XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro Review

[@JessieEffendi]

Update: Hey everyone I just wanted to let you all know that I have decided to sell this Pen Display. Not because it started to suck, but simply due to portability. I know in this video I mention that it's still a portable set up but after so many times of setting up and breaking it down it became sort of a hassle. There's a lot of wires and carrying a laptop plus this pen display together can make your backpack pretty heavy. I have since bought myself a refurbished 2018 iPad pro that works great. I'll be using a lot of Clip Studio Paint and Procreate on the iPad but I'm also going to continue using photoshop when I'm at my desk. With that being said, I STILL recommend buying the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro IF you're in the market for a pen display to connect to your laptop or computer. It's a fantastic device! Here's a link to the video of me talking about my iPad Pro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJS8n3aIbb16jLs

[@vipulkotadiya517]

i am interested for purchase this thing

[@tonalharmony9266]

Very nice of you to make this follow-up post. We don't often see reviewers do this kind of thing.

[@JessieEffendi]

@Shadedown YT Hey so sorry for the late response. I don't see why they wouldn't work. I have two different usb hubs and they've worked well!

[@christinajames-chung9696]

Thanks for the review! My teenage daughter has been begging for a Wacom and I just can’t afford it. This seem to be a better alternative.

[@JessieEffendi]

I absolutely recommend this! If I knew better a few months ago, I probably would've bought an XP-Pen or Huion for my big drawing display. They both are solid brands that are catching up with Wacom's products. She'll definitely love it!

[@rat3905]

Wacom is starting to get cocky about how popular they've gotten and the prices have gone too high, while the quality has gone down, unfortunately. Good choice!

[@crubbles720]

@@rat3905 ur pfp bro

[@eenakulot]

Thanks for the review! I used to be a “graphics tablet only” person but after months of using the artist 24 model at my job, I’ve been contemplating on getting a smaller sized display tablet and this one seems the perfect size and price range for me :>

[@DaniPvPZ]

Thanks for the review! I'm gonna purchase the 13.3 Pro during this sale and I hope to get it before the year ends!! In my contry the dollar is sooo expensive, but it's still worth it! Your review made me sure that this is a really good drawing tablet, so thanks again!

[@JessieEffendi]

I’m glad I was able to be helpful. I’m sure you’ll love it!

[@DavidConant]

As mentioned in the video I agree, pressing the E key is always faster than flipping the pen around to use the Wacom eraser. Not have the eraser on the top of the pen is not a bad thing :)

[@Feetonthesand]

Thanks for the review. It's what I really need drawing on the screen. I bought the XPPEN Deco 01v 2. The XPPEN 13.3 Pro costs $265 sale here. I'll consider buying it.

[@RemusDragon91]

thank you dude for the review, i just bought one for my bf , i can't wait to see how he will use it

[@kbhasi]

Thanks for the informative review! For me, I'd likely have it easier because: - I use Windows, in which it'll likely just ask me if I want to proceed with the installation of an application from an 'unidentified publisher'. I'm very sure Apple has it harder. - I use an older laptop from 2015, so I wouldn't need a USB-C hub, but I have a desktop PC from 2017 with a single USB-C port, and I wouldn't need a hub there either as I'd be connecting the display output directly into one of the GPU cards I have installed. - I found a used Huion Kamvas 13 for $350, and a used XP-Pen Artist 13 Pro for $350, so it'd be harder for me to decide. (prices in SGD)

[@OviGomy]

Thank you for the review. I just ordered the Artist 13.3 Pro at amazon.

[@aprilglitch8399]

So how is it??

[@aimsanimations2905]

I must know how it went

[@top10waystodie37]

@@aimsanimations2905 he died

[@aimsanimations2905]

@@top10waystodie37 rip

[@thiscrushhate]

I just brought one! Can't wait until it arrives,,

[@aprilglitch8399]

So how's it?

