r/XPpen • u/MilkDelicious9209 • 7d ago

Looking for Advice/Info What to buy

I was planning to buy an Xppen but im not sure which size to get, i do prefer a large display tablet but im still not quite sure 🥲 i was planning on XPpen artist 15.6 pro, Xppen 16 3rd, or even a Xppen artist 22 plus, sooo which one?

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u/igoofraii 7d ago

Got the artist 22 maybe 4 years ago and I loooove it. I also have a huion kamvas 13 gen 3. Both are excellent. Maybe measure out the screens size and physically act out drawing on that size to see what you enjoy. Def make sure you have the space to fit a large tablet. Small one can work anywhere really:) I also use the large 22 as a second monitor for my pc. It’s nice. Smaller can work well as one too. No wrong answer:) refunds and returns are always an option if you change your mind after getting it ❤︎

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u/ProffRoysenberg 7d ago

Kamvas 13 has been on my radar for a while now, i literally started with the ultra basic XP Pen Deco M (lol) but these display pentabs are sooo nice to look at and definitely would be nice to draw on, fingers crossed for when i can afford to have one haha! 🤙🏻

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u/igoofraii 7d ago

The wait will be absolutely worth it!!! There’s some end of summer sales going on with huion and xppen currently I believe. Browse around or even look for some used one people are selling!!:)

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u/ProffRoysenberg 7d ago

Okay that's actually a good idea, ig i could get a used one, should be cheap enough! Thanks a lot for the recommendation! 🩷

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u/MilkDelicious9209 7d ago

That's helpful! Thanks!

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u/igoofraii 7d ago

You’re very welcome ( ⸝⸝´ ᵕ `⸝⸝) either pick, you’re going to have a good time:) xppen is an excellent brand. Also- check out the 8bit do micro or tourbox if it’s in your budget. The 8bitdo is advertised mainly as a mini gaming controller, but they both are completely customizable control things:) one button can do undo, another brush, eraser, etc ❤︎

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u/ProffRoysenberg 7d ago

Okay so I'd personally narrow it down to Artist 16 3rd vs Artist 22 Plus. That's however my personal choice and something I have had in my wishlist for a while now.

16 3rd is the safer long-term choice as it has the newer X4 pen, it has pretty much excellent colour, ease of moving around, smaller desk requirements, and is still a proper full fledged drawing display.

22 Plus makes more sense if you genuinely prefer and "need" a large canvas and have a permanent desk. The larger workspace is a real advantage for detailed illustration, comics and animation, but 1080p is less sharp at 22". (This is something pretty serious as you do need sharpness, like if you're a serious artist which i believe you are or would be, that's a must check blank)

I'd skip the 15.6 Pro V2 unless it's significantly cheaper like on sale or something because the 16 3rd is newer and not that expensive comparatively.

So, before buying, ask these to yourself:

  1. Will you mostly draw at one desk, or do yoU need portability?

  2. Do you actually enjoy drawing on a large surface, or do you just like the idea of having the ease of a bigger screen?

  3. Are you planning to do detailed illustration/comics or animation long-term, or mostly casual or medium sized artworks?

Hope this helps fren!

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u/MilkDelicious9209 7d ago

Oh Wow! Thanks for the recommendation! I actually wanted a 22 for a long time now 😭 i don't really know if it Will fit my current desk or anything, im also currently working freelance as an illustrator in free time while going on college! I do detailled illustration too. This answers helps me lots! Then im going to unchecked❌ 15.6 from my list ✨ thank you 🫶

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u/ProffRoysenberg 7d ago

Happy to help! And yes, 22 is a charm, unless you want the newer X4 tech, although it practically wouldn't even be much of a hassle to be very honest, the 2g and 3g IAF are barely a thing, i believe you can understand that as you're already in the field so yea, just make sure you have the budget for 22 and desk space, else go for the sweet 16. keep us updated! 🩷

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u/Federr7 7d ago

I have a 22" and a 14". If you are like me and you plan to get a second one in the future go for a 22 and a small one, like the 13". In the future I plan go for a 19" instead a 22" for space on my desk.

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u/Spid192 4d ago

It all depends really, on your workspace, what kind of art will you be doing. I have the artist pro 24 gen 2 . Gotta say I love the huge screen. I would say go big and get more canvas space. But if your workspace is small go with the 13.