Jul '17

Hi everyone.

I recently upgraded my PC and now I'm thinking of byuing new wacom tools for it. As I have been using only a pen tablet for art, I'm thinking of getting a pen display. The problem is, I don't know much about them.

So I'm looking for help in deciding what kind of pen display I should buy. It should be something that I can hook up into my PC, so portability is not an issue, though I am willing to consider the options.

Thinking of this, I was going to get the Wacom 22HD, but then I discovered that Wacom is planning to release the Cintiq pro 24 sometime next year. Because of the impending release, the 22HD is currently on sale (but it still has a hefty price tag).
So should I wait for the release of the pro version, or go with the 22HD? Or is there another alternative that I should consider? Or is the pen display just a waste of my money and I should stick with the pen tablets?

Thanks for your time!

Jul '17

Hello! As someone who migrated from tablet to pen display, I can say that the pen display experience is waaaay nicer. Line accuracy takes a big jump up, and (for me) it was a noticeable improvement ergonomically. (Headaches and back strain virtually stopped after I didn't have to keep a tablet on my lap.)

I originally used a Wacom tablet, an Intuos 5. After it bit the dust, I was hoping to buy a Cintique, but I just couldn't afford one. So...I'm afraid I can't offer much advice on whether to wait for the new Cintique or not.

I can recommend a less expensive alternative, though. After some research, I ended up purchasing an XP-Pen Artist 22 pen display. It's bulkier than a Cintique, but it works great! (And for roughly $600 on Amazon, well worth the price.) I've been using it for over a year on a Windows machine with no major issues. My only gripe is that the two styluses that come with the monitor are not as durable as they could be. They still work, but I had to tape the ends after a while to keep them together.

Here's my current setup (pen display, two-finger glove, and both styluses. You can see the tape on one of them 😅)

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In any case, I hope you find something you like! :smile:

Cheers,
Jenny

Jul '17

@jenniferbrincho Thanks for the help! That XP does look rather nice, and the promise of a better drawing experience seems to be the exact thing I am looking for :smile:

I think I really should look into alternate manufacturers.

Jul '17

Yay, glad that was helpful :smile: Best of luck on your display adventure!

Jul '17

I´m using a HUION GT20 V2 and it works very good for a low price. It is not a Wacom but if you are searching for an alternativ it is a good ones.

25 days later

Aug '17

Awesome! Setting it up is the hardest part, but it wasn't as bad as some of the reviews made it out to be. I hope it goes smoothly for you. Anyway, welcome to the XP-Pen club :smile: Looking forward to seeing what you create.

21 days later

Sep '17

Everything went well with the installation, and I finally had some time to test it. After drawing a couple of hours, I noticed some small scratches on the surface when the screen was turned off. I wanted to ask if you have noticed something similar?
The customer service staff assured me that the pen display came with a screen protector already installed (at least there seems to be some sort of membrane on the screen, I guess it is a screen protector :smile:) , so I'm not overly concerned about them.
Anyway, thanks for your help, I'll be posting some test on my art blog later.

Sep '17

Sorry for the late reply! I've been away from Cubebrush the last several days....

Anyway, yes--now that you mention it, I remember that the first few uses concerned me because the pen seemed to be scratching the monitor. Later I finally realized there was that plastic "screen protector" membrane that I forgot to remove. Once I took it off, the scratch marks came with it (and none have occurred since). Also the pen pressure settings were much easier to use. I think the membrane was just for shipping purposes.

Hope that helps! Glad to hear that installation went smoothly. :smile:

2 months later

Nov '17

Get the cintiq 27 qhd without toucH, its around 1500-1700 with touch its like 2300. ive got a 22hd on an ergo arm and its perfectly fine, I love it but cant help wishing I waited for the 27qhd which is the same price as mine without the toucH function but big deal. up to you but go for the 27qhd, either one. DO IT FOR ME!!!! BOWZERTRON
Best of luck to u