Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 & Wacom Cintiq Pro Engine Review

My review of the brand new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 Pen Display and the Wacom Cintiq Pro Engine (which turns your Cintiq into an all-in-one PC!). You will see the unboxing as well as me reviewing it with some of my favourite apps that I use daily. I also ran a few benchmarks with the i5 and the Xeon models (*spoiler*: the latter was unsurprisingly faster).
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[@videoshare5324]

Wacom calls it an "Engine" because the darn device costs that of a used car.

[@prime201]

Yep

[@astephup]

How much does the engine cost

[@w0lfy340]

@AR极乐世界 they would be ridiculously big, no one would buy them and they are so thin they would bend like paper

[@CHRISGT34]

@AR極樂世界 靈排外星人 Soul Force Medicine Alien UFO If apple was to make a move like that, I sincerely believe that it would be a dedicated and stationary setup and would likely be completely separate from the iPad line. Think of something like an iStudio Pro or something like that. It'd probably start around the price of a Pro 24 Cintiq honestly.

[@TheBird..]

That’s about right

[@thefloorhasgone]

I'm surprised to see this in the wild already. Can't wait to see prices for this combination of tablet + pc box.

[@CreateNowSleepLater]

$2k for touchless, $2,500 for touch. The model Engine he tested will be over $3k.

[@thefloorhasgone]

Create Now Sleep Later that engine price is a little steep!

[@RobertHranitzky]

No need to buy it then. Just use your existing hardware. For some people this might be great and others might just want to use other hardware - I think it is nice to have a choice.

[@AceLive_]

@Paul Summerfield I kinda agree with Robert's comment. This is a device for professionals who makes living out of their work so buying this will aid the process and brings back 10x more of what they paid for the item itself. Hobbyist however will have a hard time to get it for just this purpose. The engine is more of space saver rather than a hype but if you have bigger house and a powerful computer, this is completely unnecessary. Artist who lives in apartments will appreciate a beastly tablet with OS already. Still though, my 24HD is still beastly despite of it being almost 5yrs. old and has rack me up 10x on what I paid for with amounts of clients looking up to animated commission. I'm aiming to get the 32Pro with Engine. Assuming how big and how late this one is, I should have lots of money by then to get the last tier.

[@JayJapanB]

The Cintiq is worth it but not the Cintiq Pro Engine. It's not even a convenient AIO. Just buy a Mac or PC.

[@tyshiddejuremanbey1313]

The power of creativity, there's nothing like it!!!

[@tomthesmol9676]

Loved it! Awesome , You made me smile . I'm thinking of getting a grand screen tablet, and I'm torn between the Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 and the XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro . Apart from the paper-like screen the wacom cintiq 24 has, what's the better of the two?

[@pixel7ven739]

Hello Robert, great review! I want to find out, does this have an internal battery that is occasionally recharged? Or it requires AC power for function?

[@RobertHranitzky]

Hey Emmanuel, Thanks so much. Happy to hear. Neither of these two are powered by a battery and both need a power outlet to be used. The only Cintiq Pro that can be used with a battery is the Mobile Studio Pro (it is technically a Windows based laptop with a built-in Cintiq as a display). Hope this helps.

[@joeysox4539]

Are you or anyone else noticing the texture rubbing off fairly quickly and becoming super slick/smooth?

[@crimsonorc]

Thanks for the review. It would be great to see you reviewing more affordable tablet options while working with ZBrush. I'm talking those by Huion and XP

[@TheAnticarnist]

I just bought a Cintiq 22HD and I can't keep up with this amazing technology!!!

[@romeosincere117]

4k monitor+Xeon+ Cintiq = it's gonna cost a million dollars

[@mehproducciones]

The Cintiq Pro 24 is gonna cost from $1999 or $2499 depending on if you want touch capabilities, the 32 inch one is yet to be announced pricewise. But it's expected to be $2999 / $3499. Add that to the two Versions of Cintiq Pro Engine you could purchase: Cintiq Pro Engine i5: Operating System: Windows 10 Pro Processor: Intel® Core i5HQ (Quad Core) Graphics: NVIDIA® Quadro® P3200 Dedicated graphics memory: 6GB GDDR5 RAM: 16GB Storage: 256GB SSD, PCIe Gen3 Wireless LAN: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 ac Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 4.2 Security: fTPM(TPM2.0) Input Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Connectivity: Internal (communication between PC & Display) 1x USB-C, 1x Power Connectivity: External (customer interfaces) 1x RJ45 (LAN), 2x USB-C, 1xmHDMI, 1xmDP, 2x DC-in Price: $2,499 Cintiq Pro Engine Xeon: Operating System: Windows 10 Pro for Workstation Processor: Intel® XEON Graphics: NVIDIA® Quadro® P3200 Dedicated graphics memory: 6GB GDDR5 RAM: 32GB Storage: 512GB SSD, PCIe Gen3 Wireless LAN: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 ac Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 4.2 Security: fTPM(TPM2.0) Input Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Output Voltage: 19.5V/11.8A (230W) Connectivity: Internal (communication between PC & Display); 1x USB-C, 1x Power Connectivity: External (customer interfaces); 1x RJ45 (LAN), 2x USB-C, 1xmHDMI, 1xmDP, 2x DC-in Price: $3,299

[@mostrandomnerd]

Without the Engine which will cost 2-3k on top of that xD

[@crimsonBen]

2.150€ :((

[@ChiakiHatori]

crimsonBen seriously? Fuck that, I'm gonna wait a few years and get it second hand.

