XP-Pen Deco 01 V2
Score: 79/100
Wacom Intuos Small
Score: 55/100Rankings
The XP-Pen Deco 01 V3 is an entry-level pen tablet that packs high-end specs like 16,384 pressure levels and tilt support into a thin, affordable package, but users may face driver installation hurdles and lack a built-in display.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
16,384 levelsbest | 4,096 levels | |
40,386 mm²best | 14,323 mm² | |
266 Hzbest | — | |
— | 2 countbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,000 grams | 229.63 gramsbest |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome OS | Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Android |
Display(1) | ||
Active Drawing Area (mm²) | 40386 mm² | 14323 mm² |
Pen & Stylus(3) | ||
Pressure Sensitivity Levels (levels) | 16384 levels | 4096 levels |
Pen Tilt Support | true | false |
Pen Technology | Battery-free EMR | Wacom Pen 4K (battery‑free, EMR) |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 1000 grams | 229.63 grams |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Deco 01 V3 for packing high-end specs-16,384 pressure levels, 60° tilt, and upgraded IC circuitry-into a budget tablet, noting its broad OS support while cautioning about driver stability.
Everyday users rate the tablet highly for its paper-like feel, high sensitivity, and price-to-performance ratio, though some report driver installation friction and occasional compatibility hiccups.
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 like real paper”
“affordable and amazing”
“It didn't work until I reinstalled the driver correctly”
