I think display-less graphics tablets are better ( plus Xp-pen Deco Pro review )

[@MoniDmajor]

I am binge watching your videos, your sense of humour is right up my alley. Admittedly I am one of those people who got one of those display graphic tablets (also XP-Pen) in 2017 and I am now considering going back to my old Wacom Intuos 4. Unfortunately I‘d have to buy a new screen because it does not work with ultrawide screen. I agree these display tablets are awful for your posture, I never had pain after 8h, now my back hurts after just two hours. The main issue I have though is the awful parallax, where you put your pen tip does not match with the screen. I calibrate it several times a day because as soon as you change your posture the setup becomes redundant. Anyway, love your style and thanks for sharing your thoughts with us

[@HinaTan250]

Enjoyed the video! Some people are amazing with them. However, after years of using a display-less tablet, I was never able to get used to the disconnect. As soon as I got a tablet with a screen, I couldn't believe how much more enjoyable digital drawing was for me. Of course I could get used to one with enough time, the question is just how much time that would take. As for posture with one. I would highly suggest anyone getting a drafting table if possible. It's worth it. Lastly, I also find XP-PEN to be amazing. Drivers work great for me on linux as well.

[@HinaTan250]

The scroll wheel on a tablet is amazing for animating and scrubbing through the frames. I do all my rough frames in Pencil2D and it's perfect in that program.

[@brucebissell7626]

I NOW HAVE ONE. LEARNING HOW TO DRAW WITH IT. THANKS FOR REALLY GOOD REVIEW.

[@JapsPlay]

Thank you sir. Really nice arguments, I completely agree. I was thinking of buying a wacom one (the pen display) but nah, I prefer having better ergonomics and I have a friend who draws amazingly on his old pen tablet, so I guess I can get used to the disconnect as well. Also, the deco pro is way cheaper anyway. My wallet and back thank you the most!

[@spaceorbison]

Never considered the fact that you free up more vision with you hand off the screen

[@nathanwashington9784]

Damn I really like your digital shading in this one it’s very satisfying

[@joywritr]

#5 - No one has ever come up with a real solution for keeping a keyboard nearby and easily accessible when using a decent sized pen display. Separate key devices are neat until you can't remember which of the unlabeled buttons do what (and I do have the Xencelabs one that tells you what the buttons do and still don't like it). I've used a lot of tablets big and small, and after my big XP-Pen 24" died, I'm trying to go back to using a regular non-screen tablet because every pen display I look at either has mismatched resolutions (you don't want 1080 on a 24", nor do you need 4K on a 16") or they all have that rough paper surface that you like (I HATE THOSE OMG). :) I'm actually considering getting that XP-Pen tablet, so thanks for that review as well!

[@yavorkrustev9127]

I have the exact same tablet, but the small version for the exact same reasons you bought yours. The small version of xp-pen is about the same as the medium by Wacom for the same money and better quality. And now there is a new Deco Pro second generation that is huge and supposedly even better for a 27" monitor. I like to draw traditionally, but for some reason in digital painting I find it fine to work on smalled area. You can still use your elbow and shoulder and you cover the screen area just fine. I find it quicker to use my keyboard for shortcuts, because may hands are in more natural position instead both on the tablet.

[@AgodzillaFace98-yj5nq]

I have a wacom with a screen and an iPad. Both good, but I couldn't help but notice that I needed something different in my workflow. So I purchased a smallest screen less wacom. For me, it's amazing. I set it right where the mouse is and I use it as a mouse too during work on assets. I am used to standalone touchpad instead of mouse. And it felt good from the start. 1. Good posture 2. Nice rough surface 3. Hand not covering screen 4. Something funky about about drawing and looking at monitor.

[@duncanwoodhouse9452]

Thank you very much for your thoughts and review. A familiar accent is always appreciated! I'm no artist - digital or otherwise - just like to doodle for pleasure and to pass the time. I too have been using a Huion, and it does everything I need. Last week, I saw a "rather large" on-line retailer selling the XP-PEN Deco Pro MW during one of their promotional weeks. I looked at the price, double-checked to make sure it was actually the end price and not the amount of discount I was seeing, and quickly snapped up 2 of them - drum roll....$A12 (yes, twelve!) each! I expected an email with oops! sorry! we made a mistake! Arrived on my doorstep today exactly as ordered, and I'm very impressed! If my son doesn't want the second one, I've got myself a complete set of spares.

[@Ashsibe]

That's amazing! Did someone forget to press the zero on the end of the price? Lol

[@duncanwoodhouse9452]

@@Ashsibe I did wonder! BTW, the stylus for my Huion H610Pro works on the XP-PEN, albeit a bit too well - it registers the stroke about a cm off the tablet!

[@crombajaa]

Amazing and detailed review. I had a dilemma whether should i buy an Xp pen or huion for a screenless tablet. I think I will go with XP pen after this. Can you work this tablet even with Wacom drivers present?

[@Ashsibe]

As someone who has never needed to install those wacom drivers (Linux user), I don't know. But I do know that isn't helpful at all. Sorry.

[@yesyes9698]

Intuos is just the intuos pro but without the touch. So I think is such a good option for those who want a good item but can’t or don’t want to spend the extra. I’ve got them both because I was greedy and thought I was upgrading, just to find out I don’t even use the touch that much, as for the keys and wheel is ok but my shoulder usually hurts (not related) so I have a usb shortcut pad anyways so The Intuos is amazing. I use it for manga/comics and illustrations and adobe and the 4K pressure is fine, unless you really need the extra 4K for a 8k pressure for a bit of extra delicate work.

[@brunosantos3245]

why theres no pressure on the drawing? haha

[@RomantistR]

You suddenly look like a 21st century person

[@xingyuzhou1891]

Stone Age Ashsibe is currently indisposed. Back pain is a formidable adversary.

[@RomantistR]

@@xingyuzhou1891 I just saw him drawing with the stick he burned😁

[@Ashsibe]

The hunchback adds to the whole caveman look.

[@RomantistR]

I looked it up and found the Australian classic anime of Notre Dame👩‍💻

[@Ashsibe]

@@RomantistR Yes I discovered that too!

[@DoctorZisIN]

XP-Pen is a Japanese company.

[@Ashsibe]

Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, www.xp-pen.com/page/about