XP-Pen StarG640
Score: 77/100
GAOMON M10K
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Gaomon M10K offers a large drawing surface, tilt-supporting battery-free pen and ten shortcut keys, making it a solid entry-level tablet. Driver stability and lack of Bluetooth limit its appeal for power users and mobile creators. Best suited for beginners and hobbyists who value workspace size over premium software integration.
The XP-Pen Star G640 is an ultra-portable entry-level tablet with a thin 2 mm chassis, lightweight build, and a high-speed 266 RPS report rate. Its main trade-offs are the absence of tilt support, shortcut keys, and wireless connectivity. Best suited for beginners, students, and OSU! gamers who prioritize portability over advanced features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
152.4 mm | 254 mmbest | |
101.6 mm | 158.75 mmbest | |
8,192best | 8,192best | |
| ↓ lower better | 170 gbest | 695 g |
266 Hzbest | 266 Hzbest | |
— | 60 degreesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 mmbest | 10.5 mm |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Interface | USB (wired) | Micro USB |
Display(2) | ||
Active Area Width (mm) | 152.4 mm | 254 mm |
Active Area Height (mm) | 101.6 mm | 158.75 mm |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 7+, macOS 10.10+, Linux, Chromebook | Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+, Android 11-14 |
Pen & Controls(1) | ||
Pen Tilt Support | false | true |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories Count | 6 | 9 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 170 g | 695 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2 mm | 10.5 mm |
Overall Dimensions | 190.5 x 162.6 x 2 | 239.9 x 359.9 x 10.5 |
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Professional reviewers commend the Star G640 for its ultra-thin 2 mm chassis, lightweight construction, and the 8192-level battery-free pen pressure sensitivity, while noting the lack of tilt support, programmable buttons, and wired-only USB connection as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the tablet's portability, battery-free stylus, and the value of 20 extra nibs, often describing it as a great companion for travel, e-learning, and casual OSU! gaming. Common complaints revolve around the limited drawing space, absence of tilt or shortcut keys, occasional Linux driver issues, and the intrusive USB cable.
Professional reviewers commend the Gaomon M10K for its solid build, large active area, high-resolution surface, and the battery-free pen with 8192 pressure levels and tilt, noting it offers excellent value for beginners and hobbyists. However, they caution that the driver software is only satisfactory and that the express keys may not satisfy power users seeking deep customization, while the pen's weight can be a drawback for precise work.
Everyday users consistently praise the tablet's generous drawing space, lightweight design, and the included accessories that make it ready to use out of the box. Common praise centers on its price-to-performance ratio and smooth drawing experience, while recurring complaints focus on the pen's heft, a soft pressure curve, unreliable Android OTG connectivity, and the absence of Bluetooth.
“amazing for the price and lightweight compared to Wacom Intuos Pro.”
“screaming at people to get this.”
