Best Drawing Tablets for Beginners - What I Recommend

[@Metal_seer]

Like the fact you are open to many brands. I already had a Samsung Tab S9+ but just order an XP Pen Gen 2 bluetooth 11x7 to use with my 12.25 x 7.75 Lenovo MS laptop, and to operate the Tab S9+ when filming a youtube with a top-down camera. I'm not very artistic, but do business illustrations. I will be following your youtubes.

[@tay5088]

i remember buying the s6 lite after i saw you review it , it's been almost 2 years and because of this s6 lite i got a job as a book illustrator by just using apps like infinite painter and clip studio and krita . its sooo cheap i had actually bought the old version and it still works really nicely the only downside is that ive used it so much everyday that a tint has began to form when i work for long hours but that still hasnt disturbed my work. i got it for 300usd which is CHEAP and the fact it still works and the stylus is amazing . I just wanna say thank you i always look to you channel for advice regarding these things you and the tech guy . Ive was going through a hard time in my life, i dropped out of university to pursue art and i managed to get a job now im also gonna move on study game design with the money i saved from the job i ca buy a laptop. You have no idea how much my life has changed because of this Tab . I wasnt allowed to leave my house often because of religious reasons but Ive proven myself to be so capable that no one dares to stop me from pursuing my dreams like its really looking up .

[@twoone7159]

Wow congrats and fighting you can do it, you inspire me a lots ❤

[@brianng8350]

Wow, you must be pretty talented to land a job without official schooling or even finishing school. But good for you. I have S6 Lite and really love it too.

[@cuno8814]

I bought a used Samsung s6 for 300 euro after I watched his video, I think it's even better value than s6 lite right now if you can find one. Mine was good as new, and compares to s6 lite it has a more powerful chip set and gorgeous OLED screen.

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

I have the 6 lite and infinite painter constantly crashes on me. Do you run into the same issues?

[@tay5088]

@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 yesss that does happen , even now I am using it , lowering the brightness helps and you probably must be working with a lot of layers . Also the crash happens when the tab has less charging, so try putting it back on charge then using it when it has a significant or full charge . Thats what works for me , I even put it in the fridge for 5mins because it's literally 35degrees and heats up causing to crash

[@nananarc]

Many pro artists still use screenless tablets, so that's something to keep in mind for beginners. I personally prefer it too.

[@saawal7864]

how long does it take to build the muscle memory?

[@nananarc]

@@saawal7864 depends on the person i guess, but it feels very natural for me and it only took like a day or so. the hard part is more about configuring shortcuts on tablet to fit my needs and get use to them, tbh, that took a few months to figure out the perfect combination. but not all tablets have shortcuts that way. and some use keyboard shortcuts along with a small tablets like the wacom intuos S, and it feels very natural, and this setup is perfect for use with laptop too.

[@baldkiwi444]

@@saawal7864 not much

[@yalocaldex]

@@saawal7864 It depends on the person tbh. Some takes a long time to get used to it. For me, it's around 2 weeks because I rarely use it. If you use it everyday then maybe even faster.

[@saawal7864]

@@yalocaldex yeah i was pretty stupid for asking that, i just bought one for myself and it is going slow but steady performance. I am using it as mouse too but that pain on wrist is something it will take time to get used to

[@NahrAlma]

I have an iPad, but I just cannot get used to the minimal style of apps like procreate. All of its features are hidden behind weird commands like click three times, ring the bell, run around the block twice to undo or smth. I would much rather have a regular style PC interface, will all of the buttons visible and clickable.

[@barbanderson2422]

😂🤣🤪

[@nyalan8385]

Try clip studio, it’s a yearly fee (although I think for ipad it’s cheaper), but it’s not that expensive and it has a great touch based interface that doesn’t “simplify” anything

[@rikou4214]

Just bought an ipad after listening to your vids a while now, crazy how much power this thing has in such a small package.

[@Iookism]

I bought the xp pen deco 01 v2 as my first drawing tablet. Its pretty big for me and I like it! It was a bit overwhelming at first because I'm used to drawing on my screen. I've been a phone artist for years lol. But after 2-3 days I got very comfortable with it after I drew for a few hours with it on CSP. If anyone feels overwhelmed with having to draw with a screenless tablet, don't give up, like Brad says. I promise you it will be worth it in the end and you'll get comfortable in no time!

[@rianp1300]

As a PC gamer used to maneuvering with mouse, personally I draw much faster on a screenless tablet lol

[@tsakeboya]

I have the same tablet. I got it in December 2022 after being traditional only for almost 3 years, and despite my expectations, I got used to it pretty much immediately. In fact, it's gotten to the point where I genuinely do not want to get a screen tablet, I'm just so used to drawing in a screenless tablet. Also it's probably better for posture. Definitely the first thing I recommend.

