Wacom One Tablet Review for Animators & 3D Artists

[@SirWade]

I totally forgot to mention that the tablet doesn't have any customizable buttons on it :P But that's because my Cintiq doesn't either - I just use the expresskey remote or keyboard shortcuts. Honestly, I've never been able to get on-tablet buttons into my workflow, so I prefer the clean design and more room to draw without buttons in the way of being accidentally pressed. I pretty much think of this as a budget-friendly cintiq with the wacom software & drivers, half the pressure sensitivity, a different pen - at half the price. If it's not for you, no worries! But I've bought my share of tablets since my first one back in 2007, and for me personally, I think this one is definitely worth the price :)

[@ElvinDude]

The main issue is that you can't switch between monitors without these buttons, and the only option you have is to set ONE ONLY button on your pen.... or spend another 100 USD just to have this basic functionality. No thanks Wacom, Huion Kamvas 13 is a much better option for now.

[@kirin1230]

Do you know if this tablet is supported by toon boom harmony? The website says they support wacom bamboo, intuos and cintiq, but other sources say they support all wacom tablets.

[@ragedragon33]

Thank you that was so helpful!!

[@jackie5077]

I don't know why but you looks like Astroboy

[@JamSome]

A older version

[@tyedalwave]

FOR REAL! DAT U TOBY????

[@thej7362]

you aren't wrong

[@GoOgLo711]

That’s vialating

[@billionaireinthemaking2316]

It's the hair

[@LAMProductions99]

I HAVE THAT SHIRT

[@speedy44767]

Nice

[@lexxy6305]

this comment is so funny and adorable

[@1289dude]

No you don't. He's wearing his and you have yours, but I bet you have a shirt that looks just his. :D

[@thematerialgirl3753]

Cool 😎

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Been using a 22 HD Cintiq for 6 years. Love it. But when I travel my speed goes down considerably using the Intuos tablet. This Wacom One might be the solution for working on the go.

[@Luuv_Jesh]

Has it been?

[@samjaneannie5831]

thanks for making this! I’m trying to teach myself different types of animation and invested in a good laptop but didn’t know what to do hand drawing wise. I really didn’t wanna buy an ipad if I didn’t HAVE to, so this video was incredibly helpful! Can’t wait to get this.

[@reiji_vt4262]

I've been using a small basic Wacom Intuos for years now and upgraded it to the Intuos Pro S in college. Been needing an upgrade for a while and this video convinced me to finally get the Wacom One. Amazing review!!

[@MiklosHajma]

Facepalm moment. The whole point of USB C (apart from the bigger data rate of course) is that you should be able to plug it in either way :D

[@CryptoFeeders]

problem is the extra deep space they made that holding cable plug to get inside that in another way. if that was simple on the side no deep then it would b normal

[@Robstrap]

Not even close to the whole point lmao

[@paulsmile9548]

I've always wanted to get a cintiq. So I always thought it would be my go-to-tablet the day I think I need to upgrade from my Intuos Pro. Drawing on a display seems a lot nicer than drawing on a regular graphics tablet. XP-Pen looks like a fine contender for only $350 (Artist 13.3 Pro) , as well as the Huion for a bit less. I heard the Artist 12 Pro was really good!

[@blendering3D]

I've had a Wacom intuos comic since 2016 and decided to buy a new tablet, got a huion medium tablet and the cable is terrible although it's USB-C, on top of that the surface scratches easily, I've had to replace the pen nib every week. Not so happy with Huion, that's why I still use my old trusty Wacom, and I have just replaced the pen nib after 5 years. Durability really plays a major role in these devices. And I'm so glad that Wacom finally released a more budget friendly display tablet. I'm saving money to buy this tablet to up my production quality. Great video as always!!! Very helpful

[@jessiwright8815]

Thank you so much for this review. I was undecided, definitely needed something to boost my artwork to that next level. Think I am now ready to try this one out.

[@phaedruslykos3249]

I bought this for ableton 11. Painting with sound now.

[@OniRed_SB]

Sadly I live in Brazil and would have to pay the the equivalent of 800 USD for one of these around here.

[@HudsonOutThere]

Definitely one of the best reviews I've seen for the Wacom One, been debating on whether I should get it or not. Thank you, you've really helped me with making my decision easier.

