XP-PEN ARTIST 22R PRO Review by Professional Comic Book Illustration Artist! Set-up and thoughts.

Professional Comic Book artist set-up, reviews and thoughts about the XP-PEN ARTIST 22R PRO.
The Artist 22R Pro is the first graphics display that supports a Type-C to Type-C connection, letting you directly connect your iMac/Mac Book Pro and other Windows computers that support Type-C input to the 22R Pro without using a Type-C to HDMI &USB adapter. A strikingly large 21.5-inch display and features 1080p resolution, allowing you to draw, design, model and create directly onto the 22R Pro’s surface, letting you unleash new creative possibilities
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[@katieee_llyn]

I was already planning on getting this soon along with a good PC for professional art work purposes- but I just like watching people’s reviews on tablets. Great review ✨

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Katieee_Llyn. I’m glad you enjoy this video. I also did another video of the same 22R Pro, which was the unboxing, this was was the review after using. Check it out if you haven’t already. Thank you for watching and subscribe to my channel for more videos!

[@katieee_llyn]

Walden Wong Art welp ended up getting the XP PEN 24 Pro instead with the anniversary deals they were having

[@WaldenWongArt]

Katieee_Llyn awesome! That’s a good one too! Have fun with it. They have some good deal with the anniversary going on.

[@cappuchinofonzarelli537]

Thanks u so much bro 🙏 U helped me out on my journey for a display tablet... I just got mines today 💪

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Cappuchino Fonzarelli. You’re very welcome. When you get it, let me know how you like it. I’ve had mind for a good amount of time and it’s really an amazing graphic tablet. Have fun and thank you for watching! More videos soon!

[@marcinjanowski1321]

Great review. Very helpful. Now I am sure which drawing tablet to buy. Cheers!

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Marcin Janowski. Thank you for the kind words. There’s a coupon code under the video description for anything purchased at the XP-Pen store. 5% off. Expires August 15, 2020. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@frostedcakess]

Thank you for this review! I've been thinking of upgrading from my Artist 12. Comparing between the Artist 22E pro and the Artist22R pro, I think this video sold me on the R! ^^

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi FrostedCales. Thank you for watching my video. Glad my video was of help in your dedication to decide where XP-Pen to get. This is indeed a great graphic tablet and I use it almost everyday. Thank you again for watching my video. If you enjoy these types of video and like to see more, pleases subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already. I’ll have more art tutorials coming soon!

[@Rometiklan]

Thanks so much for the review, Walden! What a beautiful and sleek tablet. I have never tried digital art, but this looks like so much fun. Digital art appeals to me, and maybe someday I'll move towards drawing digitally. I would love to see future digital pieces on your website or Instagram! Thanks for posting, my friend and Happy 4th!

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Rometiklan! Thank you for the kind words. Digital art is fun because everything is right there on your screen. No need to dip ink, no need to mix colors, no need to find the right tools. All of that it just one click. I do prefer traditional art because when all is done, there’s a physical piece of art for of people would like to collect. That’s a great idea about posting digital art on my website or instagram. In fact, I’m thinking maybe I can do more digital art videos for KZbin. It’s fine if fun to be able to do all the steps in one go. Would that be something views be interested in watching?

[@Rometiklan]

@@WaldenWongArt Thanks for the awesome reply, Walden! Yes I would love to see more digital art from you. I enjoy seeing the process of the rough sketching to the finished drawing. I'm trying to learn more about digital art, but I've been doing traditional art all my life. I'm still learning a lot about inking and coloring from your videos so digital art is a huge step for me. I agree it's good having a finished piece of traditional art to collect! Thanks and stay well, my friend!

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Tometiklan. Okay, sounds good. I’ll make more videos with digital art. I remember when I first started learning and it was kinda overwhelming. But once you understand the programs, it’s really no difference than working traditionally. I’m the future, I’ll make videos about drawing on photoshop with a computer. As well as drawing on the IPad Pro with Apple Pencil. With my videos, you can pulse and see what I’m doing so that’s a good way to also learn. Thank you for the idea!

[@henzel1081]

Been looking for a new tablet with a big screen. Thanks for the review.

