Finding a drawing tablets for animation that suits your need and does its job well can be challenging. Overall, our tester reviews these drawing tablets for animation with giving ratings and marks for its durability, ease of setup and use. Also the drawing tablets for animation price will be fairly matched the product’s performance, plus with the attractive and sturdy design etc that comes with the product. We conducted hands-on testing for drawing tablets for animation and have the details guide and list provided below.
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The Best drawing tablets for animation
The Best drawing tablets for animation
HUION KAMVAS 13 Drawing Tablet with Screen, 13.3" Full-Laminated Graphics Tablet with Battery-Free Stylus Tilt Support for Digital Art, Paint & Design, Work with Mac, PC & Mobile, Black
$191.00 in stock
Features
- Full Lamination Technology: Kamvs 13 is a more affordable graphic display with full-laminated screen. The seamless combination of screen and glass will bring you the most natural drawing experience with precise cursor positioning and the lowest parallax.The scratch-resistant anti-glare film prevents any unwanted distracting reflection. The 13.3inch 1920x1080 HD monitor with 120%s RGB gamut,16.7 million colors and 178° viewing angle presents you vibrant color and every detail of your creation.
- Premium Pen Technology: Benefit from the Huion PenTec3.0, PW517 is optimized with Capacitive Pressure Sensor making it ultra responsive to every pen movement without any lag. Additionally, shorten pen nibs (3.5mm only)and better nib firmness make the pen tip barely bounce back to improve accuracy and reduce offset. Along with 8192 pressure levels, 60 degrees of tilt function and 266pps of report rate, PW517 delivers the most accurate and advanced pen performance and realistic pen-on-paper feel.
- Easy Cable Connection: Kamvas 13 comes with 2 Type-C ports.The upper port is for a 3in1 Type-C to HDMI connection while the lower port is for a full-featured Type-C to Type-C single cable connection(sold separately).It can be powered directly by a laptop that runs on 5 volts or above via the USB cable while no extra power supply is needed. No need to connect with AC power adapter any more. The user-friendly connection design will bring you better convenience convenience and higher efficiency.
- Android Devices Supported: Kamvas 13 could work with Linux(Ubuntu), Mac(MacOS 10.12 or later) and Windows computer(Windows 7 or later), plus, you can also connect it to your android smartphones and tablets with the full-featured Type-C cable.The HUION Kamvas 13 drawing monitor will be the best companion as an extended display for web conference and remote learning when working from home.11.8mm ultra slim in thickness and 980g in weight make it an easy-to-carry pen display for outdoor drawing.
- Optimize your Workflow: The Kamvas 13 has 8 programmable hot-keys along the side which provides a ton of convenience for graphic design work.And 2 customizable switches on the stylus allow for easy access to shortcuts. You could draw with Kamvas 13 in any creative software including Illustrator, Photoshop, Painter, SAI, Krita, Mediband and so on.
HUION Kamvas Pro 24 4K UHD Graphics Drawing Tablet with Full-Laminated Screen Anti-Glare Glass 140% sRGB - Battery-Free Stylus 8192 Pen Pressure and KD100 Wireless Express Key, 23.8 Inch Black
Features
- Pro-level Picture Quality: Enjoy the 4K UHD (3840x2160) resolution in a large 23.8 inch screen, which can effectively reduce the frequency of zoom in and out of the canvas and switch windows to highly increase the efficiency. Combined with full-laminated screen and 178° viewing angle, HUION Kamvas Pro 24 4K monitor can present you with clearer images and more details.
- Precise Color Expression: Featured with industry-leading Quantum Dot technology, Kamvas Pro 24 4K can provide you more natural-looking green, vivider red and deeper black with a stunning 140% sRGB color gamut volume and 1200:1 contrast ratio. Combined with 1.07 billion colors(8bit+Hi-FRC color depth) and HDR technology, it can show you amazing, more life-like color reproduction and ensure professional artists immerse in the creation.
- Upgraded Accessories: Kamvas Pro 24 4K pen display is equipped with a 20° metal integrated stand for drawing assistance. Meanwhile, it has vesa hole on the back for monitor arm(not included). New felt nibs have more stable pen stroke and stronger friction to make the pen more like a real pen. With the included mini keydial you can program your most used shortcuts to make operation more efficient.
- Multiple Interfaces: Kamvas Pro 24 4K graphics monitor supports both HDMI & DP signals, you can easily connect it to your desktop, PC, or mac. Besides, you can also use the USB-C to USB-C cable to connect your laptop or Android devices, please make sure the USB-C port of your devices must support USB 3.1 Gen1, DP 1.2 and above standards.
- Stable Compatibility: Kamvas Pro 24 4K drawing screen supports Windows 7 or later, Mac OS 10.12 or later and Android devices that support USB3.1 GEN1 and DP1.2. It is also compatible with most digital art software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, SAI, Krita, GIMP, etc.