[@amoongus4423]

If you have it now what are your thoughts on it if i may ask

[@gavynbrandt]

Did you survive the decision

[@Prince-Silly]

@@gavynbrandt we need answer

[@centerofthespiral]

Your drawings might be simple but it's kinda crazy how much emotion you can get out of just a couple lines. Looks like a good tablet :o

[@Crims0nArt]

I’ve been avoiding Wacom for a while but now I think I might go for it. Thanks for this

[@KaedeIshimora]

Yeah definitely one of their better price per performance ones. If you haven't gotten it yet there is cheaper alternatives with better overall specs(and screens). I definitely suggest looking into them!

[@johnlin9665]

Wow, thanks so much for showcasing Clip Studio! I don't have a single artistic bone in my body, and so I rely on 3D modeling/tools/software algorithms to do all the heavy lifting. Lately I've had to get into drawing characters and so I was thinking there's got to be something out there that has skeletal posing and meshes to trace over. And sure enough, you showcase exactly what I was hoping to find and it blew my mind. There are other tablets out there at the same price point with more hardware features, but this software makes the Wacom tablet a huge steal on its own.

[@norom]

Was getting wacom one since it was on sale for like half its price, but was worried i was half assing my decision by going cheaper, but this sounds much better than any pc tablet ive drawn well with in the past. Thanks for your review and now feel more confident :D

[@DrivenKeys]

Thanks for this, and all your other videos. A similar tablet is Huion's Kamvas 13. They sell a USB-C to USB-C cable that will utilize the full power of your Thunderbolt- enabled USB-C port, enabling only that cable for full function. Some artists like the Huion better, with a laminated screen, two pen buttons, and built in hotkeys. Like this Wacom, it also supports Android. It's also 150 bux less expensive. I own the 2019 Kamvas Pro 13, which is powered by a 12volt wall adapter, but very similar. I love it for 3D work, and wonder how you would rate the Huion compared to the Wacom.

[@LucasSantos-cn4wb]

What really gets me its that the pen only has one side button. But on Amazon it says it works with other pens, however it doesn't go in detail. 🤔

[@sorcerer8032]

5:11 The way you hold the pen causes me physical pain. great review. its good to see wacom enter the less expensive market. im still sticking to my ugee(its one of the generic chinese brand screen tablets) cause you are either a very large dude or that screen is a pretty small workspace. features and build quality look good. seems like a great tablet if you dont mind a slightly smaller workspace. if you can get over a small work space this looks like the tablet to buy with no competition coming close to it(wacom's drivers never present issues like many alternative companies and thats a big issue with windows 10 automatic updates potentially breaking things).

[@KaedeIshimora]

Yeah I agree, it is nice they are entering the cheaper market. But the 13inch screen is definitely made just for portability. I used to use an Ugee! I am currently running on a Huion however. And if you are looking for something like this at a better price point with a bigger screen and better specs. Try the GT-191_V2 from Huion, 396$ 19.5 inch screen. What is the current Ugee you are using? Is it even better?

[@Ikxi]

I see people holding pens like this when playing osu

[@Teapottea]

thanks!, i might consider getting one on my birthday.

[@S3nt1n3l1]

I bought a Veikk A15 Pro which doesn't have a screen built in, but for a beginners tablet at £50 is an ideal starter device...its very responsive too

[@jojolopez9932]

Just ordered one Thanks!

[@jojolopez9932]

@Mamxiiruu Amazing! I dont have a lot of space because my apartment is very small and the wacom one has the same size as my laptop It fits on my table and it is like real drawing (I plugged it in and started)

[@jojolopez9932]

@Mamxiiruu I'm using a windows pc from hp

[@MrJJAbrans]

Amazing video, Sir!!! THX A LOT!!! It give me some directions!!!

[@Jerseylance1]

Great video and music....

[@MLS.22]

0:55 are you sure about this. Personally i prefer to buy second hand with the same price, pro, touch screen, more pressure sensitivity, 16" and more .....

[@CharlieWritesPaints]

Thank you so much for this video. I couldn't believe it. That it brings all of that. I also really wanted to know about the pens. As of late, I have been making the worst possible decision when getting software and computers. I brought a wacom cintique and mom recently broke the digital pen. Now, mom tried to make it up, but we didn't have enough money for the thing that I needed. The Cintique doesn't have the display, which has been throwing me off. As of late, I have been using the sketchbook on my phone.

[@Izikmakesart]

I think the XP-pen artist 15.6 pro solved that problem with the cables.