[@thiscrushhate]

@@aprilglitch8399 it's not bad but also not the best,, it does work but there's a lag to it but I have no idea if it's the tablet fault or it's cause of my laptop(I got the laptop second hand) or that I just installed it wrong. Other than the lag it seems to work well and it easy to use, it's way bigger than I thought it would be! I getting a new laptop soon so hopefully that fixes the problem If you do decide to get it, I recommend waiting for a sale instead of buying it full price

[@aimsanimations2905]

@@thiscrushhate did the new laptop fix it? I’m considering this:D

[@thiscrushhate]

@@aimsanimations2905 the laptop I ended up getting doesn't work with the tablet (it's a choromebook) so idk. but I did try it with an apple laptop and the screen stop working again don't if it because it's installed wrong or it's the tablet itself :/

[@aimsanimations2905]

@@thiscrushhate oh ok. Well good luck with whatever happens then!

[@TheSpeci3]

I have the xp pen 24 2k and I like it so far, now I use it a bit more than my iPad Pro

[@JessieEffendi]

Nice! I have the first gen iPad Pro and it has gone through quite a bit. I used to use it as my cintiq alternative with luna display/astropad but it just had too many latency issues the older it got. Procreate is always fun to draw in but there's just something about photoshop that keeps me coming back. Let's hope our XP-Pen products last a while!

[@bangsart13]

nah iya, aku sempet kepikiran mau beli ipad pro / xp pen artist. sempet coba2 ipad temen, masi gak terbiasa banget sama fitur2 di procreate. lebih banyak yg dibutuhin ada di photoshop, mungkin kyknya mau beli ini aja ini cuman belum bisa connect 1 cable type c langsung ya mas

[@karinapuppin9492]

Did you ever tried to conect the tablet directly usb-c to usb-c? I would like to know if it work.

[@swdw973]

On sale again this year on Amazon for $189. Bought one after watching reviews (including yours)

[@seolights.3929]

thank you for this review! i am planning to buy either xp pen artist 13 or huion kamvas 13. which one do you think is better? thank you!

[@JessieEffendi]

Glad you liked the review! Hmm. From what I hear they’re pretty similar in terms of functionality. If I could go back though, I might get the Kamvas 13 because I believe it’s just single connection with usb-c

[@ploopychu]

I just got the tablet and it just plugged in and worked for me, I use windows

[@LoonieK]

Hey I purcahsed one last week, was wondering how long shipping took you as its been a week for me adn was really curious

[@JessieEffendi]

I would definitely look into contacting customer service. Did you buy directly from XP-Pen? Mine shipped next day and arrived a few days later.

[@ashishhembrom3905]

Have you recieved it yet?

[@jiththomas2298]

Will this can be used as second monitor as well?

[@eternal-z2h]

What is this drawing application?

[@creativekid1094]

Can I simply write on it and also I brought it for online classes Is it worth,did not received yet Please reply

[@LandersWorkshop]

My only gripe are the pen customization settings. I can't get the custom pen settings on the tablet to save, so it always goes back to default settings. Moreover I can't get export/import to work to try and work around it that way. It really fcks up my workflow and grinds my gears.

[@JessieEffendi]

I'm sorry to hear that! Before selling the XP-Pen tablet, I never customized my pen settings so I wouldn't have any insight on how to fix that issue. It wasn't until late last year that I switched my pressure settings on my wacom, which does save the settings so I wouldn't have to go in and change it all of the time. I'm not too familiar with XP settings anymore unfortunately. I'm currently using a Huion for my portable set up. I might be making a video on that at some point and I'll make sure to look into that setting. But yeah, although these products are great alternatives to wacom, there seems to be something that Wacom does better in a some features.

[@meiii4856]

i was just gifted one of this, can i ask if you calibrated the tablet's color to match your monitor? and how did you do it if ever.. cuz i can't match mine ;-; thanks in advance if you can reply!!~

[@JessieEffendi]

Are you on mac or pc? I currently use my mac to do all of my drawing and the way you do it on there is you go into system preferences > Displays. Both screens should have a display preferences window pop up. Click on the color tab . I have both of mine set on my mac's color profile because I find that Macs are accurate when it comes to color for printing. As for windows, I'm not too sure how to do it, but I think it shouldn't be much different

[@CliveStephensonCoUkDesigner]

I am planning on buying a 15.6 but I want to ensure I get no lag. To avoid this, what would be better, more RAM or a 4GB gpu graphics card ( currently using on board ram)

[@JessieEffendi]

With most creative software, I would personally recommend at least 16gb of ram. As for graphics card, I'm not entirely sure to be honest. All I can say is when I occasionally use photoshop on my old pc build, it has a 750ti and it seems to work just fine.

