XP-Pen Star G430
Score: 52/100
Gaomon S620
Score: 76/100Rankings
The GAOMON S620 is an affordable, compact non-screen tablet with high pressure sensitivity and a battery-free pen, suitable for hobbyists and Android users, though it lacks tilt and a larger drawing surface.
The XP-Pen G430S is a tiny, high-responsiveness tablet ideal for osu! gamers and beginners who value portability, but its limited drawing surface and lack of extra features restrict professional use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8,192 levelsbest | 8,192 levelsbest | |
7,742 mm² | 16,771.16 mm²best | |
266 Hzbest | 266 Hzbest | |
— | 2 countbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 gramsbest | 250 grams |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS 10.8+ (10.10+), Linux | Windows, macOS, Android |
Display(1) | ||
Active Drawing Area (mm²) | 7742 mm² | 16771.16 mm² |
Pen & Stylus(1) | ||
Pen Technology | Passive | EMR |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 249 grams | 250 grams |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers describe the G430S as a surprisingly capable entry-level tablet, highlighting its solid build, high pressure sensitivity and fast 266 RPS report rate that rival more expensive models, while noting the limited active area and absence of express keys as drawbacks for power users.
Everyday users praise the tablet for its immediate plug-and-play functionality, smooth and precise drawing experience, and portability, though they complain about the small drawing surface and fragile micro-USB cable.
Reviewers praise its precise control, high pressure response and Android OTG capability, but note the absence of tilt support.
Users love the smooth drawing feel and portability, while complaining about driver hassles and limited active area.
“Works perfectly out of the box”
“Smooth and precise”
“Great for travel”
