XP-Pen Deco Pro LW 2nd
Score: 84/100
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Wacom Intuos Pro Medium (2025) provides a large 10.4 × 5.8 in active area, 8192 pressure levels, ±60° tilt, and premium magnesium alloy construction. While feature-rich, it lacks multi-touch and requires adapters for some USB-C connections. Targeted at professional artists demanding high precision and portability.
The XP-Pen Deco Pro LW Gen 2 delivers 16K pressure sensitivity, tilt support and a large A4-sized active area in a wireless, battery-free package. It lacks built-in shortcut keys and can require driver tweaking, which may affect ease of use. Best for artists and animators who need high precision and portability without a built-in screen.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
279.4 mmbest | 263 mm | |
177.8 mmbest | 148 mm | |
16,384best | 8,192 | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 411 gbest |
200 Hzbest | — | |
10 hoursbest | — | |
60 degreesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.66 mm | 4 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Connectivity Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C | Bluetooth, USB-A, USB-C |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | Bluetooth |
Display(2) | ||
Active Area Width (mm) | 279.4 mm | 263 mm |
Active Area Height (mm) | 177.8 mm | 148 mm |
General(2) | ||
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 11/10/8/7, macOS 10.10+, Chrome OS, Android, Linux | Windows 10+, macOS 13+ |
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Pen & Controls(1) | ||
Pressure Sensitivity Levels | 16384 | 8192 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories Count | 6 | 2 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Thickness (mm) | 10.66 mm | 4 mm |
Overall Dimensions | 333 x 258.1 x 10.66 | 206 x 291 x 4 mm |
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Professional reviewers hail the Deco Pro LW Gen 2 as a game-changer, highlighting its industry-first 16K pressure sensitivity, 20% accuracy boost, and 90 ms response time that together deliver lag-free, hyper-detailed drawing. They commend the ergonomic battery-free stylus and dual-device Bluetooth 5.0 pairing, while noting the missing on-tablet express keys and occasional driver fine-tuning as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the tablet's wireless flexibility, long battery life, and the natural feel of the X3 Pro stylus across a range of creative software. Common praise centers on the large A4-sized workspace and portability, whereas recurring complaints involve driver configuration hassles, Bluetooth connectivity quirks, and the absence of built-in shortcut controls.
“A game-changer for its industry-first 16K pressure levels and 90 ms response.”
“Choose Wacom for superior build quality and pen precision”
Professional reviewers praise the Intuos Pro Medium for its precise Pro Pen 3, large active area, and premium build, noting it delivers a high-end experience in a slim, lightweight form. They mention the lack of multi-touch and the need for a USB-A to USB-C adapter as minor drawbacks.
Professional reviewers view the Intuos Pro Medium as a professional-grade pen tablet featuring a slim magnesium alloy body, a 10.4 × 5.8 in active area, and the high-precision Wacom Pro Pen 3 with 8192 pressure levels and ±60° tilt. Its slim magnesium alloy body, ambidextrous ExpressKeys, and customizable dials give fast access to shortcuts for left- or right-handed users. Bluetooth and USB-A/USB-C connectivity allow wireless use with multiple computers and easy wired setup.
