jayw Loc: Contoocook, NH

Good day all.

I've been reviewing pen display tablets trying to decide which to seriously consider buying.

First, I'm not new to photography and do have some basic experience with editing using PSE 14 mostly. I'm finding using a wireless mouse frustrating, so the thought of a pen display crossed my mind.

That being said, I know Wacom is the gold standard and has the price point to justify it's superiority. Unfortunately, my wallet will not allow me to pay the "piper" so to speak. So I've been looking at the Huion and X-Pen line of pen display units.

Anyone have experience and/or comments about these units? I recently read that Huion has a metal body/case where X-Pen is plastic. I don't plan on traveling with it, so mobility is not an issue. Yes, I can be fumble fingers at times, but where I do my work is carpeted.

Thanks for your thoughts.

jayw Loc: Contoocook, NH

Just an update.

I finally settled on the X-Pen Artist Pro 13.3.

After all my research, I find this unit has all that I need for now and into the future. Both units have very good ratings and reviews.

Will be setting it up in a few days. Waiting for some adapters. I don't have an HDMI plug and only 1 USB 3.0 open on my 6 year old desktop. Oh well.....

Jay

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

The body of my X-Pen is of a very durable, hard plastic; definitely not the kind of cheap plastic toys are typically made of. To crack it, I'd have to very forcefully stomp on the tablet, or drop something heavy on it. Of course, the drawing surface would shatter at that point anyway. Honestly, I don't think you should worry too much about the body material. Apply the same caution and care as you would with any camera or lens, and it should last you a long time.

jayw Loc: Contoocook, NH

This is my update on the display tablets.

The short story - due to program compatibility issues, lack of a HDMI card on my desktop and other issues, I returned the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro. Wasn't worth the time and expense to make things work.

Instead, I ordered PSE 2020. Seems to have all the functions I would have gotten from the tablet. It's not PS and I don't have to do the monthly subscription. For me, the subscription plan is overkill.

Thanks to all who responded.