[@fangchick93]

That's the one I got, it was $50 on Amazon for Christmas. I love it, I'm definitely more of a traditional artist than digital, but I had no issues with looking at the screen while drawing on the tablet. Plus, love that I can plug it into my galaxy a7 lite or phone, and they throw in so many nibs, and they're very durable, I only had to replace a nib today, after nearly a year. I also love the matte surface protector, because it makes it feel like I'm drawing on paper. I recommend that one to anyone starting out

[@tsakeboya]

@@fangchick93 i also only just replaced the nib after 9 months. With all the tips they give you with the tablet you could draw for like a whole decade

[@birdhiss]

I got one a few years ago but couldn't understand how to use it and ended up losing it, but now I understand and I really wish I kept it. I'm thinking of getting one again but I'm worried because I draw both on pc and phone, and the main concern is knowing where the pen is. Does it show where the pen is at all times like a mouse on pc? Or do you just gotta get used to it? I've done both traditional and digital but I've excelled in traditional alot more

[@Kikssune2]

For anyone thinking of buying a screen less tablet: I use a $20 Huion tablet. Huion Inspiroy H640P. It only took me less than a week to learn hand-eye coordination. It's not that difficult.

[@3grouch]

Not that difficult for you*

[@Aman_Mondal]

That's not the issue many people who are traditional artist tend to have that idea of their hand gliding on top of their canvas and it just feels natural to them for those people having a screen tablet is far better cuz it helps them instead of making them loose focus

[@imagiman893]

​@@3grouch it may not be easy for everyone but once that muscle memory is obtained its smooth sailing

[@JTR_3]

​@@Aman_Mondal skill issue

[@Aman_Mondal]

@@JTR_3 bruh most traditional artists are more skilled than Digital artists cuz we literally don't have undo button, the reason I say display tabs will always be better is cuz it feels like you are drawing compared to the regular pen tab which feels like using a mouse but in the shape of a pen along with pressure sensitivity

[@kaichidraws7787]

screenless tablet are pretty ok, also much better for posture. that initial getting used to is a bit stiff / hurts the neck in my experience lol, but its ok. Some people preffer it. 6 x 4 [aka small] are the cheapest one but I say go for medium or higher size (6x9 or 6x10) . if you are not sure if you will work well with the size. Get yourself a paper about A4 cut out the size stated in the device and try to see how well you draw/ move your arm inside it. The actual drawing size is smaller than the stated size due to interface element. As for screen tablet , the biggest issue is are you ok with your arm getting in the way of what you are drawing? If you are not sure. get a pencil (flip it to eraser) - put your arm to your screen as if you are drawing on it and see if you like that idea.

[@kittensteaparty]

I'd say it's better to cut it to size of active drawing area rather than device size.

[@davidhoward6677]

Hey Brad, I have the S6 Lite (2022) got it for around £200 (even better it was purchased with gift vouchers from work so technically didn't cost me anything). Its a great little device for media consumption (think netflix/ e-books). The pen is pretty good, and it does everything my daughters ipad11 pro does (at a much cheaper price point, so you don't mind chucking it in your bag). I think it works well, and as I a m in the android eco-system fits in with me too. I ewill admit that the bigger screen of my daughters ipad is much better for drawing with, but its not as portable, which I think is one of the S6's biggest selling points.

[@anemicbeats]

What programme do you use for your designs on the S6 lite? I'm looking to get it for graphic design for my my brand

[@b511gaakoshi5]

I got the 2020 model in 2021 and it's super slow now

[@Tridaak]

Instead of the S8... I would say get the S7 FE. It's a lot cheaper, specially if it goes on sale. The great thing about it is the price and how big it is... it also comes with a pen. However, to take it even further get: A matte screen protector, a Wacom One pen, and a tablet stand. It's going to add ~$50 to the sticker price but does improve the usability. And on top of that, can use superdisplay with it (if you're on Windows). And what that will allow you to do is use it just like a drawing tablet that you connect to your PC. Or even work as a second monitor that if you wanted to, could just unplug and use like a regular tablet at any time. I honestly think if you're on Windows, this is probably the best thing to purchase, not only because it's great for drawing, but also hobbies change. I'm not always drawing, sometimes I take the tablet on a trip to watch movies, or sometimes I run a really long cable and use it to play PC games straight from my bed (without the lag that comes with WiFi solutions).