HUION KAMVAS Pro 13 Graphics Drawing Monitor with Stand, Full-Laminated Anti-Glare Screen Battery-Free Stylus 8192 Pen Pressure - 13.3 Inch Pen Tablet Display for Linux, Windows and Mac
$209.00 in stock
Features
- Outstanding Visuals: HUION Kamvas Pro 13 art tablet features a 13.3-inch full-laminated screen with Full HD resolution, letting you enjoy immersive viewing in great clarity and fine detail. Together with an IPS panel and anti-glare glass, the graphics drawing monitor is able to reduce the interference of ambient light on the creation and show every detail clearly across the wide 178° viewing angle.
- Stunning Color: This drawing monitor with a 120% sRGB (92% AdobeRGB) wide color gamut (16.7millions 8bit). 1000:1 contrast ratio shows shadow details clearer and sharper. It can deliver the color accuracy you need for photography, graphic design, content creation, and other color-critical applications to complete your best work.
- Adjustable Stand ST300: The adjustable stand can be moved between 20 and 60 degrees to suit your working way, which helps reduce tension for your neck, shoulder, and back, and offers you the best viewing angle for drawing and typing.
- Superb Lightweight: With a sleek and modern design, Kamvas Pro 13 pen display is only 11mm thin and weighs less than 910g, which is easy to carry when on travel.
- Simplify Workflow: A set of 4 customized express keys and a touch bar helps get easy access to your favorite shortcuts of keyboards or mouse to achieve different operations, such as zooming in and out, and adjusting brush size.
HUION KAMVAS 22 Graphics Drawing Tablet with Screen 120% sRGB PW517 Battery-Free Stylus Adjustable Stand, 21.5inch Pen Display for Windows PC, Mac, Android
$348.99 in stock
Features
- Advanced Pen Technology:benefit from the Huion PenTec3.0, PW517 is optimized with Capacitive Pressure Sensor making it responsive to every pen movement with virtually no lags. Shorten pen nibs and better nib firmness make the pen tip barely bounce back to improve accuracy and reduce offset. Along with 8192 pressure levels, tilt response and lag free tracking, PW517 delivers the most accurate and natural pen performance.
- Stunning 21.5inch Screen: the immersive 21.5inch large screen with 1960x1080p full HD resolution presents your creation in the depth of detail. The pre-applied anti-glare film minimizes glare and distracting reflection. The scratch-resistant surface feeling more like drawing on paper creates a good intuitive drawing experience.
- Easy Cable Connection: you can connect Huion Kamvas 22 to your computer easily with the included convenient 3in1 Type-C cable or with the optional full-featured Type-C to Type-C cable. A USB-A port is added to connect flash disk, keyboard, mouse or other devices. The user-friendly connection design will bring you better convenience and higher efficiency.An adjustable stand is included to help you get into the perfect position to start your creation.
- Work with Mac/Windows/Android: Kamvas 22 could work with Mac(MacOS 10.12 or later) and Windows computer(Windows 7 or later), plus, you can also connect it to your android smartphones and tablets with full-featured USB-C cable to release your inspiration whenever and wherever you want. Note:Your android device is supposed to support USB3.1 GEN1 or DP 1.2.
- Vibrant Color Performance: boating with 120%s RGB color gamut volume and 16.7 millions colors, Kamavs 22 offers you exceptionally vivid and lifelike color performance. 178° wide view angle provides crisp pictures for your artwork from different angles. It is compatible with most drawing program such as Sketchbook, MediBang, etc.
HUION Kamvas 13 Graphics Drawing Tablet with Screen Full Laminated Battery-free Pen 8192 Level Pressure Tilt 8 Hot Keys with Adjustable Stand, 13.3inch Pen Display for Android/Mac/Linux/Windows, Black
Features
- Full Lamination Screen: Kamvas 13 is a more affordable drawing monitor with a full laminated IPS screen, seamlessly combining the glass and screen to bring precise cursor positioning and the lowest parallax. Features a 1920 x 1080 FHD display with 16.7 million colors, 120%sRGB (85% NTSC) color gamut volume, and 178° viewing angle. It comes with an anti-glare film that can be scratch-resistant and offers a clear picture under bright light.
- Android Devices Supported: Kamvas 13 pen display could work with Mac, Windows, and Linux, it also supports connection with Android devices via a full-featured Type-C cable (not included). The portable drawing tablet is easy to carry for outdoor drawing.
- Easy Cable Connection: No need to connect with an AC power adapter anymore! The computer graphic tablet could be powered easily by a laptop that runs on 5 volts or above via the included 3-in-1 HDMI cables with or full-featured Type-C cable (sold separately). A USB extension cable is included to help extends the connection to your computer by 1.2m.
