10 Best Drawing Devices of 2024

There is TCL NXTPAPER 14, which looks interesting as it is paper texture like tablet for reading with a pen. I think you should check it out.

I'm still using my iPad Pro 2nd gen (seven years now !). Procreate, Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo do all I need, and the device still works like a charm. I cancelled my Photoshop subscription and sold my Wacom Cintiq 13 pro. What I enjoy the most is the freedom not to be plugged to my computer, which for me was unbearably cumbersome.

The problem with apple devices is that they can't really work with files on a network drive. So when you have to iterate quickly - for example when making games - it's just too slow to work with.

Me watching my 9 yo Galaxy Tab A10.1 SPen: "You're still fine.."

What do you think about Redmi pad pro for digital painting or drawing

Why don't u add Xiaomi pad 6 this is the nice I think that should be in your list

Amazing. THANK YOU!

Please review (Honor Magicpad 2) no one reviews it yet in artistic side

Great reviews. Maybe you never use them this way, but do find that any of these tablets can act as both great drawing device and decent word processing/editing/work production device. If you’ve reviewed devices from such a standpoint, please direct me to your review. Thanks so much!

What do you think about the Samsung Galaxy S9 FE+ with the 12GB RAM (as opposed to the 8GB RAM model)?

I'm an Art student, and I have an S9 FE with 8GB RAM. I feel it is a little slow and baggy, and the screen is a little small, so I am upgrading to the S9 FE+ with 12GB RAM. I figure the regular S9 tablet comes with 12GB RAM as well, so I assume that the performance will be better compared to 8GB?

The problem is that they all seem nice but I haven't won the lottery yet.

I would go with the Galaxy but I need to use Photoshop.

I'm an artist with low vision and will be going to school this spring. I need to save up for a large screen drawing tablet because my screen magnifiers cause my computer to lag when used with any art programs, so I'll need a big screen that I can actually get close to. Leaning into my monitor while trying to draw steadily isn't practical, so quality versus value, which tablet would you recommend that's 19 inches or bigger?

Ok, but what would you recommend between the two: iPad Air 2024 or an iPad Pro 2022? Both cost about the same nowadays, but I have a hard time deciding between the two. 120hz is pretty significant for drawing and for me personally in general, better screen, both have M2 chips, one uses the 2nd gen pen and the other the pro (which, from what I've heard and you've said isn't too important), but the Air will still get updates in a few years time.

My pet peeve with you is that you always forget to mention the Apple pencil is not included and the price is around $130 + Tax

Linc Plus and Linkin Park share a logo 😆

I want to stay in the apple system but I don’t have that much money, but I have looked at some iPads so I wonder, does the iPad Air 4 work good for drawing or should I just wait another year and get some more money?

and how about non-display pen tablets? I don't see you have a section for those on the site anymore

I'm using mine now...I replaced my Samsung 7fe. I like it a lot more than I thought. I love the screen...it works and is vivid.

Can you recommend between the Samsung S9 FE and S9 FE Plus? (both 8GB, 128GB) I wonder what screen size would be more inviting to draw and paint on, the 10.9" or the 12.4"?
Another two I wonder about are the iPad Air 11 M2 and iPad 10th, the price difference is almost double between those two models, but what mainly bothers me with the iPad 10th is the low storage space of 64GB (and very soon iPad 11th will be out)...while the iPad Air is over my budget. Still, if it's worth it, I'll consider saving money and getting the iPad Air, but I'll have to save money with the pen.
Can you recommend any replacement pen for the iPad Air? Do you recommend the iPad Air much better than the Samsung S9 FE and S9 FE Plus?
And by the way, what are your favorite free painting/drawing apps for Android tablets and iPads? (mainly painting app with watercolour/oil colour/drip effects, but freehand drawings too) Thank you! 🙏🎨

Is the Galaxy Tab S9 FE worth the usual $100 premium over the S6 Lite? I don't draw at all, but the lag on the S6 Lite has me leaning toward the S9 FE. I'm just looking for something to read comics and novels, browse reddit, and maybe watch a few shows here and there.