[@livvylovem]

Woah! I love Jess’s channel, I had no idea you are a 3D artist!

[@nanonnamdi]

Wacom one was my first animation tablet and I still love it

[@anthonye.2553]

Great reviews. Question: are these good for simpler Photoshop/Illustrator tasks? i.e. photo retouching, logo creation, etc.?

[@RachelShearman]

Have you used this tablet with After Effects at all? I'm guessing it works perfectly fine with it since it works smoothly with Maya! With WFH currently I'm struggling a bit on my tiny intuos!

[@venuslight6814]

When he said $400 was cheap I was like “🥲what-“

[@artboigrace2689]

I have been trying to decide what kind of tablet I want to buy for 3D animation and Design, so which tablet is your favorite specifically with that in mind?

[@yeumu]

Cintiq 16

[@wintermane8545]

love your videos!! greetings from México

[@OseaWatTeFac]

this really help me and i really like your 3D work on the video, im not a 3D fan but i like to know more about 3D animation so im going to hit the sub button

[@potatoexplosion5909]

your art is really good especially the last one

[@willow2330]

Wade: "My drawings are gonna be BASIC." Me: wAhT.

[@halsea9150]

Hi Sir Wade! Could you do a video on Wacom's ExpressKey mapping and how you set yours up for animation? :)

[@mariiazatorska]

sadly you forgot to mention that the pen comes without a second button - without a middle mouse button - and I can't imagine working in Maya without it ;) But I believe I could buy a new pen for $50 which is compatible with it and has the second button.

[@SirWade]

I didn’t forget, I do talk about the pen, how it compares with the other Wacom pens, and compatibility

[@wayfaringshaman]

You, sir, look like Buzz Lightyear.

[@SohelBahjat]

you convinced me to buy it!

[@baldimerl2020]

Where can I purchase this? Also can the tablet be used for making moving cartoons? 😶

[@Zechla]

Love your shirt man

[@Sirfunkymonkey]

Clear and concise, A+, thank you sir

[@patturn6547]

holy hell how'd he successfully cosplay the wacom box!

[@CryptoFeeders]

with non display tablet. U mean to say u have to guess where mouse cursor will appear / land. but with mouse we don't guess right. why with pen tablet we have to guess and just not use as a mouse. I mean cursor is visible all the time and we know that we in the corner of the screen or center so why guessing work? actually never used pen tablets so want to clear this!

[@fedeg91]

I like thw way you explain things... but anyway.. cool shirt man!! :)

[@selfiestick1589]

"You may be wondering why am chosing you things i am not good that, well, yolo right?" Bruh

[@SirWade]

Keepin' it real

[@Deltax5]

Just found this channel. Always interested in 3d modeling. Plan on doing some KZbin tutorials. Anyways is this any better then a Samsung tab s6. I want to draw some pictures in high quality.

[@steallinen]

I wish you would've shown how to get the software to show on the tablet. :(

[@MagicSwordFilms]

Well my old 13HD just broke so it looks like this is my next tablet

[@pathetic1748]

Alllll I want for Christmas iiiisssss yyyyoooouuuuu

[@Leonardoriveraanimation]

But the real question is, where do you get such nice shirts from?

[@JessicaNeistadt]

Me hehe 😃 I get them from either Target, Nordstrom, Khols, and some are fun thrifted ones that I've found as well :)

[@Leonardoriveraanimation]

@@JessicaNeistadt Sounds like Im going shopping this weekend, thanks! :P

[@SplendidDIY]

@@JessicaNeistadt great choice!👀

[@AllDayBikes]

5:42 Not sure if you're really good, or Cosmo's really identifiable. But 7 lines is all it took for me to recognize him haha, sweet

[@stevensmith7371]

My son uses blender and keyboard / mouse. He asked for a Wacom Pro tablet and I said give me other options for lower cost. He sent this video to me. I like this price point but he points out this is advertised for beginners. Would it be a waste of time? S/W app he used btw is Blender. Interest is 3D. Thanks!

[@SirWade]

This would be a great option for Blender :) I use a tablet for 3D, and Blender has drawing tools that the Wacom One can use perfectly

[@fellipeoliveira3d]

I bought one, but I can't navigate through Maya's view port as the pen doesn't have a middle mouse button. And I can't access the menus either, as some menus appear when you use the middle mouse button.