[@LiminalTours]

Starting out in digital art in 2020, I got a Huion Kamvas 13" display tablet and started with Krita, PaintToolSAI, and ClipStudio Paint. I later got an iPad Air and now I almost exclusively draw with Procreate. Using my Huion is still enjoyable from time to time, but between the small screen, bulky interfaces of Windows apps, and the thicker stylus, I can only comfortably use it for 2 hours at a time. I'd definitely recommend an iPad over any desktop setup if you enjoy longer art sessions.

[@GreySeashell-j3m]

I'm a thick pen person because of my heavy grip so... Thinner pens make me cramp faster.

[@KaranVerma_777]

price

[@cgtang]

I have an Ipad (gen 6), 2 pen tablets (Huion hs611 and Xp Pen Deco fun L) and Huion Kamvas 13. From my 6 years of drawing regularly and now mid 30s, I still prefer pen tablets purely because of ergonomic. No matter how I try to make the drawing screen setup to have better ergonomic, I failed. Also my back. I still come back to it from time to time, but I for sure need to make an appointment with the chiropractor if I stick with it more than 2 weeks.

[@FearlessP4P1]

Do you use a stand for your tablets while you draw? If so, what is it if you don’t mind telling me.

[@Boecbln.]

I live in Turkey and unfortunately the 650 dollars you mentioned corresponds to 21,138.00 TL here. I am the first child of a family living on military wages, and unfortunately my economic conditions are not enough to meet this. As a 17-year-old kid who wants to study animation, I would love to have one of these one day. I hope I will have it someday.

[@atreefrog_]

dude im so sorry!! i hope your able to pursue your dreams someday.

[@rheaura6250]

kanka asgari ücret o askeri değil ya

[@rice214]

You'll be able to get it one day

[@AK-sp4sq]

​@Watchazosu can't get a job everywhere . Sone places you really require a degree

[@animeafilliatewithlovefrom8466]

I'm Nigerian 😭😅

[@derpyliciousmiku]

Was just watching one of your drawing tablet videos, what great timing!

[@Danijjay121]

In 2019 I brought the IPad 6 which was very good for me as a beginner . I finally upgraded to the 2021 Ipad pro 5th gen. I really like it and love the bigger screen size.

[@guarddog318]

My first efforts at getting back into digital drawing/art were on a Samsung Chromebook Plus, a few years back. It folded flat like a tablet, came with an s pen, and Autodesk Sketchbook worked great on it. That might not be a great option these days, but it worked just fine for me.

[@annanda_dandi]

I just got your new course! So excited to start. I always have so much fun following your courses that I didn't think twice when I saw you released a new one. :D

[@thebradcolbow]

Thank you Annanda!

[@ajwalker4416]

I have the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Fe (refurrb for a very nice price) and I also have the XP Pen Deco V12 and, even without the screen, the "feel" of drawing on the XP-Pen is so much better than the "feel" of drawing on the Samsung even with one of those "paper-like" screen protectors. There's an app on Android that I use on the Samsung and if it was ever on Windows, I would probably use the XP-Pen over the Samsung for most drawing. Tayasui Sketches is the app I like on Android.

[@JamieReed-sj2ro]

If you’re JUST getting into digital art for the first time, I would not recommend getting a dedicated pen display/pad tablet, they’re so nice to work with but they run for so much money and if you’re just not into digital they just sit around and collect dust. That’s why the iPad is so nice, because it barely has a learning curve, and if you’re just not into digital you can still use the iPad for other things

[@g-i-n-ac]

Definitely, and even with iPad don't break the bank for a pro if your budget is tight bc if you don't stay with digital art it's most likely going to end up as an expensive KZbin device 😂

[@JamieReed-sj2ro]

@@g-i-n-ac I personally have the 11 inch m1 iPad Pro which is super nice, but i definitely think the air is worth a lot more. Even the base iPad though can be fantastic for digital art it’s just the non laminated display that’s not great

[@CreatiVastARTS]

I did recently order the ReMarkable 2, to use for rough drafts and quick sketches. The hope was to have something that was quick and easy to use, while also giving you that paper drawing experience. It arrived today, so excited to try that out. I do have an iPad Pro 12.9", but it's not something I throw in my travel bag everyday.

[@yzxz9012]

Bro the remarkable tablet has lag even when You drag the brush size tool 😥

[@CreatiVastARTS]

@@yzxz9012 Well, I am not a "bro" And yeah, it wasn't so great. I submitted an RMA and shipped back.

[@yzxz9012]

@@CreatiVastARTS good for You broski

[@Zr0din]

I found a Cheap $20 Huion (no screen version) in a used book store. Then when I felt good about it I found a used Cintiq at the same used book store (WITH a screen) for $50. Happy. Still working. When I get better I will get a current model that I can use, like a Tab S8. Good stuff! But check your used stores when starting out!