[@baroness94m52]

Romeo Sincere I think atleast 50% of wacom price all goes to it's brand (name). Like comparing Dior purse with DKNY purse, both have the exact same quality except dior is 10 times more expensive cuz of its name really. So fuck wacom and their over priced shit. I'm just gonna settle with ipad pro. Provides every thing I need at a lowest price.

[@rudevectors8018]

Thanks for the great review Robert. I had a couple of questions, one regarding the fans which you answered below, the other is regarding hotspots. Some of the wacoms suffer with portions of the screen getting a bit toasty. If they use active cooling, I imagine this must happen on this model?

[@RobertHranitzky]

RudeVectors Honestly I did not look specifically for this during my time with it. But I also did not notice any hotspots to be honest. If I get my hands on another unit I will check!

[@MeLoSonn]

Great vid! When using this for 4k video editing is it easy to see the interface icons, letters and values on screen using the pen? I was thinking of getting the 32 vs 24 just in case everything looked to small on screen of the Cintiq 24. If this isn't the case the I'd go with the 24. Thx!

[@hamatoshamatos7048]

hi! where can i bye the cintiq pro engine xeon ? cant found it in wacom store

[@awisnie1]

I am currently cross shopping this Cintiq Pro + Engine and the Mobile Studio Pro. Would you be able to speak to the video editing capabilities of both? I understand that the Mobile Studio Pro is smaller and comes with a 3d capable camera which I will also utilize, but I wonder if getting the increased specs on the new Engine will be better for video editing even though there is an increase price and doesn't come with the 3D cam?

[@auneakeffect]

Using something like this for photo/video editing is over kill imo. I'm glad you were able to get somone to express their opinion on ZBrush as I'm sure that and digital art will be the Cintiq Pro's main demographic

[@PicklesTheOtt]

Hello, Robert. I'm somewhat of a collector of odd tech and Wacom, very quietly, killed off the Engine shortly after launch. I have been trying to track one down for quite some time. I was wondering, do you still have yours? Did you have to send it back? If you still have it, is there any way I might be able to take it off your hands?

[@SevenOnlyKnows]

I have a few questions hopefully your still answering or checking this. 1. I see you use after effects, did you happen to see if the GPU is supported in the AE preferences? And do you happen to use Element 3D v2? Is it compatible? Also I have 64GB of ram in my current PC and 16GB in my mobile studio pro how is your experience in AE with 32GB how’s the timeline scrubbing and pre-rendering? Also have you opened up the engine yet? Does it have two m.2 slots or just one? Lastly they make 32GB Ram sticks the engine says it Maxes out at 32GB but do you think it could take 64GB? the processor says it can. But idk about the motherboard..

[@MeasAgun]

Hey! Great vid', really!!! :))) Just one question, does the Cintiq have fans, and if so, are they loud?

[@RobertHranitzky]

Meas Agun Thanks Meas! Yes, it has fans and occasionally they kick in. You can just about hear them but are still ok in terms of noise. Not sure how it will differ from the final shipping model as this was a preproduction sample, but I’m sure it’ll be alright.

[@MeasAgun]

Thank you very much for your swift answer Robert, appreciate. :)))) Keep rockin'!! ;))

[@jlj5487]

This makes more sense than the companion and studio pro lines. I like battery backup for power failures and to be able to move between rooms on the fly if I want, though.

[@jeremykarnatz3893]

Thank you Robert. I have a few questions, im not sure if you or anyone here may know. Is there any word on if the 32" has a higher specification in processors, graphics, etc. And will the engine for the 32 be higher cost then the 24, or is it the same engine mounting for both sizes? At the end of the video i saw you playing a Star Wars Game, and i saw natural light hitting the screen from our pov of the video; which led me to ask, how is the anti-glare on the screen, or is it designed a bit more different with the new glass technology because of the parallax? I love how indepth you shared to all viewers here, i greatly appreciate the information, and i look forward to seeing more from you and many others in the future, Again, Thank you Robert! Great video!

[@RobertHranitzky]

Thanks so much for the kind comments. Glad you like it! More to come ;) As for the Engine: they’re the same for both. Difference is only between the Xeon and the i5! In terms of reflections on the screen: I think that was my camera light that was very bright. The screen itself is pretty matte and also with a special coating to give a haptic feedback when drawing emulating the Pen on paper feel. Anyway it’s not even nearly as reflective as any glossy screen. Thanks again and hope this helps!

[@hamatoshamatos7048]

big thanks for this review 👍 can the i5 version run in 4k ?

[@jeremykarnatz3893]

any information on the stand for it would be great too, im hoping Ergotron will make a custom mount the rotates just as well as the Wacom made but with more mobility. Wacom's mount doesn't let you move the Tablet too far, but you can rotate it, which helps for ease of use. I imagine all the cross over drawing you did, would also make artists think about how they would adapt functionality to the largest drawing tablet created, i could see moving things over to one side or the other (left handed-or-right). Hand drawing artists the create real murals like to have full range of motion in their stroke when creating artwork. Seeing you guys in action helps us see what we can do in the future. Thank you Again. After all the waiting, im hoping all the planning works out.

