XP Pen Artist 22 Plus 2023 Review

[@JLocal]

Brad! We need an end of the year studio tour with all the tools you use and how you use them!!

[@Flyyyyy-]

Brad, please update the rankings on your website with these latest pen displays you reviewed. I would love to know the position of the Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) among the Pen Displays of this size that you tested.

[@Carritube]

the design looks very similar to their artist pro line, bummer that the screen is not a higher resolution, the price point is pretty solid

[@tbray]

i love XP Pen - i have the 24" Studio - it's not the Pro, but it's the 2.5k/1440p version and it's awesome. I admit I use it more as a monitor than a drawing surface, but it's there when I need it. Very solid product - I think anyone who purchases this one (the 22 Plus) would be quite happy with their purchase if it's half as good as the one I have. Great video as always!

[@deuswulf6193]

I have the 24incher as well, unfortunately they are not the best monitors depending on what you do. Low response rate with ghosting, the film causes the image to be less clear than it would be on a normal display. XP Pen's advertising shows it being used as a gaming monitor for example, which is a horrible use case for these displays. The cost cutting is definitely in the display itself. Would love to see an actual drawing display one of these day with the performance of an actual gaming monitor.

[@EdaliaDayCreative]

I love your tagline. I’m sorry to say i forgot your name and wanted to find your content and i searched “i review tech for creative professionals” and you came up. great business savvy

[@IMKatar]

My two cents as a comic book artist who tested a lot of different screen tablets: big screens with low resolution like this one (and the base Cintiq 22 that Wacom sells) are TERRIBLE for linework. The problem with low pixel density is that you have to zoom a lot to have any kind of precision and that slows you down considerably =(. IMHO a fullhd resolution like this one is good on tablets of 13 inches and below. If you don't care about that (like you paint more than use lineart) then it's fine, if you use a lot of linework (like in comics) try to get at least a 2.5k resolution. If the tablet is 24+ inches I would strongly reccomend a 4k one.

[@ideksams]

Is it because the low res can't reveal if the lines are connecting well? Or rather sometimes the finest lines become invisble when zoomed out? 😨

[@kostisk8914]

Good question. Would like to know why as well.@@ideksams

[@IMKatar]

@@ideksams the problem is that if the pixels are so big and you zoom out the image, then many details simply disappear. For instance, it's impossible to distinguish fine hatched lines. Or, if you want to make a line thicker and you pass over it again, maybe the line is split with a space in between but you can't tell if you don't zoom in ☹️ Working while zoomed in is very bad because you can't look ad the whole picture, then you zoom put and you realize that the drawing looks weird or you couldn't apply your style to the image (because how the human hands-eye coordination works). I could go on, basically the low resolution densiti brings a lot of problems. Ihmo it's even more important than a bonded glass! I had a Cintiq 16 with full HD resolution, and I have a friend who works on a Cintiq 22 with the same resolution. Then last year I got a Huion pro 16 inches x 2.5k resolution and the difference in pixel densities is like night and day! I can work while looking at the whole picture while zomking in only for the extremely small details.

[@fadillah6014]

So basically same way as me when use phone, I need scrool so much just for getting good detail. Then 16 2nd pro was better option for me

[@yamapishy9792]

This is true. I never used my kamvas 22+ again coz of this. I can't stand the low resolution. Not good for doing lineart.

[@matslarsson5988]

Everything sounded good except the resolution. I'm sure it's fine but I have to say Id want 2k or 2.5k for that size of a screen. But I have to say that xp pen is starting to become quite interesting in my eyes.

[@eddyalvaross2195]

1920x1080 resolution is fine for the best price to quality ratio. That's what XP Pen aimed for with this pen display.

[@jeofthevirtuoussand]

​@eddyalvaross2195 when the ppi is below or really close to 100 ppi . It is far too bothersome. 1080p is fine until 19.5-inch screens. Above that .. better have a 2k display. Also...., we are in 2023.. instead of pushing: " look at 16k levels of pression that won't even notice the difference with the 8k version🥴 " They should have kept the old pen design and given a 2k display instead. . SMH.🥸

[@wesperitiochannel2309]

the thing you ask its available on their pro series Lane-up..

[@jenienjenien5297]

I want to ask a question. Is this tablet have the same function as the ordinary tablet? Like,messaging,playing games,scrolling tiktok?

[@HafidzMurshidie]

@@wesperitiochannel2309 I think the problem is they don't wanna pay the Pro series price.. But they wanted the feature.. Lol

[@LV4EVR]

I'd add a standalone keyboard shortcut thing, but otherwise this is rock solid for the price. Kudos for XP Pen for covering the bases in pricing.

[@elk3689]

Was literally going to look for a review of this tablet right now

[@Shalini-Art]

Thank you so much for this! This is a very helpful and thorough review.

