Artisul A1201
Score: 83/100
IenRon Drawing Tablet
Score: 84/100Rankings
The ienRon IES1060 offers a spacious active area, high pressure sensitivity and extensive shortcut keys, making it a strong value tablet for Windows, macOS and Android. Its lack of a built-in display and limited mobile OS support are notable trade-offs. Best suited for beginners and hobbyists who prioritize portability and feature richness.
The Artisul A1201 is a 12-inch tablet with a battery-free pen offering 8192 pressure levels, ±60° tilt, and 24 shortcut keys, plus a rotatable chassis for flexible use. Its soft default pressure response and reliance on drivers can be drawbacks for some users. It targets intermediate artists who value extensive shortcuts and customizable orientation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
258.4 mmbest | 254 mm | |
161.5 mmbest | 158.75 mm | |
8,192best | 8,192best | |
5,080 ppibest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 569.5 g | 499 gbest |
266 Hzbest | 266 Hzbest | |
60 degreesbest | 60 degreesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 mm | 2.54 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Interface | USB Type-C | USB-C, Micro USB |
Display(2) | ||
Active Area Width (mm) | 258.4 mm | 254 mm |
Active Area Height (mm) | 161.5 mm | 158.75 mm |
Pen & Controls(1) | ||
Shortcut Keys Count | 24 | 22 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories Count | 4 | 6 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 569.5 g | 499 g |
Thickness (mm) | 8 mm | 2.54 mm |
Overall Dimensions | 207.7 x 349.2 x 8 mm | 9.39 x 0.1 x 13.99 inches |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the A1201 for its paper-like friction, high 5080 LPI resolution and 8192 pressure levels that produce vivid, lag-free strokes. They highlight the rotatable chassis and 24 shortcut keys as workflow enhancers, especially in Photoshop.
Everyday users consistently praise the tablet's ultra-light weight, portable form factor and realistic pen feel that mimics drawing on paper. The extensive shortcut keys and cross-platform compatibility receive positive mentions. Common complaints revolve around the soft out-of-the-box pressure response, the need to adjust settings, and the extra OTG adapter required for phone mode.
Professional reviewers, primarily from YouTube, commend the IES1060 for its high pressure sensitivity, extensive programmable keys, fast 266 PPS report rate, and tilt capability, describing these as advanced features that deliver accurate and responsive drawing for both hobbyists and more serious creators.
Everyday users and product listings emphasize the tablet's value proposition: a battery-free pen, generous shortcut key layout, large active area, and useful accessories like a stand and bag.
“light as an iPad, easy to carry”
“smooth surface with slight texture for feedback”
