XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro Review- Affordable Wide Gamut Pen Display

[@menatoorus5696]

When she says it’s fine, then IT IS FINE. God I totally trust her.

[@DonnaMaeSmithRealtor]

Your review taught me enough to buy the 15.6 Pro. Almost two years later, and I still love it!

[@RNorthex]

You do by far the best reviews on these art tablets, actually addressing nitty-gritty details like color gamut, latency, drivers, compatibility etc. Most reviewers just tend to go with 'it feels really good, but it's up to you' for the span of 10 minutes.

[@patjensen9336]

Two things to note: I have the XP Pen Artist 15.6 (not the Pro version), and I plug the power USB cable directly into my laptop as well. It can also run off of a USB battery bank. So this can be a completely mobile option (until your laptop battery drains), then you'll just have to plug your laptop in to the wall. The other thing to note, is XP Pen sells spare/replacement cables on Amazon for $19.99, which seems fair to me.

[@grimmdanny]

I just got it myself and it's been excellent. I got a good deal from Amazon, $399 + no tax + free 2-day shipping + $80 off coupon. Been having a lot of fun with this thing.

[@themadnes5413]

@Carolyne Alidor Just got one for 240€/$ from Amazon, seemed like a deal i just couldnt pass.

[@mina9614]

I found a way to fix the calibration issue! If you have the tablet set as a second monitor, press win + p and duplicate. For whatever reason the calibration does not work if its a second monitor.

[@samuelgonzalez7783]

That is what I found put. Still a issue that is minor months later.

[@cloudy7971]

this is my first video from you, I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS CHANNEL

[@myairspace121]

Heck yeah. Lisa in Dragon Ball shirt. very nice

[@samartography]

Your reviews are so good and thorogh. Really watch your reviews when I wana find out every detail about a product. Also I didn't realise you were an artist, so seeing that digital painting of the landscape is mind Blowing!

[@cartoonblock]

Lisa , great review :)

[@immaculateAMG]

Shut yo bitch ass up

[@cherrybby2418]

immaculateAMG what’s wrong with u dude that’s rude

[@Otakumichibi]

I've been looking forward to the upcoming reviews for this thing. It'll be interesting to compare how this stacks against the Wacom considering the features and price difference. Thanks for the review!

[@Jacob-fx8us]

This lady has to be the go to reviewer for these kinds of things right? She's incredible.

[@IMKatar]

Nice review =) One thing: the calibration problem, where you see one cross and then you can't see the others, and also the clip studio paint problem with the off-set cursor, to solve them you have to put the interface scale at 100% (I thikn it works with 125% too). The old model had the same problem.

[@mobiletechreview]

Scaling is set to 100% for Windows (I assume you're not talking about the Mac driver?). It's a bug: behavior is variable- might get one crosshair, might get none. The Clip Studio Paint 3 -inch offset relates to WinTab mode, it's fine under Windows Ink mode, which is expected- there is no WinTab driver support AFAIK.

[@Xcalibrate1]

I've been using this tablet for about 3 weeks now and, it is actually pretty darn tooting good. It's nice to draw on, has limited parallax and excellent pen strokes - no wave with latest drivers. The only negative that I could pull it for is the pen, it's good but a little TOO light. Calibrate and it's probably the best non-wacom device I have used. Excellent value for the money. One more thing, the surface pro 4, and other laptops, is able to drive the tablet so it can be taken to places where that is no power supply

[@souperiorart]

Hows the tablet still going?

[@Diego_de-la_Vega]

Lisa, I can't believe this is the only video in KZbin about this product. I had the 15.6 not pro but I was lucky enough I had time to return it and buy this one. I'm doing it now. Thank you, Lisa. You are doing a wonderful job... You now need to do a comparison between this one and the new Wacom lol

[@gryfart5535]

there is one more vid, which was released before this one, from another youtuber, not a bad video but not as complete either

[@Diego_de-la_Vega]

@@gryfart5535 Well, the only other video I could have found was from XP-Pen itself less than 2 minutes video.