[@g-i-n-ac]

Cintiq for 50 is an amazing deal nice

[@CL4MP]

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 FE is another great budget option for Android users. A big 12.4 inch screen for almost half the price of the Tab S8.

[@JMulvy]

Great job Brad! I have had many personal tablets and drawing tablets over the years. The deciding factor for me to go for an iPad was the fact that I wanted that procreate experience, and Procreate only exists on apple products for the foreseeable future. Thanks to the pandemic stimulus checks I went big with an M2 Pro with 2nd gen Pencil and even though I have always been a PC/ Android advocate... I absolutely LOVE my iPad!!! I even use it for note taking, watching videos, movies, reading, surfing, social media, (I play my games on Steam). All the things I only used other tablets for exclusively, I now do all of it on my iPad.

[@najmi.d]

What apps did you use for note taking? Im still confused as there are sooo many apps out there which made me hard to decide and choose one

[@JMulvy]

@@najmi.d Well I am a big fan of the generic Notes for quick jotting down of things. Having a shortcut built into the OS helps (swipe diagonally from bottom left corner, even in standby mode). I use the Molskein (name?) Journal app for journal-ing. For more brain-stormy things where I need to lay everything out in front of me Freeform is incredible! I also use Goodnotes for more in depth note taking and studying (though I am not 100% sold on it). I was playing with Zinnia for a while but its features of customization make it too distracting for me. I spent more time designing the notebook than I did writing in it.

[@JMulvy]

@@najmi.d revisiting my reply to you (because someone else asked something similar) I will just update that I now use the generic Notes, Freeform and Zinnia. The reasoning behind the first two still stand but with Zinnia I hate my hand writing and I can just upload a hand-written font and then type away in it for journaling. Also they don't bombard you with paid for items like they used to and other apps still do, plus they have plenty of free templates and layouts to choose from now. Go Zinnia! 😅

[@GodRockCafe]

I went with an iPad last year. Felt it gave a great bang for a buck, went 11inch pro

[@revenantwolzart]

Thanks sir for including Android tablets as viable options, love seeing some Android love!😊

[@jippalippa]

Paradoxically (provided one can afford of course) I'd propose a used ipad (the basic model). Drawing directly on a surface is endlessly more intuitive than using a graphics tablet.

[@jrobertlysaght]

the only warning with a used ipad is the storage size, since apple has always refused to let you add in an SD card for expansion. Be careful you got enough room.

[@HeroofPearl]

0:36 I was not expecting to receive the biggest hit of nostalgia here.

[@perkristoffersson4153]

Been enjoying my s6 lite (pre-2022 version) for a few years. It has been great in many ways though not in every., I certainly prefer the feel of the s-pen over the apple pencil. Was looking at the s8+ around black friday but held off only to see samsung prices skyrocket this year.

[@papagooseonline]

What were the downsides for you on the s6 lite?

[@gabrielencio4219]

I'm a traditional visual artist and I've always wanted to have a drawing tablet to explore digital arts but I didn't have the tools yet. Hoping to get mine soon, gonna earn for it. Thanks for the video.

[@Iisho]

Absolutely love ex pen. Got an Artist 15.6 Pro like 4 years ago and it's still holding up great. I got the Deco 02 for school, love the ring feature my 15.6 has and new I needed a graphics tablet that had it too lol

[@marphymoans]

Can you compare android tablets

[@luvoverthewall]

Hope he includes the new oneplus pad if he does

[@yogavardhang2349]

I want him to review the OnePlus pad too 👀

[@mryoyo1234]

Include the fold since they are basically mini tabs

[@StarChomp]

I smell broke

[@RLACom]

Yes. Please.

[@Thanatos--]

I'm learning on a Huion screenless in the $40ish range that is still smaller than my outstretched hand. I made it work and it has been fun but challenging especially at first. So two tips on that are realize how big your own hand is on top of things and then download and play OSU!, it is like DDR but for your pen on your screen. I didn't find it that fun but it will help you mentally map the cursor hand eye wise on the screen without the hassle of trying to draw at the same time. I know this is a special case so I am asking the audience: I've got $500 in Microsoft rewards points. I want and can afford a beefy Surface with that discount but I'm not really pining over making the leap from little Huey, or parting with the money unnecessarily. So would a Surface Pro be the best buy over all the rest whenever I make that leap? (I'm also an Android and Windows guy and I want it I just don't need it at my skill level right now)

[@sidniysack]

I got iPad air a month ago just because of Procreate. I’m a super Samsung fan. I’m using Samsung phone, Samsung laptop, Samsung watch, and even a tv. I have tried clip studio on my book pro but it was indeed too intimidating. Since I’m not a pro creator myself, I found it really hard to learn to draw using clip studio. I found there’s lots of tutorial online on how to use Procreate. Now that I have the iPad Air pair with Procreate, I’m learning a lot on digital art. It’s a shame android doesn’t have Procreate. Otherwise I’ve would have bought s8+.

