Huion vs Wacom

Huion vs Wacom UK


Which brand is better and why…

For years, artists and creative professionals have debated whether Huion was the safer and better investment when compared to Wacom.

To give you a brief overview of both companies, Huion is a China-based drawing tablet brand that was founded by Henry Xu on March 12, 2011. It offers a wide variety of drawing tablets, light pads, and pen displays to both beginners and professionals.

And on the other hand, we have Wacom, which is a Japanese corporation based in Kazo, Saitama, Japan, that also specializes in graphics tablets and related products.

While Huion produces products that provide quality products at affordable prices and meet the needs of almost all skill levels of creative professionals, giving Wacom tough competition, Wacom products are still considered by many to be the best in the market when compared to its competitors.

In addition, Wacom pens are the industry leaders in quality and accuracy.

We will compare the tablets based on both of their specification lists to see if the final verdict is justified.


HUION Kamvas Pro 24 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 24

HUION Kamvas Pro 24 4K UHD Graphics Drawing Tablet

Full-Laminated Screen Anti-Glare Glass 140% sRGB – Battery-Free Stylus 8192 Pen Pressure and KD100 Wireless Express Key, 23.8 Inch Black

HUION Kamvas Pro 24 4K UHD Graphics Drawing Tablet main image

Features:

  • 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution with a big fully-laminated 23.8-inch display and 178° viewing angle.
  • 140% sRGB color gamut, 1200:1 contrast ratio, 1.07 billion colors(8bit+Hi-FRC color depth), and HDR technology
  • 23.2 x 14.33 x 0.89 inches in dimensions, and 13.64 pounds in weight.
  • Supports Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, SAI, Krita, GIMP, etc.
  • Supports Windows 7 or later, Mac OS 10.12 or later, and Android devices that support USB3.1 GEN1 and DP1.2.

Description:

HUION Kamvas Pro 24, 4K UHD Resolution, Pen Display with a Fully-Laminated Screen, 140% sRGB, Battery-Free Stylus with 8192 Pen Pressure, and KD100 Wireless Express Key.

Pros
  • Amazing 4k screen
  • Very high pen pressure sensitivity
  • Multiple connection options
Cons
  • Very heavy
  • Pre-installed software is a little restrictive
  • Expensive

Review:

The Huion Kamvas Pro 24 drawing tablet offers a 24-inch large active area as well as a highly sensitive pen that makes digital creation much simpler for professional digital artists.

Among all Huion pen display tablets, this one definitely stands owing to its enhanced features. In addition, you can use the included USB-C to USB-C cable to link it to your Android device or PC, and start drawing hassle-free.

The Huion Kamvas pro 24 features a 4K resolution and a herbal-looking green, a deeper black, and a stunning 140% sRGB. Combined with HDR generation and 1.07 billion colours, this pen display tablet is certainly a full package.

Moreover, most drawing software including Adobe Photoshop, Krita, and so on, work exceptionally with this Huion drawing tablet.

In comparison to the Wacom Cintiq Pro 24, the difference is only on paper. Both tablets work exceptionally well on large and small projects alike.

One thing that leaves this tablet behind is the Wacom Pro Pen 2 technology featured with the Cintiq Pro 24, which is a much more improved and efficient pen technology.

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Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 Creative Pen and Touch Display

4K Graphic Drawing Monitor with 8192 Pen Pressure and 99% Adobe RGB (DTH2420K0), Black & Ergo Stand, Cintiq Pro 24

Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 Creative Pen and Touch Display main image

Features:

  • 23.6-inch touchscreen display with 4K resolution
  •  99% Adobe RGB & 97% sRGB color performance and 1.07 billion colors.
  • Wacom Pro Pen 2 with tilt recognition & 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity.
  • Use the provided USB-C, HDMI, or Mini/DisplayPort cables to connect Cintiq Pro 24 to your Mac (OS X 10.11 or later) or PC (Windows 7 or later).
  • ‎26.65 x 15.5 x 1.9 inches in dimension, and weighs 15.87 pounds.

Description:

Wacom Cintiq Pro 24, Wacom drawing tablet, Vibrant 4k 23.6-inch Display, Wacom Pro Pen 2 digital pen, Supports Mac and Windows systems.

Pros
  • Crisp resolution
  • Seamless Setup
  • Designed specifically to handle heavy workloads.
Cons
  • Requires a large workspace
  • Not portable
  • Lacks support for Linux systems.

Review:

Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 is a true powerhouse in the world of pen displays.

This is as good as you can possibly get with pen displays. It has a large size which offers a great amount of surface area to draw on.

This robustly built device also has an incredible screen resolution which is industry-leading and probably unheard of in pen displays.

