XP-PEN Artist 12 Pro 11.6" HD IPS Screen 8192 Level Stylus Pen with Tilt and 8 Shortcut Keys - Compatible with Mac, Windows

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.

I've had this for 3 months now.This is my first tablet with a screen in it, and it's so much easier to work with. It's a big jump from the XP Pen Deco Pro I was using, and it's easily felt in the build quality - it's plastic, but has a real heft to it and doesn't feel cheap. The scroll wheel was really loose and easy to nudge on the Deco Pro, but the Artist 15.6 Pro has a clicky wheel with tactile bumps on every notch that is near-impossible to nudge accidentally, while still being responsive and easy to move when you want to use it. The buttons along the side have notches in them so you can feel your way to them - I like this, but I wish the notches were a little bigger and easier to feel.The screen quality is fantastic with bright colours and a fast response, and I haven't had any problems with the pen. The driver software is easy to use and customise per application, which I find really handy. It took some getting used to, but I've got my buttons set up with shortcut keys and macros on all my most used applications, which has come in pretty handy.My only wish is that it had mounting holes on it! It would be great to have it on an arm.

I know this sounds daft, but you can tell a lot about the quality of a product by its packaging. The box and packaging 10/10. As for the product, its beautiful, works so very well. The stylus pen feels very good. It's not light weight nor feels cheap. The whole product is weighty and has a feel of quality about it. I'm sure I will love it more as I learn more and experiment, but my first impression is its worth the money. It is true...you get what you pay for, and while this pad is a little pricey, compared to much cheaper products, there is no comparing them. Recommend

I have been using this tablet for months now, and it is a pleasure to work with. The few problems it has are so inconsequential that I can do nothing but recommend this product to anyone looking for a screen this size.I am very happy with the tablet and hope XP-Pen continue to make products of this quality.PROS:- Great screen with great colours- Comfortable pen with very low activation pressure-Tilt function-Express keys with a programmable dial wheel- One cable- Included screen protectorCons:- No VESA mounting option- The nib remover scratches the nibsTHE BUILD:The tablet's made of sturdy plastic, unfortunately it has no options for VESA mounting at the back. It's very thin, and lightweight, has no air vents and doesn't overheat.The included stand is practically unusable because of the tilt angle. In fact, I'd be happier if it wasn't included at all, and the saved costs be used to improve the tablet itself.There are 8 distinguishable express keys with a red dial wheel. The express keys can be distuinguished by touch and feel good to press.The dial is a feature I didn't know I needed until i tried it. Spinning it can make you zoom in/out, change brush size, or even work as extra 2 individual functions (spinning left = step backwards, spinning right = step forward).THE DISPLAYThe display is a 1080p IPS panel, clear and sharp, capable of displaying very accurate colours after calibration. It does have a slight yellow tint towards the edges, which are taken up by software UI anyway. The tablet comes with a removable pre-applied matte screen surface protector. The screen itself is glossy, but the protector does a great job at reducing glare and adding some texture to the surface. The screen protector's quality is questionable, as mine scratched in the first few days, but I have since replaced it with a third party solution.Either way, having any screen protection out of the box is a great foresight and I hope XP-Pen will do include a removable screen protector in all of their products.This display is laminated, which reduces the distance between the surface you draw on and the display. The reduced parallax is great, however because of this, pressure gets transfered to the IPS panel and hue shifts will pulsate through the screen when you press the pen too hard. This is a drawback of having a laminated screen, and it is present on every tablet with a laminated screen, so I don't count it as a con.THE PENThe pen is very comfortable to hold. It's very similar to the Wacom Cintiq pens, although a bit lighter, but still substantial enough to not feel like a toy.The tip of the pen has very little amount of play, which is a huge bonus for me. It doesn't *click* every time you put the pen to the screen. This also means the activation force needed for the tablet to register a stroke is very tiny.The pen pressure was a little jumpy for me, but works perfect after adjusting the pressure curve in the drivers.This pen also has a tilt function. This works surprisingly well. I use the tilt function to rotate brushes, and about every 60 degrees there is a slight "jump" to the next 60 degrees when tilting the pen around in a circular motion. The tilt function works perfectly for what it was designed, and works very well whatever you decide to use it for.A massive plastic pen holder is included. Opening one side lets you access the pen, the cap doubling as a pen holder. It functions well. Unscrewing the other side reveals 8 extra nibs for the pen, along with a small hole to help you extract the nib from the pen.CON: The hole is lined with a metal ring from the inside, and has cut a small dent into the my nib when removing it. This extra edge on the nib has scratched the screen protector, leaving rainbow-like marks on it. I advise on using nailcutters, pliers, or just extra care when trying to remove the nibs!