Note: The legs do 'click' into place > I was unclear, I meant that they don't lock and don't feel solid under any weight. NSFW & Tutorials Reference Pack on www.Patreon.com/mikeymegamega USA Wacom Cintiq 16: amzn.to/37GoZoN USA HUION Kamvas 16: amzn.to/3Jle15P USA XP Pen Innovator 16: amzn.to/3tqrzaV UK Wacom Cintiq 16: amzn.to/3Ihs62M UK XP Pen Innovator 16: amzn.to/3CWdQf2 UK HUION Kamvas 16: amzn.to/3u6oQlQ
I switched from a cintiq 13hd to a xp-pen artist 15.6 pro a few years ago and honestly haven't thought about going back to Wacom since. I've even had a chance to demo the cintiq 16 in person and while it is quite nice it's just simply not worth the massive price jump imo, especially having to pay extra for a stand and lacking physical keys. The physical dial for zooming on the XP-Pen is also really satisfying and nice to work with. Wacom is pretty much the Apple of the drawing tablet industry, super overpriced.
yeah XP really stepped up over the last 4 years - I enjoyed the super thin innovator 16 of theirs too! the problem is that Wacom still lead when it comes to the feeling of the pen on the screen when working!
@@mikeymegamega Agreed, I do feel like the pressure sensitivity on the Wacom tablets feels slightly more nuanced and the matte film on the Cintiq 16 is much nicer to draw on than the stock XP-Pen gloss. Nothing compares to the etched glass on the Cintiq Pro tablets, but replacing the stock film on my XP-Pen with a scratch resistant paper/matte texture one from Photodon made it feel great to work on. Putting it on took some skill and effort but it's worth the upgrade imo. Both tablets definitely have their pros and cons, some healthy competition is a good thing ;)
After watching this video, you've definitely inspired me to get back into digital art. Got a little discouraged after having my last few drawings turning out pretty bad since I'm still learning. Thanks Mikey!!!!
I've got a Wacom cintiq 16 last year, and I'm a part time digital artist so I use it a lot. Only issues I've found with mine,besides those you already had mentioned (stand, glove etc) I feel like the default screen texture wears out too quickly when getting constantly used, the nibs are very fragile and wear off much faster on the texturized screen. I started panicking because I thought I had been applying too much pressure and lowered the strength settings so it gets lighter on touch, i use most precision with Lineart but it didn't make sense to me on how the screen was starting to look worn in less than a week. So i got a screen protector and it has been sparing the nibs but loses that texture feel. Besides these 2 issues i think it's a great device and I absolutely love mine, the compatibility with all drawing software I use is amazing, the strokes are smooth and I love the lines that this pen is able to make, unlike my old Wacom bamboo. I highly recommend this tablet for more advanced art.
The fact they still use a proprietary connection instead of using USB type C boggles my mind. Wacom has spent too long smelling their own farts and still think they're the only players in the game.
I grew up with a Wacom, the intuos to be precise. I recall having a great time with it before Wacom got their not so good reputation. So it is kinda sad to see them becoming the thing they are now. It does not help that the next tablet I used was a BOSTO 16HD which honestly after a while the driver died on me 6 times and the color was bad then I switch to XP PEN and while it was good, the pen delay, driver and etc just made me wish I used a wacom. I went back to my old wacom and one of my lads even lend me his Wacom cintiq 16 for a while and I honestly love it. Basically, I want to love Wacom, but they are not making it easy for me.
I just upgraded my Wacom Intuos small to Intuos Pro medium. I tested it right away by drawing over a sketch to compare the lines, and I don’t know if I should regret it or not. There is no difference, and the old tablet worked just as well. I only noticed that Intuos Pro only has better pen pressure, so I don’t have to draw over again several times. But I might aswell just have bought a Cintiq 16 😐
After using this tablet for about a year, I can tell anyone... Stay away from this model. My setup is mostly about being mobile so that I can move around the house. it is a pain; the tablet itself is bulky and heavy, and the pen is very inaccurate in terms of pressure control. The connecter cable is a joke with a separate HDMI , USB, and proprietary power connector instead of a USB-C. The tilt is pretty good, though. I had to spend a good amount of time to calibrate everything as it should be. The resolution is full HD, which is not bad for a tablet this size, but when I've used it for a bit, I whished for more screen real estate and a higher resolution. Also, it's not all that cheap; you're paying premium just for the Wacom logo. TLDR; Stay away from this one, buy an XP-Pen or Huion, and you'll get a better deal in this price range.
