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Idk why, but to finally find an artist thats also a lefty puts a doofy smile on my face. Sure theres probably many out there but you're the first I've found!

Hi, thanks for the review. Very unbiased and you get to the main points. I have just bought one of these, and been using it for 5 weeks now. I used to own the old Wacom Cintiq 12WX, and have only used Wacom tablets for about 18 years now. So when I was looking around for another wacom, I had to do a lot of research to decide if an alternative would be ok as a professional. One thing I don't agree with is you say that this model is not for a professional. I am one, and I find it quite suitable, even coming from a Wacom only background. But, like you point out, there are some things missing. A few points that I would like to see changed. 1. Parallax. The screen is a bit too thick for my liking. It is however the exact same as the older Wacom Cintiq 22HD. But, as things are progressing so fast with these tablets, it is essential to have the thinnest possible screen! 2. Pen nibs. I had a problem with the set of nibs I received in my setup. For some reason, they where softer than normal, and after using one nib for about 2 weeks, it had worn down to a point already, and ended up scratching the plastic screen guard slightly. Not something you notice when the screen is on, but still, it is there. But XP Pen where very good and sent me a new set of nibs and a new screen protector, if I wanted to install that. The new nibs seem to be made of a harder plastic, like the wacoms, and so far have not been wearing down. 3. Stand. Here I agree with you. They need to come up with something different and new. This one is fine. It's solid when locked into position, and has a good range of tilt settings. I move mine slightly off the desk at the bottom, so that I can have it closer to me. And I find the bottom stand gets in the way. 4. Side buttons. The reason I bought this model, is for the express buttons on the side. Very important for me, as that is how I like to setup my workspace. I hardly use the keyboard, so this was perfect. They have a very good amount of programming options for the keys, 16 different settings in all, so no problem there. But, I find working in a dark room, or at night, that the keys disappear, and I struggle to find the one I am looking for just by feel alone. XP should make the keys a slightly lighter grey, or maybe outline the buttons with a lighter colour, just to make them more recognizable out the corner of your eye. One other point, is I keep bumping some of them on the right hand side (I am right handed) when I go to use the on screen menus. So maybe here they need to set the keys sunk into the tablet more, and not so sticking up as they are now. 5. Pen. Here again, the pen is one reason I got this. Love that it has over 8000 levels of pressure sensitivity! I have a very soft touch, and this pen performs extremely well with light pressure. The only gripe I have is the soft squishy feel built into the pen. The wacom pens are all much "harder", and don't have that much give in the nib travel. I prefer that feeling. As that is what most real pencils and pens feel like. This is a bit like drawing with a soft felt tip pen. Some people prefer this, but for me, I want to harder wacom experience. So, all in all, a very worthwhile product, especially for the price here in South Africa! As a wacom here is triple the price! So really not and option for most people. I am loving the size screen, and I find myself wanting to draw a lot more now. But, I still have my heart set on a Wacom with that new thin screen! Maybe I will save up for one in the future.

You speak slowly and that make me understand your english... YOU'RE GREAT!!!

XP-PEN Artist22E Pro vs. Huion Kamvas GT-221 / Pro 22 Review smackdown, please! (actually, a GT221 vs Pro 22 would be awesome too!) :D They all seem very similar :S

By far my favorite review you literally went over everything and I live for that

Now I think they should totally call tablets "Enterprise" and "Excelsia" these sound epic!!! The dragons look awesome :O :D

Hello Mr. Mann! After an almost 30 hiatus from drawing (a career in the military) I have recently picked up the pencil and sketch pad to rekindle my love for drawing. While doing research on what's popular these days I started to see more and more reviews of these crazy drawing tablets things. Yes, I know they've been around for quite some time now but I wanted to just get back to my roots so to speak. Well during that time I seen several videos in which many talented artist said that what you do on paper will take time to carry over on screen. If that's the case, why spend money on more pencils, books, Prismacolor pencils, markers, masking fluid, water colors...you get the idea. I'll just get one of these thingamajigs and begin anew. So with that said, while watching about 20 or so reviews on many other manufactures I believe I'm sold on this one. Thank you for the review, you got a big thumbs up and a new sub.

