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The best drawing tablets for 2022
Looking to get creative but want to banish the old pencil and paper? We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up the best drawing tablets in nine different categories.
ByBecca Heyes| Last updated Aug 20, 2021
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These days, drawing doesn\u2019t have to involve a piece of paper and a pencil. Electric drawing tablets allow you to create all sorts of digital masterpieces, from simple comics and logos to realistic portraits and scenery.<\/p>","value":"
These days, drawing doesn\u2019t have to involve a piece of paper and a pencil. Electric drawing tablets allow you to create all sorts of digital masterpieces, from simple comics and logos to realistic portraits and scenery.<\/p>"},{"meta_id":1554177,"post_id":22689,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_0_content","meta_value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35","value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35"},{"meta_id":1554178,"post_id":22689,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_1_id","meta_value":"1","value":"1"},{"meta_id":1554179,"post_id":22689,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_1_id","meta_value":"field_605356a45ac1b","value":"field_605356a45ac1b"},{"meta_id":1554180,"post_id":22689,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_2_content","meta_value":"
Drawing tablets can vary hugely depending on their intended user. A tablet aimed at kids, for example, won\u2019t be as complicated (or as expensive!) as one that\u2019s been made for a professional artist or graphic designer.<\/p>
So we\u2019ve rounded up the best drawing tablets in various categories. Whatever type of artist you are, there\u2019ll be something here to meet your needs.<\/p>
Here are the best drawing tablets to buy in 2021.<\/p>","value":"
Drawing tablets can vary hugely depending on their intended user. A tablet aimed at kids, for example, won\u2019t be as complicated (or as expensive!) as one that\u2019s been made for a professional artist or graphic designer.<\/p>
So we\u2019ve rounded up the best drawing tablets in various categories. Whatever type of artist you are, there\u2019ll be something here to meet your needs.<\/p>
Here are the best drawing tablets to buy in 2021.<\/p>"},{"meta_id":1554181,"post_id":22689,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_2_content","meta_value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35","value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35"},{"meta_id":1554182,"post_id":22689,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_3_title","meta_value":"1. Best drawing tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7","value":"1. Best drawing tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7"},{"meta_id":1554183,"post_id":22689,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_3_title","meta_value":"field_602a92c901c21","value":"field_602a92c901c21"},{"meta_id":1554184,"post_id":22689,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_3_image_image","meta_value":"22748","value":"22748"},{"meta_id":1554185,"post_id":22689,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_3_image_image","meta_value":"field_5ff70e497941a","value":"field_5ff70e497941a"},{"meta_id":1554186,"post_id":22689,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_3_image_text","meta_value":"
Price: \u00a3589 | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> Our favourite drawing tablet is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7. It\u2019s not the cheapest option on the market, but its impressive functionality makes it more than worth the price tag.<\/p> Rather than serving only as a drawing tablet, it can also be used for other things, like working from home, playing games, watching movies or browsing the internet.<\/p> The tablet comes with a stylus for writing and drawing, or it can be clipped onto a keyboard (sold separately) for a laptop-like experience.<\/p> Price: \u00a3589 | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> Our favourite drawing tablet is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7. It\u2019s not the cheapest option on the market, but its impressive functionality makes it more than worth the price tag.<\/p> Rather than serving only as a drawing tablet, it can also be used for other things, like working from home, playing games, watching movies or browsing the internet.<\/p> The tablet comes with a stylus for writing and drawing, or it can be clipped onto a keyboard (sold separately) for a laptop-like experience.<\/p> Price: \u00a3312.65| Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> The Wacom One is a great option if you\u2019re just starting out in graphic design. It\u2019s a bit of an investment, but since Wacom is a market leader in the drawing tablet world, you know you\u2019ll be getting great value for money.<\/p> This drawing tablet has a screen that you draw on directly, rather than using a separate monitor, so it\u2019s easy for beginners to get the hang of. It\u2019s smooth and sensitive, and users report no lag when the pen hits the screen.<\/p> Price: \u00a3312.65| Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> The Wacom One is a great option if you\u2019re just starting out in graphic design. It\u2019s a bit of an investment, but since Wacom is a market leader in the drawing tablet world, you know you\u2019ll be getting great value for money.<\/p> This drawing tablet has a screen that you draw on directly, rather than using a separate monitor, so it\u2019s easy for beginners to get the hang of. It\u2019s smooth and sensitive, and users report no lag when the pen hits the screen.<\/p> Price: \u00a315.99 | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> Artistic kids will love doodling on a drawing tablet, especially if they\u2019ve seen their creative mum or dad using one themselves. But, chances are, you\u2019re not going to want to spend hundreds on a tablet for a five-year-old who may well lose interest over time. The Upgrow LCD Writing Tablet is a great middle ground between a piece of paper and a \u2018proper\u2019 drawing tablet.