Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth Pistachio
Score: 47/100
Wacom Intuos Medium Bluetooth
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Wacom Intuos Medium Bluetooth (CTL-6100WL) offers a larger active area than the Small models while retaining the 4096-level pressure pen, Bluetooth freedom and a solid software bundle. It is lightweight and portable but still suffers from an outdated micro-USB port, lack of tilt and a modest drawing surface for detailed illustration.
The Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth is an entry-level tablet with solid pressure sensitivity and wireless capability, but its limited active area and lack of tilt keep it from advanced use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,096 levelsbest | 4,096 levelsbest | |
19,878 mm² | 29,064 mm²best | |
— | 133 Hzbest | |
15 hoursbest | 15 hoursbest | |
2 countbest | 2 countbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 250 gramsbest | 411 grams |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows 7 or later; macOS 10.11 or later; Chrome OS; Android 6.0 or later | Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Android |
Display(1) | ||
Active Drawing Area (mm²) | 19878 mm² | 29064 mm² |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Interface | Micro USB | USB-A |
Pen & Stylus(1) | ||
Pen Technology | EMR | Electromagnetic Resonance (EMR), battery‑free Wacom Pen 4K |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 250 grams | 411 grams |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the Intuos Small an ideal entry point into digital art, highlighting its solid pressure sensitivity, reliable Bluetooth, and Chromebook compatibility while noting the small active area and outdated Micro-USB port as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the tablet for its natural pen feel, easy wireless setup, and the value of the free software bundle, especially in classroom settings.
“even 6-year-olds can use it easily”
“the comfort and precision of the pen”
“a bit small”
Reviewers highlight its affordability and solid performance, praising the larger canvas and software bundle, yet note the micro-USB port and missing tilt as missed opportunities for a 2026 device.
Users consistently praise ease of use, natural pen feel and software value, while complaining about the micro-USB port, nib wear and occasional Bluetooth pairing issues.