[@That_Wise_Sage_]

I plan on getting a screenless tablet, do you think that is a better idea for someone just starting out with pc programs?

[@JessieEffendi]

Hmm. I personally never liked the screen less ones but back then they were considerably cheaper than the ones with screens. I used the Intuos Pro for a bit but it took some time to get used to. There are pros that still use the intuos 3 and 4 so I would say you’re definitely gonna be fine! But if you could afford an XP Pen or Huion Drawing Display, I highly recommend it!

[@kiingdc4586]

Do you have to use a MacBook or a computer to make the xp pen artist 13.3 pro work?

[@JessieEffendi]

Yes you do. I don’t think XP makes a drawing display that works on its own. Wacom does but it’s pretty pricey

[@kiingdc4586]

@@JessieEffendi wait could it work if I plug it into my android?

[@ashishhembrom3905]

So hows it working months later?

[@JessieEffendi]

It's still working great! I used it almost daily between February and April for teaching some classes. A friend of mine has been frustrated with Huion lately because his pens keep dying within months of use so that's something worth noting to give the XP-pen a selling point

[@C.koliandri]

Hello i wanted to ask about the 13.3 pro.. do i need a laptop to connect the tablet or can i use it on its own?

[@motho2985]

you need to have a lapotop. Drawing tablets are nothing like other devices. They need laptop/computer to work.

[@ChiaKairi]

Does corel painter work fine with this one?

[@JessieEffendi]

I personally don't use Corel. I don't see why it wouldn't work with it though!

[@animehdg9593]

I clicked because of yasuo thumbnail

[@JessieEffendi]

I'm happy to hear it! I'm a little sad my laptop didn't record the entire process!

[@animehdg9593]

@@JessieEffendi aww that sucks

[@animehdg9593]

@@JessieEffendi but at lease i enjoyed watching it

[@destroyah_5153]

Ngl same

[@kuro_machiroart6002]

How you zoom in and zoom out rolate without click the shortcut? And the issue from the slick screen is very annoying or distrub?. What do you thing i f im compared with wacom one. With one the better. I want to buy one of them but feel confuse.

[@JessieEffendi]

Hey sorry for responding late. I like to use keyboard shortcuts over the the buttons on the tablets. The shortcut in photoshop is to hold down z and you can move your pen up or down to zoom in or out. I believe you can change it for other programs like CSP as well. The slick screen you can just get used to. I've never used the Wacom ONE, to be honest. But XP and Huion both have great displays that are a fraction of the price of Wacom.

[@dai19721]

can you put comic book speech balloons in

[@keeva2007]

i dunno.. i regret it.. got this damn thing about 3 days ago, followed ALL the instructions correctly and the pen pressure randomly stops on me in photoshop and i end up with ANNOYING thick ass lines. the installing is a horrible nightmare. ive had so much issues with this thing since i got it that i truly have an undying hate for it now.

[@JessieEffendi]

Dang I’m sorry to hear that. Are you using windows or mac? I can definitely agree that the set up process is a pain. I haven’t had any problems though ever since the initial set up. You either have a defective unit or something isn’t installed correctly but either way if you’re still within the return window I’d recommend exchanging it for a new one or trying out Huion.

[@PixelKhaos]

Hey! Late comment, but just wanted to note that Adobe, especially photoshop, is notorious for having driver issues for tablets that isn't Wacom, even more so on Windows 10 as Microsoft keeps pushing updates to tablet features/Ink that breaks things. I would strongly suggest doublechecking the tablet in other software, such as Krita, SAI, Clip Studio Paint etc to see. I know for a fact that CSP works perfect with non-wacom brands!

[@HUNrobar]

if you're on windows you need to tinker with windows ink options, there are a couple of default settings that mess up the drawing experience on any tablet

[@aimsanimations2905]

Can someone explain what the issue is with windows? My laptop is windows so before I purchase this I would like to know the issue

[@lapomba7982]

@@aimsanimations2905 did you find out what they were?

[@rinshi6121]

1:54 bruh the macbook

[@MoneyWarturz]

i cant get my screen to display but it turns on do you know why?

