Wacom Intuos Small
Score: 55/100
Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth Pistachio
Score: 47/100Rankings
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.
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 levelsbest | 4,096 levelsbest | |
14,323 mm² | 19,878 mm²best | |
— | 15 hoursbest | |
2 countbest | 2 countbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 229.63 gramsbest | 250 grams |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Android | Windows 7 or later; macOS 10.11 or later; Chrome OS; Android 6.0 or later |
Display(1) | ||
Active Drawing Area (mm²) | 14323 mm² | 19878 mm² |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Connectivity Interface | USB-A | Micro USB |
Bluetooth Support | false | true |
Pen & Stylus(1) | ||
Pen Technology | Wacom Pen 4K (battery‑free, EMR) | EMR |
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”
“even 6-year-olds can use it easily”
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its solid pressure sensitivity, reliable Bluetooth, and Chromebook compatibility while noting the small active area and outdated Micro-USB port as drawbacks.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.