[@Diego_de-la_Vega]

@@gryfart5535 Actually, I just found another one. But according to youtube was uploaded 35 minutes ago lol in Spanish.

[@ALegitimateYoutuber]

Something I wish you guys would do is measure the parallax and the input lag, which aren't hard to measure. Because no one does that and honestly we need numbers to see what the difference between these various tablets are. Because you already measure the screen levels, which is great. And that gives us a nice number to work off of, and compare to other tablets.

[@mobiletechreview]

I do not know of a way to scientifically measure parallax, which is why I show it live in the video instead in that extreme close up in Clip Studio Paint (the grayscale city piece). You can see me making small light gray marks on a mid gray background, crosshair showing- so you've got pen position, crosshair position and mark being made on the virtual canvas. We're talking at most a tenth of a millimeter (which is excellent for a pen display at this price). For lag, as someone else noted- you can actually see it happening in this video at some points. I used to do slow motion captures of large drawing motions like circles, but I'm not sure they're that helpful as they don't translate well into real world use cases.

[@ALegitimateYoutuber]

@@mobiletechreview with paralax you can do it 2 decent ways. one is with a close up picture that shows the displays tablets pixels. Then you count pixel distance from pen tip to cursor. The other would be to use the picture itself and count the pixels in the image you took as a set distance. And from there you can just calculate the real world distance by the pixels measured. Granted those aren't hundred percent accurate, but the size of the errors wouldn't be enough to discredit the info. Well lag you can just measure through a video, where you just count the number of frames from the pen moving to the cursor moving. Then just do the math to get how many miliseconds the lag was. But for that you would have to also note the program and computer specs, just for clarity reasons. There's also ways to measure things like surface resistance, but that and other tests i'll admit no one but myself and a few others would probably be willing to spend the time and money doing. Since those things would require testing rigs, and also opening up the tablet.

[@bedivere20]

This is one of the best, most informative reviews I have ever seen. Thank you for this.

[@MelvilleG]

That was the most substantial review I have ever seen. You touched everything. You should probably record a tutorial video for other tech reviewers on how to actually make a review video.

[@taker3d]

Thanks for the awesome review! Like you mentioned, a pen seems a bit laggy. It's noticable around 2:00. Hopefully driver update can solve or improve it. Still, you created a wonderful landscape painting with it!

[@sammee7819]

I feel she is very fair unlike other channels so i appreciate that. thanks for the review

[@d1rus592]

AMAZING REVIEW! And the fact that you are an artist...helps a LOT!

[@MyCarllee]

Just in case anyone wonders, this is the exact same model as Ugee 16 Pro. XP-Pen Artist was aquired by Hanvon which is the parent company of Ugee.

[@neonlights_12]

I can't draw and have no interest in a drawing tablet, but I'm here for the review anyway! Also a fellow lefty, neat!

[@tshafer1617]

Thank you for producing professional reviews with useful information that's relevant for those interested in using those types of products. It's refreshing to find professional, in-depth reviews on the internet that don't just regurgitate the same things that someone else wrote.

[@7Write4This9Heart7]

LOVE your shirt! And LOVE your review, too! Awesome job! And THAT LANDSCAPE PAINTING, DANG! You are SO talented!

[@chibinejiten]

you are one of the coolest art tech reviewer on youtube :). I can always trust that your reviews.

[@amspaghetticat5072]

1000/10, best tech review ever extra points for the artist point of view.

[@lhawkins40]

Thank you Lisa buying for my son today for a birthday gift!

[@pennydu7738]

Just got it as Christmas gift, I absolutely love it! Just one thing, maybe you kind people in comment section knows best : In Clip Studio Paint I can't use the tilt properly, it just doesn't show up at all. Any suggestion?

[@benjamina6915]

From our previous conversation you know I've been really looking forward to this review. Great and clear review, let's hope they fix the drivers to address the issues and then this will be awesome. Thanks for the review, I know for sure this will go on my wishlish and the Wacom is off it. Though now I only have to wait for the 22" wacom alternative with bonded screen some have mentioned for their upcoming reviews.

