Wacom Cintiq 13HD Or Surface Pro 4

It may not seem like it, but these two are kind of comparable. The Wacom Cintiq 13HD is no doubt the more capable device for drawing / design. Of course, that is it's sole purpose. It was designed for that activity alone. And yes, it is an excellent Graphics Tablet. But, along with being a superb fully functional tablet / laptop for normal daily use (Internet, movies, Apps, gaming, etc), the Microsoft Surface 4 is also a graphics tablet. And it's a really good one at that.

OK, among other features, it doesn't have the pressure sensitivity level of the Wacom Pen, but it is most definitely "up there" with some of the best drawing capable tablets within the price range due to how versatile it is. And considering that it's basically a two-in-one, you get so much for your money. Make no mistake, the surface 4 is not your average slate graphics tablet that needs another device to work, this is a complete stand alone, touch screen drawing device. Check out the video review above for a good breakdown of it's Pro's + Cons when it comes to art working.

Heck, even the Wacom Cintiq 13HD is not a stand alone device. It has to be attached to a desktop or laptop. So the sacrifice of the Pro 4 not being as good as the 13HD, but giving much more stand-alone freedom when used for drawing, and a whole host of other features (It's a fully operational computer with Windows 10 Operating System), it really is worth considering if you're someone who likes to design and draw on an amateur level and wants a device that can also be used for everything else from work to play.

The Pen is also very good. Magnetized, and with a nice amount of screen grip, and even an eraser on the opposite end. Just like a pencil. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 works with lot's of popular software programs, like Photoshop, Coral Draw, Manga Studio etc. Both will serve you well, but for the sheer versatility, the Pro 4 is a smart choice.

Huion 420 + H420 - Cheap Signature Pads

The Huion 420 and H420 - The Cheapest Mini Drawing Signature Pads. A more accurate mouse? The Huion 420 and H420 are tiny in size. Perfect for digital hand writing! It measures just four inches by 2¼ Inches. This "Signature Pad" Tablet can be used for drawing, as well as writing, but most people will want something bigger. But don't let that put you off. If you want something that's as cheap as possible to get you started so you can have a little blast on one of these cool signature pads, it is still able to produce good drawings / designs in the right hands.

 

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These smaller models can feel a bit strange to use to begin with, but hang in there and you will get the hang of it after while. If you need to sign documents online and would prefer a real signature on the document, then this is the perfect solution. It's one of the cheapest yes, and is fairly basic, but its still a good quality item for the price. As most Huion products are. Check out the informative review video above.

Comes with everything needed to get moving. Battery powered Pen, Drivers, USB cable and extra Nibs (pen tips). For the price it's a good little deal. Works with Apple Mac's and Windows based computers, but for some reason is not compatible with most Android based systems. Apparently, the Huion 420 is a great match for osu!

It also works really well with lots of different software including Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Available in black or white. Not sold on this one? A really good alternative to the 420, which is slightly bigger (not by much though), is the XP-PEN OSU G430.

Wacom CTL490DW-S Intuos Graphics Tablet

So much choice and so many questions. Which one to go for? If you're new to digital drawing you may be thinking of whether it's worth buying a digital drawing tablet that has a screen, or one like this (Wacom CTL-490DW-S Intuos) which has no screen. And is much cheaper! Best thing to do if your just starting out is to play it cautious, get a slate style (no screen) so that you can become familiar with the kind of technique that is required to effectively work on one of these devices. You will get the hang of it very quickly I'm sure.

 

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Two brands that are certainly great choices are Huion and Wacom. They both offer some great slate style cheap graphics tablets that are surprisingly cheap, yet brilliant quality and capable of producing superb artwork. Just so you're aware. These types of slate style tablets for drawing are not stand alone computers. They need to be plugged into either a Desktop PC, normal tablet (with some CPU power + good amount of RAM) or a Laptop. Most of them easily connect via a USB port. Check out the unboxing video above.

The Wacom CTL-490DW-S Intuos is a great starter model. A nice cheap introduction into the digital art world. It is a very capable little machine. You can draw, sketch, edit and paint. It's pressure sensitive, works great with Photoshop, GIMP. Coral, Adobe Suite and Serif Drawplus 8 (along with hundreds of other programs), and comes with a nice Wacom Pen.

Compatible with Apple Mac and Microsoft Windows. For the price this is a really good tablet made by one of the leading companies in this field. It's available in Blue, White or Black. Two great alternatives worth checking out if you can't find this particular model for sale at the price you expect (it has become more expensive of late), are the (Wacom One) Wacom CTL-672 and the XP-PEN G640. Both are cheap to buy and offer a high quality drawing experience for novice and more experienced users considering the price of each device.