[@anemicbeats]

I'm the same with samsung products, do i go with the ipad air instead of the S8 due to it having procreate?

[@g-i-n-ac]

​@@anemicbeatsI've heard good things about the app Infinite Paint on android for having similar tools and layout to procreate?

[@seewardone]

S6 lite is the GOAT! I have the pre 2022 version and it is still going strong, not laggy at all. I could upgrade but it ain't broke, so

[@oockeewoockie666]

i have samsung tab s7 + infinite painter. and would recommend for beginners

[@MazedulAkash]

I got the XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 last year based on your review and it's some of the best $80 I've ever spent.

[@pedrogomes3556]

Can you tell me if is there any difference between xp pen 01 v2 and 03 v2? Or it's just visual? i don't care about the buttons btw.

[@NicoleK8]

@@pedrogomes3556 I can't find a v2 of the Deco 3. Deco 1v2 must be plugged in, has a slightly larger active area, lower report rate, and a pen with tilt. Deco 3 is wireless, has a slightly smaller active area, higher report rate, and the pen has no tilt. If you're wondering whether tilt is worth it: only if your drawing program/app has a brush you use that supports it. Many brushes don't support tilt. Report rate differences won't be noticeable. I actually recommend AGAINST wireless drawing tablets as they still all suffer from randomly dropping their connection. :/

[@SurealG]

Can you try the OnePlus tablet and the two screen yoga laptop

[@pauliina5565]

This is a really random suggestion, but could you compare cheap pen tablets on whether they are good enough for tiny straight lines? Very random but I want to use them to do those super difficult dot-to-dot worksheets (like a grown-up version of kid exercises 😆) but I see a lot of wave in my Xp-pen deco XS

[@tbray]

I recently picked up a Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $289 (Canadian) and a matt screen protector (a cheap one) and I have to say, I enjoy the feel of drawing on it more than i do on my ipad pro with a paperlike 2 screen protector. Crazy. Makes me want to get a Tab S8.

[@JeskidoYT]

Oof. The regular S6 would have been a better value

[@tbray]

@@JeskidoYT I actually ended up going "full blast" and getting an S8 Ultra. It's kind of brilliant.

[@JeskidoYT]

@@tbray haha I'm assuming you traded in that s6 lite for that then?

[@tbray]

@@JeskidoYT *Actually* I did a straight swap for my iPad Pro essentially - and then I sold the S6 Lite for some extra cash lol. Quite happy with my choice - but I still have a 10th Gen iPad in case I miss Procreate :D

[@Nini-gk5ri]

im a android user and the app i use on my samsung galaxy tab s4 is infinite painter, could be the most similar thing as procreate on android and i love it, is so goood!!!!! i also have my pen tablet, the brand is xencelab i didnt use it for so long but is so comfy and the program i use is CSP with the pc but i buy the one purchase one.

[@Kikssune2]

Hi, Brad! When will you upload the OnPlus pad review? Thanks!

[@Sifter2D]

A screen tablet (for PC/MAC) is actually a 2-in1. Once you set it up properly, you can draw on the screen by default, and just activate a macro to switch displays to make it work like an Intuos, so if you can afford it, it's a huge bang for your buck.

[@ChrisChoi123]

lesss goo, ur 3rd app for android u mentioned was ibis paint x!!! i honestly love IPX more than krita or CSP. it has more useful/ relevant features than the other 2, somehow, and the UI is way better

[@dollvee]

Can I ask what camera and lighting are you using for this video ?! The quality is crazy amazing

[@tara3530]

My older brother got a wacom intuos 4 tablet years ago... like really years ago, probably around 10-12 years ago lol. He barely used it though and I'm pretty sure its still in the box somewhere. Has the technology changed that much that I need to consider a new one, or is it worth me digging through boxes to look for his old one? I'm a beginner!

[@g-i-n-ac]

If you can find that old tablet I'd go ahead and start using it! Nothing beats free 😆 and if you find that the tablet is acting up or you want newer features, then I'd think about updating. But if you have one lying around already I'd use it just to get used to digital art and see if you need to invest in updated tools! A lot of great artists I know still use super old Wacom intuos

[@papagooseonline]

If it works with your device go ahead and use it. I draw with my wacom intuos pen s cth-480 that I bought in 2014. Still works. I just changed the tips of the pen which already came in the package.