FINALLY a fellow lefty

hi lawrence thanks for replying - tv paint is for animation - bought the xp pen 22e - will post a clip of what the tv paint does next week

A really good preview. I'll definitlely go for this one. Thanks man !

You must be really old? I started designing and drawing digitally in junior high school and am turning 43 and still only squeezed in around 22 professional years? Great review thanks, my 22e is by far one of the most useful and most used pieces of kit in my life, I agree with most of your points although I find the hotkeys to be more than sufficient for my process and style. In terms of price I got mine for about what you would pay for a second-hand iMac which is great, I feel most reviewers make the mistake of saying this thing "should have come with" naming features of the highest-end devices at 6-8 times the price! For my money this thing is much more than I expected, it handles commercial illustration and product design work as well as hobby/personal work, suits my workspace and pen battery life, nib quality is as good as Wacom, functions perfectly with all my software and I am actually preferring it over the studio owned high end device I used to use.

Great review and awesome dragon! I've been using the last generation Cintiq for quite a while and I've yet to upgrade to a 1440p monitor solution let alone 4K, but I can imagine it being jarring to step down to 1080p again after doing so, especially since you're a professional that works with a lot of premium tools that have already adapted to newer screen resolutions. I agree with you that these Wacom competitors need to step it up in terms of what they can do on their own (Huion and XP-Pen are trying the hardest, especially with their pad tablets, so we're getting there, I think). However, I'm impressed by how far their technology has gotten. A few years ago I barely knew these companies existed and invested in a smaller Cintiq, now XP-Pen and Huion are everywhere with 8k pressure levels, large working areas, and (at least with Huion, but supposedly XP-Pen are working on it) tilt, and decent screen tablets that are less expensive than Wacom's top-of-the-line pad tablet! I feel kind of cheated. lol I think given some time, they'll become even bigger to the point where they'll give Wacom a run for their money. As much I love Wacom products, I loathe their inflated prices, so when the day comes where competition makes them seriously consider adjusting their prices to reasonable amounts, I'll be happy. It's like how it used to be standard to rent movie from Blockbuster. Now Blockbuster is dead and we all have Netflix. Standards are always changing, and Wacom's got to do more with their future products than reduce the parallax and raise the pressure levels in order to stay king, at least not at the prices of a used car (+ removing express keys on the Cintiq line + selling necessary accessories like the ugly stand/keyboard/remote separately at ridiculous prices). It's just so mind-blowing that I could get my little sister a screen digitizer tablet with 8k levels of pressure sensitivity for Christmas at just under $300 (the XP-Pen Artist12), at that age I had to save up to that kind of money on my own just to buy an Intuos pad tablet! Even with a Cintiq, I think I've become a fan of XP-Pen simply because of that... and also how awesome their pad tablets are. At this point I don't even think Wacom's entry-level Intuos tablets are worth it for budget consumers - tilt and rotation are variable needs and aren't going to be what beginners know they'll be paying a premium for anyway, with those functions out of the equation, XP-Pen pad tablets are just as good as the Intuos Pro at a much more easy-to-swallow price. I think it would be interesting to see a modern 2-in-1 tablet laptop utilize UC Logic digitizers, kind of like how HP and Samsung use Wacom EMR tech for their 2-in-1's i.e. the Zbook x2. UC-Logic pen technology is definitely the closest pen experience to Wacom EMR compared to that N-Trig garbage (which is usable but far from ideal), and if there were a mobile drawing solution that would be a true alternative to the Wacom MobileStudio Pro, THAT might be the competition we were all waiting for. Heck, if XP-Pen or Huion themselves ever decide to jump onto alternatives to the MSP and a more preferable solution for hobby artists than the Surface Pros, I'd be all over that.

