Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth Pistachio
Score: 47/100
XP-Pen Artist 12 11.6-inch
Score: 69/100Rankings
The XP-Pen Artist12 is an 11.6-inch full-HD IPS pen display offering solid pressure sensitivity and a battery-free stylus at an affordable price, aimed at beginners and hobbyists. It provides a decent drawing experience but suffers from occasional cable reliability issues and limited ergonomics.
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.
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4,096 levels | 8,192 levelsbest | |
19,878 mm² | 36,956 mm²best | |
— | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
— | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
— | 266 Hzbest | |
— | 220 nitsbest | |
15 hoursbest | — | |
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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, Linux |
Display(1) | ||
Active Drawing Area (mm²) | 19878 mm² | 36956 mm² |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Interface | Micro USB | HDMI, USB |
Pen & Stylus(3) | ||
Pressure Sensitivity Levels (levels) | 4096 levels | 8192 levels |
Pen Tilt Support | false | true |
Pen Technology | EMR | Battery-free electromagnetic |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 250 grams | 907 grams |
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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its solid pressure sensitivity, reliable Bluetooth, and Chromebook compatibility while noting the small active area and outdated Micro-USB port as drawbacks.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”
Professional reviewers position the Artist12 as a budget-friendly entry-level pen display, praising its full HD IPS screen, anti-glare coating, and the convenience of a single 3-in-1 cable, while noting the Pro model's laminated screen and added dial wheel as workflow enhancers.
Everyday users appreciate the tablet's ease of use, vibrant display, natural pen feel, and affordability, but many complain about intermittent disconnections, a fragile cable, and the absence of a stand in the standard version.