<\/p> The tablet uses an LCD screen which can be drawn on using the stylus provided. The narrow point means the child can draw detailed pictures, play pen-and-paper games or even practise their handwriting. Their creations can then be erased with the click of a button.<\/p> This children\u2019s drawing tablet is significantly simpler in functionality and design than the other drawing tablets we\u2019ve featured here, but it\u2019s a great first step towards a drawing tablet for creative kids<\/a>.<\/p> Price: \u00a315.99 | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> Artistic kids will love doodling on a drawing tablet, especially if they\u2019ve seen their creative mum or dad using one themselves. But, chances are, you\u2019re not going to want to spend hundreds on a tablet for a five-year-old who may well lose interest over time. The Upgrow LCD Writing Tablet is a great middle ground between a piece of paper and a \u2018proper\u2019 drawing tablet.<\/p> The tablet uses an LCD screen which can be drawn on using the stylus provided. The narrow point means the child can draw detailed pictures, play pen-and-paper games or even practise their handwriting. Their creations can then be erased with the click of a button.<\/p> This children\u2019s drawing tablet is significantly simpler in functionality and design than the other drawing tablets we\u2019ve featured here, but it\u2019s a great first step towards a drawing tablet for creative kids<\/a>.<\/p> Price: \u00a399.99 | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> The XP-PEN Deco 03 is a much more budget-friendly drawing tablet, coming in at just under a hundred pounds.<\/p> It certainly couldn\u2019t replace your laptop, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 could. However, if you already have a computer, and you\u2019re looking for a simple add-on to use for digital drawing, the Deco 03 is a brilliant option.<\/p> Since the Deco 03 is designed specifically for drawing, it has a well-designed pen with great sensitivity, and six hotkeys that can be customised to your most-used drawing functions.<\/p> Price: \u00a399.99 | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> The XP-PEN Deco 03 is a much more budget-friendly drawing tablet, coming in at just under a hundred pounds.<\/p> It certainly couldn\u2019t replace your laptop, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 could. However, if you already have a computer, and you\u2019re looking for a simple add-on to use for digital drawing, the Deco 03 is a brilliant option.<\/p> Since the Deco 03 is designed specifically for drawing, it has a well-designed pen with great sensitivity, and six hotkeys that can be customised to your most-used drawing functions.<\/p> Price: \u00a3893.92 (256GB) | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> If you\u2019d prefer a drawing tablet that works on the iOS operating system, the 2020 Apple iPad Pro gets fantastic reviews.<\/p> Again, it\u2019s pretty pricey, but it functions as an all-round tablet with a huge range of functionality. It\u2019s not only a drawing tablet, but can also be used for browsing the web, online shopping, playing games, or even working from home. If this tablet can replace all of your other devices, the price is worth it.<\/p> The large screen makes it perfect for detailed works of art, and the pen is smooth and easy to draw with.<\/p> Price: \u00a3893.92 (256GB) | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> If you\u2019d prefer a drawing tablet that works on the iOS operating system, the 2020 Apple iPad Pro gets fantastic reviews.<\/p> Again, it\u2019s pretty pricey, but it functions as an all-round tablet with a huge range of functionality. It\u2019s not only a drawing tablet, but can also be used for browsing the web, online shopping, playing games, or even working from home. If this tablet can replace all of your other devices, the price is worth it.<\/p> The large screen makes it perfect for detailed works of art, and the pen is smooth and easy to draw with.<\/p> Price: \u00a363.73 | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> The Wacom CTL4100 Intuos is a small, lightweight graphics tablet that can easily be plugged into your existing computer.<\/p> It doesn\u2019t have its own screen, and its functionality is basic, but it has a very competitive price tag to match.<\/p> If you need something small and portable, this is a great option. It\u2019s quick and easy to set up, and allows you to draw using any digital drawing software.<\/p> Price: \u00a363.73 | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> The Wacom CTL4100 Intuos is a small, lightweight graphics tablet that can easily be plugged into your existing computer.<\/p> It doesn\u2019t have its own screen, and its functionality is basic, but it has a very competitive price tag to match.<\/p> If you need something small and portable, this is a great option. It\u2019s quick and easy to set up, and allows you to draw using any digital drawing software.<\/p> Price: \u00a3899.99 | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> At the other end of the size spectrum is the XP-PEN Artist 24 Pro Tablet. It has a large 23.8-inch screen, allowing you plenty of space to create even the most detailed of digital artwork.<\/p> Its size allows for an impressive 20 hotkeys down the two sides of the screen, which can be customised to become shortcuts to your most-used drawing tools.<\/p> The stylus is precise and sensitive, and doesn\u2019t require any batteries, so it\u2019s ready to go whenever you are.<\/p> Price: \u00a3899.99 | Buy now from Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p> At the other end of the size spectrum is the XP-PEN Artist 24 Pro Tablet. It has a large 23.8-inch screen, allowing you plenty of space to create even the most detailed of digital artwork.<\/p> Its size allows for an impressive 20 hotkeys down the two sides of the screen, which can be customised to become shortcuts to your most-used drawing tools.<\/p> The stylus is precise and sensitive, and doesn\u2019t require any batteries, so it\u2019s ready to go whenever you are.<\/p>Pros<\/h3>
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