[@dianemichiko]

We are searching for a tablet for our 12 year old and your review really helped us out! Thank you for all the information!

[@fotis7312]

Love that T-shirt.

[@RebaDerps]

I was recommended this model since I’m left handed. Watching this video because your thumbnail shows you drawing with your left hand. 👍

[@artofzod]

As always a lovely review Lisa, will you be doing a smack down with the Cintiq 16?

[@trangriley1302]

Thank you Lisa for such an indepth review! Makes me more confident in my decision. I have a Wacom Bamboo Fun for about 8-9 years and it's time for an upgrade...I am getting this next week and I am excited to try it out!

[@dogaakbulut9835]

how is it so far

[@KotoCrash]

Great review! Settled my reservations!

[@theskyspire]

Great review, I think you are the only reviewer concerned with the color accuracy on this. My question is: were you able to successfully calibrate the display to match the reference monitor accurately?

[@ALegitimateYoutuber]

Also one thing i want to say, I really don't like the multi use cables. i've never heard of any combo cable set up be good, and frankly it just comes off as a way to sell replacement parts. Because if you travel a lot, you're just going to bind your cables together and that will keep them compact and easy to manage, well ensuring you also have enough length. Plus if you don't travel a lot you're still going to manage your cables at your desk, thus the multi cables are completely useless for the user.

[@danielg5167]

Damn! Good review, I dig it! Thumbs up.

[@AltoAtik]

Earned my trust the second i seen that dragon ball shirt lel subbed

[@hpham72]

Great review! You've definitely highlighted the differences with the Wacom. As an artist, do you think the Wacom's color accuracy and pen accuracy is worth the premium over the lightweight, buttons and jog wheel with the XP-Pen? Perhaps you could do a more in depth compare?

[@silentaria3241]

Personally, for 200-300 dollars more? I'm not sure.

[@ericduchesnes7340]

Thank you Lisa ! Nice painting and good review 👍 💖 🕊

[@Raevell]

You mention that the parallax is much better now, but would you say it's better than the new Cintiq 16? Been debating between this one and the new cheaper 16. If the 16 is still better with parallax, then my next question is do you feel that it's due to the fact that the calibration setting isn't working right now currently and has the potential to be better once they sort that out? Other than that, thank you for this review!

[@mobiletechreview]

Excellent question! Sorta long answer, but here goes. The parallax seems even smaller on the Cintiq 16-- but only by a tiny margin (they're both very good). Granted, since I couldn't calibrate the Artist 15.6 Pro, there is a bit of mystery there. I didn't evenhave to calibrate the Cintiq 16- it was just spot on from the factory-- with the Artist, I won't be able to say for sure if calibration would help until they get that bug ironed out. I've actually reviewed a few budget pen displays (hello, Huion) that were worse after calibration.

[@Raevell]

@@mobiletechreview Thank you, I really appreciate the in-depth response! It's encouraging how much the quality of XP-Pen continues to improve.

@@mobiletechreview From my experience, HUION tablets behave differently on different connections. My GT-220v2 has VGA, HDMI and DVI, and out of the box with no setup it is downright TERRIBLE over HDMI. DVI works great. Perhaps it's not a matter of the panel or calibration, but connectivity?

[@cocplayer4061]

MobileTechReview but the Cintiq 16 (not Pro) doesnt have a laminated screen, how does that make parallax better?

[@JayJapanB]

@ I don't see how that would effect parallax, unless it's literally offsetting the screen on HDMI.

[@tinebp]

Nice painting Lisa!

[@pennydu7738]

Thanks for the review! By any chance may I ask you which among the Artisul 16 and the Xp-Pen 15.6 Artist Pro models would you suggest? They both look very appealing

[@wblake1]

I can't wait for this pen display to arrive! It really seems it has no parallax judging by this demonstration!

[@AltoAtik]

Did u like it?mines coming tomorrow lol

[@drphdmd7064]

With a shirt that badass, you've got to trust this review.