[@RicardoDizonLefthanded]

will you also review upcoming Huion Kamvas 13 $200+ Tablet it has usb-c to usb-c

[@pathetic1748]

I like it cause it has the 3D thing but I'm more into 2D but I cant do movement so that's so cool

[@666Azmodan666]

The HUION Kamvas 22 Plus looks cool 140% srgb plus it's cheap

[@jgardner48]

Does toon boom and other 2D animation work on this tablet?

[@dinosaurclub]

Any ideas on this 7 months later? I was looking to pick one up to use with toonboom but I can't find out any info.

[@neji1641]

I have a question that'll probably make or break my decision buying this (and of course I'd use your link) How do you navigate 3D space with the pen if it only has 1 extra button? For Maya you need left, right and middle mouse click to move the camera. I'd assume u can only do left click and have to decide whether u want the extra button to be right or middle.

[@neji1641]

Right after typing this I went in to maya and realized that left and middle click = zoom so... guess I'll get this tablet.

[@SirWade]

That's a good question! So while holding alt if you just use the stylus it orbits, and by default the button acts as a right click, so zoom. The only thing missing is middlemouse which is pan, but I'm pretty comfortable in Maya so I didn't even think about this while I was navigating- what I did to simulate the pan motion was just to select parts of the character I wanted to focus on or pan to, and hit F to frame them in the center of the screen, so I could orbit and zoom around them haha

[@SirWade]

Oh! I actually didn't know left and middle makes zoom lol you taught me something new!

[@neji1641]

@@SirWade Oh great! That's funny because I thought that's what u did in the video so I just copied how I thought u did it! Thanks for the help!! Love ur vids, saw u at CTN but was too afraid to say hi -- have a good day.

[@imarze5664]

Can you please please help me with this problem I am having? I’m getting no answers at all:(( I recently got this tablet got my Mac book and I even installed clip studio paint. How do I get it to show on my screen. Nothing is on my screen except for my wallpaper on the tablet. Even when I have it open on my laptop, it just doesn’t show on the tablet. Please please tell me how I can fix it

[@SirWade]

I bet your desktop settings are set to expand instead of mirror or duplicate! Go to your display settings and click the “mirror display” check box. Right now the tablet is acting as your second monitor. But you can set it to copy the main monitor if you’d prefer. A shortcut to this setting on a Windows pc would be windows key + P I think

[@SirWade]

Oh you’re on Mac. Go to system preferences and click display, and the options to mirror, instead of extend, should be there

[@Manneyak]

Wait so u can use 3D animation on a drawing tablet?

[@youllneverknow3585]

This looks very promising

[@Rreackless]

THANK U SO MUCH

[@RC-pc3fu]

Wow.. great review!

[@steelstudios-vfx]

Can you see the image from the tablet on your computer monitor?

[@damiadebayo6634]

Does it render in 3d why don’t nobody talks about rendering? Do I have to connect anything?

[@RAGHAV4882]

I recently bought intuous pro for 350 so i could get basic zbrush sculpting right so i can animate with something more than just basic boxes and i feel sad now hahahaha xD love your content. keep creating mahn! \m/

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Hehe same!

[@cartoonox9635]

I want that!

[@randommind5226]

Sorry this is late. Does it feel like you’re drawing on a paper when using the tablet? I find it easy to use if it feels like paper.

[@Ujwalbhavishya1111]

I really need one but I can't afford 😭

[@KRYLXPOWER]

My wacom one tablet never turned on, I mean it did work just the screen never Turned On so I never had any idea where or what I was drawing, I have no clue how to fix the issue.

[@Rocksteady72a]

So what's the incentive to buy this over a $289-$399 Gaomon tablet that includes 10 shortcut buttons?

[@SirWade]

I've never tried the Gaomon tablets, but it's a fair question! Personally I've never used the shortcut buttons on any tablet I've ever owned - I can never get them into my workflow for some reason! So I prefer the clean design and the option to use the remote, but if you do need the hotkeys I can see why that's a drawback. Wacom's tablet drivers and software is really solid and works with just about any device though, which is super nice. Beyond that it's just preference and reliability :)

[@dannymorales787]

Just took a look at a couple reviews and the quality of the build seem cheaper for less of a price.

