Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories.
Wondering how to choose a drawing tablet? Then you're in the right place. We've been testing, reviewing and comparing graphics tablets and pen displays for over a decade, and we receive regular feedback from the many artists and illustrators who contribute tutorials to the site and who use drawing tablets every day for their work.
It can take a while to get the hang of the eye-hand coordination required to draw accurately while not looking at your hand or the surface you're drawing on. But pen tablets have the benefit of being economical, and many artists prefer to use a larger external monitor for colour reference anyway. There's also the benefit that an external monitor can be placed at eye level, which can make working with a pen tablet comfortable once you get used to it.
While the overall dimensions of the device will be of importance if you're looking for a tablet that can fit in a particular bag or case, you also want to look at the size of the active area. This is the area that you an actually draw on. Many brands make their drawing tablets in several sizes. For exampleGenerally, the larger the active drawing area, the more comfortable the experience and more freedom to create detail in drawings, but inevitably that means sacrificing some portability.
Another factor in choosing a pen tablet are hotkey button options, which can help create a more efficient workflow. The most affordable pen displays tend to be quite sparse in this regard, while higher-end models have customisable hotkeys that allow you to change functions. The location of the keys can dictate how convenient they are the Intuos has them on the top, which I don't think is the most ideal placement, while the Intuos Pro have them on the side, making them more easily accessible.
With Pen Computers, there's a high chance that you'll have to buy a stylus separately, adding to the cost. For most tablets, there are lots of compatible options, but the stylus designed specifically for the tablet usually provides the best experience.
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