[@Boglim_Z]

Mobiletechreview always makes the most professional reviews with comparison against like products, and yet KZbin doesn't put her reviews in search results. I have to manually search on her channel to find them. What is up with that?

[@Rin-qj7zt]

oh wow i really like the spec focused review

[@chrisjhart]

From the specs the colour gamut is a lot wider than the new cintiq 16, do you notice the difference? Colour is really important to me as I don't want to be checking on a second monitor every 2 seconds! Thanks for the review

[@OwnyOne]

I would love to see someone compare this model to the Artisul D16. I know the Artisul is an older model but I've heard wonders about it (amazing colors and monitor overall as well as a very good pen performance). I don't know if newer is always better, maybe it is in the tech market. The laminated screen is the most atractive thing this tablet has for me, but I don't know if it's worth it just because of that even if the screen and pen aren't that good. Also it would be wonderful if you did a video update on the Xp-Pen if they update the drivers for better performance.

[@zaratus]

Your Tshirt is AWESOME!

[@shugobhastudios]

5:24 I think I misheard...

[@silentaria3241]

Thanks for the great review Lisa! If possible could I ask for your opinion? Currently, I am stuck deciding between these three drawing tablets: Wacom Cintiq 16 (Here I get the Wacom quality and drivers) XP-Pen Artist 15.6 pro (It has buttons and looks nice, plus its cheaper than the wacom) or the XP-Pen Artist 22E Pro (It is much larger so it might make drawing easier, etc, etc, but Idk XP-Pen may decided to make a larger one in the future that I could purchase) Realistically, I feel like I should go for the Wacom, and then maybe by a larger screen if XP-Pen comes up with one, Is this a good decision to make? Or should I just go with the xp-pen since it's cheaper and will make buy a tablet in the future easier?) Anyone who wants to throw in there 2 cents, please do! I need all the help I can get. Thanks!

[@ALegitimateYoutuber]

from what I could find out, the 22 pro is the best none wacom large tablet. I've looked specifically for reviews by animators on youtube and other sites, since animators will abuse and use the thing the most. And the general view is it's honestly very good. Now when asked should one save up for a higher end cintiq, they all say go for the cintiq. But also say if you can't go for a cintiq, the 22 pro is a solid choice until you save up and afford the top tier stuff. But on the idea of xp pen making a better 22 tablet. On the 15.6 pro promo video from them, i did mention they should make a professional grade tablet since they have everything for the novices, rookies, and amateurs. And got a reply saying "We will try our best to catch it up in pro market, stay tuned.☺" which could be them being cheeky fucks or a "oh wait until you see what else is coming" type response. So maybe they are planning to aim higher and make a top tier tablet. Or maybe they're making a 22 pro version 2, which honestly would be hard to pass up.

[@silentaria3241]

@@ALegitimateKZbinr I know right? My parents offered to pay for a tablet (and while I could ask for a cintiq, I feel that that's somewhat ridiculous and something that in time, I'll be able to purchase for myself. But I've wanted to learn digitial art for the longest time and have been watching all sorts of reviews on youtube for at least half a year... so with them making all these new tablets I'm just so anxious, because if they make a newer model I would be somewhat upset. I'm just not sure what to do. I'm just the type of person who wants to make the best purchase I potentially can.

[@ALegitimateYoutuber]

@@silentaria3241 same, which is why i'm literally saving up for a high end cintiq. or whatever is best by the end of the year. because i want to know, that i'm getting something that will last and perform well. So if i need to spend extra, so be it. But if something better or as good appears, i'll gladly spend less. Which is why i've look for reviews from people who did more than just use the thing for a few hours. hence why i primarily look for animators. Since they'll often put 50+ hours into a tablet within a week.

[@silentaria3241]

@@ALegitimateKZbinr I wished I could save up, but I'm taking a lot of credits this semester so I have no time for a job (this is what I get for saying I wanted to be a doctor). I was also hoping that I would get a monitor later on. Sigh, money is a pain in the ass.

