguably handled pressure sensitivity better than Wacom's technology at the time.

CONS

Outdated Roughly $40 price hike at Turcomusa.com versus other sites that sell the tablet Mac Users take a risk since there are no Mac OS versions listed on Turcom's support page According to Turcom, it is only compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista and 7. Again, although one user claims to have used it with Windows 8. A few have said it is buggy on Windows 8. Driver issues, some claim software is not included in the purchase as far back as early 2015.  While most do not seem to indicate this and install from software shipped with the system. One user suggests installing thise= TS-6608 driver. Others have suggested trying the Huion P608N driver.

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TS-6580

• TS-6580W/Scribe (White)
• TS-6580B/Inscriber (Black)

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• Name: TS-6580W/Scribe
• Manufacturer: Turcom
• General Customer Rating:
• Active Area: 0 x 0 Inches
• Pen Pressure Levels: 2048 Levels
• Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 220 RPS
• Resolution: 4000 LPI
• Stylus/Pen: Batteries-required (1AAA)
• Technology: US-Logic Digitizer
• Connector: USB
• Express Keys: None
• Orientation: Nothing listed, but nothing preventing left-handed users from using it.
• O/S Compatibility: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS 10.7.0 or above. (You could probably try it with Windows 10, I had Windows 7 when I used it.)
• Installation: Can be difficult
• At the height of its time, the Turcom TS-6580 model was considered a quality alternative to Wacom tablets such as the Wacom Bamboo models and now obsolete Intuos products. I purchased one to try out and review for this site. Aside from installation woes, the tablet worked well. There was one other quirk which required me to boot up the driver's software each time I wanted to use it to ensure the pressure sensitivity would register.
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• However, once the TS-6580 was installed, the driver software started, and your graphics software recognizing it, it was a joy to work with. Aside from the aforementioned issues, it worked well when you used it. Of course, we're talking about four-five years ago, so keep that in mind. For a full review of the TS-6580 and a video of installation etc. on Windows 7 go here.

PROS

A good, affordable Wacom Alternative for its time Pressure sensitivity worked well Was compatible with a variety of graphics software of its time A good starter tablet Pen has a good battery life

CONS

Outdated Has some installation difficulties Had to boot up driver software each time I wanted to use it to make sure pressure sensitivity would register well in graphics software

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• Name: TS-6580B/Inscriber
• Manufacturer: Turcom
• General Customer Rating:
• Active Area: 8 x 5 Inches
• Pen Pressure Levels: 2048 Levels
• Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 220 RPS
• Resolution: 4000 LPI
• Stylus/Pen: Batteries-required (1AAA)
• Technology: US-Logic Digitizer
• Connector: USB
• Express Keys: None
• Orientation: Nothing listed, but nothing preventing left-handed users from using it.
• O/S Compatibility: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS 10.7.0 or above. (You could probably try it with Windows 10, I had Windows 7 when I used it.)
• Installation: Can be difficult
• There isn't much difference between the TS-6580W/Scribe and the TS-6580B/Inscriber other than color. Just like it's white sibling, the Turcom TS-6580B model was also considered a quality alternative to Wacom tablets such as the Wacom Bamboo models and now obsolete Intuos products. I purchased one to try out and review for this site. Aside from installation woes, the tablet worked well. There was one other quirk which required me to boot up the driver's software each time I wanted to use it to ensure the pressure sensitivity would register.
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• However, once the TS-6580 was installed, the driver software started, and your graphics software recognizing it, it was a joy to work with. Aside from the aforementioned issues, it worked well when you used it. Of course, we're talking about four-five years ago, so keep that in mind. For a full review of the TS-6580 and a video of installation etc. on Windows 7 go here.

PROS

A good, affordable Wacom Alternative for its time Pressure sensitivity worked well Was compatible with a variety of graphics software of its time A good starter tablet Pen has a good battery life

CONS

Outdated Has some installation difficulties Had to boot up driver software each time I wanted to use it to make sure pressure sensitivity would register well in graphics software

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Name: TS-6610 Pro
Manufacturer: Turcom
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 10 x 6.25 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 2048 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 233 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Batteries-required (1AAA)
Technology: UC-Logic Digitizer
Connector: USB
Express Keys: 16 Customizable
Orientation: Nothing Listed
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8.1/8/7, Mac OS 10.8.0 or above
Installation: Can be difficult
Named the Digibrush on Turcomusa.com, the TS-6610 was the rival to the Huion 610Pro and Huion 1060 a few years ago. Both can still be found on places like Amazon and ebay, but Turcom significantly fell behind. Whereas Huion has sprinted out ahead providing updates and new graphics tablets, Turcom has stagnated with their old ones.

