Wacom Intuos Small
Score: 55/100
Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth
Score: 79/100Rankings
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 It remains compact and affordable but is held back by an outdated micro-USB connector and lack of tilt support.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 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 levelsbest | 4,096 levelsbest | |
14,323 mm² | 14,326 mm²best | |
— | 15 hoursbest | |
2 countbest | 2 countbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 229.63 gramsbest | 250 grams |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(1) | ||
Active Drawing Area (mm²) | 14323 mm² | 14326 mm² |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Support | false | true |
Pen & Stylus(1) | ||
Pen Technology | Wacom Pen 4K (battery‑free, EMR) | Electro‑Magnetic Resonance (EMR) – battery‑free |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 229.63 grams | 250 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.
“Feels just like drawing on paper”
“Durable and great for classroom use”
“I don't think there is a good excuse for still selling a device in 2026 with a micro USB port.”
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.