[@thecartooncynic]

Superior pen technology, but ultimately it’s your money

[@Rocksteady72a]

@@thecartooncynic What sort of advantages does the Wacom pen have over Gaomon's at that price point? (I'm not arguing for or against, especially since I already have a tablet I'm satisfied with. This is all based on pure curiosity, especially when I'm not seeing that the inventive here is outside of name recognition)

[@pablogzzo]

Do you recommend this for doing 3d jewelry, or is too much and I would be better with a cheaper one?

[@thdman15111]

How easy is it to connect to your desktop. I would assume the HDMI would need to connect to your graphic card. So if you graphic card does not have HDMI then it would not be worth considering buying it.

[@Leon-qh9br]

so I want to try hand drawn animation stuff digitally so wondering what tablets use stand alone

[@lucy-pd7cm]

Why nobody ever talks about the terrible yellowish screen I bought it just yesterday based on so many good reviews no one told me the screen is that bad 😭😭😭😭😭 I tried changing the screen display nothing changed except for brightenes it's terrible all my money has gone for nothing

[@pixelpencil20]

Wich one better for 3d modeling?Wacom one or huion kamvas pro?

[@francescarodriguez5667]

X2

[@lakmalprasad-v3i]

Is this worth to buy for a rigging artist to do skin weight

[@michaelseanstolworthy7510]

Would you prefer this using it in Maya for sculpting, over a Wacom Intuos Pro medium?

[@orcastarnewaccount9408]

I have some questions on the tablets, this is from a total noob so my questions will probably be funny, but- Is it like a computer where you can download applications? Because I want to get an app called Fire Alpaca and I’m not sure if I can or not.

[@motionmuse5684]

Would this work well for surface/pattern design?

[@Petilombe]

hello, what is the equivalent of the middlemouse button on your tablet ?

[@ramanaxp]

Best tablet for 3d drawings?

[@noahmart0124]

Does this have its one like firmware or do you have to plug it into a computer/ laptop

[@proplayer682]

Get an Ipad Pro dude and clip studio paint no wires

[@idbi88]

hi Sir Wade Neistadt, do you use a Wacom Cintiq or mouse for animating? For your experience, which one is more convenient?

[@Ikxi]

5:15 that posture doesn't look healthy or comfortable

[@quintennnnn]

Is that scene at 8:03 from the announcement that the sequel to Breath of the Wild was in development? Do you somehow have the original file or is it fan made?

[@SirWade]

I made that; I have a video showing how I did it and everything :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKlh4Kuj6uBgK8

[@quintennnnn]

@@SirWade Thanks!

[@Yushataram]

Hi sir Wade how are you

[@giolyk2503]

Hey man, um my dad is a professional artist on paper but he is a professional artist on paper but he always tell me that he wants to buy some time a digital drawing tablet. He is having his birthday next month and i was thinking about getting him one. I have been looking for days only to see those 700 and 3000 dollars tablets. I always knew that wacom is has the best products out there but our budget is not such high. I am thinking about getting him the wacom one 13 bc it is wacom first and secondly i cant go higher 'money'. In your opinion will he be able to make professional work with that? Beacuse anyways we cant afford a more expensive tablet. Thank you for your time !!

[@SirWade]

I think that would work just fine! If you want to find something in a smaller budget as well, XP-Pen tablets are solid alternatives and you can get a larger tablet for a bit less as well! I generally recommend both Wacom and XP-Pen depending on your needs :)

[@techies_gaming8091]

what is the name of the button near your keyboard?? and what's the function of that thing?

[@PunjabiHeera]

Sir are these tablets good for creating cities, streets, forest in blender? Please advise... I'm new to 3d. My man focus is to create settings where I can put the real characters (actors into). I hope I make sense....hehe

[@The_Pony]

Does Autodesk Sketchbook work on this particular model?

[@TheDorianTube]

Should I get this or stick with my mouse? I kinda want it for Zbrush, where I add small details to stuff I already modeled in Maya. Usually I use just my mouse. I have ZERO 2D artistic sense, I can't even draw a straight line. Maybe getting this won't even be an improvement for me from my mouse : /. Anyone with experience can give me advice? : ( ty

[@ErylKuro]

So wacom works now fine with Photoshop? I had and have still problems with it sometimes that's why I ask( I own a old bamboo introduced touch xD) but I like that wacom has now affordable display tablets

[@mfconstructor]

All the software is loaded in your computer ? Or are they in the tablet ?

[@SirWade]

Computer!

[@johnd0ugh]

hey what kind of tablet are you using for 3d sculpting?