[@ALegitimateYoutuber]

@@silentaria3241 well plus side is once you'll all done and get into the field. you should be making a decent income. And as long as you don't handle money like a normal person. You'll be able to take care of the bills and still be able to get yourself something. So just think about what you can get down the road. pain now for greatness later.

[@amywilkinson3017]

thank you so much, I always find your reviews so helpful, I was debating to get the newest Wacom cintique 16 , and when I heard this one is coming out I was waiting for you to review it to know which one to get , and I think i'll stick with the Wacom as calibration for me and colour gamut is very important

[@Solaxe]

You know that with Cintiq 16 you get less for almost double the price, right? Just watch the reviews lol

[@amywilkinson3017]

i am actually trying to watch more reviews and listening to more opinions about this

[@nelsonchu1343]

Should have used Expresii to show the tilt function in a much more visible way. :)

[@TheKevphil]

Good review! Good painting, too!

[@Trid3nt861]

Great review lisa. just purchased this from Amazon with $20.00 coupon so total was $372.00 total . Also what is up with the folded picture on the left?

[@dusanbzdusek3582]

Great review. Can I ask U? When I draw, I need to have the USB cable in PC? Or I can draw without connecting?

[@eMarco80]

Hi there; I'm a huge fan of the channel's content. My question is: the XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro is better than the Parblo Coast 16? Thank you.

[@keithhunt8]

Finally, a Waccom competitor with tilt!!! Are there any other non-Waccom tablets with tilt?

[@lazulelle]

Huion does, however only on smaller tablets as of now.

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

Thank Lisa. Bought the Huion. 👍

[@AvengerDK]

Hi Lisa. Great review as always. Does the screen have ghosting when you move the camera in 3d programs like zbrush?

[@pengwu8012]

hi lisa. How is this one comparing to the 16 pro regarding the screen color? Great review as always. Thank you.

[@serjanburlak2736]

Thank you Lisa!

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

1:00 Lisa turned SS!!!

[@edmciormproduction]

Nice review, nice shirt!

[@Writterssoul]

My main issue with this pen display is that you can switch between eraser and the brush with one of the buttons on the pen... but with windows 10 it seems to stick to eraser...

[@tangerinetomorrows]

Can we all take a moment to worship this badass reviewing a drawing tablet in her Dragon ball Z shirt

[@NevaranUniverse]

Any drawing tabet similar to this one in terms of pricing which also has a wireless mode? Or perhaps even just a stright up standalone with windows OS

[@mobiletechreview]

Pretty much just the iPad Pro if you want to use the tablet sans wires. There are plenty of Windows tablets with pens, though the pen experience is generally not quite as good as this since they're not purpose built for art except the Wacom Mobile Studio Pro and HP ZBook X2 (I've reviewed both, but they are very expensive).

[@NevaranUniverse]

@@mobiletechreview I see...thats too bad

[@Murtage33e]

@@NevaranUniverse as someone who has owned a Wacom companion 2, I don't even think it's that useful of a concept. Maybe the Wacom portable studio pro is waaay better, but I found my companion about as clunky to use as a standalone tablet plugged into a laptop. A 15 inch Windows tablet does not make a good sketchbook. I'd say the standalone Wacom or xppen 16" models (plus a laptop) is a good compromise for usability, upgradeability, and portability; and if you want a digital sketchbook for the plane / coffee shop, pick up an iPad pro + procreate or a surface pro + Leonardo (it's an app). I prefer the iPad. Good luck!

[@iainmilner507]

Glad I watched the review and saw this comment, I thought it was standalone. Don't own PC or laptop.

[@SeaSerpentLevi]

What a enjoyable voice and accent I feel like i would enjoy to have her as a teacher lol Plus how cute is the fact she's wearing a DBZ tshirt xD

[@elsevillaart]

The sexiness is over 9,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@StefanosVlas]

Why not battery free pen on the larger monitor models of this company (22E or 22 Pro)? I guess they want to see how this model goes on market...

[@MaZEEZaM]

Hi Lisa, I did check out Michael's videos but they are incredible, far above my skill level most likely and is not digital, can you recommend a good digital painting tutorial person on KZbin?