[@JessieEffendi]

Could be a number of reasons: 1) defective product 2) Not enough power from the power source. If you’re plugged into an outlet then that shouldn’t be the problem. But if you’re plugged into your computer directly with the red usb cable it might not draw enough power. 3) Your hdmi cable or hdmi port is broken Those are the things I can think of. If you have another pc or laptop to try it on, you can see if it works there. If you’re on Mac, have you gone through the set up process in the user manual?

[@SousSherpa]

How long is the connector cable?

[@JessieEffendi]

It's a 3 in 1. So from the base (usb c connection to the tablet itself) of the cable to the HDMI portion it's about 5.5 feet. And then from the HDMI portion to the usb A connections it's another 2 feet. So in total probably around 7.5ish feet

[@SousSherpa]

@@JessieEffendi Thanks.

[@bmathzone1894]

Does it have a screen protector? Is a screen protector necessary since the screen is already laminated?

[@JessieEffendi]

It doesn't come with a screen protector. I'm not sure if they actually make screen protectors for drawing displays to be honest. You more than likely would be fine without one if you can get used to the smooth surface

[@bluekingkongkymm]

So this tab needs computer to work?

[@lapomba7982]

Yess

[@andreavalenzuela6630]

medibang paint has a magic wand tool

[@vuror2719]

anyone has the link for this adapter? 1:51

[@JessieEffendi]

www.amazon.com/Anker-Upgraded-Delivery-Pixelbook-A83460A2/dp/B07ZVKTP53

[@vuror2719]

@@JessieEffendi tysm

[@bluewolfchick8280]

My xppen 13.3 pro drawing tablet pen doesn't work (its way off when I draw) I use windows10 the program is kirta. What am I doing wrong?

[@JessieEffendi]

Hmm. Have you tried it in other programs to see if it’s an issue there? If it works in other programs perfectly fine, it might be Krita. If it’s a problem throughout your entire system, have you calibrated it in the tablet settings? I know some software require you to make the pen display the main display to work correctly as well. All worth trying before you send it for return

[@bluewolfchick8280]

@@JessieEffendi Only use kirta and gimp. But I will definitely try those other options you suggested. Thanks! Hopefully I wont have to send back. Cuz that will mean i will have to go back to using the mouse lol😅Yeah..Im a traditional artist noob to this by the way lol. Thanks again

[@JessieEffendi]

@@bluewolfchick8280 No problem. Hopefully one of those works out for you. If you can get the tablet to work correctly, I'm sure it'll be a fantastic first digital art tablet!

[@bluewolfchick8280]

@@JessieEffendi Thanks! I hope so.😣

[@Cary2060]

I don't know why people buy MacBook..... waste of money for the poor cooling and performance.....

[@JessieEffendi]

It’s definitely just a preference I guess. I had a 2011 macbook last 7 years and only stop working because my old dog peed on it when I left it on the floor lol. It worked great for me throughout college and a few years after and I had next to zero trouble with it. I hear the newer M1 models are incredibly optimized too so it solved some of the heat issues and has a big performance jump. That being said I have nothing against PCs. I just happen to prefer macs for creative work and use my PC for gaming.

[@santanu-fr]

@@JessieEffendi I bought an Intel in 2009 lasted through my college. Played truck load of games without knowing I was seriously heating it. I was naive. Only stopped playing in 2016 thereafter I only used it for mild video editing. This year I bought an AMD but the Intel is still set up with a small monitor alongside the 250 GB HDD it came with. My friends MacBook I can't recall the name which cost around 2800 dollars been going to service centre for keyboard issues & he's tired of it , adding to his pain is his Logitech gaming keyboard making the runs 4 times now.

[@JessieEffendi]

@@santanu-fr I'm not here to argue over which is better over the other. They both have their benefits and cons of course. Your friend might just be having the worst luck when it comes to his macbook. And you may have had great luck with your previous computer. I've had my current macbook for about 2 years now with zero issues while my buddy has a surface pro and absolutely hates it due to issues. So yeah, I can definitely see how someone's experiences with their first laptop/computer can really determine how they feel about the brand later down the line.

[@oiganamitio]

Buy a PC