XP-Pen G430S
Score: 71/100
GAOMON S620
Score: 77/100Rankings
The GAOMON S620 is a compact, ultra-light graphics tablet featuring a 6.5 × 4 in active area, battery-free pen, tilt support, and four express keys. Its main trade-offs are the limited drawing space, lack of wireless connectivity, and absence of a pen holder. Ideal for beginners, students, and OSU! gamers who need a portable, affordable tablet.
The XP-Pen G430S is an ultra-thin, portable tablet with a battery-free stylus and high report rate, aimed at beginners and osu! gamers. Its lack of tilt, shortcut keys and the cramped active area limit its usefulness for more demanding art tasks. Best for users who need a cheap, lightweight drawing surface for casual use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
102 mm | 165.1 mmbest | |
76 mm | 101.6 mmbest | |
8,192best | 8,192best | |
| ↓ lower better | 250 g | 249 gbest |
266 Hzbest | 266 Hzbest | |
— | 60 degreesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 mmbest | 8 mm |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Interface | Wired USB | Micro-USB |
Display(2) | ||
Active Area Width (mm) | 102 mm | 165.1 mm |
Active Area Height (mm) | 76 mm | 101.6 mm |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 7/8/10, macOS 10.10+, Linux (Ubuntu 19.04/20.04), Chromebook | Windows 7/8/10, macOS 10.12+, Android, Chromebook |
Pen & Controls(1) | ||
Pen Tilt Support | false | true |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 250 g | 249 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2 mm | 8 mm |
Overall Dimensions | 35 x 123 x 220 | 211 x 174 x 8 |
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Professional reviewers highlight the G430S's ultra-compact A7 size, solid build and high report rate as ideal for osu! rhythm gaming and casual drawing. They commend its 8192 pressure levels and broad software compatibility, but note the absence of tilt, customizable buttons and modern ergonomic features, labeling the design as dated compared with newer tablets.
Everyday users appreciate the tablet's low price, lightweight portability and battery-free pen, reporting smooth performance when proper drivers are used. Common complaints revolve around the slippery, wide stylus, the cramped active area and occasional driver instability, especially with certain osu! versions.
Professional reviewers commend the S620 for its ultra-thin, sturdy construction and the responsive, battery-free AP32 stylus that offers 8192 pressure levels and smooth line tapering. The tablet's high report rate and four express keys are praised for delivering lag-free performance and efficient workflow, especially for OSU! gaming.
Everyday users love the tablet's feather-light weight and slim design, which make it ideal for on-the-go sketching and OSU! gaming. The battery-free pen's smooth pressure response and the tablet's Android compatibility receive frequent praise. Recurring complaints focus on the limited active area, the need for a constant USB connection, finicky driver setup, and the lack of a pen holder.
