A place |
Name |
Feature Rating |
| 1 | Wacom | The most durable gadgets |
| 2 | Genius | Best software |
| 3 | Trust | European quality at an affordable price. |
| 4 | Huion | The optimum ratio of price and quality |
| 5 | Xp-pen | Available semi-professional tablets |
With the advent of graphic tablets, drawing and photo processing have moved to a new level. Even novice creative people are able to achieve excellent results without mountains of crumpled paper and the need to buy art supplies. This device can display even the most risky ideas of a photographer or illustrator. To make work really enjoyable, and the tablet to become a friend, it is important to choose the right manufacturer.
We considered popular companies that have long been on the market and earned the trust of customers. Five of them were identified as the best, dismantled their achievements and main products. Some manufacturers target professional artists and photographers, others attract newbies, and still others copy after the first two, offering budget copies. As a result, everyone will be able to choose a graphics tablet for their needs and capabilities.
Top 10 best firms graphics tablets
5 Xp-pen
Available semi-professional tabletsA country: Japan (produced in China)
Rating (2019): 4.5
XP-Pen entered the Russian market relatively recently, but managed to become one of the best. The main office is located in Japan, and the production capacity is in China. The basis of the line is semi-professional graphic tablets of average cost, there are several budget options and expensive models for experienced artists and photographers. In reviews, users often highlight a comfortable pen, which accurately repeats hand movements. The quality of materials does not cause problems, the devices do not break for a long time.
A feature of the XP-Pen is the Artist series, where you can draw directly on the screen that simulates paper. Rulers Star and Deso created for lovers, the latter has less weight and more modern design. For children, the company has nothing to offer, it has no cheap simple options. To work with many tablets you need to connect 3 wires, they are inconvenient to carry with them.
4 Huion
The optimum ratio of price and qualityA country: China
Rating (2019): 4.5
Huion is a direct competitor to the leader of our rating - the company Wacom. The Chinese company has declared itself as a budget alternative to expensive tablets for professionals, amateurs and children. Their devices repeat most of the characteristics of the Japanese manufacturer, including the levels of feather pressure (up to 8,192!), The resolution of the working surface, weight and style. A distinctive feature of this brand is a narrow focus - they only sell graphic tablets.
The maximum cost of a Huion gadget is about $ 500, budget options do not reach even $ 50. At the same time, they are superior in characteristics to most European drawing tablets. However, the manufacturer saves on materials, judging by the reviews, not all devices are comfortable to hold. Many have heavy styluses, others have to recharge often.
3 Trust
European quality at an affordable price.A country: Netherlands (produced in China)
Rating (2019): 4.6
The Netherlands firm Trust is one of the few in Europe that is firmly entrenched in the ranking of the best manufacturers of graphic tablets. Her gadgets have a unique design and excellent quality materials. Assemble devices in China under the supervision of employees from the local office for quality control. Due to this, the cost remains average, affordable for most consumers. Trust has the best customer support - the hotline phone answers at any time of the day and speaks the language of the customer.
The manufacturer cooperates with companies that produce drivers, so all updates reach the user on time and for free. Warranty service of this brand meets European standards. However, for professionals, the company has very few graphics tablet options; in a review, many people write that there are not enough functions for complex work. But for beginners, lovers and children there will be plenty to choose from.
2 Genius
Best softwareA country: Taiwan
Rating (2019): 4.7
Genius makes not only graphic tablets, offering a huge range of accessories for the computer. She appeared in 1983 and since then is considered one of the largest firms in Asia. This brand cooperates with Philips and Siemens, as well as with national research centers, which allows to produce innovative gadgets. Genius is a licensed partner of Microsoft, its graphic tablets are equipped with the official version of Windows.
The manufacturer is aimed at the mass user, offering budget gadgets. At the same time, the quality of materials and functionality remains at the level. This company is advised to beginners and amateurs who do not create complex models, drawings and photographs. Update software is not easy, many drivers are unavailable or outdated. Unlike the leaderboard tablets, which will last 10 years, these will have to be replaced in 3-4 years.
1 Wacom
The most durable gadgetsA country: Japan
Rating (2019): 5.0
Every professional artist knows Wacom - a Japanese company that has been on the tablet PC market for decades. The main part of the production is focused on the middle class and amateurs, but there are lines for professional photographers, designers, retouchers and artists. The manufacturer has developed and patented electromagnetic resonance technology (wireless stylus work), which is considered the best for drawing.
Judging by the numerous reviews about this brand, Wacom first produces a tablet with new technologies, and after a while, Chinese companies copy them and offer gadgets at a reduced price. It is precisely the cost that discourages many from the original, the devices of this manufacturer cost tens of thousands of rubles for semi-professional options. Therefore, if a parent buys a tablet for a child, or a beginner wants to try his hand, you can pay attention to more budget firms.
