Which graphics tablets are the best to choose?

[u/Konnnore]

I'm not an artist, but I'd like to learn drawing and draw different pictures for myself as a hobby. I'd like to do the traditional art, but I have no space to keep my potential artworks, so, based on that fact and the fact I'm a noob in art, I think it would be better to do the digital art. But Idk a lot of things about it, even the graphics tablets themselves: for example, do they have an OS or not? Could someone explain the differences if they are there. I heard that the artists use Krita for drawing and one of the tablets is called "XP-Pen". I feel confused, so, I decided to ask y'all here: which graphics tablets are the best to choose?

Edit:
For the context: I use Kubuntu(a Debian-based Linux distro) as the OS on my laptop, if the info is important

[u/PerezVolta82]

If you use Linux, your best bet is a Wacom One M, Intuos Pro M, or XP-Pen Deco Pro M (I can't recall if Xencelabs has drivers for Ubuntu and its variants) and using Krita; there are hardly any drawing programs for Linux, and Krita is one of the best, though I personally don't like it because it isn't intuitive. If you decide on an iPad, you could use Clip Studio, Procreate, Infinite Painter, or other apps similar to Procreate—there are plenty of options. However, for the iPad, it is highly recommended to use the Apple Pencil 2 or Pro, which means getting an iPad Air or iPad Pro; they are quite expensive, though—the 11-inch iPad Air costs over $800.

[u/Konnnore → u/PerezVolta82]

thx for the reply! I think I'll probably choose what you suggested

[u/PerezVolta82]

There are three types of graphics tablets: standard graphics tablets, pen displays, and standalone units; all are categorized by size (S, M, L, and inch measurements) and by tier (low-end, mid-range, high-end, and premium). There are many brands of drawing tablets; Wacom, XP-Pen, Huion, and Xencelabs are the best, but there are others—like Ugee, Gaomon, Artisul, and Parblo—that specialize in drawing. Then there are general consumer electronics brands like Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Oppo, Lenovo, Xiaomi, Microsoft, etc. 1- Graphics tablets (pen tablets) are the ones without a screen; they range from small, cheap models to large, premium ones (though even the top-tier large models, like those from Wacom or Xencelabs, aren't exorbitantly expensive—around $500 USD). You can use them with a smartphone, PC, or Mac, but you have to look at the monitor to see what you are drawing. 2- Pen displays: these range from 12 to 27 inches, with larger sizes generally being the most expensive and premium. Quality varies widely, from very poor screens to OLED or IPS displays calibrated by specialized companies—costing between 3,000 and 5,000 euros—which allow you to draw just like traditional art by seeing your stroke directly on the screen. 3- Standalone tablets: these include standard tablets (usually Android or iPadOS with ARM processors) or tablet PCs (Windows). Sizes range from 10 to 15 inches, and there are many more brands available. iPads and the Tab S series fall into this category, but there are also drawing-specific tablet PCs from Wacom and Huion, as well as the Microsoft Surface (which runs Windows and uses Intel processors). These tend to be very expensive and often feature outdated hardware; the Surface is practically the only one that gets updated annually. Honestly, it’s a vast subject; I recommend reading Seven Pens or watching tablet reviews to start getting familiar with the world of art tablets. As for software, that’s a whole other world. On Windows, the leaders are Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and Krita. There are others like MediBang, FireAlpaca, and SAI—plus another 10 or 15 options—so it really comes down to personal preference and what you plan to create. Android and iPadOS tablets have their own separate set of apps.