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi AtticArtWork. That’s a good tablet. I’ve spoke to my friends at XP-Pen and they said more stock will be available toward the end of July at the same links I’ve added under the video description. Thank you for watching and please subscribe to more videos!

[@littleripper312]

I'm always looking for new monitors/tablets as mine keep breaking lmao. To be fair I do use them all day every day.

[@WaldenWongArt]

@@littleripper312 if you use them all day every day, I can see how you need to get new ones all the time. I’ve added links below my video description of you like to order the same one I have in the video.

[@avdima5000]

Nice review ❤️ what's your thoughts about parallax on diagonal lines and is this screen fully laminated?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Avdima. With the screen by is still, there isn’t much parallax. All angles facing the screen, it’s clear. As if it’s a television monitor. The screen is better than what I see on my PC laptop computer.

[@malcolmcarmine1361]

Thank you for this video, I was wondering what drawing app do you use? What do you think of clip studio? I'm not a new artist, but I'm a new artist to comic book art, I learned to use a digital media tool, do have any suggestions?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Malcom. Thank you for watching my video. When I’m using the XP-Pen, which is connected to my computer, I’m using Photoshops to do all the work. Clip studio is pretty good. But I’ve been using photoshop for quite some time and that works great for me. When I’m using my iPad Pro, the app ok that I use is ProCreate. That works well for coming book art as well. Hope that answers you question. Please subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already. I’ll have more tutorials and demo videos coming soon! Thanks again!

[@yasminesamir9164]

Hello .. very helpful review thank you so much I just want to ask you something.. is it a standalone tablet or must be connected to a laptop or PC As the XP-Pen artist 24 pro does not need a computer or laptop to work. I don't have a laptop and not planning for getting one soon because of my budget. So I thought I might get the 24 pro even if it's a little high priced but would be cheaper than getting the 22R pro and also a laptop to make it work. Do you know what I mean. So it's not like the 24 pro right? It's not a standalone tablet

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Yasmine Samir. You are correct. The Artist 22R Pro requires a computer or laptop for it to mirror the images onto the graphic display. Just so you know, the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro also requires you to have a computer, laptop or some other device for it to work. It’s not a stand alone device where it can store memory and work like a computer all by itself. The higher price is because it has a bigger screen and higher resolution. That’s where the higher price factors in. But both Artist 22R Pro as well as the Artist 22 pro requires a separate device for it to work. Hope that helps. If you plan on buying any of those, I have links below my video description where you can order it from Amazon. Those are my Amazon Affiliate links so I get a bit of a commission from it. Thank you so much!

[@Woopwoopwyatt]

How do you adjust the color setting on the drawing tablet, it has a wider range than my pc, I was wondering if there is a way to change the color settings?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Thank you so much for watching my video. You can change the color setting on the top right of the monitor. By pressing two different buttons to adjust. It’s very easy to adjust. If you like these types of videos and want to see more, please subscribe to my channel, if you haven't done so already. More tutorials soon. Thank you!

[@lesliegordon7710]

How do you make the Artist 22R Pro tablet have the same display as the (Windows) desktop? When I open Photoshop, I have to move the document/window all the way to the right of the computer's screen to have the document even show up on the Artist 22R Pro

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Leslie. Thank you for watching my video. You’ll have to goto your computer Settings, from there, goto Displays. And depending on what computer you have, you should have the option to arrange how you want your monitors (and XP Pen) to be placed. Or have the option to Mirror monitors. Hope that helps! If you enjoy these videos and like to see more, please subscribe to my channel, if you haven’t already. I’ll have more tutorials and art tutorials coming soon! Thanks again!

[@BP-of6xm]

Dose xp pens come with different drawing software or do you have to purchase all softwares?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi B P. The XP pen doesn’t come with any software. Imagine buying a computer mouse and connecting it to your computer. That’s all it comes with. It connects to your computer quickly and you can use it with any software you already have on your computer. I’ve added my Amazon Links below the video description if you like to order one. I’ll get a little bit of commission when people order from my links. Thank you for watching!