[@charliemartian8720]

Thanks Brad. I have a couple questions. Currently I am working with an Artist 22 2nd Gen from XP Pen. Do you feel a difference between the two besides the pen? Also, do you know if the screen has a removable protective cover or is the glass "etched'"? Thanks for the great review.

[@mari_am2222]

Hi!!! You mention in the video that you ranked the 14" and 16" models on your website, but I didn't find these models in the link to the site with the top 10 lists.

[@benjamina6915]

That were very smooth lines Brad, I'm impressed.

[@don-dori]

Weird, for some reason it's priced at 609€ in their EU store, that's almost 30% higher. The rest of their products are usually a matched price across regions, with only slight variations. On the product itself... Everything seems to be improved compared to the previous generation but the 1080p resolution on that size shouldn't be a thing anymore. I like the general improvements XP pen brought to stylus accuracy, screen color accuracy and finally the move from plastic ag films to etched ag glass, but what they currently lack is some higher end products in the 22-27 inch range. At least QHD at 22+ inch screens, 95% or higher Adobe RGB coverage and maybe 75Hz refresh rate to compete Wacom with good but affordable products.

[@chimeron260]

it's been really cool seeing XP Pen improve recently. I've had a hard time recommending XP Pen to people I know who are looking for something semi-professional, and in terms of pen quality for some time now it's been XP Pen -> Huion -> Wacom, but it feels like XP Pen are on a more level playing field with Huion now. curious how XP Pens newest pen handles tilt though, as that was one of their shortcomings in the past. more so than even wobble imho.

[@JJohnston4Life]

I've been doing some character designing from a writing perspective. I do audio and I've been playing with voices. A friend of mine drew out some sketches but doesn't seem interested in going further with it and I really want to make some shorts with these designs. I want to try to, at minimum, do some storyboarding and maybe a full animation. How is the learning curve for a brand new artist to the scene?

[@Fourhoursleep]

I donno if i trust xp pen as a brand anymore. My artist 22 2nd gen had 5 dead pixels on it after a few weeks of use, and i didn't like how often i had to replace the screen protector on it. The artist pro 16 i use now feels nice to work with and the screen protector lasts a really long time but its so rough it chews trough pen nibs like no ones business. What's worst even is that the screen sometimes glitches out, flickers or goes black . So while this video is really selling me on this 22 inch tablet I don't know if i dare try it.

[@lesnacke]

well they are cheap for a reason

[@LuckykyunArt]

something you missed is you can insert the nibs on the pen holder to keep it there.

[@mykedsgn6933]

hoping for a 22 pro with 2k resolution, I will settle from the new 16 pro for now I think

[@tannie_ssi]

Can you please make a Huion Kamvas 22 Plus v/s XP Pen Artist 22 Plus video? Thank you!

[@ghostbaleada]

This thing with a 2.5k at the pricing xp pen offers is what I want

[@franciscodetonne4797]

Out of curiosity, do any of you guys use one of these drawing tablets as your main display? Like, straight up NO "standard" computer monitor at all?

[@kokonut5]

As someone working on an old Huion GT 191 v2 this is pretty much the same. It could be a nice upgrade if it was at least 2k resolution IMO.

[@ZephrusPrime]

Huion 22 Plus VS XP Pen 22 Plus.

[@adellasahdadimyati6657]

i don't know why i can't do tilt, i turned on tilt setting both in driver app and csp but it can't detect the tilt…

[@htsunmiku]

Honestly i wonder when we'll see an oled drawing tab

[@ianlincoln4278]

Interested in the tooth feel of the screen. Is it acid etched or is it smooth and require a screen protector?

[@mikewade99]

I am still using my Cintiq 22 HD, and my iPad Pro third generation. If and when I should invest in another drawing display. I want it to have the touch features of the iPad Pro the pinch, and the zoom. That makes my iPad Pro ideal for my workflow, but the size is the issue with the iPad Pro. I am hoping that they come out with a larger iPad Pro. I would buy it in a minute, but if they do not, I will be in the market for a drawing display that has the pinch and zoom capabilities.

[@eddyalvaross2195]

You sure have a lot of money and I'm wondering what job you do to be able to afford this 3000 $ drawing tablet like it's nothing.

[@maxrinehart4177]

The new wacom 17 pro may be ideal for you

[@ideksams]

Has anyone ever felt like their 16 in tablet was too small for them and thought of getting this?

[@ideksams]

@@aarrgghh11 Thanks for your reply! Ironically I JUST cancelled my order for a 16 inch in exchange for the 22 inch... My biggest concern was having space for reference photos on the workspace since it's always an essential for me, but I'm guessing, do you use your second monitor for things like that? Also, by too large, does it seem to hurt your arm or take up too much space?