Can you make a screenless drawing tablet recommendation video for 2025?

My daughter is 13 and really wants a drawing pad. She currently draws on our computer touch screen and enjoys it but I can only imagine that will go so far. Not being a tech person myself, what is the best for the $ that will take her through high school?

I got the IPad pro M4 13" and I do not regret it since I've been drawing more often and just sending the files over to my pc (

Before I used to use a surface pro 7 (still use it for graphic design) and when I was drawing on that I needed a keyboard I carried for my hot keys and then a mouse so I had to lug 3 items in my bag, now I just have to carry the iPad and apple pen (that I got a case to bundle them both up) and my copy of clip studio has built in hotkeys but yeah overall it's been the best portable tablet to draw on from someone using the surface modes for about 3 years

I need this because I'm thinking if I should get ipad Air or ipad mini but this answer my question 🫶

I got my Samsung 6s Lite because of your review a while back, and I absolutely love it...have definitely had a great drawing start, its so easy to use and Ive learned a lot without feeling guilty over the price

What about latency? -_-

You have to have a laptop to have a Wacom tablet?

why the samsung galaxy tab s6 cant run well your draws? LOL its just a draw bro................................ Wtf....................................... Not like you making a game in the tablet

No screenless option?

In your opinion...would you go for the samsung 6lite or a refurbished magic drawing pad? They're around the same price.

Is the lincstudio cancelled ? Was it bad ? Can’t seem to buy it anywhere

Any plans to review the "Syncify SketchTap Duo"?

I know not everyone feels the same but I like iPad Pro M2 because it's LCD. Mostly because of PWM flicker. I get some discomfort from OLED but not much. My old man, not so much. I like showing my family things, and LCD is good enough for me. It's a really good LCD

The flying radio is adorable

For art, should I go the Magic Drawing Pad or the Galaxy s9 FE? Main thing I'm considering is processing power difference.

Got an ipad pro with Nano texture this year and a wacom cintiq pro 27 . Fav thing to draw with is still sketchbook and pencil lol .

Can you review the Lenovo k11, m11, p11, p12 tablets those really budget friendly, but i cant find enough reviews of it for digital art ?

Me drawing on a Boox e-ink tablet 😋

Hello everybody, could you help me, I want to buy the Samsung s9 FE plus or the xp-pen magic drawing pad. Which one shoul I buy? Thanks

what app do you use to draw on the android tablets? i’ve only had apple and i’ve been using procreate for years so i don’t. i got my first ipad pro 6 years ago and have been using it everyday since. it worked amazing but now it crashes when the drawings have too many layers and sometimes refuses to charge…

I still prefer pencil, paper, brush and ink. I know...

I just got the Tab S8 ultra a few months ago and I don't think I'll ever go back to anything smaller. I was a big iPad guy for years but I r really don't like iOS. I like the apps not not the OS. I got the Tab S8 Ultra for super cheap and it looks brand new. I really love using infinite painter. For the price I got it and the performance, I'm good for a while.

What apps are you using for these tablets? That is, the drawing apps.?

Wish I could own even the cheapest one :(

what is the best, Tab S9 FE or iPad 10gen?

Im very intrigued by the xp-pen tablet. I use an XP-pen cintiq clone and it works very well (better than my actual Wacom cintiq— mainly because it’s an older 16inch with that annoying top cable). So I quite like xp-pen. And my iPad is getting on in years I need to upgrade and I want a bigger size say 12/13 inches. So that xp-pen for 500 is looking very intriguing to me. I also hear that they fixed the pen tracking. Given this change how would you compare it with your number 1 pick (the IPad Air?)

How about the new surface pro 12inch ?? Or surface pro in general ?

Was considering Kamvas 13 as first device to dabble with... But ended up going even cheaper and bought Inspiroy 2 L pen tablet. Guess I could throw the saved money on better monitor for my computer.

Im looking to buy a cheap option, would ypu recommend the ugee ut2? Im a beginner btw