[@ishtarxdd]

I reccomend chasing stuff during typical sale seasons (Black friday, christmas sales, new year sales, etc), i got my Huion Kamvas pro 16 at around €250 last black friday even though its usually a $470 tablet. Even now on their website its on a flash sale at $369

[@vsimp2956]

I'm really thinking about getting my hands on the iPad 9th gen. The price of the Apple pencil is essentially the only thing holding me back. It's so expensive in my country. I just can't trust computers anymore, I really want to get an All-in-one drawing device, but I'm still really unsure.

[@just_josh348]

same lol im debating to get used cose of price what did u do in the end

[@guyonlead]

I was honestly waiting for a Pen and Paper to be in this list... lol

[@jr_Linux]

im not much on drawing, i've never been artistic but i would recommend the s7 fe tablet and i use krita when i get the nack to try and "color" or trace or whatever, i just don't recommend getting it for free from verizon, they rip u off and u only get a 4gb ram version, which may be fine for drawing, but if you plan to game or do other things, its kinda annoying, and u can't use samsung dex not enough ram which makes me mad but i do have a s22 ultra so i can use it with that if need to,

[@perryplayz21]

Now with an iPad if I were to get a paper like screen protector would I have to get Apple Pencil tip covers? I heard the paper like screen protector kinda ruins your pencil overtime but I don’t know how true that is.

[@ginaashome9746]

Which drawing tablet works with cellphones? Which cellphone would work with drawing tablet?

[@spacebar2472]

Try to find one that comes with otg converter or usb-c cable (if your phone have usb-c port) most of them support android 6.0 or more.

[@blue-oraclee]

I’m using the iPad Air, but I’m learning animating and I really like this, what do you recommend?

[@melissabouffard6159]

I'm just getting into drawing and use Concepts and Sketchbook. I have a Galaxy Tab S9 FE.

[@vegasdealer777]

Thanks, Brad, for another great video. Since I used a Wacom Bamboo a few years back, I decided to go with an XP-Pen Deco. I'm using a MacBook Air and a Mac Mini, and I couldn't find drivers for the older Wacoms. I haven't tried out the Deco yet, but I'm sure it'll do the trick.

[@scrubzu]

Ive had a number of tablets and this is where I stand currently. So i think most beginners are drawn a lot to pen displays, I was like that at least so getting a samsung or an ipad is great for begginers so they wont have to jump trough lots of tabletsand offer amazing value not just drawing. For pc use I've been using non screen tablets, main reason is the posture improvment and the price is aways a good bonus.

[@bsigns1935]

I've been in the graphic design industry in 10 years, been trying all the drawing tablet (display and non display) brands and products. From cheap to expensive, and one I can tell you, price don't lie. You get what you pay for is always applied in my experience.

[@antares3030]

Facts!

[@Shyvorix]

Sucks since most sub-industries in tech there's been tons of innovations that have cheapened costs of products while retaining excellent or even improving performance and having tons of new names in the market and been getting better and better. But it seems drawing tablets have somewhat stagnated in comparison.

[@weescamp]

Great video. I always find people's issue of your hand covering your work on a screen tablet funny. Has no one ever drawn on paper before?

[@sebastiancabrol2014]

It's strange but it happens. The stylus is often bigger and more voluminous than a regular pencil. If you are to used to a regular pentablet where all you see is the cursor, switching to a screen tablet takes some adjustments.

[@airconditionedstudios1011]

I started with the 2020 iPad pro & apple pencil 2, but I was in 5th grade then, so in 6th grade I lost the pencil, then just last year it fell off my desk & the screen finally gave in from years of dropping it, now I use a gaming laptop & xppen deco, I plan to start animating again soon

[@ElMenorLatino]

Can you try drawing on the new OnePlus Pad tablet? Since it's new, there aren't any art reviews yet. Thank you!

[@ZaiFoxcoon]

Thank you for this video ! I'm planning to buy a table to skecth during my free time, and I wondering which one should I buy. I was thinking about iPad Air with an apple pencil… But here the price 💰‼

[@ipann6693]

I'm using deco mw it's amazing!!! I love taking notes using deco mw during lecturer

[@diplomat2623]

Just bought the 10th generation iPad. Thanks!

[@ammarsanad5685]

Hey Brad, we want a review for the new Oneplus Pad please.

[@FierroSev]

Not cheap and probably one of the most expensive option but the Surface laptop Studio is the best out of all the options out there. Full desktop software, a great screen size, quiet, and pretty decent battery life.

