Surface Pro 9 -VS- Huion Kamvas Studio 16

[@anasevi9456]

Great review and predicable results; Huion is becoming massive and is the only brand of drawing tablets I see routinely in the pro-enterprise space that isn't Wacom. They are still a small fraction, but that they managed that alone is very impressive considering Wacom has had that market in an airtight bubble for decades.

[@naga2015kk]

agreed. I like companies like this. Always trying.

[@drvian5660]

I think if Huion ever creates Kamvas Studio Pro with 13.3 inch display - that would be interesting. Portable, small, no need for laptop, and have access to drawing applications like "Photoshop" and "Clip Studio" (not to mention 3D modeling tools). Great choice for art-students to carry around.

[@drvian5660]

By "Pro" I mean screen with 2.5K resolution.

[@kelvinchuks8885]

It's impressive just seeing how much the surface pro have improved over the years, Nice video Brad

[@Oxtorayk]

One thing i think is worth having in mind when discussing specs is a notion of real life needs (especially if you are living in the global south and dont get payed in dollars as i am). I'm a professional artist, working on games for 5 years and 2D animation for 5 years prior to that. i work on a 2017 pc with an amd fx 8300 processor , 8gb Ram and 500gb SSD. My current tablet is a 6 years old cintiq 13 hd. and im fully capable of doing my job and personal projects. Most of my coleagues are working on old wacom bamboos cth model. 4:27 intel i7 16 gb ram 500gb storage on a mobile tablet sounds pretty good to me. Make sure to know your needs before considering specs and numbers!

[@TheKevphil]

About a month ago, I got the Huion Kamvas 24 Plus and totally *_LOVE_* it! (Dude) I had been using the Wacom 21UX with their "Flex" nibs and the experience was excellent. It has a somewhat "rubbery" tip and very controlled feel. I was concerned that I might lose that experience with the Huion, but between the felt nib and the etched screen, it's extremely similar. Now of course, some 12 years separate the tech, so maybe it shouldn't be too shocking that the Huion is very, very good.

[@cammiluna]

Great video! It seems to be a repeat of the same battle us digital artists had when we had to choose between the first-gen Cintiq Companion to the Surface Pro 2, wayyyyyyy back in the day. If your primary use of the device is art and you need all the art benefits you can possibly get, you would buy the device specifically made for artists- like the Cintiq Companion (flawed as it was) or this Kamvas Pro, but if you are a multitasker that bounces back and forth between drawing and general computing stuff, the surface, or any 2-in-one like the HP Specter or Samsung Galaxy Book is gonna be a better option. The shape of the kamvas pro looks like something random Amazon vendors can easily thirdparty-up a keyboard folio case for, so that's progress. Remember the Cintiq Companion having a power button in such a spot that throwing the device in a bag even with the sleeve on would turn on the device and then when you go in your bag it's hot enough to look about to explode? Good times!

[@fablewalls]

I know the Surface Studio has higher resolution but some artists and illustrators like to draw with broader, sweeping gestures and I am one of them. I'd kill for an 18 - 20 inch device at 4:3 aspect ratio and a good processor but for his, I think I will always be tied to a Mac Desktop and a graphic display tablet.

[@haihaiwhutwhut]

Surface Pro is 3:2 not 3:4 if I remember correctly.

[@the99thtimelord16]

Graduated from your art academy. I drew a bell as asked during one of the videos so I'll be enjoying the lesson to be uploaded on drawing eyes soon I hope.

[@phelyxz]

I think there direct competitor for the huion studio 16 is the surface pro studio. For me it's mostly the choice between those two. Because both have a bit larger screens than the original surface pro.

[@anasevi9456]

given the regular Surface is pricier when specced the same internally as the Kamvas studio 16; doubt it really is a choice with it's bigger brother unless money is no object. I would still go with Huion; as a Drawing tablet first company like Wacom; their pens utterly blow anything Microsoft, Samsung and even Apple make for comfort over long use. And that's ignoring how vastly superior Huions digitiser is to Microsoft's. A Samsung tablet with a wacom digitiser? Perhaps... but their stupid pens are like holding a flipping straw.

[@DaneMurdock]

I'm not sure if this is a reasonable request, but I'd love to see you do a quick video demonstrating how the Huion's pen behaves in a few scenarios. I have a Kamvas pro 13 2.5k and it is great for the price, but it definitely has a few big let downs with the pen and I would make me never buy their Kamvas Studio if it also shared these problems. 1. It seems like cursor on my tablet will swing wildly away from the pen tip as I approach the edge of the screen, like even as far as an inch or more out. This is behavior is typical for EMR pens, but I found this too much on the Kamvas. It would make selecting brushes or menu items difficult. Even though my old Cintiq 13HD also does this, it still feels way more accurate even as it approaches the edges. 2. The cursor accuracy on the Kamvas also seems poor when I alter the angle I am holding the pen from. I don't always draw from some rigid, identical position, and I found the accuracy would alter pretty heavily as I moved across the screen, and I would need to reposition myself or the pen in order to get the tip to feel properly accurate. Again, my old Cintiq doesn't have this problem, it will remain much more accurate at any angle of approach unless I am really close to the edge. I also have calibrated the Kamvas in every way possible and it never really seemed to do anything. In fact, calibrating it at all always seemed to make things worse than when I had restored the default calibration. Huion is making some good stuff, especially when you consider price, but they are just not there yet compared to their more expensive competitors like Wacom, or Apple. I think I'd probably prefer their pen to the Surface pen though.

