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guon50014123
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May 3, 2018
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Which size XP-Pen Artist drawing tablet should I buy?

  • May 3, 2018
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I have a fifteen inch XP-Pen Artist 15.6 ( I buy it from https://www.amazon.co.uk/Artist15-6-1920x1080-Graphics-Drawing-Battery-free/dp/B0785682VP ). I want to use it for drawing (love to draw people, nature, animals and sometimes abstract), graphic design and editing photos. I do want to have accuracy. I've read that small would be good because it all depends on the screen size in comparison to the actual tablet, but I've also read that you can get more accuracy with a slightly larger tablet. such as XP-Pen Artist22E ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Artist22E-Graphic-Interactive-Shortcut-Adjustable/dp/B01M28DHOA )I don't mind moving my hand a bit for accuracy. I've called best buy and all they say I cannot test the tablet, but I can buy it and return it if its not to my liking.

I'd really like to test it out however to choose. I've used small tablets before and recall having to do some zooming in for nice detail on the 15 inch. I no longer have one and would like to find the best fit. I guess I could be leaning toward either whatever is truly the best fit for me. I want to create beautiful works of art and to eventually do it professionally.

Let me know what you think is the best solution in this case. Thank you so much! ​

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    rayek.elfin
    rayek.elfin
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    May 3, 2018

    When you draw on paper, do you prefer larger size paper, or smaller size paper? If it were me, I'd go with the 22" version. I agree with S_Gans, if you plan to use it on the road, definitely choose the smaller one.

    S_Gans
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    S_GansCommunity Expert
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    May 3, 2018

    This question is so much about personal taste (and room in your workspace). I've not used the XP-Pen Artist series, but they look terrific!

    So you work with your tablet on the desktop, or your lap? Do you enjoy drawing with sweeping, or smaller movements? Will you want to carry it around with a laptop? These are the things to consider.

    I think, if you've been happy with your current 15 inch, that gives you the most portability, if you don't mind zooming for precision. Please note that despite the larger size, the 22" is also at a resolution of 1920X1080, so viewing at 100% will simply show you more of your image fitting on the monitor, and it'll appear bigger. You'll still need to zoom in to get to the little details.

    If it was me, I'd TRY that 22", just to see if you like it, and remember their return policy!

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