Paying a premium price and then getting that kind of incompetent (if not malicious with the blocking) customer service and the lack of peripherals kinda goes to show Wacom's feeling the pressure from Huion and XP-Pen and is learning _all_ the wrong lessons from it.
not malicious, but I got the feeling that the staff are trained to challenge any complaints first before then addressing them - but thats just the vibe I got, i dont know that for a fact!
@@mikeymegamega I've seen other companies' customer "support" pull stunts like that. Solving the problem by gaslighting the customer into thinking there isn't one tells me they're more concerned with keeping costly repairs and replacements down, rather than customer satisfaction up. Especially in combination with their twitter staff blocking customers who voice complaints that's not a good look. Malicious might be too strong a word for that, but to me that's anti-customer behavior that indicates they're trying to get away with some underhanded business practices, coasting on their shiny brand name, instead of doing the right thing putting their paying customer first. I'm happy XP-Pen and Huion have really stepped up the last couple of years in terms of closing the tech gap between them and Wacom. Hopefully they'll soon reach the same level of being a household name, finally lighting a fire under Wacom's ass to get their shit together.
Honestly, ever since I have used Huion, going back to Wacom just seems so unnecessary given the price difference. And that sentiment seems to be quite common these days as Huion and XP-Pen have really stepped up their game and caught up quite close with Wacom.
@@francisgudatama6274 Mines quite a bit old (Think I have had it for 3 or 4 years now). I am using the GT-156HD V2. I am thinking about upgrading probably sometime this year to something a little newer.
I love your tab reviews. this is no exception, especially as someone who owns 3 wacom tablets: Cintiq 21, 22, Companion 2. Your artwork is also a blast to see as well. Keep being a great artist
Hey this is what I got. I personally feel the pen doesnt click in with high pressure, and the stands on the back do click into place and can withstand some decent weight.
it was the low pressure feather light touch that was the pen problem, but the replacement they sent was fine. as for the stand you're right it does indeed 'click' into place i wasn't clear - but it does not snap/lock in securely, it all still flexes under weight!
I bought Cintiq 16 over two years ago. As much as I enjoy using it, after a year it got a cloud of stuck pixels in the place where your hand usually is. I got it replaced and then, a year later, the same thing happened. I had no issues in getting the replacements, but I'm not really looking forward to going through the process every year. I hear the newest version might not have this issue, but I'll probably be saving money to buy a different one if this thing happens again. Other than that, the display is really good and I like that it's touchscreen, but there's no doubt a lot of the price is for the Wacom name itself. Whenever I decide to buy a bigger one, it's probably going to be an XP Pen.
Hello! I don't know what you've got placed these days, but seeing the art in this made me wonder if it would be too much to ask to request an updated fullbody anatomy tutorial at some point in the future?
Wacom has been faltering in these later years, i had to send in my Cintiq 24 pro due to the fact that the magnets dislodged in the case and could no longer hold the remote. My remote is cracked because of it. Still functional, just not pretty.
I got a chance to use this tablet for a week before as well, and I guess my way of drawing or something must be different than a lot of other reviewers because honestly, I couldn't understand why anyone would say it was better than competitors. The Huion tablet i was using at that time felt exactly the same, while also including shortcut keys, a smudge glove, a stand, and a pen that works right out of the box. Not sure if it's just me, but after trying multiple Wacom products over my career, both older models like the original Cintiq 22, it's replacement, the 13hd, the Wacom One, and then this tablet, i can honestly say i have no need to ever switch to Wacom. I'd be more likely to just continue to upgrade with Huion, who has become my favorite. Guess it just comes down to personal differences in drawing feel, not sure, just been my experience over my career.
Doesn't Huion had on cons on their durability especially pen? I read lot people had trouble with it other than is great and affordable tablet alongside XP-Pen
At the beginning of the year I decided to finally upgrade from my Wacom Intuos Small Pen and Touch to a Pen Display. When making big purchases I look at every product around the budget I had and take my time watching reviews, finding problems etc. I had a choice between Wacom Cintiq 16 and Huion 22 Plus (they cost about the same) I almost bought the Wacom Cintiq 16 but the fact that it came with no stand was a deal breaker I also wanted more screen space The only problem with the Huion is that some of the blue hues a little bit off but besides that I am happy with It. I always wanted a Cintiq but I just couldn't afford one, they are expensive and so are their peripherals.
