Planar Helium 24-inch
Score: 70/100
Wacom One HD
Score: 69/100Rankings
The Planar PCT2485 Helium is a 24-inch Full-HD interactive monitor with edge-to-edge glass, 10-point touch, an integrated 720p webcam, and low 35 W power draw. Its modest brightness and discontinued status may limit suitability for bright environments and future support. Best for developers and kiosks needing a compact, multi-touch workstation.
The Wacom One HD Creative Pen Display is a 13.3-inch entry-level drawing tablet offering 4,096 pressure levels, 99% sRGB coverage and versatile USB-C/HDMI connectivity. Its modest brightness and lack of an integrated stand limit use in bright settings or professional studios. Suited for beginners, students and hobbyists seeking a portable, affordable drawing surface.
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23.6 inchesbest | 13.3 inches | |
10best | — | |
250 nits | 285 nitsbest | |
1,000best | 1,000best | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 35 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 6.214 kg | 2.04 kgbest |
1best | 1best |
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Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.6 inches | 13.3 inches |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 285 nits |
Panel Type | LED LCD | IPS |
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Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
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Weight (kg) | 6.214 kg | 2.04 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 572x348x46 mm mm | 10.2 x 3.1 x 15.7 inches mm |
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Professional reviewers and editors highlight the Helium PCT2485's premium all-glass design, expansive 10-point touch capability, and ergonomic stand as key strengths, noting the convenience of the built-in webcam, microphone, and USB hub for corporate and creative workflows. They also praise the wide 178° viewing angles and VESA-mount flexibility, while acknowledging that the model's discontinuation limits future support.
Professional outlets such as CG Channel commend the Wacom One 14 as an improved entry-level pen display, noting its better cabling options, HD resolution, and natural drawing surface that make it ideal for beginners.
Everyday users consistently highlight the tablet's natural pen-to-paper feel, low lag, lightweight construction and straightforward setup across multiple platforms as major positives. Recurring complaints revolve around the missing stand, dim screen brightness in bright environments, cable management hassles, occasional driver glitches, and slight remaining parallax.
“Natural pen-to-paper feel, low lag, lightweight design (750 g), and easy setup.”
