Wacom Intuos Small / Medium (2018) Review

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[@Balthazar2242]

Finally a review that gets straight to the point and doesn't waste my time. Thank you, sir.

[@BlackBeard3]

what da do-

[@miarinnes3134]

"the tablet comes in two different sizes, medium and the small. what's the difference? the medium is larger than the small. " well no shit. haha.

scared me for a sec, I thought that small was bigger than the medium!

[@dragongemgaming8294]

@@niamhy5941 did you say that to mikael or mia because both of them were making a joke too, smh

[@abstro9942]

Honestly its nice, most companies change their hardware for different sizes

[@niamhy5941]

@@babyuchiha4526 ?

[@TulsiCurryWorld]

Epic!

[@michaelandrews4323]

My mom got me the small one last night and I’m so excited to use it. She got the email this morning that it shipped and it should get to my house next week. I can’t wait!

[@GabrielTobing]

@Sylke Misat The small one works good. My brother still uses it and I use it occasionally because I don't have one yet.

[@alijumc]

What a preview. You mentioned problem with pressure, but did not explained how to fix it. Restarted Wacom services in windows. Using Blender only for test through. Idk if the pressure apply on Windows Painter app. D.

[@blubblab4238]

i have to say, that review was very entertaining. The animations and drawings really were something new, that you don't see often. You also talked very freely, and energetic. good job😁

[@InternetLawman]

I purchased the tablet a few weeks ago, and the bluetooth works, though there's a bit of a lag. I have a pretty powerful computer. 32 GB ram, i7 7700k 4.2 GHz, GTX 1080 ti, so with all of that considered, the lagging/jitter that I notice had to be the bluetooth. Plugging in the mircrousb confirmed what I believed, removing the jitter and lag all together. Also, if you're a taller person, a small tablet may not be the best bet for you, considering the size. For reference, I'm 186 cm (6'2") It takes some time to get used to drawing on an area that is almost the size of your hand. But it's do-able.

[@flamingdragonroll3932]

hey so the programs are permantly or do you have to pay for them at one point?

[@valeriasotillo8327]

Did u fix the lag? Im not sure wich one to buy

[@FZ63]

thanks mr.Brad colbow for your information about wacom

[@MarcCardwell]

good review, i'm probably going to get one. i've been left cold with a consumer wacom, no new drivers, AND a cheep monoprice one (same thing, drivers didn't work with 10.13.X maybe i'll be safe with this one!

[@rawiaayoubi]

Im gonna Get one yayyyy And im only 10 And i love animating!!! And drawing and I'm so so so happy

[@ej4j4i38wGwgeb8]

hi yes hello I'd just like to say, that once you have the tablet, I HIGHLY recommend getting Medibang Paint Pro. It's an amazing software for drawing with lots of brushes, functions, filters, effects, and whatnot. It's by far the best art program I've had yet! It's completely free too! Tho, if you get intimidated by it at first glance, use Firealpaca, which has an onion skin mode, so it's good for animation too (besides just normal art)! and THEN move to medibang. It's what I did. (firealpaca is free too btw)

[@steveshirley2250]

you had me at "rubber grippy roundies"

[@peanutbutter6625]

I got mine (not used) for £50 from Argos (usual price is 56 but my dad gets discount)

[@attetuulos6505]

Does this work on Lenovo?

[@sleepynotded]

wacom is the best, even if you have the old version. it will still work wonderfully.

[@IMKatar]

These tablets have no reason to exist anymore. For 60 - 90 $ you can get the Xp-Pen Deco 01 and 03. Bigger surface, paper-like texture, 8k levels of pressure, more hotkeys. The 03 is even wireless and you don't have to buy any additional kit to do so. I stoppped reccomending the Intuous tablets, there's no reason to spend more to get less. Get the Xp-Pen ones :P

[@nakushiro783]

The only argument is that Wacom is the most secure when it comes to software compatibility (almost guaranteed to work with any program you can think of), and some people really want those bundled programs. But personally, I would also recommend beginners to get the bigger drawing area of XP-Pen (or other alternatives) and just try out free programs like Medibang and Krita to get started.

[@IMKatar]

If you consider the price difference, you can pay the same even buying the software =/. You could get CSP (ofter at sale for 20$), Painter 6 (50$) and maybe Affinity Photo for 50$ = 200$, and you have the additional value of a better tablet. Yeah, I still see no reason to go for wacom tablets at this point unless we talk about the screen ones. And even that is debatable, because other brands offer a better value for money.

[@dileejdilu]

IMKatar check out "Parblo" less price and the only wacom competitor who comes with tilt support.

[@wi1395]

Do you use the deco?