[@veyraayasaka]

Hello walden!!, I hope you read this comment I really need the answer please help me!! 😭🙏 I'm a new user of Xp pen 22r pro, and I see there is a white screen on the screen, is it scratch resistant from the factory?... is it already installed from the factory, 1 layer of screen protector? or should i buy it? I don't want my tablet display screen to get scratched quickly, just because I misunderstood the white layer I meant earlier, it's not a screen protector. 😔

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Veyra. Thank you for watching my video. If you’re taking about that screen protected that came with the XP Pen that has a little sticker on the top left that helps you peel it off, you can actually just peel off the sticker itself and leave the screen protecter and use that as a screen protector. I have both the XP Pen 22R Pro as well as the XO Pen 22 Pro where I took off the factory film on the 22r Pro and left the film on the 22 Pro. Both still works normally and the same. So to answer your question, yes, you can leave that on and save money on buying a new screen protecter. Don’t peel it off and try to reattached and you’ll get a lot of air bubbles. Just slowly remove that white stickers and then run off the residue and you’ll instantly have a screen protecter without buying one. I hope that helps. Thank you again for watching. If you enjoy these types of video and like to see more, please subscribe to my channel for more tutorials. Thanks again!

[@veyraayasaka]

@@WaldenWongArt Gosh, thanks for answering this comment, I'm so freaked out. I'm afraid all I've done is draw directly on the screen without a screen protector, and the screen will be scratched. I've subscribed and liked your channel! ... and I wanted to ask again to make sure. So when you buy and oprn the XP-PEN 22R PRO, the factory default screen protector was already attached and all you had to do was peel off the thin sticker, right? I mean, it's not separated from the tablet display?... And, if later this screen protector has been scratched a lot, can I remove it and replace it with a new one???.. I see this screen protector is quite thick. 🤔 Please answer this, thank you very much!!! 😭😭

[@WaldenWongArt]

@@veyraayasaka Hi Veyra, when you first got the XP-Pen. It only came with a protective film. Which was supposed to be removed before using. However, you can still keep it there and it would work just the same. Now, if your question is… when you got it and you removed the film, will the glass be scraped if you use it bare. This completely depends on how rough you use the Xp-Pen. Now if you like ti protect it, you can still order one of these screen protectors. It comes in a pack of two so you can use one now, and then another down the lines. Here is my amazon link yo that same item I’ve ordered for myself. amzn.to/3sICA6t If fits the screen perfectly and is a much thicker screen protector than the original film that it came with. Anything you order from my link, I get a little bit of a commission. Thank you in advance!

[@kalinaanyl]

Hello! have a question about the stand. Can you unscrew it and is there any possibility to use a desk arm?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Komettt. Thank you for watching my video. I just took a look at the back of my XP-Pen and that bracket stand is held together with four screws. If you are able to find a swing arm that can match those screws, I imagine that you can indeed attach it and use a swing arm for this. That’s a good idea, by the way. Now I want to do the same.

[@kalinaanyl]

@@WaldenWongArt thanks!!!

[@WaldenWongArt]

@@kalinaanyl welcome!

[@artmatura_fox]

I don't have USB in usb-c plug in complect( What should I do?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Ment Aptn. Apologies for not being able to type you name with the tones and backward “n”. No worries if you don’t have a USB or a usb-c plug. The graphic tablet comes with the wires as well as extra adapters where it will connect with any type of computer. Meaning it’ll come with extra cords and adapters where you won’t need to use them all, but will have them all for whatever computer you’re using. I’ve added links below my video description of you like to order one. I get a little bit of a referral if you use my links. Thank you I’m advance and I hope I was able to answer your question.

[@jasonstamwitz6928]

Do you still use this tablet? I picked up a XP-PEN 22R tablet, but the screen got a defect down the center of it after 1 year of use. Very upsetting, because it is after the warranty period. Curious if you still us it. If so, still working fine, and no defects?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Jason. Thank joy for watching my video. That’s strange you have a defect at the center of the screen. Yes, I still use the XP-Pen 22R tablet. In fact, five days a week for every week since making this video. And about 8 hours a day. Everything is still working normally for me and no issues. I wonder what the defect is.