[@Anophis]

Wow. I Want it. All the other screen built in ones are so expensive. But I do love my intuos too!

[@sunnysarthaven]

I currently have a Cintiq DTF-521. I've been watching XP-Pen for awhile, and I was wondering---would you say that's probably the best for your buck right now? Or is there something else you would recommend, if you don't mind me asking? I am considering this, but I was a bit worried about the color.

[@iloveadoptmee3920]

i love her shirt

[@boonanner]

Finally! I have the same shirt as Lisa. Now I know I'm cool😎

[@dogtime7061]

May I have a little clarification about the cable? When You said you tested the straight through usb c cable did you mean you tried using a normal usb-c to usb-c cable?

[@ayafadiya]

Should I get this one? Or the Huion Kamvas 16 Pro Premium?

[@butchmcqueen5625]

Love the shirt 💚💚

[@ridwanolanrewaju6932]

Great review

[@BrentoftheUTube]

Lisa, i have an idea for expanding your footprint a little bit, as a teacher I'm always trying to consider good ways to work with my class (6th grade math/science). So ways to use technology to present ideas through a projector or a large front of the room display (65"etc") would be helpful. Thanks.

[@EthanfromEngland-]

Do I NEED to have it plugged into a computer?

[@MrCcfly]

so xp 15 or huion 16 ? for precise draw and zbrush ?

[@cjsouth]

It's out of stock everywhere!

[@thegodhoward8037]

this is only 300$ now on amazon

[@anondisclosed9151]

I'm conflicted between this and a huion kamvas 15 pro since the color is a lot better, the scroll wheel looks better too, but there's no tilt and battery free pen. What are y'alls thoughts?

[@Neverland150]

I would like to use a VESA arm with this tablet. What do you recommend?

[@sleepycookie4]

Question is this tablet good enough for traveling?????

[@Murtage33e]

I own another XP pen and Wacom much like this tablet. I'd say with a laptop this is totally serviceable in a hotel room, or even a Starbucks, if you don't mind plugging everything in and looking a little silly. Traveling is fine. You couldn't use it in a plane or bus. You need a 120 volt outlet for both the laptop and tablet, and it'd take up too much room. Trust me, I have tried.

[@Mordred478]

Did you draw the cyberpunk scene at 9:45? If so, you win forty bonus points and a jelly doughnut.

[@kiwocat]

Is it hard to use for left handed or can you change it

[@SweNay]

This review was one of the few out there that made me buy this one (Sold my previous Ugee 19"). But maybe someone here can answer me this... In the calibration tool, there are several options for the scroll wheel, how do I use them? They are all the same and the scoll only has two options, scroll left and scroll right. Please advice :)

[@womball3970]

Will there be an updated version of the 22" model with this technology this year? I'm torn between waiting for that and the kamvas pro 20 which has barely any reviews.

[@NJVArtimations]

Yes

[@DuongTranFilms]

Lisa, how does the pen feel on the screen. Does it have tooth to it or is it slippery glass?

[@pharmahassan]

still prefer new wacom cintiq . i am waiting mine to arrive with express key . propen 2 and trusty driver - still better .

[@Solaxe]

Wacom has the worst driver on the market lol

[@pharmahassan]

@@Solaxe i am using wacom intous medium for a couple of years now and no single problem with the driver may be i am lucky hhhh

[@ThaoNguyen-zg7kd]

In your opinion, Wacom Cintiq 16, XP pen pro 22E, XP pen 16 pro XP 15.6 pro, which one display color best? I’ve been painting with my laptop for a while and suffered badly due to its low color accuracy. So I’m really struggling about my choice.

[@theramblingranter5797]

Can I ask a question? Do drivers from Wacom or any other pen display conflict with a touch screen laptops drivers?

[@maikkaune]

7:55 Does anyone know if one can use other nibs? Do I have to stick with the original one? Maybe other vendors have the same diameter/length? Anything else compatible? I would prefer felt or those with a little spring.

[@broncojonnes]

that's way too much delay for a $400 tablet