[@scottabergermd]

Rob - PHENOMENAL REVIEWS ON ALL STUFF WACOM!! I am expecting one any day from B&H (a 24” Cintiq pro i got used at a great price)...to be used exactly how you were using it with your Mac Pro - but for only editing photos and maybe a little Final Cut Pro editing as well. I am hoping i love it, then will buy either the ergotron arm or the desktop stand. Which would you suggest?

[@RobertHranitzky]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Very happy to hear this and much appreciated! Honestly I would go with the Flex Arm as it gives a lot more flexibility - for Illustrators I would probably recommend the stand as it is a bit more rigid. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

[@scottabergermd]

Robert Hranitzky so for photography editing, the flex arm, but for illustrators - then you recommend the stand?

[@RobertHranitzky]

Paindoctor In my opinion yes. But it really depends on how intensely you apply brush strokes and your style of using the pen as well as personal preference. After all it’s not a rule but just my thoughts. Some might disagree ;)

[@scottabergermd]

Robert Hranitzky thanks so much. I am your newest subscriber!

[@JokoJMC]

but can it run Crysis?

[@brandongholston8639]

Joko JMC best comment

[@uunz4075]

nah man. Nothing can run crysis.

[@LilNounsDAO]

was going to lookup the "bank u4k screen" from the cc on this video but I think the dictation is incorrect... do you mind clarifying what monitor you are using there?

[@TT-rl4su]

At 15:57 you are discussing the arm coming in the way sometimes, can't you just switch to tablet mode and look at the large Ben Q screen in front temporarily? I mean using the cintiq as a normal tablet???

[@tommasorenieri]

Hi Robert, great video, very useful to choose if to buy the Pro Engine. A little question about the pro 24: I've just tried it but the new satin glass surface create a strange moiré effect, with tiny and infinite rainbow dots when we use a white document (at the beginning of a painting is really evident). Can you confirm it? Thanks a lot and keep it up!

[@RobertHranitzky]

tommaso renieri Thanks so much! Yes you are right - I noticed that effect as well and found it a little bit distracting at first but got used to it very quickly. I checked with Wacom and it’s due to the structure that makes the tactile paper like feel when you move the Pen on it (which actually is nice!).

[@tommasorenieri]

Thanks to you Robert, I'll move my attention on a different model to replace my almost 13 years old 21ux! Have a great day!

[@RobertHranitzky]

tommaso renieri Check out the previous gen as well as the smaller 16”!

[@tommasorenieri]

Sure, if the 16" don't have the same feature or I'll buy again the 27". Thanks a lot!

[@11chamil]

I was very scared at how big this is and transportation might sometimes be necessary so i found a bag that will safely carry the CIntiq. Gator Cases Padded Nylon Carry Tote Bag. the 27 inch bag should perfectly fit the dimensions of this cintiq :D

[@clayworley2184]

Where can I purchase a Wacom Cintiq Pro Engine, I need one for my 24 HD Pro

[@247LilJoker]

Have you done an update on this? How long did you have it for/do you still have it?

[@Crazypreeteens]

I have a question. I have a 2015 MacBook Pro Laptop that I believe does not perform in 4k. Does that mean the Cintiq Pro 24 will never be able to perform in 4k or display its various range of colors due to it showing what my laptop screen looks like? Or will your trick with the adaptors work?

[@AlexpxThreeTen]

Great complete review. I’m sold.

[@scottabergermd]

Amazing review. How anyone in their right mind could give you a thumbs down is beyond comprehension. Outstanding job. I would pay money to have you give me private instruction.

[@BubbaSatori]

Thanks for a very in-depth review.

[@user-uf9wx5nj7b]

Do you have a windows machine you can test the 4k resolution with using HDMI cable or Display port? Kinda sucks that the 4k did not work with direct hdmi or display port on you mac pro unless you used the adapter.

[@kalindramizuel4474]

So Cintiq pro 24” and 32” turned into an all in one pc right? Soo..., can you use it without a laptop or a desktop? Or do you still need it?? I’m sorry, I’m just confused right now.

[@K.L.-]

Kalindra Mizuel You can turn it into a mobile tablet IF you buy the engine. The engine is going for around $2.5k I believe. The tablet itself is $2k-$2.5k for the 24 inch. If you buy the engine, you don't need a laptop or desktop. Without it, it's like a regular cintiq that'll need a laptop or desktop.

[@RobertHranitzky]

The Cintiq Pro 24/32 are still "just" pen displays (as always), so you can use them with your existing PC/Mac. New is the *option* of sliding in a PC module (Wacom Cintiq Pro Engine) that turns it into an all-in-one solution.

[@kalindramizuel4474]

Ohhh, now I want to buy the wacom cintiq pro😭 thank you

[@SD_Alias]

Thanks for the review. Is it possible to use it with a second Monitor and Photoshop? Now i have a Eizo 27" and a second monitor for all the palettes and tools. Would it be possible to have the cintiq only for the picture and a second monitor for the tools? If yes how do you access the second screen with the Pen/cursor? thanks a lot...

[@RobertHranitzky]

Georg E. Yes, there is a function called display toggle which allows to use the Cintiq as a standard tablet when controlling the cursor on another screen. Can be activated with one of the Express Keys.

[@SD_Alias]

thank you, that makes the new cintiq much more interesting..

[@horaziohorazio]

Hi Robert... what about the fan noise... just got mine yesterday and I think it's faar tooooo loud... actually I'm really disappointed and thinking about returning it... it's a pitty... because anything else is just great imho.