[@sebastianagnalt]

I went from a huion hs611 (great little tablet kinda like the xp-pen deco but with one usb C cable and some neat buttons and a slider) to a huion kamvas 16 pro which really is amazing but a bit annoying having to regulary recalibrate the pen as it offsets just a tiny bit almost every time... i am considering an ipad air for more drawing on the go... being able to also have those sweet retrosupply brushes and textures both on procreate and photoshop is also to me a big bonus... so im really just praying for a ipad sale this black friday

[@artemisia77782]

Hi! I’m considering purchasing my 1st tablet and after searching the web, seems Ipads aren’t compatible with photoshop (😳 i was like… Whuuut?!) so that’s how i landed on this vid.. could you tell me what tablets (in the likes of xp-pen

[@sebastianagnalt]

@@artemisia77782 i guess it depends what you put into "compatible" because procreate can import photoshop brushes, fonts, pallets, files/artworks and even export in a PSD format. But as a first tablet more so on the side of vector art with illustrator and photoshop i would really say the same pne i have had myself, the huion hs611 is very affordable, small yet not too small. It has some very neat features like programable buttons on the side while keeping media actions on the top like audio, skip, pause etc. It works great and is also able to be used on android phones/pads aswell as pc/mac

[@kunaldutta9182]

Where does OnePlus pad lands in the video?

[@sirgnavic]

I have an old "Wacom Intuos Draw" tablet (the one with a sketch of a girl's portrait on the packaging); it's one of those tablets without a screen. I have never really gotten used to drawing with it. My lines come out wobbly, and I have never been able to draw as precisely as I have wanted to. So I would have to undo errant strokes multiple times, and I would still end up with something looking sketchy. I'm not sure if it is just me or the tablet. However, I remember trying some random tablet (without a built-in screen) at Best Buy once, and if felt very natural to use. So if I get an XP-PEN DECO, would I have a better experience than my Wacom tablet?

[@vizeath]

Hi Brad, I have a question, what are the differences between stylus pens that need to be charged and ones that don't need to? As a product user, I simply assumed that no-charging is better than chargable ones. But honestly I'm curious about the components behind it.

[@genkia87]

I've used the S pen and the Apple pencil. I think the S pen has a slight texture to make drawing on glass abit easier, and the pencil is just drawing on glass without the texture. Hope that helps!

[@ToastCatYT]

2:34 i use that and a metapen a11 no pressure sensitivity and im good

[@Maca475]

Hi. I learnt to work digitally back in 2000 ish with a simple small entry level wacom tablet. After that around 2011 I got my hands on a wacom cintiq (huge purchase in a latin american country like mine, costed twice the price) Anyways, I just couldnt get used to the slippery glass screen feeling. I ended up paintring and drawing on a bigger wacom intuos with no screen because of the paper-like scratchy feeling on its surface which is so satisfying, vs the slippery one. I remember even wearing out several pencil tips (and I wasnt a fully dedicated professional artist) Recently I found a 12 inch Samsung Galaxy 7s on sale, so I ordered it since I needed it for other work purposes. And I wish to get back on the horse again after years of not painting digitally. I guess humans can get used to almost anything, but do you know any trick to make the surface a bit rougher without compromising *much* the screen definition? Is there any kind of rough screen protector I can buy? I would very much appreciate your help.

[@TexasBeekeeper]

Are these in order of preference? For example, do you recommend the Samsung tablets before the Huion Kamvas 16?

[@Storyideas81]

Can you recommend a drawing tablet that doesn't require you to hook up to a pc that isn't Android or Apple?

[@Heyalbero]

Paper

[@ajwalker4416]

Both Huion and XP Pen came out with Android tablets (XP Pen is the better of the two) but they are Android. Brad will probably have a fit (🤣) but I recently purchased an Amazon Scribe and it's really fun to sketch on. There are no "art" apps for it but as a sketching tool that really does feel like drawing in a sketchbook on paper, I would suggest you try it out. If you don't like it, you can always return it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Kit Betts-Masters did a whole "draw with me" on his Scribe on his channel about a year ago. Search for his name and then the video.

[@TestNewphone-f6n]

Wacom one it is! Feels like i have 2 choices if i hate input lag This.... Or an ipad with 1st gen pencil... That ill never update in case they try their bs I dont even like apple ( same mindset as a console... Or an ipod... When mobiles and pca exist) But you convinced me.... Year after year. Im really looking forward to it. Air is too much tho

[@SpiffyGiraffeCreations]

I got an ipad pro recently. I love it.

[@gwennz1]

Can you review the one plus pad it’s like ipad and Apple Pencil but android

[@jimyjamm]

Brad, I'm looking for my 13 old who wants to get into animation. Should I go big with the iPad Air for the apps or start with s6/8. We use Android but I don't want him to be limited by apps. Planning on getting him your course as well.

[@MarkozArte]

What brush pen are you using to draw the gameboy?!!!!