[@IMKatar]

It's difficult to get Parblo products in Italy :( Also, I've had an Intuos Pro Medium with tilt functionality for 3 years, never used that feature, I just dont' need it. And before someone calls me hypocrite, I got not 1, but 2 Xp-Pen screen tablets and I'm selling the wacom one :P

[@FindingMinwoo]

Amazing video! It was very helpful!

[@valeriamoreda2079]

Great review! Would you prefer this over the surface pro 7? I’m thinking about getting the intuos or just stick with my surface pro 7!

[@jakemcconnell9439]

In the UK, I can get this tablet small with Bluetooth for £61.00

[@deaconumihai3435]

Tank you your video helped my to tale a detision I will buy this grphi tablet

[@klunet133]

I am sold. I want the medium.

[@manrock1924]

jeesh buying the tablet would save me money just from the programs it has! (rockin the wacon intuos like 10 inch display with keys or somethin)

[@fatihnri2484]

Manrock1 but, other tablet has much smaller price than this.

[@otheomuse]

Thanks Bro, I want to try digital art and this was helpful. No I'm no artist. Lol.

[@andygarcia8193]

I’ve seen a ton of reviews but I can’t yet decide if I should get the small one or the medium one! My indecision is mainly due to the tablet’s space it has to draw, I don’t know if it will get a bit uncomfortable if I get the small one... idk... I need help lol This is a very good review tho, I just can’t decide myself...

[@samk2407]

same

[@andygarcia8193]

Sam K Hey! In the end I decided to get the medium one and that’s the one I’ve been using ever since! I think the surface area of this size is just perfect, not too small, not too big ^^

[@samk2407]

@@andygarcia8193 well I decided to get the small one at least to try because the medium is literally twice the price, which didn't seem worth it

[@andygarcia8193]

Sam K Yeah, I totally get that

[@samk2407]

@@andygarcia8193 for like 250 you can get a tablet with a screen so paying 200 for a medium one without one seems not super worth it

[@devanshij9226]

Great Channel! love the videos

[@Shiver.1235]

"What's the difference? The medium is larger than the small" *Good point.*

[@Weddlz-]

*little rubber grippy roundies*

[@Camtcan]

I know this comment is really old, but does your profile picture relate to Cube Creator in any way?

[@Weddlz-]

​@@Camtcan​, no.

[@marcihab3088]

Weddlz bro i was sooo confused of your reply but then I realized its his name.

[@phoebella]

I just bought my small with bluetooth today. Im so excited to have it installed and start drawing away :)

[@irlbocchi]

Update?

[@elbadaernu7195]

@@irlbocchi just wanna give a head up. Don't buy the small version. Its too cramped in size. Just gather up a few bucks and buy the medium version.🙂

[@irlbocchi]

@@elbadaernu7195 Oh. Well i got the small 😎 works great for my tiny hands.

[@elbadaernu7195]

@@irlbocchi if u were a beginner, its fine. But once u reach certain level, you'll get fade up with the small size. I mean if your monitor or screen is small then its fine

[@irlbocchi]

@@elbadaernu7195 Yeah, I guess. I have around $700 saved up for a tablet but decided to go with a cheaper one at first to get used to it!

[@woodliced]

_drawing a person drawing a drawing tablet on a drawing tablet_

[@gazingatthestars.]

XD

[@sienna.6654]

It took me a minute to explain to myself what was going on in this comment

[@JakeSweeper]

Just picked up the Intuos Small two days ago, my first drawing tablet, ever.. I'm a total newb when it comes to drawing and digital drawing tools, so I was concerned that I was wasting my money. Setup was painless on both my mac and win PCs, BT works like a charm, and I was surprised just how quick I got used to drawing without looking at the tablet; almost like, "This should not be this easy...". It's one less thing to be concerned about while I learn. :)

[@enimly]

i just ordered mine on sale, super excited. drawing with a mouse just isn't it. lol

[@llinnyo]

@@enimly Im getting mine tomorrow! My pain with using a mouse is finally over

[@coffee4583]

@@llinnyo I'm planning on buying this one so is it worth it ?

[@llinnyo]

@@coffee4583 Yes! i recommend it, i still use it today for my drawing + 3d modelling.

[@sguzaki4545]

Nobody: Me, an osu! player: damn

[@Troubled_waters]

“Little rubber grippy round things” 😂

[@emelycava]

I got the small with bluetooth and I absolutely love it, I've been using it for months. The battery is great, and the bluetooth is also good. Personally I got the small since I have baby hands and my laptop is small. But I really recommend this tablet, really love it

[@hibaakjiji2798]

i love your pfp !