[@angelosantoro1419]

Hi Brad!!! any plans on reviewing the new xencelabs display tablet??

[@thebradcolbow]

Yep!

[@JamesWilliam70]

I'm looking at the Xencelabs 24 as that seems to be the sweet spot for me. Still waiting on more reviews though.

[@deathpearl360]

I am on the same page

[@EmanuelCampos]

For me, the huion is closer to Wacom mobile studio than surface, but that Wacom was really hard to use, win10 was not mobile ready, and only the pen was not enough to interface the operational system..,

[@roderictaylor]

I'm deciding between trying out the Huion Kamvas Studio 16 vs a Microsoft studio laptop or similar surface device. The main consideration for me is the writing experience. I currently use an iPad, and while it's great otherwise, even with a screen protector the screen feels slippery with the pencil, and I find it challenging to write neatly. After listening to this video, I'm leaning towards the Huion, based on your experience of the texture of the screen. I wish I could try it out before purchasing, but it sounds like the Huion screen would work better for me. I'm a math instructor, and currently use my 12.9" iPad as a virtual whiteboard.

[@Driver___]

Hi, can you check if the Huion has Simultaneous Pen and Touch (SPT) support like the Surface Pro? For me, this is a very important feature and it can play a key role in choosing what to buy

[@tristen_grant]

Thanks, Brad!

[@neshiah4747]

The Arteck keyboard cover for the SP9 is excellent quality at about £30 GBP.

[@gregcollins3493]

Hey Brad! How does the Kamvas compare to an ipad pro 12.9 (16gb ram model)?

[@blindOni]

Hi Brad, I have a quick question. I am looking to jump from my 10.5 ipad pro and procreate to something bigger, does the layering techniques translate to other programs like Manga Studio or Photoshop the same? Also is the surface better for a mobile setup?

[@aliveonmoonrocks]

Ipad is better. I have a Wacom, surface pro, and ipad.

[@anan-j8u]

What about the Microsoft surface pro 5 is it good to use for illustration?

[@ericborc]

Looking forward to a review of the new OnePad from OnePlus

[@KuttyJoe]

I got a Surface Laptop Studio. Within 2 years it was no longer able to keep up with Photoshop so I had to install an older version. It's also too slow to run any version of Clip Studio well.

[@naga2015kk]

if basically its used indoor, I wonder a Pen display is a better option ??

[@MomoPole]

Can you do a comparison of huion studio 16 vs wacom mobile studio pro? I got handed down a really old wacom mobile studio and was wondering if huion studio 16 was similar?

[@kouotsu]

I got the first batch of these and have sadly been disappointed so far. It actually had a hardware problem with the screen bugging out and they quickly replaced with one of the later batches. So at least they have great support. Maybe it's because I have clammy hands, but I have pretty constant issues with input. Though also some weird issues with right clicks working in some buggy ways that I've never experienced in Windows, so I think at best there's some driver issues that still need ironing out. As for my input on the art software, it's fine but I do get a lot of palm issues, though not so bad using the padded glove they included. I'm suspicious that they included this unique glove because people had this issue. Never used one with padding before. I was hopeful to use this more for 3D art, as a lot of the software is still kind of legacy in terms of UI and really benefits from the 16:9 ratio. So far I've just thought I should go sit at my desk and use the PC.

[@nocturnalbluerose]

Brad since you have both , Can you do a Huion Kamvas Studio 16 vs samsung galaxy book 3 360 video ?

[@blayzej]

Great review. Can you compare the Huion Studio 16 with the Tab S8 Ultra?

[@augustobarreto1114]

Hey Brad, I'd love to see you review the Oneplus Pad, it seems to be a great drawing experience!

[@nanodesu9031]

nope.

[@Kikssune2]

Hey Brad, can you do ConceptD 7 Ezel vs Laptop Studio? I'm a Multimedia Arts student and I'm looking for a good convertible laptop. Not the 360 kind where Keyboards are non accessible. I've come down to these 2.

