Wacom Intuos Small Black
Score: 72/100
Wacom Intuos Small Pistachio
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth is a compact, lightweight tablet with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a battery-free EMR pen and four ExpressKeys. Its small active area and absence of tilt support limit professional use, and it lacks multi-touch gestures. Perfect for educators, students, and hobbyists who prioritize portability and wireless freedom.
The Wacom Intuos Small is an entry-level graphics tablet featuring a compact 6.0 × 3.7 in active area and a battery-free pen with 4096 pressure levels. Its modest size and lack of tilt support limit advanced drawing workflows. Ideal for beginners and students seeking an affordable, portable solution.
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| ↓ lower better | 230 gbest | 250 g |
| ↓ lower better | 2.54 mmbest | 9.5 mm |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Interface | USB-A, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB |
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Compatible Operating Systems | Windows, macOS 10.10+, ChromeOS, Android 6.0+ | Mac, PC, Chromebook, Android 6.0+ |
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Included Accessories Count | 4 | 6 |
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Weight (g) | 230 g | 250 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2.54 mm | 9.5 mm |
Overall Dimensions | 199.9 x 160 x 2.54 mm | 200 x 160 x 8.9 mm |
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Professional reviewers consider the Intuos Small a solid starter tablet, praising its realistic pen feel, bundled software, and space-saving design, while noting the trade-off of a modest active area and missing advanced features like tilt and multi-touch.
Everyday users appreciate the tablet's lightweight build, quick setup, accurate battery-free pen and the included creative software, often calling it 'super slim and compact'. Common frustrations revolve around the limited drawing surface on high-resolution or dual monitors, hand-eye coordination learning curve, and occasional ExpressKey delays.
“super slim and compact”
“Small active area limits precision on large/dual monitors, requiring constant panning”
“I've been using their products for last 20+ years, and this one didn't disappoint! This is my first wireless Wacom, so I was a bit worry about laggings and connectivity in general, but no issues so far. Great build and functionality for the price.”
Professional reviewers consider the Intuos Small Bluetooth a solid, reliable choice for beginners, emphasizing its strong build quality, value for money, thin portable form factor, and lag-free Bluetooth performance. Long-time Wacom users note that it meets expectations for an entry-level wireless tablet without compromising functionality.
Everyday users appreciate the tablet's sturdy construction, lightweight and compact design, and the absence of Bluetooth lag, often highlighting the included software as a bonus. Common criticisms focus on the need for initial calibration, a few seconds of startup delay, and a modest learning curve for new digital artists.