[@emelycava]

@@hibaakjiji2798 thank you!🙇🏻‍♀️💛

[@Maryielle]

What applications do u use? And was it hard drawing with it at first cause i just got one and im struggling a bit

[@emelycava]

@@Maryielle I use clip studio paint, it comes with the license. And yea it also was hard for me, what I did to get used to it was sketch something on paper and take a picture of it ( sometimes it was a drawing that I had done and liked) and then passed to clip studio, lowered the opacity and started sketching on top. It helped me more then just doing the direct lineart since it made my strokes and lines more lose. And from there on it was just a mater of drawing mas much as I could and slowly stop using the pictures when I felt comfortable. I can say after having it for around 4 to 5 months and using it basically every day, also as a mouse as well not only drawing, do I feel like my art is lose and I feel happy with it. Hope it helps! it does take some time.

[@Maryielle]

Emely cava thank you so muchh i will definitely do that!!♡ Also did u have to download brushes on clip studio paint or you just used the brushes that are already on the app and were there videos that helped u improve?

[@chillfrostyt]

Watching this 2 years later...gotta say amazing review! Gets to the point.

[@pieceless224]

Could you do a review on the XP-Pen Deco 03?

[@creepywaffles4783]

Pieceless 22 like my third favorite number

[@nicolle2126]

Any chance you could review the Huion inspiroy h950p? I've been meaning to replace my old wacom bamboo from 2010 until I get enough for a pen display but idk what would be a better value for my money. I also already have clip studio so i would rather avoid paying for the extra programs in the intuos.

[@tacbot89]

Nicolle I have friends who use huions on csp, and they work fine. Just remember, if you get a huion, to thoroughly removed any Wacom drivers, cus they will conflict with any the different tablet drives

[@anhhuynhkimnguyen6793]

I have an inspiroy h640p (its actually a great size for me because i have tiny hands) and it works very well. The h950p will include tilt as well so it’s great value imo.

[@lunasbix4338]

@@anhhuynhkimnguyen6793 how’s the tablet now? still work with you efficiently?

[@obsivx1102]

Question: How long do I get to use the Bonus Software? Do they stay with me forever.

[@niamhy5941]

Obsiv if you’re talking about the drawing software I’m pretty sure it’s like a year or half a year idk

[@karengray7981]

2 years for the comic

[@raven2736]

Clip studio pro is 2 years I believe

[@김정원-n5d]

I think they intentionally got rid of multi touch feature for sales strategy between intuos pro and new intuos. Though bluetooth support is very attractive, I doubt if I can make use of the tablet sufficiently without any inconvenience. And this is the only reason why I'm hesitating to buy intuos..

[@jaykim2146]

김정원 To be honest, the multi-touch is exactly why i went with the previous version but spoiler alert: it doesn’t work very well and so I keep it off. I don’t know why. It was so buggy.

[@miro_o]

I just bought one as a replacement for my ancient Wacom Bamboo which I've had for about a decade before it passed away R.I.P. I was very disappointed with its great, great... grandchild. The quality of the tablet screams budget especially when you press the buttons which sound and feel like something is braking inside and the pen is way too light and feels like a flimsy piece of plastic. Further, they took away the touch capability as well as the pen no longer erases when you turn it around! I suspect they brought the quality down because the once excellent quality entry-level tablets from Wacom were eating away from the sales of the more expensive models. Needless to say, I sent it back immediately and will be ordering the pro and hope for better.

[@alexxj181]

I’m just starting out and will have to get the small with no Bluetooth. Assuming most of the people saying not to buy it are pretty advanced and have lots of money, ‘Should I buy this while I’m just starting out with digital art?’ I have experience with digital art but not a tablet or anything. Right now I use my moms iPad, my fingers, and ibisPaint X

[@juliefang88]

Hello, did you eventually get one? If so, does the pen's nib get worn out fast? I hear it wears out faster than the previous CTH490.

[@johndripper]

Buy xppen deco 01 v2 or huion hs610 if not bought already

[@niamhy5941]

iPad + Finger = bad, stupid art. Don’t tell me you’re a “””””Gacha Artist”””” or a furry “animator”.

[@rebalieon4606]

@@niamhy5941 I completely agree-

[@GabrielTobing]

My brother got it and its actually pretty awesome.

[@timhills7186]

Thank you. A review that actually tells you stuff you want to hear and also shows you some use of the product.

[@toukendanshiwarrior2846]

5:46 I got a Wacom Intuos Small without Bluetooth (CTL-4100), registered my tablet and guess what? I DID get my 3 free software as they promised on Amazon without disappointment! Seriously, from my experiences just now, I got what I expect and wish for. I don't know why or how you got this information about the small version without Bluetooth 'cus it would be sad if we can't get Clip Studio Paint just because we didn't order it with Bluetooth but my Software Library said: "You can select 3 out of 3 software packages for a single operating system". Yeah. Not one, not two, but THREE out of THREE softwares I can download. But the 2-year licence thing for CSP is true, but that's okay. I have Mediband Paint Pro.

