Wacom Intuos Small Pistachio
Score: 73/100
XP-Pen Artist13.3 Pro
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 XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro is a large, full-laminated display tablet offering a vivid 123% sRGB color gamut, tilt support, and eight shortcut keys. Its trade-offs include a hefty 2 kg weight, lack of wireless options, and a higher price that may affect overall value. Ideal for artists who need a sizable, color-accurate screen for detailed work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
152 mm | 294.3 mmbest | |
95 mm | 165.8 mmbest | |
4,096 | 8,192best | |
— | 166 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 250 gbest | 2,000 g |
— | 13.3 inchesbest | |
— | 123 %best | |
— | 60 degreesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(2) | ||
Active Area Width (mm) | 152 mm | 294.3 mm |
Active Area Height (mm) | 95 mm | 165.8 mm |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Operating Systems | Mac, PC, Chromebook, Android 6.0+ | Windows 7+, macOS 10.10+, Chrome OS 88+, Linux |
Pen & Controls(3) | ||
Pressure Sensitivity Levels | 4096 | 8192 |
Pen Tilt Support | false | true |
Shortcut Keys Count | 4 | 8 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 250 g | 2000 g |
Thickness (mm) | 9.5 mm | 2.54 mm |
Overall Dimensions | 200 x 160 x 8.9 mm | 390.4 x 250 x 2.54 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low 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.
“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.”
“it's really thin and compact it fits on my desk pretty well”
