Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth
Score: 79/100
Wacom Intuos Medium Bluetooth
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth (CTL4100WLK0) adds wireless freedom to the entry-level Intuos line with Bluetooth 4.2 and a 15-hour battery life, while retaining the 4096-level pressure pen and a solid software bundle. It remains compact and affordable but is held back by an outdated micro-USB connector and lack of tilt support.
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 It is lightweight and portable but still suffers from an outdated micro-USB port, lack of tilt and a modest drawing surface for detailed illustration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,096 levelsbest | 4,096 levelsbest | |
14,326 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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Display(1) | ||
Active Drawing Area (mm²) | 14326 mm² | 29064 mm² |
Pen & Stylus(1) | ||
Pen Technology | Electro‑Magnetic Resonance (EMR) – battery‑free | 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).
Reviewers commend its ergonomic shape, solid software bundle and Bluetooth freedom, but criticize the micro-USB port and missing tilt functionality as dated for 2026.
Users love the portability, battery-free pen and software value, yet many complain about the micro-USB port and occasional Bluetooth pairing hiccups.
“I don't think there is a good excuse for still selling a device in 2026 with a micro USB port.”
“makes editing so much easier”
“feels like drawing on paper.”
Choose the Medium for more drawing space; stick with the Small for travel and tight workspaces.
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.