[@barbaraward254]

Hi Waldon is it necessary to have the HDMI cable as well as the C cable ? Can you use just the C cable ?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Barbara. Thank you for watching my video. Yes, you don’t have to use the HDMI cable. When I’m using it, all I have connected if the power adapter to the XP-Pen. Then another Type-C cable connected from the XP-Pen to the laptop. That’s it. Noting else more. Hope that helps. Thank you again for watching my video. If you like these types of videos and want to see more, please subscribe to my channel, if you haven't done so already. More tutorials soon. Thanks again!

[@barbaraward254]

@@WaldenWongArt thanks so much Walden for your reply. I already had the c cable connected and wondered if I was doing anything wrong. Is it possible for you to do a video of calibrating the pen ? At times the pen, when tracing over an imported image strays to the right. Thank you again for your fabulous video.

[@WaldenWongArt]

@@barbaraward254 Hi Barbara. After I connected everything and turned everything in, it worked normally without me having to calibrate anything. I do know that sometimes the pen tip feels is a bit off from where your drawing. But after using it for a while, you’ll get used to it and the drawings are precise. Every now and then, the pen doesn’t interacts with the tablet. So what I’ll do is turn off the program, shut down the XP-Pen. Then turn back on the XP-Pen, THEN turn on the software you’re using and everything will be good again. The only kind of Calibrating I’ve done is adding quick keys to the buttons that’s on the sides of the XP-Pen. Those buttons make my workflow so much quicker. Hope that answers your questions!

[@barbaraward254]

@@WaldenWongArt thank you, I have noticed when I restart everything it is better with the pen. Thanks so much

[@WaldenWongArt]

@@barbaraward254 your very welcome. Yes, the XP-Pen gets wonky once in a long while. I used it almost everyday and is a good graphic tablet. Just make sure to turn on the XP-Pen tablet first before opening up any software you’ll used with it.

[@MrPorfilio]

It was necessary to configure your PC, that tablet supports 2k and be careful with the scale that by default Windows 10 leaves it at 150 percent . Saludos.

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Saul Gonzalez! You may be right. For me, once i plugged it in, everything was ready to go and nicely set up. It may be because I was using a new computer at the same time. Thank you for watching and please subscribe to my channel for more videos!

[@markostamenkovic8350]

2K resolution? It does not, it's only 1080p this one.

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Marlo Stamenkovoc. Yes, you’re right that this support 1080. There’s another model that supports 2K for those that needs it. This is still pretty good for the price.

[@chubbybear12]

Do you know how to set zoom on the dial wheel?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi David Pham! I belive it's already pre set in both dials. Right i plugged everything in and turned it on, the left dial wheel automatically zoom in and out, while the right dial wheel scrolls up and down. Have you tried it yet? Let me know. Thank you for watching and please subscribe to my channel for more videos!

[@davidclarkson3203]

Does photo shop come pre- installed?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi David. Thank joy for watching my video. The XP-Pen doesn’t come with anything installed. It’s just a graphic tablet that you need to plug into your computer or laptop. What it does is it will mirror your computer monitor so you can draw on top of the tablet visually. It works ok both PC and MAC and great value for the price. I’ve added links below my video description of you like to get one. Thank you again for watching my video. If you like these types of video and want to see more, please subscribe to my channel. I’ll have more tutorial and demonstration videos soon!

[@Hamburger759]

Its not on amazon anymore?! Anyone know how much this thing cost? Looking to buy this rather than a Wacom.

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Hamburger759. Right now, it’s out of stock due to supply and demand. People are buying them up. I spoke to my friends at XP-Pen and they will have more available on the same Amazon link under the video description soon. They mentioned towards the end of July early August. Any moment now. Check back with the links I have below the video and it’ll be available again. They’re just making more. Thank you for watching and please subscribe to my channel for more videos!

[@Hamburger759]

@@WaldenWongArt Thank you for replying. One more question..does the screen heat up on the 22R? My old Wacom does after a few hrs of use. Also, do you have an instagram account?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Hamburger759 . That was the good thing. It doesn’t heat up. When I work on that Ninja Turtle drawing, it was about 6-7 hours. And all that time, I was surprised it didn’t heat up. The only warmth I got from it was from my arm being on top of it. Just the natural heat from my art. I do have an Instagram account. It’s under @WaldenWongArt you can also check out my website wwwWaldenWongArt.com and it list all my social media as well. Thank you!

