XP-Pen StarG640
Score: 77/100
Wacom Intuos Small Black
Score: 72/100Rankings
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.
The Wacom Intuos Small is an entry-level graphics tablet featuring a compact 6.0 × 3.7 in active area and a battery-free pen with 4096 pressure levels. Its modest size and lack of tilt support limit advanced drawing workflows. Ideal for beginners and students seeking an affordable, portable solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
152.4 mmbest | 152 mm | |
101.6 mmbest | 95 mm | |
8,192best | 4,096 | |
| ↓ lower better | 170 gbest | 230 g |
266 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 mmbest | 2.54 mm |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Interface | USB (wired) | USB-A, Bluetooth |
Display(2) | ||
Active Area Width (mm) | 152.4 mm | 152 mm |
Active Area Height (mm) | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 7+, macOS 10.10+, Linux, Chromebook | Windows, macOS 10.10+, ChromeOS, Android 6.0+ |
Pen & Controls(1) | ||
Pressure Sensitivity Levels | 8192 | 4096 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories Count | 6 | 4 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 170 g | 230 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2 mm | 2.54 mm |
Overall Dimensions | 190.5 x 162.6 x 2 | 199.9 x 160 x 2.54 mm |
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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.
“super slim and compact”
“Small active area limits precision on large/dual monitors, requiring constant panning”
Professional reviewers consider the Intuos Small a solid starter tablet, praising its realistic pen feel, bundled software, and space-saving design, while noting the trade-off of a modest active area and missing advanced features like tilt and multi-touch.
Everyday users appreciate the tablet's lightweight build, quick setup, accurate battery-free pen and the included creative software, often calling it 'super slim and compact'. Common frustrations revolve around the limited drawing surface on high-resolution or dual monitors, hand-eye coordination learning curve, and occasional ExpressKey delays.