[@ideksams]

​@@aarrgghh11Your English is great!! Don't worry about it!!! Thank you! And oh- yes I have one big monitor! Have you tried using your main monitor for references too or can it only mirror the tablet screen? 😯 Oh! I'm not sure how close to the screen I would get, but I know I draw for maaany hours lol! Using my very old intuous, my hand cramps with the small gestures if I draw long enough, and why I need to upgrade! However, I also wanted to be able to see more of the entire canvas while I was drawing since I tend to get stuck on details. Therefore I ended up looking into big screen tablets since I didn't know there were so many affordable ones now... It's always been my dream! Ahhh

[@ideksams]

@@aarrgghh11 Thank you so much for the detailed info, it does clear things up! Ahh right, I do know about that feature, I used to use SAI and I would open another window all the time just like that! Though I forgot you could drag windows that far like that in CSP. I feel like never open another window often enough since I would never focus on the whole composition. However I've learned how much better it is to do that (tho my social media doesn't show it, I've been drawing and my style is way different now LOL)! Thank you! :)

[@mirassama4604]

@@aarrgghh11 how about the line art and zooming? I've heard that you gotta zoom a lot while in smaller aka 16 inches screen and a lot of zooming is a bit deal killer to me so is 22 inches better in that term? sorry for too many questions

[@OhMisfit]

What would you prefer more? Higher resolution (QHD)? Or fully laminated?

[@ezrolly898]

These 22 inch monitors really need 2.5k nowadays. Huion has the RDS220 but it's only sold in Asia

[@jarleandriessen4526]

Well in the EU I can buy the RDS220 actually

[@lesnacke]

I saw it on bh photo video, but maybe you could use a freight forwarding service. however it doesnt look too impressive tbh

[@Archreux-Leudegrad]

I'm surprised there was no mention of the newly included Vesa compatible backing. It's hard to believe this was a feature that wasn't included in their devices, and some of them don't even have legs. This, to me, is one of the most important inclusions that I hope they keep moving forward because the ergonomics of having to crane your neck and wrist to draw on what is essentially a wall surface is horrendous. Yes, there are "solutions" to this for these tablets, but none of them are very elegant. If or when they ever add the backing to some of their Pro Series they'll easily have my money.

[@JustAnotherJP]

how would you compare this one vs the ones on the ones on your Large Screens section on your page?

[@SpearChuck777]

I can't seem to get anyone to comment on the drivers, whether they 'disconnect' and require hoop jumping to reconnect.

[@trainingintruth6124]

I'm a graphic design student, and I was planning to get an iPad pro for digital art and projects for classes. Would I be better off going with a drawing tablet instead, or is an iPad worth it?

[@jeofthevirtuoussand]

1080p.. on a screen larger than 19.5 inches?? No thanks

[@JezzyCrazyTV]

I had 21 inches with 1080p

[@jeofthevirtuoussand]

@@JezzyCrazyTV sorry for your eyes pal

[@jegantdragoch.7088]

how does this compare to the (older) 24 pro? though that is 1440p while this is back down to 1080p? interesting

[@xrayusg24]

can use it to takes notes too ?

[@JinxTheCat2552]

So are you adding to the course that said animating and procreate and that's going to have dream stuff in it or are you going to make a new class so that I can animate in dream tomorrow?

[@bradhowland]

I know very little about these, just beginning my research into them. What I need to know is, will they work with ANY program? I need to use it for the Adobe standards (AI, PS) along with Blender and Sketchup. Maybe an alternative to Sketchup like Fusion360. Will this work with those programs as well? Excellent video, I'm sold already....providing I can use it for everything I need one for. Thanks!

[@potat9096]

As long as your pc can run those programs this can do it too as this is basically just another external monitor. Maybe the no touchscreen might be a turn off for some of those programs though

[@bradhowland]

Okay, great, I thought that might be the case (extrnal monitor, basically) but wanted to confirm. Further research required to know if the no touchscreen will work against me -thank you for the speedy reply!@@potat9096

[@62-66]

Brad thank you so much. For this I wanted to take a Wacom cintic 22 and HP 17 paws top But it's very expensive for me. 3000 $ And there are no sponsors. Co-fi . Once again Brad, thank you for doing this review.💯❤👏👏👏👏👆👍👍👍👍🙏

[@easterninspiration4644]

Hi Im considering buyyiing this tablet im a new guy starting out with little experience for my own. Does this tablet work independently without a laptop can i still use Photoshop on it and create and save designs.

[@beam4671]

"I think that between the Wacom One S (CTC4110WL) and the XP-Pen Deco MW, which one is better in your opinion? And how should I go about choosing which one to buy?"