[@RobertHranitzky]

John Wilhelm Hey John, did you get the Engine or just the Cintiq? To what are you referring to? The Engine is of course louder than just the Cintiq, as it needs more cooling!

[@horaziohorazio]

just the display without engine... I set brightness to 50% (factory default). in my studio temperature is 20 degrees... after approx 15-20 minutes the fan starts to blow... another 30 minutes later the fan gets remarkably louder... then it switches back to the basic fan noise after a while... it's really a shame... don't know what to do... no answer/solution from wacom... only answer from support was: "you can return the unit if you're not happy with it!" > thaaaanks!

[@deepelements]

Great review Robert thanks

[@BIGSHUNN]

So with the engine on the back... Will still be able to put this setup on a Stand (Ergotron)?

[@sandy_the_hippy]

No errors in without a custom vesa mount. The actual stand for this is 500bux

[@AnimationRiver]

Classy gray jacket. What firm? Is there an Amazon?

[@RobertHranitzky]

AnimationRiver Thanks! That’s one of my favorite Superdry hoodies - it’s from an older collection, but you find similar ones here www.superdry.com

[@AnimationRiver]

Very cool store. Very cool you! Thank you for your responsiveness! Superb!

[@empyrical]

Are any of the USBC ports on the Pro Engine Thunderbolt 3 as well?

[@jjaycallejas]

Do you have any insight/thoughts on VESA compatible mounting the Pro 24? I see that there are screw holes for mounting Wacom's stand, but not sure if it's VESA compatible AT ALL. :(

[@CreateNowSleepLater]

Great question, I dont see one and it is most likely is to push their ergo stand.

[@RobertHranitzky]

No VESA mount sorry

[@RobertHranitzky]

Jezreel Callejas Sorry, I had to send the unit back already so I can’t measure. But someone said here in the comments that apparently there seems to be a way with VESA adapters...

[@donquezstrong6884]

Where can I get the engine for the welcome tablet?

[@CreateNowSleepLater]

Can you comment on the full resolution, you mentioned it was not working unless you used the adapter. Is it possible the DP port on the MAC is not 4k capable?

[@RobertHranitzky]

I did not get the full 4K resolution to work when connecting via HDMI to my Mac Pro (2013), even if it would work, it only would run it at 30 Hz. So going via Display Port - and the provided Mini Display Port Adapter (looking like the Thunderbolt one) did the trick and it worked at it's full resolution of 3840 x 2160. I also still had my BenQ 4K screen connected via Display Port too, so both were running fine at 4K!

[@WilliamDeLaVega]

Amazing review, now I want it more. I bought on October a intuos pro for photoshop and 3D, but I fall in love with this one. 😍

[@WilliamDeLaVega]

Can't wait for more reviews. And more videos.

[@RobertHranitzky]

William De La Vega thank you! Feel free to subscribe and click on that bell thingy to find out first. There’s more in the making

[@bloqueado]

does anyone know where can I find the measurements of the box? I'm planning to carry with me in a plane, I wish I knew exactly how much the shipping box would be.

[@cyplot]

hej Robert! has one of the usb-c on th eWacom Cintiq Pro Engine a thunderbold-3 option?

[@Andy4Tune]

I just wonder... do you really need a cintiq pro for video editing (with all the pressure sensitivity ) seems like a major waste of money. I can understand drawing, sculpting but not editing. Video editing is all keyboard

[@RobertHranitzky]

Andy4Tune the short answer is no. But don’t forget that there are many multidisciplinary creatives out there that will use it for more then just editing (but also edit).

[@oasis6804]

How good is Nvidia Quadro P3200M? compare to geforce line up? I can't find any info about Quadro P3200M

[@kornelious1]

Does it get really hot? And does it kick the fans on constantly?

[@RobertHranitzky]

kornelious1 it gets warm and the fans are running most of the time. But it depends on what you do.

[@AllanBuch]

Great review, thanks!

[@msee383]

Hi, I’m waiting to receive my first new iMac 27” I have the Wacom cintiq pro 24”. How have you connected your Wacom to the Mac?

[@RobertHranitzky]

Martin Mckenna quite easy with USB-C

[@randomrandle9141]

@@RobertHranitzky ayo you still alive bro?

[@RobertHranitzky]

@@randomrandle9141 Alive but too busy with all that is going on.

[@randomrandle9141]

@@RobertHranitzky oh thank gosh Was afraid another good youtuber might've died

[@ikervillanueva8156]

hello I would like to ask you a question I have seen the video you were making as a video on the tablet it would be a premiere it could be done with davinci

[@RobertHranitzky]

Of course you can also other tools with it. It simply replaces the mouse as an input device (adding more benefits like pressure sensitivity- but that’s not something you’d use in video editing tools). But yes, it’ll work

[@Firebrand911]

Does it get WARM on the lower right hand side, where your hand rests often, like the MobileStudio 16? I hate that about the 16.

[@RobertHranitzky]

Firebrand I had to send the unit back unfortunately, but I did not notice it getting warm during my time with it. Also it has a completely different internal design - not sure what component is in that area on the MSP but my guess would be CPU or GPU hence the heat

[@Firebrand911]

Thanks, you're right, it was probably the CPU or GPU, but just wanted to make sure it wasn't a common component of their new gen displays. That was AWFUL placement and is the one thing I really hate about my MSP 16. Its like I get cooked after an hour! Looking forward to this.