This is seen in the TS-6610 graphics tablet. Generally, it's a decent tablet, but new buyers will probably have some headaches given old driver software. Granted, people in recent years still utilize the device and have nice things to say about it. Unfortunately,  the included software that comes with it, most of it for handwriting and marking up Word, are only compatible with older versions of Windows.

The Digibrush, TS-6610 itself isn't a bad tablet for its time. It's not a horrible tablet to start with today, either, but that requires you to get it working. Turcom had the tendency to send out horrible instructions with their products years ago.  To be clear, I've used a Turcom tablet before and generally liked it. You can see that review above on the TS-6580.

PROS

Once considered a quality alternative to Wacom Came with standard specifications of its time UC Logic digitizers which arguably handled pressure sensitivity better than Wacom's technology at the time.

CONS

Outdated Cursor sticking to the internal edges of the monitor screen while attempting to use software. Some people have had some major problems installing it on various OS platforms ranging from Windows to Mac OS's. This is also coupled with some other technical issues.  You can find recent Turcom drivers here at Turcom as of 2015. However, some users have suggested using the Huion H610 drivers since Turcom and Huion developed Turcom tablets in some type of partnership.

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Ugee

Name: Ugee M708
Manufacturer: Ugee
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 10 x 6 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 8192 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 266 RPS (Rates Per Second)
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery-Free
Technology: Electromagnetic Digitizer
Connector: USB
Express Keys: 8 Programmable Express Keys
Orientation: Nothing Listed (Can be configured in driver software for left-handed use)
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8/7, Mac OS 10.6.0 or above
Installation: Problems for Some
The Ugee M708 has been updated to modern market standards to include 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity as opposed to 2048 levels in the previous model. It also has a battery-free stylus pen when compared to it's previous battery-needed stylus pen. It's response rate has also been upgraded to 266 rather than 230 RPS.  It's considered a great, durable, well designed tablet for beginners. Although some have had difficulties installing and setting up the M708, most have had an easy time setting it up.

PROS

Battery-Free Stylus Supports right and left-handed users Great for beginners Great responsiveness

CONS

Some have had driver installation issues, as usual go to Ugee for updated drivers if they're available. Also make sure you uninstall any drivers for previous tablets and reboot. Check out my installation tips for general help.

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Wacom

Name: Intuos CTL4100 SM BT
Manufacturer: Wacom
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 6.0 x 3.7 inches
Pen Pressure Levels:4096 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed:  133 PPS (Points Per Second)
Resolution:  2540 LPI
Stylus/Pen:Battery-Free
Technology:Patented Electromagnetic Resonance Method
Connector:USB or Wireless
Express Keys:4
Orientation: Left and Right Handed Support
O/S Compatibility:Windows 10/8/7 and Mac OS: 10.11 or above
Installation:Problems for Some
The Wacom Intuos CTL4100 Small with Bluetooth connectivity support is one of the models that replaced the Wacom Bamboo and Wacom Intuos Small Series. It has wireless connectivity as already mentioned and while this is generally a pro, there have been complaints regarding the reliability of the wireless connectivity. Nevertheless, this small graphics tablet is a favorite of many. It comes with 4 customizable express keys, a battery-free stylus, and its size attributes to its portability.  The tablet also comes with free software of choice depending on the version you get. Also, be aware you must have built-in Bluetooth technology in your computer system such as a network card or within your monitor, etc. Check out the pros and cons and decide for yourself.

PROS

Left and Right handed support. Pen does not require charging or batteries. 4 Customizable express keys. Wacom brand. Good size to serve as a portable tablet. Bluetooth wireless connectivity between tablet and computer. (But this could also count as a negative, see Cons.)

CONS

Pen nibs wear down quickly. Rough surface texture to draw on. Drive installation issues. Wireless issues. Complaints Bluetooth didn't work adequately.

Name: Intuous CTL4100 Small
Manufacturer: Wacom
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 6.0 x 3.7 Inches
Pen Pressure Levels:4096 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed:  133 PPS (Points Per Second)
Resolution: 2540 LPI
Stylus/Pen:Battery-Free
Technology:Patented Electromagnetic Resonance Method
Connector:USB or Micro-USB
Express Keys:4
Orientation: Left and Right Handed Support
O/S Compatibility:Windows 10/8/7 and Mac OS: 10.11 or above
Installation:Problems for Some
The Wacom Intuos CTL4100 Small is a newer version of the Wacom Intuos Small Series which replaced the Wacom Bamboo series. The CTL4100 Small is the smaller version of the Medium and Larger current Wacom Intuos Pro graphics tablets. This means it comes with fewer features but has great pressure sensitivity and responsiveness. Since it is a Wacom device it is usually a favorite of professionals, but the graphics tablet is not without its issues. Installation can be a pain and some have complained about software issues despite the manufacturer's well-known name in the market. Check out the pros and cons and decide for yourself.