The pen that comes with this drawing tablet has high amounts of pen pressure sensitivity and checks all the boxes when it comes to functionality.

It is a battery-free pen and helps you enhance your drawing experience.

This is one of those tablets that you can not go wrong with!

Winner = Wacom


HUION Kamvas Pro 16 vs Wacom DTH1620AK0 Cintiq Pro 16″

HUION Kamvas Pro 16(4K) UHD Drawing Tablet with Screen

Graphic Drawing Monitor Full-Laminated Pen Display Tilt Function 8192 Battery-Free Stylus, 120% sRGB, Stand Included -15.6 Inch

HUION Kamvas Pro 16(4K) UHD Drawing Tablet with Screen main image

Features:

  • 15.6-inch full-laminated screen with Full HD resolution
  •  PW507 Pen with 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, ±60° tilt recognition, virtually lag-free tracking.
  • 6 customized express keys and touch bar 
  •  11.5mm thin and weigh less than 3 pounds, easy to carry when traveling.
  • Compatible with Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.12 or later as well as ChromeOS 88 or later, as well as most creative softwares like Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint ex, SAI, Lightroom, etc.

Description:

HP ENVY 15.6, Touch Screen, Intel i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, FHD Micro-Edge Touch Display, 23.68 x 35.79 x 1.84 cm and 2.14 Kilograms.

Pros
  • Build Quality is solid.
  • Flawless screen with a high colour range.
  • Barely generates any heat
Cons
  • Calibration is not ideal if you use multiple displays
  • Side buttons on the pen can cause the cursor to shift a bit when pressed.
  • Not able to VESA mount easily.

Review:

The Huion Kamvas Pro 16, is a big jump in quality from older Huion tablets, with its laminated display the distance between your pen tip and the tablets’ screen is reduced greatly, providing natural and precise pen strokes.

This 16-inch tablet size gives you a larger drawing area while avoiding cramping up your work desk. A larger size may mean you would need to re-adjust your working area, so a 16-inch size is exactly what most people need.

Huion has provided a Battery-less stylus with 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, ±60° tilt recognition, and virtually lag-free tracking with this tablet, making it one of the best drawing tablets out there.

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Wacom DTH1620AK0 Cintiq Pro 16″ Graphic Tablet

With Link Plus, Black

Wacom DTH1620AK0 Cintiq Pro 16" Graphic Tablet main image

Features:

  • Wacom’s Pro Pen 2 technology stylus.
  • Tilt-support and 8192 levels
  • 15.6 inch display with 1920×1080 resolution
  • 16.7 million colours bit, 72% NTSC/Cie1931 typical
  •  3 in 1 (HDMI) connection cable, 3-months of ZBrush 2021

Description:

Wacom DTK1620K0, Cintiq 16, Wacom Tablet with Screen, 15.6 inches 1920 x 1080 HD display, Wacom Pro Pen 2, 8192 levels.

Pros
  • Parallax is highly minimized
  • Great pen precision
  • Includes integrated stand with foldable legs
Cons
  • No multi-touch support
  • Needs connection to two computer ports
  • Adapter cable is not ideal

Review:

The Wacom Cintiq 16 is one of Wacom’s best large-size drawing tablets. The Cintiq 16, like previous Wacom Cintiq models, is affordably priced while retaining the majority of Wacom’s larger tablets’ distinguishing features.

One important selling element is the brand familiarity it carries. Because of the brand name, it must meet specific requirements, which it accomplishes well, making it an outstanding tablet.

Although it is not one of Wacom’s entry-level tablets, it is a mid-range drawing tablet with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 tablet screen that provides a wonderful drawing experience.

It is compatible with most softwares such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and more. Considering that, this tablet is ideal for use as a photo editing and drawing tablet.

Winner = Wacom


2020 HUION KAMVAS 13 vs Wacom DTC133W0A One

2020 HUION KAMVAS 13 Android Support Graphics Drawing Tablet Monitor

With Full Laminated Screen Battery-Free Stylus 8192 Pressure Sensitivity Tilt 8 Express Keys Adjustable Stand -13.3inch

2020 HUION KAMVAS 13 Android Support Graphics Drawing Tablet Monitor main image

Features:

  • Full Lamination Technology, 13.3inch 1920×1080 HD monitor with 120%s RGB gamut.
  • 16.7 million colours and 178° viewing angle
  •  8192 pressure levels, 60 degrees of tilt function and 266pps of report rate, PW517 Pen.
  •  8 programmable hot-keys, and 2 customizable stylus keys.
  • Compatible with Android Devices, Mac(macOS 10.12 or later), and Windows computer(Windows 7 or later).

