Xencelabs is a relative newcomer to the market, and while the name sounds like it might be yet another cheap Chinese knock-off brand, its designers cut their teeth at Wacom and the results speak for themselves. However I also recommend some broader tech brands such as Apple and Microsoft as tablets from these manufacturers can also be used as drawing tablets – the excellent Procreate, for example, works beautifully on iPad Pro.įor our money, the best drawing tablet you can get right now is the Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium. Whether you're looking for a graphics tablet, a pen display or a tablet computer (and if you're not sure which you're after, scroll to the bottom of the page where we explain what these terms mean), you'll find the very best options right here.Īll of the best brands are in my list, including drawing tablets from Wacom, Huion, XP-Pen and Xencelabs. They assessed each tablet for the display and build quality, as well as overall drawing and user experience (see how we test for more on our forensic testing approaches). Our reviewers have tested all of the drawing tablets in this list – and more that didn't make the cut – so you can rest assured the range of devices I've selected have been rated by artists who use these tablets on a daily basis. You can rest assured the range of devices I've selected have been rated by artists who use these tablets on a daily basis That's why I've compiled this buying guide to the best drawing tablets.
In fact with so many new brands and models to choose from it can be daunting.
Whether you're a novice, a hobbyist or a dedicated pro looking for a bargain or a good replacement for your drawing tablet there are a lot of options to choose from.