[@Kr0wu]

I've heard people say that the cintiq pro 24 is like the mobile studio pro. Can you explain this to me. As they say u can take it with you I do not see that possible, nor why would u want to lug around a an expensive computer anyway?? I just want to know is the wacom cintiq pro 24 really portable with the engine? Like the mobile studio pro. If so how?

[@RobertHranitzky]

yumdumZebra it’s not really portable as it weighs quite a bit, is pretty huge and needs power of course. But what probably is meant, that it is very easy to set up at a different locations, especially if using the Engine. Just two power cables and that’s it.

[@Kr0wu]

Robert Hranitzky thanks so much for that :D

[@kaiikay]

Hi, i wanted to ask that if you connect the wacom with a laptop that it is not 4k, will the wacom still be in 4k? Im sorry for my bad English and if it is a silly question but i've never owned a wacom so im clueless

[@RobertHranitzky]

Kay, no worries, not silly and your English is great! It depends on the laptop, the GPU and it’s capabilities. You should check with your laptops manufacturer and manual to be safe though. If going through Display Port or USB-C chances are that it should be fine. But check please to be sure.

[@kaiikay]

that has helped me, thanks you :D

[@RonaldStepp]

Maybe someday we'll have OS independent software, where the software works and looks the same whether its running in Windows, Linux, or MacOS.

[@MrSomeDonkus]

I would imagine that anyone even considering getting a drawing tablet would already have a computer so I dont quite understand the engine thing. Anyway the tablet looks great.

[@auneakeffect]

I have a pretty powerful computer, but I am considering getting the engine for portability purposes. Could be nice to move the tablet to another room, or even with you while traveling but I wouldn't personally do that....I'm sure there are tons of starbuck-rats that can't wait to bring their new cintiq to the place though

[@MrSomeDonkus]

hmm ya I guess that make sense. Sometimes I forget that people dont just stay home all day on their tablet. But I assumed that people who wanted to travel would have gotten the mobile studio pro 16inch or 13inch, because at some point the 24 inch size would seem annoying and heavy to take with you places even if it is just to the living room or something like that.

[@krizalide1]

The image looks so grayed out on the screen. Is it due to the texture glass creating a film?

[@RobertHranitzky]

Not sure what you mean, but in reality the display/image was not at all greyed out. In fact pretty good color- and brightness wise!

[@maresfillies6041]

AMAZing Review. Thanks so much. Now I know what to buy.

[@naedolor]

I've owned Wacom tablets and screens for more than 13 years. They might look nice, but apart from Zbrush, Photoshop and other few optional drawing software, they are completely useless for editing, cg, compositing, 3d, etc. I have a 27 QHD Cintiq with its overpriced stand and I had to make another workstation for it just for drawing because it occupied my whole main desk and never found it 100% comfortable working with it. On my main workstation I now have an Intuos Pro M which I'm really happy with and a much more empty and organized desk. Yea, a Cintiq is unbeatable in Photoshop, or whatever other drawing software, but apart from that It's just a really awkward furniture piece that you constantly have to tilt and move around to make space on the desk for mouse and keyboard whenever you're not painting. Bottom line in my opinion, if you're solely a digital artist and you paint 12 hours a day in Photoshop or whatnot, this is definitely for you and if you can afford one, it's a no brainer, go for it. But if you find yourself somewhere in the middle, doing other stuff for grub, then you might want to consider just a regular nice tablet; it will do the same job, it will be way cheaper, more versatile and it will occupy a fraction of the space.

[@AhloiFTW]

They need to have a faster screen refresh rate, like 120ghz like ipad does.Thats why there is zero latency when draw using pencil which optimized to the screen rate.If Apple Ipad can do that why not wacom?because they think they still dominate the creative industry? truth is people is getting ipad pro for their mobile use rather than clunky mobile studio pro.

[@JokoJMC]

the hell with the price if Cintiq has 120hz $$$$$$$$

Apple fully controls the hardware AND the OS. If anyone ever is going to do it, look to Microsoft.

[@AhloiFTW]

yeah sorry typo on my side

[@auneakeffect]

I've been seeing so many iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Shills online lately. No one who is considering buying a wacom would ever use an iPad for what they are making lol. Two different worlds

[@AhloiFTW]

I mean for my perspective for mobile use, ipad pro is still better than wacom mobile pro studio.For workstation of course everyone will go for wacom, its just my experience.To each of their own, i guess.

[@SpookyxSausage]

Just brought one for my wife but not the cintiq pro engine :( and turns out her old laptop cant run the new tablet. Got excited and thought it came with the engine. Derp

[@eyecred4153]

So, any way to use ergotron with it, or they're pretty much forcing us to get their shait stand?

[@RobertHranitzky]

iCRED Wacom Stand it is

[@Durfit]

Wacom has said that with an adapter, the 24 is VESA mountable. It will require a wide bracket, the bolt holes are still 120mm vertical.

[@eyecred4153]

Yea, I was thinking about those...If I'm not wrong those are usually used for bigger TVs...I'll wait for some reviews on the "new" wacom stand I guess.

[@K.L.-]

iCRED It's going to be the Ergo stand they have for the 27QHD, but made to fit the 24 and 32 inch.

[@AnimationRiver]

This thing works, if you remove the processor box?

[@RobertHranitzky]

AnimationRiver Yes, if connected to another Mac or PC

[@PassiveSmoking]

I've got an old Cintiq 21UX which I've mounted on an Ergotron arm. Can the pro mount on a VESA stand like the Ergotron?

