Note: The digital eraser only compatible with some major software, please refer to "Specification" part for more information. While Wacom continues to sit atop the mountain of pen displays as the undisputed front-runner, there has been massive strides made by companies like XP-Pen and Huion looking to introduce some much-needed competition to the space. Because this bezel is so wide, and you’re going to be looking at it a lot, you’ll want it to be attractive. For this review of the Artist 12 2nd gen, I’m using Mthe OFT laptop riser to angle the tablet up a bit.

Artist 12 (2nd Gen) digital display drawing tablet | XP-Pen

It sheds the chunky barrel weight of previous Artist styli, opting instead for a slimmer, more natural-feeling pen. Although, presumably, the tablet would work using a USB-C to USB-C cable, this isn’t supplied – I had to make do with the 3-in-1 cable provided. EDIT: While the MOFT laptop riser is a nice option for how light it is and how it simply folds down to the back of the tablet, I wanted something to elevate it as well. The higher the ratio, the better you can see details in dark images, where there’s a lot of black on the screen.

However, for a beginner artist or a hobbyist who is just looking to dabble with digital art, the XP-Pen Artist 12 could be a perfect addition to their workflow.

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Whilst this is a perfectly good option, it does hog all your laptop ports – once the HDMI cable and the two USB (power and data) cable were connected, this left no space for my wireless mouse dongle. At this moment, connect the red USB-A end to another USB port of your computer, or to power adapter and power supply (B). The included cabling is a USB-C split into a 3-point connection, two USB-As and an HDMI port, which is certainly a useful cable to have for those without USB-c connectivity. Sixteen inches is often considered the "sweet spot" for a lot of digital artists when it comes to pen displays, and you could opt for a similarly featured Artist 15. It’s a shame a UBC-C to USB-C cable isn’t included so I could see whether the initial set up could be a tad smoother, but I guess that’s just nit-picking.

HD display resolution paired with 72% NTSC Color Gamut and 178° viewing angle, presenting vivid image, vibrant colors and extreme detail for a stunning visual of your artwork. Double-shot เป็นสัมผัสที่เป็นมิตรกับผิวหนัง* ทนทานต่อการสึกหรอ ป้องกันการลื่น และป้องกันการกระแทกรอบด้าน ง่ายต่อการพกพา.

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For the screen, the XP-Pen Artist 12 is fully laminated, giving it a nice matte finish that reduces glare from any surrounding light sources. That said, particularly when you’re doing artwork, you might want the confidence of a higher-resolution display. There has been a bit of a push in the market from makers like XP-Pen to produce quality, budget-friendly drawing accessories as we see with their Artist 12 and 16 series of pen displays. What you do get in the box with the tablet are a Warranty Card, Drawing Glove, Quick Guide, Nib Extractor, 10 Spare Nibs, 3-in-1 USB/Power cable, Cleaning Cloth, USB Extension Lead and the new battery-free ‘X3 Elite’ Stylus.

But it also boasts a customizable scroll wheel that can be used for zooming, opacity, and other common functions.