[@lesbiasian]

Me as well!

[@3polygons]

I don't recommend the small size in any case, unless you are exclusively doing photo retouch. For illustration and comic, please, from Medium size and + (pro Large (L) is ideal). Indeed, if one is debating between small and medium for price reasons, don't. Despite probably less quality, in that very case go for a XP-PEN Star 03 or 06 (edit: maybe better the newer DECO range), you can get a size i'm not sure if even bigger in active area than Wacom's medium, for the price of a wacom small. Of course, quality, I don't expect to be the same, at all. And Wacom pens are battery free. (some other companies produce already battery free ones, too. Those are told to have less wobble. ) Wait...seems xp-pen has now a line of products without battery.... :) OKAY. These are the purchases I consider make sense, for going for a comics or illustration activity (trying to save the most dollars, that is .), as the new Deco line in XP-PEN and other stuff in artisul is quite impressive (but on the paper at least, the line of tablets for these tablets is low in features for Artisul....2k in LPI and 2k in pressure in Artisul , for non display tablets, is worse than Deco's 8k pressure and 5k LPI of resolution. Also, the Deco line... woah, 266 rps....) . The Deco line from XP-PEN, or at least , one of their products, had a very positive review from Borodante. And that guy is like Brad....honest. :) (attending to all signs, that is ;) ) In the XP-Pen , I'd go for the Deco 03.... Seems XP-Pen does this thing... instead of eliminating the old gen from catalog, it lets it be for a while, so it can maintain an ultra cheap line. I'd recommend ALWAYS go for the latest edge in technology for tablets, no matter what brand. But if in money issues, the specs of the "older" Deco, the "deco 01" is at least in specs in the list, already quite impressive. IMO, for the price, really deserves a go the 03. Both seem to be Medium size. Is 99 dollars for the medium, still cheaper than the medium in Wacom, if am not mistaken. (in equal circumstances, purchasing direct from their site, not amazon deals ! ). BTW... i don't really trust bluetooh in wacom alternatives.... better go for models for which that's only an option, not the only way to connect ! (haven't yet seen if is the case with some of the models) Deco 03 (looks freaking sweet) : www.xp-pen.com/goods/show/id/314.html Deco 01 (around 65 bucks, always at the date of checking this in their store, 27 march 2018 . Quite cheap for a medium size ! ) : www.xp-pen.com/goods/show/id/224.html Star 06 wireless, if that means - dunno- that it does not offer cable connection, i wouldnt go for that, also, 80 bucks is too near the 99 from deco 03, which I'd rather prefer, or even above the deco 01. I believe XP-Pen does too much segmentation, not sure on the details on each... but be careful when choosing, in how new is each model, and what's really each product for. Star 05 wireless, same advice.... XP-Pen has the largest active area of the 3, Wacom is 8.5 x 5.3 inches, Artisul's medium is 9 x 6 inches , while XP-Pen Deco 03 is 10 x 5.62 (almost 2 inches wider active area than Wacom's medium ! that's 3,8 cm wider ! ) Artisul has two HUGE advantages, so is a very tough decision among the two brands, similar situation which we have in their respective pen-display range : Artisul is said by brad to have less wobble in the pen than any other brand in the pen display scenario. this is huge... for anyone actually drawing. Second.... PRICE. Woah, these things are cheap. At least, if u live in the states, as is an US only store (amazon surely is a possibility for other countries ) is just 49 bucks !!!!! of course, despite is probably the cutest design, don't be fooled by that, is only 2k pressure levels and 2k something LPI resolution. The former, meh, not that important, even with 256 levels I could draw well... the latter, more of a worrying one. EVEN SO! if there's no wobble on the pen, this would be a better choice than all of the others, and still is larger active area than Wacom Medium ! At this price is absolutely stupid to go for the small size, in Artisul. Medium all the way unless you are literally broken (10 bucks of difference wont solve your life, if so). artisul.com/tablet-stylus/artisul-pencil/#1470182121764-eb4395a7-d13d us-shop.artisul.com/shop-all/pencil/artisul-pencil-medium/ Sorry, I couldn't find the products - other than pen displays- in Amazon in other countries. I guess one could purchase direct from their store, tho, if shipping does not become too expensive from the US. I could find the model in Amazon.com, though... and very important notice... MUCH BETTER customer reviews for the XP-PEN line, the Deco 01 (seems there's not yet