[@RobertHranitzky]

There are no VESA mount holes on the Cintiq Pro 24.

[@Durfit]

This is not correct. Wacom themselves have stated. "The Cintiq Pro 24 is not directly compatible with a VESA mount but it has the required holes in the back to be able to adjust one. So the possibility is there. Cheers BV"

[@sannyfolkesson2226]

i wonder, can it be monted to a ergotron stand?

[@mohammadobaidullah6485]

Can you tell me what is the size of your main Benq monitor?

[@RobertHranitzky]

Mohammad Obaid Ullah 32“ at 4K

[@jkim9383]

Is it a touch or non model... do you prefer one over the other?

[@RobertHranitzky]

It was the Touch model that I've tested. Honestly I think I could work just fine with the non-touch model, however it *IS* nice when working in Photoshop or Lightroom to move (or zoom) the image (essentially the hand tool/space bar replacement). That being said, many times I have turned it off, really depending on what I am doing with it. It was also nice to use touch input when I did not have my pen at hand (I ALWAYS misplace them - I know, I should use the stand more!). Also if there is no Keyboard connected (yet), it is also pretty cool to just type on the screen. If you can afford the extra cost for the touch, then go for it (you can always toggle it on/off).

[@jkim9383]

thank you

[@jkim9383]

Hard for me to justify $500 when I will only use it for creating art knowing that I need to buy the stand later for another $400 or so.... but I'm also thinking long term use ... hmmm

[@RobertHranitzky]

It is a tool made to help you work better and faster. It really depends if you use it as a professional to earn money or just as a nice to have. If you do use it professionally, usually after some time you earn more than what you invested/spent money on. And usually something like this is used for many many years... ;)

[@BombaJead]

If it serves of any evidence I have a touch model and since the second day of use I disabled the touch functions and never turned them on since, I use the tablet for digital art and really the touch functions get in the way too much specially if you rest your hands against the screen. Maybe they improved the touch on this model but I highly doubt it knowing Wacom.

[@Retopomonkey]

What is the Cintiq pro like for Animating in Maya ?

[@RobertHranitzky]

To be honest, I am not using it for animation. I prefer seeing the whole screen for this task. I use the Cintiq mostly for retouching, concept and drawing work mostly. When animating I’m using my other machine with an intuos Pro hooked up to it.

[@davidhunternyc1]

Wow. I'm truly amazed. Ahh, don't judge me here (because I'm such a beginner compared to you) but I have an idea. I am a painter/artist and so I work with real paint and brushes. I also love illustration and photography. My issue is my current computer is a 13" MacBook Pro 2010. : ) I'm looking to upgrade. At first I was thinking about getting a new MacBook Pro but with the lack of ports and no touchscreen I looked to a Dell or the Microsoft Surface Studio. I checked the Surface Studio out at the Microsoft store here in NYC and didn't like it at all. The parallax issue made me nauseous. Also, I did not like the glossy screen, it lacked USB-C, and it is too expensive. I also don't know the Windows operating system at all. But then my endless search brought me to this video. I am stunned with your knowledge and brilliance at using digital media. Could I get something like this and use it as my stand-a-lone computer? Being such a newbie to digital drawing I would need to take lessons. I would also like to learn Adobe Premiere Pro so I would have to find a tutor. I have a steep learning curve but if you could recommend the Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 or 32 for someone in my position then maybe you could recommend a tutor in NYC that could teach me some of these programs also?

[@RobertHranitzky]

First of all thanks so much for your kind words and taking the time to reach out! This really motivates me to continue doing what I do. With regards to your questions: well, with the Engine you can make it a standalone computer - kind of an iMac with a Pen and Touch, but with Windows ;) Personally I would not switch my main workflow to windows but integrate it as good as I can if must use windows (e.g. VR stuff, 3D, etc). It is a pretty powerful machine and for digital art it is more than enough. For Premiere Pro or editing in general it can never be too fast. It also depends on what you want to edit? HD, 4K or 8K? The last two are probably a bit too much but it depends on the formats etc. Unfortunately I can’t recommend any tutors I in the NY area that I know personally but I can ask around. Drop me a message via my website or Fb please. Hops this helps!

[@davidhunternyc1]

Hi Robert. I sent you an email through your website. I hope you received it.

[@RobertHranitzky]

davidhunternyc got it! Thanks will get back to you

[@joewisconsin3395]

Is it vesa mountable?

[@Ligenaj]

Will this work with a late 2015 iMAC?

[@RobertHranitzky]

I don't see why it shouldn't as long as you have macOS 10.11 or later installed.

[@airpodsmurf6175]

is it worth it to spend 500 extra bucks for touch?

[@tinkywinkywonky6903]

Wizard Owl same question I mainly draw using companion 2 and now iPad Pro so I heavily use touchscreen but the price is too much so I don’t know if I can live without the touch or no should I spend money or nah

[@AngeNamnNamnsson]

Thanks for this video! Finally 4K wacom with a perfect size. But! They should have put a 100x100mm VESA mount on the back. Anti-smudge gloves or whatever they are called is a standard thing to wear using a product like this and they should come with this tablet. Or atleast a anti-scratch cover on top. The standard 200$ stand should be in the box as well. The price should be around 1000$ WITH the stand. It's a 60hz 24" 4K display with a pen and a remote control. Nothing more, nothing less. The Dell P2415Q monitor costs around 400$ and has almost the same specs, except that the screen is not interactive with a pen. So why this bizzare pricetag Wacom?