- Advanced Pen Technology: Battery-free Stylus PW517 is optimized with Capacitive Pressure Sensor and stable pen nibs providing you the most natural and highly-sensitive drawing experience as using a regular pen. Together with 8192 levels of pen pressure, 60 degrees of tilt function, and 266pps of report rate, PW517 immediately reacts to the tilt and each movement of your hand with amazing precision and control.
- Optimize your Workflow: 8 shortcut keys are designed on the left to be customized as needed. It is devoted to simplifying your workflow and creating your ideas faster and more efficiently. You could draw with Kamvas 13 in any creative software including Illustrator, Photoshop, Painter, SAI, Krita, Medibang, and so on!【 An adjustable stand is included】 to allow you to create at your best angle.
GAOMON PD1161 11.6 Inch Tilt Support Drawing Monitor,Pen Display,Graphic Drawing Tablet with Screen,Battery-Free Pen AP50 & 8 Shortcut Keys, for Drawing, Animation, Design, Photo/Video Editing
$159.98 in stock
2 used from $89.99
Features
- [11.6-Inches 1080P HD IPS Drawing Monitor]--Enjoy a vivid display with the GAOMON PD1161 drawing tablet's 11.6-inch 1920x1080 HD IPS monitor, featuring a 72% NTSC (100% SRGB) color gamut and a viewing angle of 178°. WORK AREA : 256.32×144.18mm (10*5.7 inch) // Signal Output: Mini HDMI &Type-C.
- [±60 Degree Tilt Function]--GAOMON PD1161 graphic pen display with Versatile Tilt Functionthe allows you to draw from various angles according to subtle pressure differences, and every detailed modification will be recognized immediately. 【8 Programmable Shortcut Keys】-- You can set shortcut keys on tablet driver based on your preferences, such as erase, zoom in/out, scroll up and down, and so on.
- [8192 Levels Battery-free Pen AP50 ]--Say goodbye to the hassle of charging your pen . GAOMON PD1161 comes with 8192 levels battery-free pen AP50. The thickness of the lines will change with the pressure you put on the pen, making the lines more natural and smooth. Plus, enjoy two programmable hot-keys on the pen body and eight replacement nibs inside the pen holder【8 Replacement Nibs】.
- [OS Support& Art Program Compatibility]-- The GAOMON PD1161 drawing tablet is compatible with Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 or later, Mac OS 10.12 or later, and compatible with wide range of art programs, including Gimp, Firealpaca, Krita, Medibang, Zbrush, Blender, Inkscape, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effect, Sai version 2, Clip Studio Paint, Corel Paintshop Pro, Autodesk Mudbox, Lightroom, Sketchbook Pro, and more.
- [Widely Applicable]-- Whether you're into drawing, photography, animation, sketching, image editing, 3D sculpture, or architectural design, the GAOMON PD1161 art tablet has got you covered. 【Warm Reminder】-- GAOMON PD1161 drawing tablet with screen is not a standalone product, it must be used with a computer which running windows or mac OS.
HUION KAMVAS 12 Drawing Tablet with Full-Laminated Screen USB-C Connection Tilt Support, 11.6-inch Graphics Tablet for Digital Art, Design, Education, Work with Mac, PC & Mobile, Orange
Features
- Kamvas 12 is a creative pen display featuring a full-laminated and 1920x1080 full HD screen with vibrant color(16.7 million colors&120%s RGB), so you can see every detail of your creation clearly and vividly. The anti-glare film can provide you the most natural paper-feeling surface and prevents any unwanted distracting reflection.
- Powered by Huion PenTech3.0 , PW517 digital pen works like a real pen. It is ultra responsive to every pen movement and virtually no lag. With reduced parallax, it offers amazing accuracy and control. It is compatible with MacOS 10.12 or later, Windows 7 or later, Linux(Ubuntu) and Android devices that support USB3.1 GEN1 and DP1.2.
- Kamvas 12 graphics drawing tablet supports USBC-C to USB-C connection. You can connect this drawing monitor to your Linux, Mac, Windows computer or Android device directly with Huion full-featured USB-C cable (sold separately) while your device does not have HDMI port. It is easy to connect and set upstart your creation in any creative software like Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom,Painter, Draw, Paintshop Pro,Sketchbook and more!
- With 8 customizable express keys on the monitor and 2 buttons on the pen, you are able to program for your favorite keyboard shortcuts, like Pan/Scroll, Undo, Eraser, etc. Optimize your workflow with just a simple press at your finger. 11.6inch compact sized perfectly fits in a laptop bag for carrying out and for limited desktop areas.
- Kamvas 12 can replace computer mouse and work as extended display allowing you to efficiently edit and annotate, sign document digitally, take notes with a precise pen at hand while working from home. It is an creative tool to help teacher and student build up interactive and memorable online class. It is compatible with most software tool including Skype, Microsoft Team, ZOOM, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint), Google Slides, PDF Annotator and more.