Description:

HUION KAMVAS 13, Graphics Drawing Tablet, 1920×1080 HD Fully-Laminated Screen,  8192 pressure levels Battery-Free Stylus PW517, Tilt Support, 8 Hotkeys, and 2 Stylus Keys

Pros
  • Great build quality
  • 1080P Resolution Looks amazing on 13-inch Screen
  • 8192 Levels of pressure sensitivity with tilt support
Cons
  • The Stand is sold separately
  • Display Switch does work well with Windows
  • Photoshop performance is not ideal with Mac driver

Review:

HUION KAMVAS 13 is a very capable drawing tablet in the world of digital art.

The screen of this tablet is colorful and crisp. It is essentially a 1920 by 1080 pixels FHD display with an antiglare coating. The screen is laminated which increases the accuracy and enhances your overall experience.

The pen included with this graphics tablet has 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and sixty degrees of tilt.

In addition to that, it has been upgraded from its predecessor to remove the wobbliness issue.

HUION KAMVAS 13 has a nice built quality, top-end software support, connectivity, performance, and all that in a very affordable price range.

That is pretty much everything you need from a drawing tablet for any sort of artwork.

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Wacom DTC133W0A One Digital Drawing Tablet with Screen

13.3 Inch Graphics Display for Art and Animation Beginners & Express Key Remote for Cintiq & Intuos Pro (ACK411050)

Wacom DTC133W0A One Digital Drawing Tablet with Screen main image

Features:

  • 13.3 in (33.8 cm) / Full HD 1920 x 1080 Display with 11.6 x 6.5 in (294 x 166 mm) active area.
  • Wacom One Pen: Pressure-sensitive, cordless, battery-free with 4096 pressure levels; one customizable side-switch
  • Battery-Less Pen, with software to act as multiple pens and brushes in a full range of colours.
  • This product works with devices capable of running the latest version of Chrome OS and has been certified to meet Google’s compatibility standards.
  • Includes drawing software: purchase and register your Wacom One and receive Bamboo Paper Pro, Clip Studio Paint Pro (3-month license), Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom (2-month license), and Adobe Fresco (6-month license)

Description:

Wacom Pen tablet DTC133W0A, One Digital, Drawing Tablet with 13.3-inch 1920 x 1080 Screen, 4096 Levels.

Pros
  • Budget-Friendly Wacom tablet
  • Beautiful 1920 x 1080 Resolution display
  • Digital art software included
Cons
  • No eraser option on pen
  • Does not have express keys
  • Wacom Pro line’s sensitivity isn’t lived up to

Review:

Wacom is renowned for making high-end tablets with all of the bells and whistles, but with the Wacom One, they’ve attempted to compete at a lower price range.

Wacom’s low-cost pen display foregoes certain critical functionality while maintaining its appeal. This display tablet delivers a superb 13.3-inch FHD display with 1920 by 1080 pixels at a very cheap price, making it one of the best in this price category.

The pen that comes with the tablet is good, but for those who require a greater level of pressure sensitivity, the Wacom one is usable with any Wacom-supported alternative pen.

In terms of the characteristics in Wacom one’s composition, certain essential but wise judgments were made. And that has, undoubtedly, made it a great value for most individuals.

Winner = Wacom


HUION Inspiroy Q11K V2 vs Wacom PTH460K0A Intuos Pro

HUION Inspiroy Q11K V2 Upgraded Wireless Drawing Tablet Digital Graphics Tablet

With Battery-Free Pen Tilt 8192 Pressure Sensitivity 8 Express Keys-11inch

HUION Inspiroy Q11K V2 Upgraded Wireless Drawing Tablet Digital Graphics Tablet main image

Features:

  • 11-inch active area, and wireless/wired connection support.
  • 2500 mAh battery capacity and up to 30 hours after a full charge.
  • 266PPS report rate, 5080LPI pen resolution, and 10mm sensitive height.
  • Eight fully customizable express keys.
  • Compatible with Windows 7 or later and Mac OS 10.12 or later.

Description:

HUION Inspiroy Q11K V2, 11-inch Wireless Drawing Tablet, with Battery-Free Pen, Tilt recognition, 8192 Pen Pressure Sensitivity, and 8 Express Keys.

Pros
  • 8 shortcut buttons
  • 8192 levels of Pen sensitivity
  • Long battery life
Cons
  • Pen is very light and it can be an issue for some
  • Drawing software is not included
  • It cannot be used while it is charging

Review:

The Huion Inspiroy Q11K V2 graphics tablet is among Huions’ more innovative tablets.

It boasts the ability to switch between USB and wireless mode, allowing creatives to carry out digital art tasks both wired and wirelessly.