You are really good at drawing respect

I'll let you know how it goes, I just purchased one of these. Waiting on it to arrive.

I love to see that you're left-handed too. I think this is also quite important to see how well it can be used if you use another hand

would definitely love to see a comparison between this and the huion kamvas GT-221. Also, how's the initial activation force? planning on getting a large tablet, and wacom is waaayyyy out of my price range

I think they literally took every suggestion you made and added it to the 22R

I’m very happy you are reviewing also cheap brands Lawrence. Your point of view can be useful for amateurs and beginners :)

Just ordered the XP-PEN Artist22 Pro (the one without the buttons) for $382 , I'll be back with thoughts when it comes in the mail

Can u connect directly to your pc and use as a primary monitor avoid the need of having a 2nd monitor ?

i picked this up as a starter tablet, i love it and have had the most fantastic time...it is ligit my first tablet...how ever i watched many reviews upon this tablet alone...ive seen yours and a few others to decided which is a good starter one for myself. thanks :D

I got the first gen xppen in 2015. It got hit by lightning last year😣 however as a newbie web comic artist it surved me well. This review really solidified my desician to upgrade to th 22e pro. I can't afford to buy a wacom cintiq. I'm a beginner in the biz and haven't made any money off of my art yet. So I believe the 22e pro will do the job in the meantime. Thanks for the review it really helped me out. Ps new subscriber I love you artwork😊

Thanks Lawrence 😊 just bought this drawing tablet for zbrush/mudbox

Great review man!! And that dragon head is spectacular!

Can you still recommend it without reservation? I'm about to buy one and I'm wondering whether it's already out of date

thanks so much for your honest review and the pros and cons!

Very nice video Lawrence! I was wondering how is the parallax effect on this tablet, and also if there is any wobbling while drawing slow straight lines?

Hi Lawrence! I really like your review! Thanks a lot! Is this product comes with software - like Corel or similar? I have the Corel Essentials from my Wacom Intuos. Is it possible to use this software/ license on this Xpen, if I achieve it? Best regards.

Hello, can i know what you use for painting ?

This feel any different than the Huion GT221 pro you used? The numbers seem to be identical but the price is about 1/2... Textured screen?

Can it be used to draw the Ki-Ellian alphabet?

I bought this about 3 months ago but haven't used it just yet, I've set it up today. Any tips?

thank you sooooo muuuch. Awesome review

Thank you, this has very been helpful for me deciding what brand and tablet to get.

im planning ob buy it but ihave a question ? can I use it as a monitor for ps4 too ?

Hi. I just discovered the video. I'm a beginner artist (learning photoshop) and want to do digital art. I never used a drawing tablet before. Is this one recommended for a beginner like me? Thanks.

i just locked it up... the Flash Drive looks to be at most 8gb

Hey, thanks for the video, what is the difference between the XP-PEN 22 Pro 1st gen vs 2nd gen? I ordered one 2 handed but new (wrapped in the original plastic) I paid very good price (half) and I wonder if I did good. Is it still working good? I know this is the E version but I think is more or less the same except for the buttons right?

It seems pretty obvious that these “budget” tablets are not there yet in terms of build, construction, design and above all, features. Not that i’m defending Wacom but all these chinese brands look like they are not trying hard enough and It’s not just a matter of pricing - we really need a true Wacom competitor.

Will the Artist22E Pro work without having to install additional software like Storyboard Pro on my computer system? Does it come with its own ready to use software such that I only have to connect it to my 🖥 to use it?

Just got mine, love it but I sculpt with it not draw. Don’t care for the nib. U mention sand paper to make it smoother ? Any other ideas ?

