XP-PenArtist13.3 Pro Drawing Tablet, 13.3 inch Portable Digital Pen Display with Battery-Free Stylus for Art Design

I was apprehensive about taking the plunge into digital drawing (as I prefer the old fashioned way) but my ambitions meant that it was a necessity. I planned to start with an affordable version at first and upgrade should the needs must. The Xp-Pen tablet however leaves little else to be desired. It really ticks every box, great size (just a little smaller than A3), exceptional display, simply set up instantly, perfect shortcut keys (I’m yet to customise as the presets are what I need), slightly matt surface to draw on and a pen which is exactly like a Wacom. Exceptional for the price considering a lot of its features are on the more pricey Wacom models.The stand offers only 1 angle and would be nice to rotate to turn your canvas, these however are available as extras so this is no hindrance of the tablet.A definite positive choice and worthy contender in drawing tablets!!

So first and foremost this tablet is a fantastic bit of kit. I've just spent the past hour or so testing it out on Krita and Autodesk Sketchbook and it responds beautifully. There is minimal parallax (distance between the pen and the cursor on the screen) and has wonderful pen pressure so I can produce varying line weights and textures when creating artwork.The quality of the screen is very high and the build itself feels sleek and sturdy. The anti glare coating is awesome as you can work without fear of lights interfering. The red dial is a wonderful addition to the tablet as it allows the most natural and efficient access to zooming in and out and scrolling up and down. The 8 express keys are also extremely useful and allow for a seamless experience when creating.The build is the perfect size for somebody who has limited space but prefers the medium working space. I personally felt like the 12 inch version would have been a little too small whereas this version is what I would expect a small laptop would be like. I prefer to zoom in and work on my pieces so the extra space from the 15 inch version would of just resulted in taking up more desk space- this version is compact but also big enough to draw effectively on. The build is also fairly lightweight and I can see travelling with it being a piece of cake.The pen is lightweight and may be off putting for users who are used to battery powered styluses. With a little practice it is easy to get the hang of and is not noticeable when working. I love the stand the pen comes in and the additional nibs thrown in is much appreciated, i imagine especially so for those who bust through nibs quickly.The tablet also comes with a stand in the box. Albeit a fairly basic stand, it does the job. It only has one height level above completely flat so I will likely be looking for a replacement as i prefer the ability to change the angle i work at. However, this is personal preference and will be different for everyone so it's not a deal breaker. Setup was easy to understand and the little additions in the box are a nice touch - a cleaning cloth and a glove to prevent smear marks whilst leaning on the screen.Overall I really love this product and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good quality medium sized pen display.----------------------------------------------------------------Now my only gripe with this product is the delivery service. I really wish XP-Pen gave customers the choice of courier because HOLY HELL it was a nightmare getting this delivered. I have never in my life experienced such poor customer service from DHL Express.This was supposed to arrive on August 16th. I have only just received it on August 21st due to DHL Express messing me about with delivery times and changing the information about my parcel. The tracking system is abysmal and Amazon and DHL clearly do not update each other on what's going on until hours/days after the information should have been updated.DHL does not offer accurate tracking info and do not update you off of their own accord. I ended up making several phone calls to their customer service line which is a premium line meaning you're charged to chase up a parcel you should have received days prior.I also think it's worth mentioning if you decide to purchase this that XP-Pen put long delivery windows on the products to accommodate for potential issues but when contacted about late deliveries they do not do anything. I tried repeatedly and was met with what felt like automated responses. Regardless of what i told them they would just brush me off with 'Please wait longer' and I felt that it was disrespectful considering I was the one doing all of the communication for both DHL and XP-Pen/Amazon which a customer should not have to do.The whole experience was extremely stressful as I did not know whether I was going to even receive my product or not and if that had been the case that would have been a big amount of money to lose. Just be aware that this could happen if you purchase and DHL is assigned as your courier service.----------------------------------------------------------------Other than that the tablet is fantastic and budget friendly for artists who cannot afford Wacom. Everything works beautifully and I have no issues with the product itself.

The only other display tablet I have experience with is an old Wacom cinique so Im going to be doing some comparisons.I decided on the 13.3inch screen as I intend to use this on my lap, and anything bigger would be unweildy, but I wanted something large enough to see clearly. There is a lot of bezzle on this, even more than the glass of the screen, so there is quite a bit of wasted space and added bulk, but I see most of this sort of tablet is the same, so Im sure there must be a reason for it?I havent had much chance to play with this yet, but so far I really like it, the pen isnt too bulky like Ive struggled with in the past, and the screen is nice and sharp and responsive.The wheel and buttons on the side are very useful and Ive already bound them to undo, copy, paste, delete etc. The software you download to go with it is very easy to use, and the instructions tell you exactly how to get it.The feel on the nib is very nice, no gritty feeling that can sometimes happen and it glides smoothly.As a lefty with quite large hands, I wasnt expecting the glove to be of any use to me, but it does actualy fit ok, well enough to use anyway.Over all a very nice display tablet considering how much cheaper it is compared to others of a similar nature and the buttons and wheel are an almost required feature. So far, I highly recomend.