[@sidluvsohi]

As a Business Student, doing a lot of reading, and running simulations, Laptop Studio has been a god-sent device. I do digital arts as well on the device, however, I find my iPad a lot more convenient for the same. But, between the Laptop Studio and ConceptD Ezel, Laptop Studio anyday. Better build quality, better portability, (slightly) better battery, Microsoft Surface brand, and at last, the Surface customer support is spot on, especially if you get the Surface For Business edition. Get a portable bluetooth keyboard (I use Logitech K380) and mouse (I use Surface Arc Mouse), specially when using the device in the Stage mode, and you get the best desk setup, with the magnificent screen sitting closer to you.

[@Illztothathrillz]

A question for Brad or anyone who knows - can you use a Cintiq 24 pro connected to this thing, or will the drivers not play nice with each other? Thanks a lot!!

[@hhhnnm1014]

Does anyone know if one plus pad is any good for drawing.

[@marcins5584]

If the huion kamvas studio had quick keys like the wacom mobile studio I would buy it! 😊

[@abdelrahmanosama3264]

Are ipad air 5 best or matepad 11 pro for all using

[@sushantdua3335]

Hey can u please please review OnePlus pad with the pencil

[@thebradcolbow]

Yes!

[@nanodesu9031]

if you look at the price, the ipad pro looks like a steal 😂 but comparing those two, surface pro wins simply because it is still design as a full pledge computer that works great as a drawing tablet while the kamvas is the other way around. And you can expect a better support from microsoft with surface pro, too.

[@KuttyJoe]

The stylus for the Kamvas looks like a much better device.

[@MikeyDunksMusic]

I've been wanting a Huion for a couple years. I've been wanting to make art for my own video games. I think I'm going to get this one soon.

[@breeze9248]

here in Japan Huion is 2.2k usd.........

[@RafaelDrumondRego]

Brad, what about for buyers in europe, where the Huion's price compares more to the Windows surface laptop? Any thoughts?

[@RafaelDrumondRego]

Surface Laptop Studio*

[@hudaif1451]

there is a new oneplus tab that came out are we getting a review on that?

[@thebradcolbow]

Yep, just ordered it this week!

[@hudaif1451]

@@thebradcolbow can't wait!😊

[@nakultiwari09]

Hey can you review the new Callipeg they have added many new features and tools would love to see your views on it. Also, love your videos ❤💕💕💕

[@shirazu-kun]

Can you please review the Oneplus Pad

[@blackeyedme]

3:08 i thought this was a family channel lol!

[@konartist66]

Will you review oneplus pad?

[@keithtam8859]

Can it zbrush or alike ?

[@AnnArathyBWinston-j9w]

can u do a review of oneplus pad

[@Manhwa_Verse11]

Which app are you using??

[@Daddi-i3r]

Can we use studio 16 without phone or computer

[@danialhillmann5374]

Yes

[@rhaspiece]

Review the Xencelabs Display please Thanks

[@whoseenthatguy]

Do a review of OnePlus Pad

[@WhyDoesThisExistYoutube]

the battery less pen isn’t that good of a pro a battery pen lets you use the pen shortcuts without being in range

[@harshbarj]

I love the Surface, but find the line wobble to still be just as bad in the latest surface as it is in my 2017 surface. It's one of those things I want to love, but just can't. So I stick with my Galaxy tab S8 Ultra. Virtually no line wobble even when I go very slow. Looking at reviews online there seems to be consistency issues. Some will show no line wobble while others will show worse than the 2017 surface. That really scares me worse than it just being flat out bad.

[@qazzranalamry1772]

I agree with the wobbles and jitter on Surface Slim Pen 2. I purchased Surface Pro 8 and so Slim Pen 2. My workflow is line precision as comic artist and I have compared how the feel between Wacom Cintiq, Huion pen on Kamvas 22plus, Apple Pencil 2, and Samsung S Pen on S8 Ultra feels much more stable and consistent and far superior in line quality compared to Surface Slim Pen 2. Even after stabilization and 120Hz screen refresh rate settings. My biggest issue was how hard it is to draw precise and consistent round shape, like circles, curves. This one not really covered in online review which I wished I knew. And true, drawing slow has jitters. I still use my SP8 as portable drawing slate and laptop, as it's classy and sleek to operate. And compromise that issue as get used to it. But if only no such issue everything will be way more productive as it should be. The thing is even Surface Pro 9 is still using Surface Slim Pen 2. So line quality is the same.

[@qazzranalamry1772]

Anyway, I was about to get Samsung S8 Ultra and tested it, but then chose Surface Pro 8 instead, as it runs Windows so more versatile. Design wise, portability versatility, it wins. But line quality, I highly recommend stick with S-Pen on Samsung S8 Ultra. Unless you're willing to get use to it and compromise. It can still do wonderful job and fine, not flat out horrible, but it has its own nature somehow. And yes having more control on the pen with right product brings more productivity. Less ctrl+z. The line quality tapers heavier in Surface Slim Pen 2 compared to other pen from other brands.