customer reviews for the Deco 03, too soon....but tends to be a powerful sign ! ) than the Artisul's Sketchpads... Even while I don't always trust customer reviews there (can be competition, or very very non savvy users) , but reading those in detail helps you detect fake/wrong reviews. Instead, now is not only Borodante nice impressions about the Deco (I think was the 01) , is also the amazon customers, 5 stars average (so, top) out of 14 reviews. Not much, but is a quite nice %. Still, the Artisul has overal positive rating, but is worrying that the complaints of the very low ratings, even if a miniority, is about build quality and durability! While the deco has been built with an special hardness in the surface to avoid scratching it easily, etc. I wouldn't go ever wild with a tablet, anyway, is not your regular pen and paper, geez ! (some ppl is a bit savage) Also, to mention that Borodante mentioned several times that he noticed it is needed more strength to draw, and all did seem was to produce the sensation of actual sketching, as you know, it never was like hovering some felt over a plastic, which is what most of us do to not scratch our dear wacom. Even so, I'd have THE SAME care and delicacy with these Decos, don't trust on anyone saying a tablet is strong and sturdy. None is. They can last you many years if treated carefully, tho (I'd expect Artisul's sketchpads , too) So, totally. i'd recommend the XP-PEN Deco 01 (probably much better picking the 03 model than the 01, even if the nice reviews have been for the 01... I'd be inclined to think that the golden rule works : 03 is surely all what 01 is but better) for those really with serious money problems. if can aford till 99 bucks, no doubt, go ahead for the XP-PEn Deco 03. And if can afford it, the safest bet ever , and I believe it will always be so, is just a Wacom medium, latest gen, the one in this video . But if not a photo retoucher, PLEASE, the medium size. My whole point is that is WAY worth better a Deco 01 or Deco 03 than a Wacom Small, any time and in any case, just for the size issue. In photo retouch, you only really need the pressure sensitivity, and the more, the merrier in that case. Not so much a crazy precision/accuracy for line work as you need in comics (at least in my art style in comics.. as your mileage may vary, depending on style ) . That said, I am personally NOT comfortable at all with medium size. I only say it is at least workable. Anything for me below Large is just nonsense. But I work in this. This is not a bash on wacom . Their products are the best, imo. but depending on prices, you'd better go for alternatives in some models. (ie, I'd rather go for Artisul in pen-display than for a cintiq, in the 16 range. and surely as well for any size between 22 - 27, I'd just go for the incoming 22 Artisul model, rather than any other, instead of an expensive Cintiq 27 or newer 32 . Money in those numbers in $ makes the alternative the single possibility for most.or at least, the sensible one. ) . But again, I'm lately more of a fan of non-pen-display workflows, even without considering price. So, for example, I'd choose easily better a Wacom Intuos Pro LARGE (Paper or non Paper) rather than a alternative brand's pen display, no matter what size, 16 or 22. With a Wacom MEDIUM, you do NEVER go wrong (is always my solid advice for people with less deep pockets), in any case, must leave that extremely clear. Is the safest bet. And for serious illustration and comic, working more than 2 hours a day (ie, about 6 - 8 at least ), needing precision, quality, durability, no hassles.... I can only recommend a Wacom Intuos Pro LARGE. (sadly my XL not anymore produced, but is too large even for a two tables' setup like mine, also, that model came with the cable ATTACHED (ugh)....but still no breaks (neither scratches! nor surface deterioration of any form! usage of 10 hours a day... I know, should be 8....) of anything, and I believe is 8 to 9 years now....I'm careful, tho. Very. ) But it is nice that there are now PROFESSIONAL solutions for ANY pocket. It has been sad that some artists (specially the young ones) couldn't afford a serious solution for the money issue (ie, STUCK with a terrible size of active area, the Small one. ). Not the case anymore, thanks to the new brands. Is not a bash of any brand. Is praise for the 3 I like more (yiynova is nice in my book, too..I don't like so much the others, mostly for specs/reported issues ) but noticing certain cons and pros in each range (I have highlighted cons in the 3 ). My 2c. I hope is useful for someone.... (why I do these comment-reviews-walls-of-text (with info I could keep just for my own) just below a video review is sth which I myself can't either explain.... )

