Wacom Intuos Small
Score: 55/100
Huion HS610
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Huion HS610 is a mid-sized wired graphics tablet with a 10 × 6.25-inch active area, battery-free stylus, 8192 pressure levels, tilt support and a touch-sensitive ring. It offers extensive shortcut keys and Android OTG capability but lacks wireless connectivity and full Android pressure support.
The Wacom Intuos Small (CTL4100) is an entry-level, battery-free pen tablet offering 4096 pressure levels, a compact active area and a solid software bundle. It excels in portability and Chromebook compatibility but lacks Bluetooth, tilt support and a larger drawing surface.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,096 levels | 8,192 levelsbest | |
14,323 mm² | 40,335 mm²best | |
— | 266 Hzbest | |
2 countbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 229.63 gramsbest | 600 grams |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Android | Windows, macOS, Android |
Display(1) | ||
Active Drawing Area (mm²) | 14323 mm² | 40335 mm² |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Interface | USB-A | Micro USB |
Pen & Stylus(3) | ||
Pressure Sensitivity Levels (levels) | 4096 levels | 8192 levels |
Pen Tilt Support | false | true |
Pen Technology | Wacom Pen 4K (battery‑free, EMR) | Battery‑free |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 229.63 grams | 600 grams |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise its solid build, accurate EMR pen and bundled software, noting the lack of tilt support and modest active area as trade-offs for its price point.
Users appreciate the ease of setup, natural pen feel and software value, while reporting driver glitches, short USB cable and nib wear as common complaints.
Professional reviewers view the HS610 as a solid entry-level tablet that delivers more features than its price suggests. Creative Bloq highlights its intuitive shortcut layout, high-quality stylus and useful touch wheel, while The Gadgeteer applauds the battery-free pen and Android OTG capability but notes the disappointment that the touch ring and keys are inactive on Android.
Everyday users appreciate the tablet's natural feel, easy setup and the freedom to sketch on Android devices without charging the pen. Common praise centers on the large active area, customizable keys and the textured surface, while recurring complaints involve the lack of iOS support, limited Android functionality and occasional driver hiccups on macOS.
“Feels just like drawing on paper”
“Durable and great for classroom use”