[@K.L.-]

Freffo Because they can. Welcome to any Wacom products. It's so disappointing but here I am, still waiting to buy this from them. Until their competition can make as big of a name for themselves, Wacom prices will continue to be sky high.

[@AngeNamnNamnsson]

That's true about their products. They can charge much more since no one can use the same technique such as the non-battery pens and precision etc. I'd like to see Dell and Microsoft do something that could make Wacom decrease the pricetag. Anyhow. I will get this 24" wacom tablet sometime this year when all the accessories are available for the unit. The only thing i wonder is if the touch version is worth getting?

[@K.L.-]

Freffo Touch is very much preference. Some people find that it helps with things like zooming, but for me personally, it's a hindrance more than anything. Not quite worth the extra $500 in my opinion.

[@AngeNamnNamnsson]

Pretty much sums up what i think about the touch as well. It's better to get the official stand or a very good VESA arm.

[@garrymine]

This display is gonna cost like 2000$ or more?

[@eyecred4153]

Without the box harware thingy and touch, yes it will be 1999$...Yea, 2000.The touch is never worth it, it only gets in the way imo.

[@JayJapanB]

It's only worth it on mobile hardware. Then it's a must. Desktops it's keyboard only for me.

[@snapcracklepop711]

@@eyecred4153 Don't you need touch for the pen to work on the screen?

[@eyecred4153]

@@snapcracklepop711 No, you don't need touch for it to work on the screen :)

[@benderthefourth3445]

isn't the option of buying a mini pc cheaper? I mean the Wacom Cintiq Pro Engine needs a power cable as well... so

[@RobertHranitzky]

You can connect it to whatever machine you like (as long as it is compatible).

[@nelsonsanou7018]

Great review. Thank you

[@RobertHranitzky]

Glad you like. Thanks!

[@MichalJelinek_at_Horseville]

How about the ventilator noise?

[@RobertHranitzky]

When using it "just" as the Cintiq Pro 24 (without the Engine) occasionally the fans did kick in, but were not too loud in my opinion, but noticeable. Running the Engine you definitely can hear them - depending on what you do. Doing GPU heavy stuff, it needed more cooling hence more fan activity.

[@MichalJelinek_at_Horseville]

thanks man! In fact, the noise is the most annoying thing on my otherwise beloved MSPro16 ...

[@RobertHranitzky]

I know what you mean, same here. It really depends on your studio environment - if there is other normal computer fan noise here and there or if it is absolutely quiet. Obviously with the latter it will be more noticeable.

[@videoshare5324]

It's great that it works well,...but c'mon....it darn well better work well at the prices those guys charge. Give me the Dell Canvas 27....it will work just as well at a lot less. In about another year this will be a moot point as the so called "alternatives" will have caught up with the tech specs at a LOT less costs.

[@3polygons]

Yep.

[@jasper_of_puppets]

Dell Canvas has much lower pixels per inch with its 1440p resolution, whereas the Cintiq Pro is 4K. This makes a big difference with big screens. Wacom will always be ahead of the curve, since their focus is on specialized pro artist tools. But this is good for everybody. People who want the premium stuff now, and can afford it, go for Wacom, whereas more budget-friendly stuff by other companies follow in the footsteps. Wacom innovates (at a premium), others emulate (on a budget). It's a win-win for consumers.

[@3polygons]

As far as I have understood while watching A Dell Canvas review, it has the same internals than the previous top end cintiq model , the 27" QHD, not the current Cintiq PRO 32". That previous model did actually have 1440p as its resolution (though display port). I 'd be immensely happy with those specs my self, by very far... At a company, having the budget, and asked about what I'd prefer, lol, yeah, the new 32".... ;) More important to me than the resolution - 1440p is fine with me, even at that enormous tablet size- is the fact of the tablet supporting 97% of Adobe RGB color space. Plus all those other high quality internals that you'd notice while drawing or staring at the screen 24/7. If anything, I'd love they'd make one 22 model (ya hear me, Wacom?), non touch, non wireless (as an excuse to reduce the price, as I don't need those features that badly) at the price of one of the fierce cheap competition, the alternatives. A sub 1k bucks model from Wacom or DELL, I'd purchase in a blink...Specially if keeping at least the Adobe RGB color space support and the QHD or 24" inches tablet internals/pen of previous generation. Well, what the heck, just a Dell canvas 22", they simply decided not to bet for that... :/ . If the Canvas is around 1500 euros or so, I can't see why they can't produce a 22 inches with same philosophy. It could totally win over the alternatives if costing a bit less than 1k. And so Wacom would keep ppl under their Wacom or Dell associate umbrella...

[@TheBird..]

But can it run quake?

[@l1v1ng_d4y_by_d4y]

Can you upgrade the engine

[@Alex-Bland]

"We appreciate your buying a Cintiq 24 pen display and are deeply sorry that the product does not meet your (and our) high standards. We want to assure you that we stand behind every product we sell and will replace the Cintiq if you are unhappy with the quality or performance of the device. The fan noise you have experienced depends on many factors. In the design of the Cintiq 24 we have to balance on-screen temperature and the noise of the cooling system. Our goal is provide a drawing surface that is cool to the touch and avoid high temperatures that cause the skin to sweat ,making it difficult to draw smoothly. Unfortunately, to achieve usable brightness, a 4K panel requires a stronger backlight than older generation with lower resolution screens. This results in more heat which has to be removed by fans from the LCD. Depending on the brightness, the content being shown and the ambient temperature, the fans will run faster or slower which can create more noise. If you find the fan noise to be excessive, try reducing the brightness or moving the display away from sunlight and other sources of heat." - wacom despite me being in cold England with 50 percent brightness and the 5k imac pro and 4k surface studio are silent (plus they could have used so dollar silent running fans)

[@ai-man212]

It needs voice-activated tool commands at that size.