I would agree with the tech-specs, they are reasonably good for the price. I also agree with the softer tip mentioned, as that could help longevity of the screen itself. I have seen some pictures of warn out models using the same hard tip. Yet, I do use the 12 model, which is not bad. But, I am going to get this 22 model. Just because it has more room to work with. You never know, maybe under all that hardcore plastic... there might be some secrets to be uncovered XD

Nice work Lawrence. The number 1 feature I really want in these cheaper tablets is SIZE! Are you getting any whiffs of 27-30 inch modes coming down the pipeline? I cant even get a big wacom these days, with the 27qhd discontinued and no sign of the 32 to be seen (and i imagine it will be obscenely expensive when it does come out)

I can't... you seem so wholesome and sweet, i cant keep a straight face while watching this--

Good to see it's also Lefty user friendly

Would my mum who loves to paint and draw, and is really good at it, be able to get to grips with this, shes 58? Or is it easy to learn to use

thank fuck for left-handed digital artist reviews lmao . all the others i'd watched had been right-handed and it felt weird to watch them draw skfjslkjsd

Hey thanks for this review! I have a question: what do you think about this tablet's anti-glareness? Indeed on the XP-PEN website one can read: "The custom-designed anti-reflective coating reduces glare by 56 percent." So is their anti-reflective feature worth something? Do you think the tablet provides some kind of matte display? Or does it get ruined by its screen (as you mentionned for other devices in your Huion Kamvas GT-221 Pro Review)? I'm about to buy this tablet (maybe in 2 or 3 months) but I'm not sure what kind of screen -display I'm falling for?

Ive only drawn with markers and pencils on paper, but someone stole my pens, pencils and markers and i cant blow 1700$ for new sets. so im looking into getting one of these. only thing im a little confused on is if i need to buy the software or not.

Does it actually have pressure sensitivity in Adobe Illustrator? It seems they had some issues with that in the past as XP-PEN answered at Amazon on March 7, 2017: "Hi, this tablet does not has pressure sensitivity on Illustrator now. We are trying to solve this problem." Did they fix that? Thanks!

The pen is 8192 pressure sensitivity, but what about the monitor? is it 8192 or 5080 pressure sensitivity?

Hi quick question from ordering how long did you wait for the package to arrive

Are you still planning on doing the xp-pen 22e vs Huion pro or 16inch??? I’m super curious for that

Does Photoshop come with this? If not can I use other software like Fire Alpaca, which I already have?

Hi Mr. Man. I have just found your KZfaq channel of painting on different digital tools. It is pretty amazing to watch you doing your art . I was wondering if you ever tried your art on the Lenovo Yoga book, Android version. It is also equipped with a stylus. Also, Lenovo is considering a second version of the tablet, with more power. What are your thoughts about it ? Thanks in advance for any comments on my question.

Just bought this from Amazon UK, thank you so much for the 10% off code :) Currently I use my iPad Pro 9.7 with the Apple Pencil and the intous 5 Medium on my computer with a pen that barely has a nib left.

Thanks for putting up this one, you don't look as excited as when you reviewed the huion tablet though and i really wonder why. Also just letting you that you are one of the first reviewing this particular model. It just came out ~1 month ago

Idk should I get this or the artist 15.6 pro

would you recommend any youtubers @Lawrence Mann that teach you how to draw better and i don't mean like super detailed art like you do cause that takes too much time i'm talking about anime style art like something that would help me draw it very quickly and improve how it looks

Great review and you draw great too Lawrence. If you have contacts at XP-Pen there is would be great if you coulld ask/suggest they mmake a three dial variation of their AC19 controller , thankuyou

Hello Great video. I'm considering getting one of these tablets. Do the hot keys click when pressed and is the sound annoying? or are the silent? Thank you so much!

72% Color Gamut affects more in end results or not ?, Is that a worrying matter for a digital artist or it is far enough to do digital painting? (also for print designs?)

Does it support multi touch like trackpad, so i can rotate and zoom the canvas using fingers.

Would you please compare this to their 22R? I'm struggling to understand the difference and have decision paralysis.

Hi, great video im subscribing could i ask you something would say its still good tablet for drawing in 2021?, im a animation student and im seriously considering buying one Thx

Bonjour ce serait possible de savoir quel application de dessin il utilise ?