Although an amazing feature, Wacom has also embedded wireless capability into its PTH460K0A Intuous Pro tablet.

This drawing tablet Q11K V2 is equipped with a newly designed Battery-free PW500 Pen. With 8192 pressure levels, it provides a realistic feel when drawing on the tablet’s surface. This Huion tablet can last up to 30 hours on a full charge.

In comparison to the PTH460K0A Intuous Pro tablet, both Wacom and Huion have created exceptional graphic tablets with identical features like Battery-free digital pens, tilt support, 8192 levels, and so on. And the price difference is minimal as well.

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Wacom PTH460K0A Intuos Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet

For Mac or PC, Small New Model

Wacom PTH460K0A Intuos Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet main image

Features:

  • 10.6 x 6.7 inches in size with an active area of 6.3 x 3.9 inches.
  • Wacom Pro Pen 2 with 8, 192 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt support, and lag-free tracking
  • Multi-touch support, Customizable express keys, radial menus, and pen side switches.
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  • Compatible with Windows 7 or later (64bit) and Mac OS 10.12 or later.

Description:

Wacom PTH460K0A Intuos Pro, Graphics Drawing Tablet, 8192 pressure levels, 6.3 x 3.9 inches active area, Compatible with Mac OS and Windows OS.

Pros
  • Highly portable
  • Competitive price
  • Multi-touch support
Cons
  • The active area may be small for some
  • Palm rejection is not ideal
  • The surface texture is not ideal

Review:

Wacom’s Pro models boast the Wacom Pro Pen 2 technology, a highly efficient and responsive pen technology that certainly outperforms other pen tablets. The Wacom Intuos Pro offers a slim design with a sufficient 6.3 by 3.9 inches active working area.

The included Pro pen 2 features 8, 192 levels of pressure sensitivity, slanted response, and free tracking with precision and control. This tablet also has adjustable display keys to maximize accessibility.

It supports Windows 7 or later (64bit) and Mac OS 10.12 or later. And you can use Bluetooth for wireless connection to PC or Mac. In terms of drawing software, it supports Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Krita, and Clip Studio Paint among many others.

Winner = Wacom


Huion vs Wacom: what we looked for:

Display vs graphics

There is one fundamental distinction between display drawing tablets and graphics drawing tablets. Display drawing tablets allow users to draw on their own screen, giving them mobility and rapid adjustments. To edit and view photographs, graphics sketching tablets must be linked to an external device. Regardless of mobility, the greatest graphics tablet will provide an exceptional experience. Some people may even prefer them since they have a more natural feel about them.

Size

The size of a drawing tablet should be determined by what you value more: mobility or a larger working surface. The bigger gadgets do not have as much movement as their smaller counterparts, but they do have a larger sketching surface, which most people will find useful. It is vital to remember that the size of most drawing tablets has little to do with their performance levels.

Controls and shortcut keys

Shortcut keys increase productivity when working on a project. The advantages of shortcut keys assist people of all ability levels. Navigating between apps and using various tools while drawing becomes much easier, resulting in a noticeable smoothness in the process. Having extra shortcut keys is usually beneficial. I strongly advise you to seek more shortcut keys in your potential drawing tablet.

Pen sensitivity

The degree of smoothness and the sort of sketching experience you’ll get from the pen will be determined by its pressure sensitivity. A greater pen pressure sensitivity will give your work a more genuine feel, but if you’re on a tight budget, you might want to reconsider.

Budget/price

Wacom offers a varied product line that caters to a variety of budget points. Wacom is an industry-leading company that ensures that each of its products hits the mark, therefore it is fair to assume that choosing any device from the Wacom line-up at any price range will not disappoint. It goes without saying that certain critical functionality will be sacrificed in the cheaper models. It is critical that you alter your expectations properly.

Conclusion / Roundup

Now that we have compared the tablets by both brands, it is quite clear to us that whilst Huion produces products that are affordable and meet almost all the requirements, Wacom still manages to outrank Huion when quality and design and a few other factors are considered.

Although not everyone can afford Wacom products, their price is justified since the quality of products we receive is always exceptional.

A few aspects that are really important to a lot of creative professionals, and could be the reason they end up choosing Wacom in the Wacom vs Huion debate, even if it means having a higher budget range, includes the fact that Huion tablets are a bit more limited in terms of compatibility to programs and softwares, whereas Wacom tablets are compatible with the majority of programs and software.

Wacom has also managed to provide products that are simple to use over the years, while Huion still does not include a wireless connection option. So one more point for Wacom in the Huion vs Wacom debate goes to Wacom for wireless connectivity. In the end, it all depends on your specific requirements for a drawing tablet.

 Overall Winner = Wacom

I hope this article can be of great help to you!

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