Cintiq 16 alternative? XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 GEN1 2024 Review

[@Flyyyyy-]

Great video! These comparative reviews with similar models help a lot!. The stars for the comparative aspects between the models are really cool!

[@XPISigmaArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@SuperMetalWorld]

I love that there's no space between the screen and pen tip and those macro keys. Looks very nice to use overall.

[@XPISigmaArt]

It's really been a blast to use for sure!

[@adh6886]

Hey bro, love your style. Since as you said, you love to talk about think you love, and I like listen to it. How about a 2 hour long voiceover breakdown of one of your work process. Would love to learn from it. No doubt many would agree with me.

[@XPISigmaArt]

I am planning a process video soon!

[@jhncito]

Thx for help!

[@Buddhabellie]

Thank you for this. I'm terrified of going digital after only using sketchbooks. And spending that mo ey was like? Really? I'll get this when I'm ready

[@XPISigmaArt]

It's definitely something you'll have to get used to, but it is wonderful not having to worry about paper or pencils or anything like that! There are a lot of entry level tablets you can get, you can always start with a slab style for like 40 bucks and see how you like it!

[@Buddhabellie]

@@XPISigmaArt thank you so much. Love the honesty.

[@Sport6000]

Thank you very much for the thoughtful review. I am currently torn on spending around 10% more for the xp pen artist pro 16 gen 1 or getting the xp pen artist 16 2nd generation (non pro) or the Huion kamvas 16 pro. If you have used the latter, which one would you recommend?

[@XPISigmaArt]

Get the GEN2, the upgrades are totally worth it for the price! Huion are good but I haven't had direct experience with it. If you do end up purchasing an XP-Pen, please consider my links in the description :)

[@brunosantos3245]

Im into 16" displays. but its hard to find hte betrte xp pen display. Cause one its more modern but dont have the dial, other its not that modern but have the dial... haha

[@XPISigmaArt]

True! I have relearned that although a dial is nice, I just end up using my keyboard anyway. Haha

[@Sai-wu5ps]

the only really major concern I have is the durability this may have over wacom cintiq 16 like I've heard (not sure how true this is). As I'm looking to get one for college and I don't intend to replace for another 5-10 years.

[@XPISigmaArt]

Dropped my pen like 30 times and it's still working great! Also the device itself is super sturdy, love the build quality!

[@zackfoster7412]

Hello, how is it? I bought mine 6 months ago, and I actually got mine replaced lately due to some company's fault issues (I received it today), the issue is when every time I tap and press the upper left side of the screen, the entire screen malfunctions and shuts off. Do you have any advice on how to effectively manage this tablet, I'm scared to have that kind of problem again. TwT

[@XPISigmaArt]

I've used a lot of tablets and I've never encountered that! I'd say treat it like the usual. Don't bend it, drop it, and be gentle with it always. Manufacturing errors like that can't be totally avoided so don't sweat that too much, just be as safe as you can be! (also kind of related, I drop my pen multiple times a day and it still functions, if that says anything)

[@zackfoster7412]

@@XPISigmaArt Thanks for the fast reply! Their service is really great; it kind of surprises me how they've guessed the problem correctly. Before I asked them on their website's live chat, the problem started on itself, like the screen literally flickers and malfunctions at times. Then I asked their service about this issue; they told me and asked me to press the upper edge of the tablet. After doing so, the tablet showed some problems like the one I mentioned above, and they replied back that this was a company issue or defect, as it seems. I was honestly impressed by their service to be able to guess the problem without checking the tablet physically. The replacement process has been great so far, with no issues at all, and it went smoothly after I returned the defective tablet to them. I hope my experience will help others that are planning to buy this tablet as well, rest assured! their warranty service is really great based from my experiences.

[@zackfoster7412]

Thank you! and lastly, because the tablet is so thin, you will feel it is bendy and fragile every time you carry it. I truly suggest that you all use a longer and bigger tablet holder that perfectly fits its size. I use a book holder that is large enough to support the entire tablet. Since the tablet is heavy and slender, I wouldn't really advise using a little tablet holder for it as it may hurt the tablet over time. I hope this is useful for your viewers!

[@mirassama4604]

I still can't figure out if I should pay more for the gen2 2.5K, or get this cheaper version instead but thanks anyway

[@XPISigmaArt]

They're both great. If you can afford it, the gen2 is a great upgrade to the pro 16 gen 1. My affiliate link might have a discount attached so double check that in the description :)