[@thebradcolbow]

I sometimes wonder if you spend more time writing your comments than I do writing my reviews :) Either way, great info.

[@3polygons]

hehe ;)

[@4536647674]

3polygons nice novel, im sure it was good

[@marcelaquintanilla]

Well shit XD i was debating between wacom small and medium for price reasons.

[@sunshine7289]

thanks bro you helped me a lot :>

[@xDTHECHEMISTx]

Nice review. I just ordered today Wacom Intuos Bluetooth version (small). Its my first art pad

[@salted3507]

So how is it now

[@xDTHECHEMISTx]

@@salted3507 it was pretty useful but since then im ready to upgrade to a visual art pad where i can look down at the screen and see as im drawing

[@ronanbest6037]

Having the buttons on the top will be a massive help to left-handers !

[@lunasbix4338]

that way both left and right handers suffer 😂😂

[@zaraaaa2806]

Pov: I ruined the 666 comment chain

[@toot-toot]

can someone tell me if this tablet still holds up after it's warranty ends? i know it's rather inexpensive but i'd rather not have to replace it every year and a half :,))

[@bliss8141]

Okay so I’m getting Huron kamvas pro 13 cuz I am screen person but when I grow later I will get this tablet for traveling and brad is the reason I can get a drawing tablet✊

[@PetoriusRex]

I just bought the WIRED small pen tablet. Looking forward to using it and getting used to it. I used to draw with the MOUSE and got fairly good with it, so getting the feel for the tablet and pen...feels a little wonky right now. But from what I have heard from actual ILLUSTRATORS, you can't go wrong with this drawing tablet. Mine came with additional software once you register the product. Corel Paint...YES!! Especially as I've been using a waaay older version of CorelDraw for a million years now.

[@victorbillvyse]

Thanks for the review brad, will be ordering 3 next month for my animation classes :)

[@juvetafrolovaite]

I want to buy smaller one, it's 70€~ in my country. I'm broke now so I'll have to try a lot lmao. Cs it's so hard to draw with pc gosh. And I'm a bit tired with papers as everyone seems only drawing on tablets lately... I'm out of date haha

[@reianae.smiley8573]

I got my Wacom Intuos S in Pistachio 6 months ago. Before I ordered it, I was concerned about its size, but eventually those fears have gone to rest, and I pulled the trigger. I'm new to digital art and considering practicing once more.

[@InaKreka]

I have never done digital drawings , just pen and paper and i really want to get into it. Im worried about the learning curve of this tablet but its affordable and seems like a good place to start. Do you recommend it for beginners ?

[@ivysaurus4536]

Ina Kreka I tried it, as a beginner. You can try some tutorials, they really do help!

[@sophiatuttle1255]

Hey, Brad! Thanks for the great review. I don't have a fancy windows computer as I'm on a low budget, so I have a Chromebook. Do you know if this tablet works with Chromebooks? I don't know, so I'll have to ask Amazon. Again, thanks for the great review. I've been wanting to get into digital art for a while now, and I didn't know how to start off.

[@alicefitzgerald6623]

Thank you. This video made it clear how the tablet is and whether i want it. With little to no research. Grateful for the time it saved

[@jamesnnabeze687]

This guy is just so likable lol

[@ParadiseofDarkness]

Not worth 200 bucks, they need to reduce it to 100 buck for the big one with bluetooth and 50 for the small with the blue tooth.

[@MAIVBOT]

ParadiseofDarkness well, I'm getting a Wacom and it's only around 100...?

[@Solaxe]

They won't reduce it because people buy it. Supply and demand

[@silkworm2595]

Is that advising the consumer or....

[@ranjanaupadhyay88]

Anyone can answer this please? Can I use this tablet for Krita or Adobe Animate? Please tell.

[@vishalsehgal]

Yes you can, this tablet is just an alternative to your Mouse. So, you can use it with any software.

[@0hMyGandhi]

People, do not buy into the "bundled software" pitch. That should have absolutely zero weight on the merit on the hardware itself. There's far too much stuff out there that's either free (Gimp or Krita) or cheap (Mischief or Art Rage) for that to factor in in any meaningful way.

[@syvhei]

Getting one today ^-^

[@syvhei]

@Ath Collins I ended up returning it since it was too small for me.. it worked well though

[@syvhei]

@Ath Collins the one from this video^^

[@neon8589]

So I have a question: I want to get a graphics tablet that I can use for osu! and digital art that’s under $150. For the most part, I’ve narrowed it down to the CTH-480 and this (CTL4100). So it seems like the easy decision would be to go with the CTH-480 because so many ranked players use it and there are so many great reviews about it. My only issue is this: it’s nine years old, whereas the newer Intuos (CTH-4100) just came out last year. Are there any advantages to the 4100 besides the fact that it is newer? Will the 480 be outdated soon? Is it still good for digital art? Thanks.

[@lonestarstories8236]

1. Does the software for the tablet have a monthly/subscription fee to use? 2. Can the surface be scratched or can the pen tips be scratched? (why are there extra pen tips?)