[@dyaa_art]

I love you man, love your videos ❤️❤️, keep it going

[@stephennolan8892]

Can you use the iPad Air to draw onto thel laptop? I often use procreate but throwing it around into some other animation apps on laptop

[@dreamingflurry2729]

Wacom isn't all that premium! I used an Intuos (back when that was still the professional line!) and frankly my XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro is just as good in build quality etc.!

[@pckranz]

I need a teaching tool that will allow me to draw on a PDF or a DOCX in the background. Will these drawing tablets do that?

[@brodyrichard263]

I use the Samsung s6 lite tablet because I don’t have internet at my home so with the samaung I can go use public WiFi and download all my apps and drawing apps and go back home and just use it without issues. But is that even possible with iPads. If so which ones because I just simply don’t know enough about it. A timely reply would help more than you know. I love my drawing apps but I would love to use procreate and switch to iPads. Please let me know

[@sewerbrat]

Which generation of the iPad air is better to use? Or does it not matter?

[@UgochiFilms]

Can Wacom Sketchpad Pro Graphic Pen Drawing Tablet CDS810SK R1605 be use for animation

[@dragonclaw88]

Any chance you can tryout the pixel tablet? Good price..just not sure how it would be to draw on...and I can't find any vids of drawing on it

[@marbelacct9309]

I recommend HiPaint for Android Tablet user.. Its a Procreate Clone for Android..

[@Lingonsylt24]

3:11 I mostly looked at this video for fun. But I have a very bad budget of the whole of 0 dollars, I do have an IPad 5 gen. Can someone tell me if it even like, works, on that device or if I need to get a newer some day?

[@krypt2k25]

Man also do a review of oneplus pad pls pls i really need your opinion if its worth it or not .

[@rottizombi]

I have the gen 1 apple ipad and began to grow with my artwork. Its run out of memory over the years and recently began deleting some of my progress while doing artwork on procreate. Id like to upgrade but Im nervous about using a non-touchscreen tablet. What would you suggest to upgrade?

[@MonstrumReborn]

I do not know why I just watched some of those storytime animators on youtubers with their own whatever you wanna call them.. OC characters, idk. That just re-kickstarted my love for animation and drawing. So now I want to do digital art. Yipee! XD And with Christmas coming around I could hopefully get one. I am not sure though so that is why i am watching this video

[@true..1654]

Does the Apple iPad Air and Apple iPad Gen 9 both support Ibis Paint X? Just double checking before I buy anything!

[@yolandioberholzer9767]

Would the normal iPad 10th gen also work

[@rachelmclaughlin1491]

Yep

[@visheshl]

I use a lenovo tablet, it works great for a hobbyist, and it's super cheap.

[@benjaminhudson99]

Nowadays some of the graphic tablets can be connected with phones as well Why not review/count them in this too? I think softwares in phones is not much different than those in iPad/Android tab software.

[@AustinMcBride-z9o]

You recommend the iPad Air but don't mention which generation. Can you clarify? I definitely would want the Pencil 2.

[@shinra9896]

how much internal storage do you recommend for the ipads? Are 64gb enough for only drawing?

[@antares3030]

if you won't use it for games/movies it should be enough otherwise I'd say 128GB minimum

[@shinra9896]

@@antares3030 thanks for the answer. Then I think I will try to get one with 128gb to be save.

[@Skibididibidido]

Thank you for this!!

[@chrisballard712]

I just got a IPad 10th generation 10.9 screen😍do I need the second generation I pencil? Which app? Procreate? I’m not a professional just using for personal use and entertainment 😍thank you in advance

[@lizzypeer8709]

Hi. I was here last year, wanting to know a budget tablet for us poor folks. My sister bought me a Wacom One, thinking it's the best tablet, but already I'm needing a new pen or even a new screen. It feels like the lamination is fading. I draw on it and it becomes all sqeaky or scratchy, as I'm drawing. I even changed out the nib in case it was that, and it didn't fix the problem. My sister is wanting to get me a replacement Lenova and I told her Lenova 2 in 1 laptop/tablet which is like 1,000 to 2,000 because we love Lenovas. My current Lenova touch still works, despite falling apart after falling off the bed by accident. Is it worth it just waiting on that 2-in-1 laptop, or just continue or even buy a new cheap display tablet while I wait? I'm afraid of destroying the lamination on the Wacom One if I continue using this. 🤔

[@pencil.umbrella]

Hey there Brad, appreciate your videos. Any chance there are display graphics monitors (as in ones that display the monitor on the screen) that can be used just through the USB or HDMI ports that you'd recommend? I think there's an XP-pen one that does but I'm not positive. Googling kinda lead me through a maze but was hoping you could point me in the right direction. Thinking of portability for this! Thanks!