I would really love one of these. Ugh if only I hadthe funds.. I would never ever complain again. 😂😂

which one do like better ? this xp or huion gt 221 pro ?

Hello, How is the screen in terms of its colors? I ask because I have an ugee HK1650, and the problem I have is that the screen is bright, that makes the colors look brighter than they are ... and when I see the same drawings on another screen (for example when I upload them to instagram, deviant or face) the colors are more opaque ... the screen deceives me about colors. Does this cause the same problem?

whats the difference between 22e pro and the xp pen artist 15.6 pro?

I know a lot of your tablets are 22in, but I wondered your thoughts on XP-PEN's Artist16 Pro for price vs. features.

Looks good . Very promising !

Hello Lawrence. What is your system GPU for comfort work on xp-pen 22e pro with illustrator CC? Thanks in advance

Is this fully laminated.?

What art program is used through this?

Is it laminated?

I'm graduating from high-school and my dad wants to get me a drawing tablet as a graduation gift. I've been eyeing this tablet for a bit- I have a question about it though.. Can it work wireless?? I'm looking for a tablet that works wirelessly;;

I love my 22E pro

I am fairly new to Drawing tablets and I was wondering, if this connects to a pc can you still use your pc as a refrence screen or does it mirrior everything(sorry if it sounds stupid)

What’s the difference in performance compared to the xP pen 16 pro?

Hi, my desk is kinda far from any outlet. Could you help me out and tell me how long the cable is (actually does it even need to be plugged into a wall or just the computer?) Thanks for the help!

HELP!!! I just got my 22E pro, installed new drivers after completely updating my pc, but the tablet turns on and off repeatedly and the power light flickers red and green like a rave party. This even happens with hdmi and usb cables removed, only power cord attatched. I'm getting it replaced in a few days but does anyone have any advice? I desperately need this for work. Idk if it's a driver issue, faulty power cord, or if my wall outlets aren't strong enough.. Could it be fixed? I contacted customer service and they don't know. Just want answers before the next one goes down the same road...

does the xp pen artist 22 work with tv paint great job

man, damn you are a hard worker! be careful with health pleas! greats review

Which photoshop do you use?

I'm looking to get into digital art and this was a tablet I was considering getting (I want to draw a comic). My art is not bad on paper, but I want something that is better for me to edit or fix mistakes (which I make a lot of on paper), plus due to an injury I only have full use of one eye and things like proportion can be difficult for me. Would something like this be difficult for a novice to get used to? Would it benefit someone in my situation?

I like the tablet but honestly I have a lot of issues about the hotkeys sometimes it stay on the color picker instead of go back to the brush and after 2weeks of use the nibs was already deformed and I would love to know if it's only happens to me

what software do you use? ^^

How is it with the question of colors? I explain; I have a Ugee, and try to calibrate it and do everything so that the colors look as realistic as possible, but I have the problem that when I see it on several screens the color looks very opaque, but with the blues and yellows, until you see pastries (I saw them on many monitors and smarthphones and they all look just as opaque ... that means it's a tablet thing), instead the colors on the tablet look very bright and beautiful, it's really frustrating !! I want to know your opinion about the Xpen on how the colors look, since I want to buy a new tablet and I'm between lape xpen or huion?

i am looking for a tablet . but because i want a new pc aswell i think im gonna buy smthing cheaper than wacom . maybe ... do u think it will be good for zbrush use ? thanks !!!!

can i use tilt or rotation control with this pen?

Hi again. Did you happen to make an art scene video using the Yoga book ? I looked at your video library but can't find anything... Thanks

Can you use this tablet without having to hook it up to a computer?

What art program did you use?

Question am thinking of getting my first artist tablet and my budget is at 500 $ and I was thinking of getting this one cuz of the big screen and shortcut keys do u recommend this one or is there a better one with big screen around 500$

did you Buy yours from Amazon?

oh shit, you're left-handed! there is a GOD!

Can this be good for making comics cause I’m trying to upgrade in quality and I’m thinking about this

I got a question can I use this as main monitor?