HUION KAMVAS Pro 16 Graphics Drawing Tablet with Screen Full-Laminated Graphics Monitor with Battery-Free Stylus Tilt Pen 8192 Pressure 6 Hot Keys Touch Bar - 15.6inch Graphic Tablet for PC/MAC/Linux
Features
- Full Laminated HD Screen: Kamvas Pro 16 drawing monitor adopts the newest full lamination technology & anti-glare glass. The full laminated screen reduces parallax to the lowest level and makes the stylus more accurate. The anti-glare glass reduces the glaring damage to human eyes and shortens the distance between the pen nib and the cursor offering a fairly clear picture under bright light. Equipped with the 120% sRGB color gamut volume with 16.7million colors to make the image much more vivid.
- Battery-free Stylus with ±60°Tilt function: Battery-free pen PW507 with 8192 pressure sensitivity and latest ±60° tilt function, which could ensure the accuracy as well as a natural transition between each line. The industry-leading 266PPS report rate offers you smooth drawing without any lag.
- 6 Express Keys & 1 Touch Bar: To satisfy your needs on creative space, KAMVAS Pro 16 drawing tablet monitor comes with 6 express keys to be customized and 1 touch bar to be programmed for canvas zooming, brush adjusting and page scrolling.
- Online Education & Remote Work: The Kamvas Pro 16 pen tablet ideal for online teaching and learning, remote work at home. Can be used for online web conferencing, webinars, and Screen Sharing via Zoom, the Xsplit software, etc
- Compatibility: Kamvas 13 drawing monitor is compatible with Windows 7 or later, Mac OS 10.12 or later, Linux Ubuntu, and works with most of the mainstream drawing software.
GAOMON PD2200 130% sRGB Full-Laminated Pen Display with 8192 Battery-Free Tilt-Support Stylus 8 Touch Buttons -21.5'' Graphics Drawing Tablet Monitor with Adjustable Stand
Features
- 【FOR ONLINE TEACHING & MEETING】You can use GAOMON PD2200 pen display tablet for online education and remote meeting. It works with most online meeting programs, like Zoom, and so on. 【FOR DIGITAL ART & CREATION】-- It's not only for beginner but also for professionalists in digital drawing, sketching, graphics design, 3D art work, animation, etc. 【FOR ANNOTATING AND SIGNATURE】--It is also broadly used in annotating and signing file in excel, word, pdf, ppt, etc.
- 【FULL GLASS STYLISH DESIGN】 It’s full glass design with 8 touch keys. No PVC frame on 3 sides.【HD FULL-LAMINATED SCREEN & 130% sRGB/92%NTSC】--Visually the parallax will be deduced to the lowest level. 【WITH AG-FILME PRE-APPLIED】--To protect the PD2200 drawing monitor during long shipping and to avoid bubble when applying film, we applied an anti-glare film in advance in our no dust factory. After you peel off the outside layer protective film, the real film remains on PD2200.
- 【8192 LEVELS PRESSURE & BATTERY-FREE PEN】【TILT SUPPORT FUNCTION】--GAOMON PD2200 Drawing Display Tablet uses 8192 battery-free pen with tilt support function allow you to create your remarkable piece with superior control and stunning fluidity. [PEN HOLDER & PEN NIBS]-- 8 replacement nibs are put inside the pen holder. [8 TOUCH SHORTCUTS]--They are areavailable to customize in GAOMON driver.
- 【1000: 1 CONTRAST RATIO】--Enables more clear and vivid images effects. 【OTHER DISPLAY INFO】--Max Viewing Angle: 89°/89°(H)/89°/89°(V) (Typ.)(CR>10). Display Area: 476.64 x 268.11mm(18.8*10.6 inches). Resonse Time: 25MS. 【HOW TO UNSE OSD MENU】--Longe Press Menu Button for 6 seconds to active the OSD panel. You can adjust the color, brightness, etc here. 【HOW TO ADJUST COLOR】--Go to RGB-Color--Color Effect--Enter ''USER''--Then you can adjust the hue & saturation of RGBCYM here.
- 【OS SUPPORT& PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY】--Work with laptops or desktops which run Windows 7/8/8.1 or above, Mac OS 10.12 or above; compatible with most of major drawing software such as Photoshop、SAI version 2、Illustrator、krita、firealpaca、gimp、SketchBook Pro、MediBang Paint Pro, etc.
Wacom DTC133W0A One Digital Drawing Tablet with Screen, 13.3 Inch Graphics Display for Art and Animation Beginners (Renewed)
Features
- Product Type -Graphic Tablet
- Package Quantity-1
- Package Dimension-15.6299999840574 inchesL X 10.3099999894838 inchesW X 3.0299999969094 inchesH
- Package Weight -4.5194763710 Lbs
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