[@olimueller]

450 subs and you got one to review? I have to do something wrong... 🤪

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

This is gonna cost a frigging fortune.......I DON'T CARE!!!! This will be mine!!!!

[@oasis6804]

And how's the color? cintiq 22HD has very bad color so I was wondering 24Pro has better

[@RobertHranitzky]

Color reproduction is great (honestly it must be, given that it has 99% Adobe RGB)! I have also compared it to my main screen, which is the BenQ SW320 and very accurate and calibrated. In my video it might look different due to the angle I captured it, but when looking at each screen normally they both reproduced the colors really well.

[@oasis6804]

Robert Hranitzky Does cintiq have sRGB mode also?

[@JayJapanB]

The engine seems kinda meh. Buying a laptop without a screen for over $3k? I'm not saying they could have done it cheaper but it still doesn't make it enticing. The two power cords (and two bricks?) is the nail in the coffin for me. It just stops being elegant at that point. Which is arguably one of the requirements for anyone buying an AIO.

[@midnightsnack1306]

JayJapanB yeah just get yourself a powerful laptop

[@artofjiro]

Cintiq 24 is 2500USD, engine: i5 with 256gb storage, 16GB ram is 2500USD, XEON with 512gb storage and 32GB ram is 3500USD. So essentially, too much $$.

[@OliverPewPewPew]

Hello, do you know the release date of this model?

[@RobertHranitzky]

I am not sure but on the website it says: Product availability varies by region starting in March 2018

[@eyecred4153]

Well the 24 is up on the site but it's not in stock, wich I guess it means not actually released yet.

[@christy1705]

My Wacom isn’t connecting to pc

[@livingdeadgirl4884]

Literally thinking of bankrupting myself over one of these. I don't want to buy the 16" and regret it. I would have to pay this off over like three years. If I get the stand as well....

[@VultRoos]

I finally saved enough money to get a new tablet. the cintiq pro 24 in is out of stock. RIP

[@K.L.-]

enip284 it's out of stock because it's not released yet. it'll be out sometime in the next couple of weeks.

[@VultRoos]

Kyomi haha yeah I ended up calling customer support and they told me it wasn't out yet and that's why the site says they're out of stock xD they gave me an order number so I assume I can possibly make a preorder if I wanted

[@Donnasartlounge]

So once you use engine you can also go online ect.....

[@meebyte]

Well yeah it's just a computer and if you have internet...

[@AlexpxThreeTen]

I nearly bought one of these today along with a CintiqPro24 Touch but decided I will never purchase anything from Wacom, ever. First, their website is buggy AF and full of dead links. Then, after finally managing to fill my shopping cart with over 6,000€ of toys and entering my shipping information, I could not advance to the payment screen. I tried the customer service chat window to see if they could help complete my purchase and they were completely useless. Then I thought, dead links, buggy estore, and useless customer support... if it’s this difficult to give Wacom my money, heaven knows how difficult it will be to get any tech support once I actually own the product should I need it. And if their ecommerce site is any indication, I’m going to need it because they obviously don’t care about quality control. No thank you. Not for me.

[@RobertHranitzky]

Alexpx ThreeTen Sorry to hear that. Definitely not the way it’s supposed to be! I think they just recently launched their new e-store site, so that might be explain some of it.

[@MrMichelPM]

So, the “engines” are Windows based ONLY. No “engine” for running Mac OS X/macOS, and Mac drawing/painting aps, huh. I can purchase the tablet, but won’t be able to ever purchase and use these engines to install any of my Mac software. Kinda of disappoints there for the Mac user to be able to have a larger, portable drawing device and computer engine built-in. Mac users get left out of this kind of technology, once again. This with an “engine” computer module is well out of my budget range, anyways! Still waiting for Dell to do a Mac-compatible version of their large and less expensive monitor drawing tablet, too!

[@RobertHranitzky]

It is simple: Apple does not sublicense macOS to third party computer manufacturers. Simply use your existing Mac with the Cintiq. Cintiq Pro with the Engine is not really portable either ;)

[@MrMichelPM]

So do you “dude”!

[@JayJapanB]

Just buy a second hand 27QHD

[@MrMichelPM]

Again, right back atcha!!! 😉😉👍

[@auneakeffect]

Photoshop on windows is the same exact thing, just press control instead of option

[@anzatzi]

@ 15:10--awesome work set up! enjoy

[@elettraatride657]

I am probably the only one, but the music in the background is a bad idea, at least at the volume it is. Your voice is pretty quiet and, maybe because English is not my mother tongue, to understand what you say is *really* hard sometimes.

[@RobertHranitzky]

Thanks for the honest feedback. Really appreciate it and will try to balance it better for future videos!

[@mostrandomnerd]

Someone needs to send me the 24 for testing.

[@ismyalak1419]

Thank God I have 2 kidneys to sell, Yeah I can afford it after that.