[@E.Taylor]

I wish there was a manufacture that made a 4:3 pen display. would be nice to have more vertical space to work with without having to go wider.

[@drinkwoter]

Mm u can look it this way, just use your 16:9 as 4:3 cropped 😂

[@juanjftc]

Do you still recommend the huion 24 plus?

[@ihabkhalifa2676]

I would love if you review or give your opinion on the old wacom cintiq pro products, for example I found really good deals online for pre owned 13 pro and 16 pro cintiqs, but are they worth it it 2023? Would I get the value or the quality Accepted for today’s needs or requirements?

[@MaxPenguine]

Finally..... GLOVE DANCE!!! YES!! XP- Pen got it right this year... maybe even better if there was 22 Pro Plus with 2.5K but... all in all more than ok.

[@dvhstudios]

Hi Brad, have you heard of the Alogic Clarity Pro Touch? If the drawing experience is good, it almost looks too good to be true.

[@michaeldyer6378]

Have tried the wacom movik yet?

[@kevinvillasuso7307]

Thank you

[@MobaShotGodTV]

What do you think about making a comic on that..?

[@dertobbe1176]

Can you connect wireless to Laptop?

[@JustRegi9]

awesome

[@mimic_chimp9285]

i was waiting for you to make this video😂

[@imtrash2812]

why this one dont have it own protective film

[@kageoukami]

Hello, I want to buy one of the lower priced tablets but I'm not sure which one to get this one or Huion Kamvas Pro 16/24/plus 24 or maybe wait for the one from this video but 2k resolution if something like this will release? Share your thoughts if you can.

[@jarleandriessen4526]

Huion RDS 220 exists btw! Its a 2.5k resolution 22 inch display!

[@kageoukami]

@@jarleandriessen4526 its laminated so no paralax?

[@NataliesDesignStudio]

Subscribed because of the glove dance 😂 and the reviews 🤓 currently using xp pen artist 12 and i am looking for an upgrade.

[@CarlosAMaldonado]

Brad, can you review the ugee u1600, please? It’s a 15.4” display tablet very cheap, around $150 I’d be great to watch your tests on it

[@SoftwareManiacLSM]

I just signed up for your digital art course; Too bad each of the downloads have to be accessed one at a time.

[@thegochie]

This is what I want, but in 4k. No bells and whistles. No touch. No remote. Just a good, large screen with a good stylus.

[@BreadGuy291]

Wish I had a graphics tablet (Also stopping kids from saying first)

[@lokeyartist]

First

[@catsupy]

doing the lord's work, I see

[@luisvergara9001]

Does it seem that way to me or does this one have less delay and no wobble compared to the model 14 and 16? Ummmm it left me speechless. In good time xp-pen, I can't wait to update my xp-pen artist 13.3 pro. They could make a renewal plan, you hand in your old tablet and we will discount a %.

[@trenton9]

Glad to finally see the day when competitors are breathing down the neck of Wacom. It's good for the consumers and Wacom too. Wacom is the industry best in terms of performance, but you can tell from their customer service that they had come to rely on there being no great alternative. That's started to change.

[@THETRUTHCHANNEL444]

Is this standalone?

[@whoseenthatguy]

Can you do the Huawei Matepad 11.5, please? Thank you 🥹

[@Kagilum]

Is XP-Pen 1st gen still relevant in 2024? (for a beginner) For example, XP-Pen Artist 22hd or 22e (not plus, not pro, just 22 1st gen)? or Maybe XP-Pen Artist 16?

[@indago1]

1st gen has much worse pen, drivers are worse as well.. I dont think its worth investing

[@williamfitzgerald3812]

Hi Max, I love your reviews. I like that the companies do not own you. If the product is good you say its, but if bad you also say its bad.

[@anasevi9456]

5:05 Wacom 2020s smooth you mean, they had horrid wobble throughout much of the 2010s.

[@modernanimatr]

I think XP is number 2 and huion is 3. Its good!

[@livixdrawsframes]

YES!!!! GLOVE DANCE!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@deuswulf6193]

$470 is what I got the 24incher 1440p display for. That's a much better deal than this 22 incher.

[@anukul1999]

"It's not cheap, first of all. If it offered a higher resolution, it would be a perfect choice over Huion, which offers a tablet of the same price and size but with better resolution. This one is only Full HD."

[@kriiler]

it doesn't even have the express keys :/ i have the 22r artist pro and i got it during christmas sale and it's cheaper than this tablet lol

[@PIG-productions]

Hey

[@eddyalvaross2195]

Perfect price, even for people in third world countries and countries like Indonesia where the economy is emerging.

[@catsupy]

Idk why I'm subbed to you, Brad. I just want to buy every tablet you review.

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