[@nikminnet2768]

1. Only CSPPro has a trial. It lasts 2 years so you're good 2: I believe that the nubs can rub off like an eraser so maybe that's why. I don't know though

[@frostllstar0782]

Mine has a problem with it if it is plugged in it will make a very high pitched noise that really bugs me but when its unplugged and bluetooth connected it's perfectly ok

[@sethlistt]

I just bought mine and I tried sorting out my preferred pressure settings, but I still have to press exceptionally hard to get the program to pick it up as my pen trying to draw, is this the same problem you had? And if so, how do you think I should fix this? Thank you for this review by the way, it was super helpful!

[@hayaosman2701]

hey guys can someone plz help so about a day a ago i got my wacom intuos small with bluetooth since i'm a total beginner and i di everything im suppposed to do like install the driver register my device and get the 2 softwares and that was all good but i cant seem to be able to use my pen it just wont show up on the screen plz help

[@creepywaffles4783]

WATS UP LEFTY BUDDIES I kinda got triggered when it showed him drawing ✍🏻 with his right hand like. HOW ITS HARD I CAN SORTTA DO IT BUT STILL HARD

[@Kai-rr6pp]

it's so triggering to see someone draw with their right hand like friccc

[@obj7685]

@@Kai-rr6pp with that logic it's annoying to see someone draw with their left hand

[@austinwerner1855]

Hey Brad... great posts! I'm new to using graphics tablets and your videos are a big help thus far. I'm a residential building designer using Autodesk (Revit) and want to use Autodesk Sketchbook application on my PC to markup PDF docs for design reviews. In your opinion will this Wacom Intuos S provide the smooth and fluid experience you would find using Adobe Paintshop or Illustrator?

[@chocolatecandytofu]

Hi, I am planning to get a surface pro 6. Would you recommend pairing it with the surface pen or getting an intuous?. I am currently using the autodesk sketchbook for digital drawing

[@jaydraws2019]

I have a previous version of Intuos Draw - Small. It's really hard if you have a large screen. Finally I bought an iPad Pro and it felt more natural than this small tablet. My advice is if you can go for the Medium as small will feel very limited and if you are a 30+ guy it'll take a toll on you :)

[@Slaycoulee]

Dont put small/medium in your titel if you cant show the small model🙄

[@dermond]

0:47 In the left is the small. I know that's the previous model, but the size is the same for the new one

[@noknackman]

3:24 Has a Surface Pro laptop, uses a drawing tablet to draw

[@lolstuffenjoy9880]

Weird flex but ok

[@novahavinskiy770]

2 years later, and i bought wacom one FOR WHAT? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MegaKami78]

je vous recomande INTUOS WACOM 3 A4 ==> tablette graphique super rapide en excusion lorsque vous dessiner ou quoi que ce soit..compatible avec tous les logiciels..je l'utilise depuis 2008

[@reaglecart3827]

3:16 but then how come i just used it for a day and got used to it?

[@arunkumar-vl8mc]

How abt the battery life after 2 to 3 use of using ? We all knew that's a lithium 🔋... Is it Still works good ? Can any1 suggest me which is best to buy (Bluetooth / WIRED)...

[@christianmatts_bk]

@brad curious if the ergonomics vs the pro tablets made a difference? having the extra tablet on the side for your wrist to rest on. Im on an old intus pro 4. mainly use the tablet instead of a mouse, have used their bamboo tablets in the past and noticed that to be the biggest difference. a smaller tablet w same ish working area would be great, also my tablet is offically no longer supported so at some point i wont be able to use old drivers.

[@linzdeez973]

So how am I supposed to use this when their website is not available? I can't even download the drives for it. 🙁

[@jordanking7711]

Bear in mind though that the software that it comes with, it's only trial software. You still have to buy the software if you want to unlock it for perpetual use, with the exception of Clip Studio Paint Pro which is a 2 year license, but it still isn't perpetual.

[@deborahbabadele3156]

Hi My name is Deborah I am From Atlanta Georgia and my mom is buying me Wacom tablet I’m so excited to have it installed and start drawing away:) my question is What program work with Wacom tablet?

[@jihanasopaa1005]

Hi, I'm a little confused about what I want to start learning digital drawing. Which one do yo choose better, working with pen tablet or ipad pro?

[@thephilosopher5799]

Depends on what your doing. If you’re not doing serious animation or 3D work I’d go with the iPad Pro.

[@taikutsusensei]

Im so f### sad cause im a brazilian artist :( and a simple pen tablet for me is much expesiiveee :'( for exemplo $200 for us is R$1000 be poor is sad

[@susovan97]

Am I the only one having problem installing drivers from www.wacom.com/en-us/getting-started/wacom-intuos? The link doesn't seem to work??

[@4funrc11]

And if you own a laptop without a CD 💿 you can't take advantage of much (freebie software) here?