[@abod_bios2]

but can run crysis ?

[@thebradcolbow]

🤣

[@zORg_alex]

That lack of a keyboard is almost a deal breaker. But I'd like a better drawing experience. I've been stupid enough to buy Eve V. I liked it when it worked, for couple of weeks. Rest of that experience was trash. Hate Eve tech or how they rebranded into Dough now. I'll need to think. Intra not a problem to buy a wireless keyboard, even compact one. The other will be, that is not a part of a tablet. It'll need to be packed separately. 😢

[@SurealG]

Man between these two and and ipad my decisions are getting harder 😂

[@nanodesu9031]

i think if you are simply into drawing and doesnt really mind the OS. The ipad pro looks like a steal honestly speaking. And interms of performance you can expect smoother experience with the ipad given it runs in arm compare x86 and has better and longer battery life. But it is not a full pledge computer so you are limited to the capacity of the OS and its apps. if you do anything more than drawing, i think the surface is the better choice.

[@naga2015kk]

sounds like THIS is the product for Qualcomm ARM cpu

[@geehump]

Just throwing this out there, the Surface has a 3:2 aspect ratio, not 4:3.

[@DonMr]

Krita support the pen? I have a surface go 3 and can't work.

[@krypt2k25]

Hey brad pls also review the one plus pad pls plss i dont really want to get an ipad i think this one plus might be it 🛑 pls review it cause i just cant buy it without your review nobody reviews it in terms of art perspective on that pen and all pls do it pls

[@grinnazeed]

I miss "I review tech for creative professional, we're talking about illustrators desires, monkeys..."

[@WolfMoonWings]

Based on this, I think I want the Huion. Great video, Brad!

[@scellyyt]

The surface is 3:2 not 4:3

[@oldguy9051]

The Pro 9 doesn't have a headphone jack (the Pro 8 has one) so you either want a blue-tooth headset or an adapter (USB-C to headphone jack).

[@GummyBearJuiceBox]

Hi

[@krystianawuni2100]

When are u going to do a free giveaway

[@tristen_grant]

When did he say he would do a free giveaway? Are you asking because you want him to give you a tablet?

[@krystianawuni2100]

Yeah , how did you know

[@krystianawuni2100]

I think he should help the young and broke beginners like me

[@Frabricio_yahir_lgagp]

@@krystianawuni2100 Do you know about working? and age is no excuse

[@animazyx]

Long time no see😅

[@glub1381]

Sp9 is 3:2, not 3:4

[@adinail_daniel5555]

😊

[@JonathanPriceArt]

Surface lost me years ago when they moved away from the Wacom-style input and they haven't done much to convince me to return since. If I were in the market for a portable PC to draw on, it would be the Huion all the way even though I'm not fond of that 16:9 aspect ratio (which is why I adore the iPad so much).

[@scottmartin7717]

3:10 uhhhhh.....

[@benjamina6915]

When you boost the specs of the Surface Pro 9, they're not the same, but much better than what the Kamvas Studio 16 offers. The outdated specs was what stopped me from buying the Huion Kamvas Studio 16. Still wanted something with a larger screen than the Surface Pro has, so I bought the Lenovo Flex 5 16" Gen 8, the newest with upgraded 1Tb SSD and QHD Screen. It's a pleasure to use and to be honest, I enjoy the Lenovo Active Pen 3 more than I do my Huion Pens.

[@KaranKumar-ee6rn]

Make more videos on blender 😅

[@thefriendlyaspie7984]

huion sounds more appealing to me, surface pro feels more like a toy, cant do much on it with 13 inches

[@well.done.]

I have surface pro 8 and I want to sell it for "couple" reasons: - absolutely BAD pen. I don't know for whom they are create this form of pen, it is so uncomfortable to use it. Compare to normal round shape tablet pen's. I always struggling when I trying to find this button on the pen (which is FLAT) and waste a lot of time for that thing - only ONE button on the pen. Even for photoshop I almost use 2 buttons, I don't even talk about zbrush or blender. - even with 1 button you can't just set up your own key on this button, and for default it is NOT a right mouse button (WHY!?). I spend money for extra app for only ONE feature. And it is no microsoft app (they don't care about it) - I don't like pen pressure here, it is noticeably worse than on huion or wacom, and pressure settings also bad - I have i-7 version and it is overheating so fast, especially when it charging (so you can't use it, I'm not joking)

[@KiteoHatto]

There is no headphone jack on sp9 and the battery life is pathetic, 4 hours.

[@lionellmisquitta]

Wow.. I'm the first view😅... Brad i love your videos

[@cooperdoy]

Nice

[@Valk-Kilmer]

Intel CPUs in mobile devices are absolute garbage. AMD Ryzen all the way for mobile.

[@billymania11]

uh, ok