[@goveundorf7767]

did you took off the matte screen protector ?

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Kovundorf, when I first got it, there was a outer plastic wrap that I removed. Then received another screen protector that has white tabs on the corners. After that, it was already a matte screen and I stated using it that way. Hope that answers your question!

[@jayyv6994]

@@WaldenWongArt Is it bad to use it without any screen protector ?

[@WaldenWongArt]

@@jayyv6994 Hi Jayy. You can use it without any screen pretector. It already had an matt finish screen on top with helps from reflecting light. If you added a screen protector, you might get light reflection from your room lights. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching and sub my channel for more reviews, tutorials, and art videos!

[@jayyv6994]

@@WaldenWongArt thank you! so much. I now know it comes with a matte screen protector by default.

[@WaldenWongArt]

@@jayyv6994 You're welcome. You can always used it with a screen protector, but I don't think it's necessary. Works better without it.

[@BuyOrBuyNot123]

I cannot draw, is it going to make me a professional in drawing stuff if I get this thing???

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi BuyOrBuyNot! I believe everyone can draw! Not only can anyone draw on this tablet, it can also be used for coloring linework, as you saw in the video. Use it for art, to crate charts, presentations, and much more! Thank you for watching and subscribing to my channel!

[@noh8522]

Good question! No amount of art supplies can make a person good at art though. However, extensive amounts of practice and learning can make you good at drawing.

[@WaldenWongArt]

noah park thank is really true. The more someone practice, the more one will learn. Also, once you have a good level or art skills, it doesn’t matter what tools you use. Traditional it digital, it’s the artist that creates the art. Not the tools. Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@RayoBeatz]

i can see people are having trouble coming to reality yes these are not ipads these are not all in one computers the cheapest all in one computer you can get with writable screen would be a huion all in one for about 1,200 that is an all in one computer but if you just want to draw then just buy an ipad 10.2 gen 7 or whatever gen we are up to right now for about 329.99 and an apple pen for about 99.99 if you want a display tablet with no internal computer well... theres a lot of options ranging from size and price xp line up is cheap and ok like a dollar store brand next is huion which is like walmart and after that its wacom which is like apple each will get the job done but its up to you and honestly if you can't draw you need to learn how and if you really want a tablet just get the ipad 10.2 inch and an apple pencil you just can't beat it and get you procreate you'll be fine on that for a while then when you are ready to upgrade and know how to draw and need more space then consider a 22-32 screen size and upgrading your computer to 4k theres just so much to learn honestly

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Rayo, thank you for watching my video. You are absolutely correct in all point. For anyone coming into this and not knowing what drawing tablets and graphic tablets are, there is indeed a lot to learn. What it boils down to is to figure out what you hit for your art and get what works best for you. There’s a lot of different hardware out there and learning what’s out there is daunting. But once you start to understand what you want and need, it gets easier. Thank you again for watching and if you enjoy these types of videos, please subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already. I’ll have more tutorial and art demonstrations coming soon!

[@ToddDolce]

So Huion's is now on the market and it HAS a Laminated Screen and higher res....sooooooo why would I go with this???

[@WaldenWongArt]

Hi Togo Toons. There’s a lot of Graphic Drawing Tablets out there in the market today. Different price range and specification. Always go with the one your heart desires. This XP-Pen worked for me as it has a large drawing area. The screen also has a Matt finished, so it doesn’t reflect light. And the plus for me was that it doesn’t heat up after many hours of use. I’ve never tried any of the Huion’s product so I can’t say much about their products. But I do enjoy using this XP-Pen 22R Pro and that was my review of it in case you were in the market for it. Thank you for watching!

[@LegionZer0games]

Xp pen has a 2k res one also. It all depends on what you need. As for the laminated screen the xp pen does really well with parallax as well too without it. So it's really down to what you like more the dail wheel or touch bar. Their products are very similar in price.

[@WaldenWongArt]

@@LegionZer0games I agree! Thank you for watching and subscribe to my channel for more videos!

[@user-lk8ho6bp3n]

need a computer more powerful ... and then the delay

[@WaldenWongArt]

I do know the display wouldn’t need extra software to run it. Once it’s plugged it, it works right away.