[@sarabele5034]

I got the tablet yesterday. It comes with 2 free softwares but it doesn’t let me register my device. Anyone know how to fix this?

[@nemanjanika2984]

Now try drawing a manga page on that. It is literal pain. Inking takes forever. Just get a screen tablet instead.

[@shraddhajagdale1779]

Small or medium which best

[@ctrtab3489]

My laptop is about 15" and they say that i should get the smaller one. Why is that? Pls someone answer .. Anyone

[@abud9933]

I want this to practice math, instead of wasting a ton of paper

[@abdullahsalimahir5023]

Wacom has left the chat

[@itrxgaming4426]

Wait, can u use it for notes, and drawing?

[@Doodles1947]

Bought a medium. Looked for some info post purchase and got this. Great job. Thanks.

[@gbansal3692]

Is it difficult to coordinate between hand and eyes... Plz tell, will this work on any free software...

[@villalosers]

1:34 Which video is that from? Or has it not come out yet?

[@neryte_]

I know i am really late xD but can you connect it to an Android too? Or PC only?

[@ivarman03]

You can 🙂

[@neryte_]

@@ivarman03 thank youyuu

[@satisfactorybyA]

Hey can we run and download the bundled software... 2 or 3 months after buying wacom intuos???? I mean is there any exhaustion period for the software access????

[@yattasuccess9212]

oh goddammit literally when i got my 2017 intuos small

[@Kittx241]

Dream:TheScene That hurts. ;^;

[@balazsdusek]

I don't understand why the medium costs more than twice the small It's not that much bigger

[@ToPsYkR3Ts]

Hey Brad, Did you notice any lag or accuracy differences in your straight line and curve line tests between wired and wireless? I'd also greatly appreciate if you included this in any wireless tablets you review in the future. Really appreciate your reviews and opinion, thanks!

[@alimahfudli2848]

UP!!!! I need this info too :)

[@KaoGi]

I tried both the bluetooth and wired version at the store. The bluetooth one got really laggy even without other bluetooth devices. Went with wired and really happy with it

[@ramboozaltm1741]

@@KaoGi well thanks...i was about to buy the bluetooth one...... is it still shakey with bluetooth off, or even when its off its shakey....just making sure

[@FourOf92000]

For me, the Bluetooth got laggy, but only really when the battery was low.

[@shutup5650]

I have the medium one and you don't need to press the buttons with your hand cause it's not convinient just press it with the pen

[@TaoRin_VVHL]

I bought one recently and the 3 softwares part seems to me like a scam, I only had the license key for Studio Paint, the others were only trial versions. I was so disappointed because I only got the M version with this expensive price for the softwares

[@earljmaui_boy2546]

* * * Aloha Brad, no comment (OR evaluation) of 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨/𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 programs...? Maybe that's why I'm having a heck of a time... (sigh) perhaps they're not compatible. * * * I have the small BT Intuos. I had a CTE-630 Sapphire previously. I grew accustomed to the ease of use for that system. This new small Intuos has me completely exasperated... The pad mimics the screen such that if I want to pick a tool, I have to pick up the pen and move my hand to the left of the pad... when I want a color, I have to move the pen and my hand all the way to the right of the pad. With the Sapphire, I was able to leave my hand in the same spot on the pad... I could move the cursor across the screen by picking up the pen, moving it a few inches in any direction (without moving the position of my hand), and when I placed the pen back down, the cursor was still in the same place when I lifted the pen. I could then move the cursor across the screen by simply leaving my hand in the same spot and just picking up the pen moving it a few inches and then back down again. * * * After all that; I just figured out how to do that with the BT Intuos... 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡... I guess this pen is more sensitive; I just need to raise my hand to get the pen far enough away... then when I put it down again, the cursor appears where I left off... (sigh) * * * Walking through the problem again in order to give you a more detailed explanation solved my problem... You're amazing... thank you... (LOL) * * * Until that time. . .

[@TheContrariann]

Please WRITE ✍ to WACOM to Upgrade it to USB C and Launch some Competitive Products Against the Cheap Deceitful Chinese Products WITH USB C also to improve the Battery Life and reduce the Charging standars on the Bluetooth one at least as per 2022 standards! Love from India 🇮🇳 ♥

[@jimsim3]

The page feel was a problem for me to, So I use a sheet of cut down printer paper on top tablet the Renaissance make a great different in brush feel. just use a little tape to stick it in place. Man you talk fast. SLOW DOWN GUY!

[@nnnnnAZ09]

"Click & Tap" is the killer feature for wacom tablets. Huion makes equal if not better tablets for a smaller price but that "Hover Click" omg is it annoying. One would have thought that by 2022 they would have implemented it (Huion), but nooooooooo. no such luck.