Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth Pistachio
Score: 47/100
XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro
Score: 81/100Rankings
The XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro delivers a full-laminated IPS screen with excellent color coverage and a high-sensitivity battery-free stylus, making it a strong budget challenger to Wacom pen displays. Its reliance on a host computer, dual-cable setup and occasional connectivity issues keep it from being a premium solution.
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 levels | 8,192 levelsbest | |
19,878 mm² | 48,700 mm²best | |
— | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
— | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
— | 220 Hzbest | |
15 hoursbest | — | |
2 countbest | 2 countbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 250 gramsbest | 2,000 grams |
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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, Linux, Android |
Display(1) | ||
Active Drawing Area (mm²) | 19878 mm² | 48700 mm² |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Connectivity Interface | Micro USB | HDMI, USB-A, USB-C |
Bluetooth Support | true | false |
Pen & Stylus(3) | ||
Pressure Sensitivity Levels (levels) | 4096 levels | 8192 levels |
Pen Tilt Support | false | true |
Pen Technology | EMR | Battery-Free |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 250 grams | 2000 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its solid pressure sensitivity, reliable Bluetooth, and Chromebook compatibility while noting the small active area and outdated Micro-USB port as drawbacks.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”
Professional reviewers position the Artist 13.3 Pro as a cost-effective challenger to Wacom, highlighting its full-laminated display, high-sensitivity X3 pen and workflow-enhancing Red Dial, while noting the device's reliance on a host computer and cable requirements.
Everyday users praise the tablet's out-of-the-box usability, vibrant screen and smooth pen response, but complain about the need for two cables, occasional connectivity hiccups and the short-lived drawing glove.