PROS

Good size to serve as a portable tablet. Very sensitive and reponsive. Left and Right Handed support. Pen does not require charging or batteries.

CONS

Pen nibs wear down quickly. Rough surface texture to draw on. Micro-USB cable that comes with tablet can start to go bad after several months. However, another Micro-USB cable should work find as a replacement. Drive installation issues.

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Veikk

Name: Veikk A15 Pro
Manufacturer: Veikk
General Customer Rating:
Active Area: 10 x 6 inches
Pen Pressure Levels: 8192 Levels
Response Rate/Tracking Speed: 250 RPS/PPS
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery-Free
Connector: USB-C
Express Keys: 12
Orientation: Left and Right Hand
O/S Compatibility: Windows 10/8/7 and Mac OS X 10.10 or later
Installation: Fairly easy
The Veikk A15 Pro is produced by another company out of China. Veikk is a self-owned brand also located in Shenzhen that boasts about a decade of graphic tablet research, development, and sales experience. Their goal seems to be providing high-quality graphic tablets to make your creative process easier, affordable, efficient, and fun. The A15 Pro seems to live up to these standards. I have had the graphics tablet installed on our shared machine for over a month now and it has worked with minimal flaws. The only issue we've run into occurred when my daughter sat down to use it and the computer wasn't recognizing it. My son then admitted this happened to him and suggested a restart. After restarting, the tablet has been working fine. However, the same connectivity issue occurred with a Wacom, Huion, and Turcom. It seems in general, that these devices aren't built with multiple users in mind. If you're using the device solo, you won't likely run into any connectivity issues since there are four people using the tablet off and on in my house.

As far as using the Veikk A15 Pro for creative work, the pressure sensitivity works flawlessly. We don't really use the express keys often, but they work fine. The installation wasn't a headache. I went to Veikk's driver download area and they have one driver for all of their devices. I downloaded the driver for Windows, installed it as an administrator, and so far there have been no issues aside from the one mentioned above. Since we primarily use photoshop, pressure sensitivity has not been an issue. My children have enjoyed using the device since its installation without any complaints. I toyed around with it a little initially after installation and didn't have to change any of the settings since the pressure sensitivity seemed fine to me.

PROS

Easy installation. Great pressure sensitivity. Draws nice and smoothly. Sturdy and light frame.

CONS

One random connectivity issue that was resolved with a computer restart. Changing from drawing pen to eraser sometimes lags.

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XP-Pen

Name: XP-Pen Star 04
Manufacturer: XP-Pen Technology
General Customer Rating:
Pen Pressure Levels: 2048
Response Rate: 200 rps
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery Free (non rechargeable)
O/S Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 and Mac OSX 10.6 and above

PROS

9 x 6 active area. Battery-free non-rechargeable stylus pen. Central Wheel/Scroll key. Out of 3 reviews, all gave it 5 stars (although there are other listings with lower ratings). Good pressure sensitivity.

CONS

Two buyers complained about broken tablets on arrival or a missing component.

Name: XP-Pen Star 02 (black) and XP-Pen Star 02 (white)
Manufacturer: XP-Pen Technology
General Customer Rating:
Pen Pressure Levels: 2048
Response Rate: 200 rps
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery Free (non rechargeable)
O/S Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 and Mac OSX 10.6 and above

PROS

8 x 5 inch active area. Battery-free non-rechargeable stylus pen. 5 hot keys

CONS

Not enough user impressions about the tablet.

Name: XP-Pen Star 03 (black) and XP-Pen Star 03 (white)
Manufacturer: XP-Pen Technology
General Customer Rating:
Pen Pressure Levels: 2048
Response Rate: 230 rps
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery Free (non rechargeable)
O/S Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 and Mac OSX 10.6 and above

PROS

10 x 6 active area. 8 hot keys. Works well with Photoshop CS6 and Paint Tool Sai. Generally receives positive reviews. Battery-free non-rechargeable stylus pen.

CONS

Some arrived dead on arrival. No eraser on pen. Has issues with some open source software such as Medibang Paint Pro and Drawpile. One user expressed hot keys burned out after significant use.

Name: XP-Pen Star 01 (black) and XP-Pen Star 01 (white)
Manufacturer: XP-Pen Technology
General Customer Rating:
Pen Pressure Levels: 2048
Response Rate: 200 rps
Resolution: 5080 LPI
Stylus/Pen: Battery Free (non rechargeable)
O/S Compatibility: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 and Mac OS 10.7.x and above

PROS

8×5 active area. Battery-free non-rechargeable stylus pen.

CONS

Not enough user impressions about the tablet.

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