
XP-Pen StarG640
Score: 77/100
Huion Inspiroy H950P
Score: 78/100Rankings

The Huion Inspiroy H950P is a compact tablet with an 8 mm thin profile, battery-free pen and 8192 pressure levels. Its small active area and lack of multi-touch limit workflow for power users. Ideal for beginners and mobile creators who need portability.

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 | 221 mmbest | |
101.6 mm | 138 mmbest | |
8,192best | 8,192best | |
| ↓ lower better | 170 gbest | 497 g |
266 Hzbest | — | |
— | 60 degreesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 mmbest | 8 mm |
1 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Interface | USB (wired) | Micro USB |
Sensors(1) | ||
Report Rate (Hz) | 266 Hz | 233-260 Hz |
Display(2) | ||
Active Area Width (mm) | 152.4 mm | 221 mm |
Active Area Height (mm) | 101.6 mm | 138 mm |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 7+, macOS 10.10+, Linux, Chromebook | Windows 7+, macOS 10.11+, Android, Chromebook, Linux |
Pen & Controls(1) | ||
Pen Tilt Support | false | true |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 170 g | 497 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2 mm | 8 mm |
Overall Dimensions | 190.5 x 162.6 x 2 | 320.8 x 188.8 x 8 |


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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 consider the H950P a surprisingly capable entry-level tablet, appreciating its comfortable active area, solid 8192-level pressure sensitivity and broad OS support, while noting that the modest drawing surface and missing multi-touch and eraser button may limit its appeal for more demanding workflows.
Everyday users love the tablet's portability, battery-free pen and shortcut keys, and its seamless compatibility with major creative software, but many express frustration over the limited active area, lack of multi-touch gestures and the pen's missing eraser function.
“just enough room to be able to work comfortably without feeling too confined”