Yeah i have one currently and i do personally agree with ur choice. Its a great tablet but it has its flaws. Like sometimes when you connect it to a windows device it sometimes looks a bit foggy, of course you can change that in settings but it still might look the same, (it might take some time for ur eyes to adjust to). And of course the un-inclusion of a proper stand, art glove and certain wires like usb-c for PC's that might not have an hdmi, (i had to purchase on twice cause the first one didn't fit 😭)
Do you find the feeling of the pen on the screen is more important than having physical shortcut buttons? I would have thought not having the buttons would be a palpable drawback to your workflow whereas the 'feel' would be more of a 'nice to have'.
I really appreciate a review like this. Personally I don't care how great a product may preform if the business is unwilling to replace a broken piece I just received and payed a premium on. I would much rather take my business else where.
Hey Mikey, I need to learn to draw like you man. I like the aesthetic of your art. Do you still do tutorials? Or maybe even speed drawings where one could follow along? I'll be looking at the tutorials available that I see on RUclips in the mean time.
the shade mikey, The shade!!!! that bit about the customer service cracked me up ngl. And tbh i would stick with huion and xp-pen for my tablets, i just find them so much better not to mention cheaper
@@mikeymegamega lmao, oh also when are you planning on getting back to posting tutorials again? I hop in your streams sometimes but I am missing the tutorrrrrrials
I went with the Xencelabs Medium Bundle earlier this month. They don't have screen tablets or large formats(yet) but they've done a better job of making a premium product than Wacom, especially in the accessories.
this Mikey, is one of your best reviews to date, and I thank you for both your honesty and the fact you somehow kept it light hearted even when talking about experiences that would infuriate most people, however I still think when I buy a pen display on my 18th I will go for the XP-Pen Innovator 16 which I believe you reviewed a while ago, I wish you the best good sir and please keep up your amazing artworks (even if it did offend a somewhat fragile soul on one of your last videos lol)
Great review. Although I'll be sticking with my Huion Kamvas 20 for now. But seeing you draw these, bro when are the tutorials coming back. I need some serious help with color.
Hey, Mikey. Did you ever get to try Wacom One, the 13 inch display tablet? How's it fare compared to the Cintiq 16 for example, or XP-Pen's 13 inch display tablet in long term.
Thank you for the review Mikey, I feel very well information on the wacom cintiq 16" leaving me with no desire to purchase one. Whats the chances of a them sending you a Wacom cintiq 22" to review, that one has my attention and it also comes with an adjustable stand, not sure about the 22" coming with a glove though. If your were going to suggest a drawing screen 22" or larger that you have used so far which would it be taking bang for buck into account? Always enjoy watching your art and love your OC's.
@@mikeymegamega Thank you for the very quick and helpful reply, your content and response to your subscribers is always top notch and very appreciated. I am hoping for your return to creation of RUclips tutorials again, love to hear more of your digital work processes in detail.
I'm hooked to your videos! Love your art style! I still have an old Yiynova MSP19U that has driven me up the wall. I might go for a Huion Kamvas sometime soon!
Ah, so you had an average Wacom customer service experience I see. Yeah, this is what they do. Their Mobile Studio Pro is a three thousand dollar waste of time and money. Having used both Wacom and Huion, and having also dealt with both of their customer services, it is hands down not worth it going with Wacom. Their quality control is dogshit and they take criticism of their product like a personal attack.
Their "budget" screen-tablets is just trying to compete with iPads that gone extremely popular for the last two years with many freelance artists, and iPads is just destroying them in price(just 500$ for ready-to-use unit) and experience(third party screen protectors, gloves, and strong metal drawing stands are ways cheaper than any wacom's options).
Hey Mike I asked you about Huion vs Wacom on Twitter a while ago. I had planned to buy the Wacom Cintiq 16 tomorrow but I didn't take into account that I'd had to buy a stand (well I forgot because you told me xD) and the glove. Given I barely have the money to buy the Cintiq I'm re-thinking my choice. The "pen to screen texture" is what everyone keeps on mentioning when talking about Cintiq products and that's what driving me to buy it. Given its a purchase I'll just do once in years, do you think I should go the extra mile and get the Cintiq with the stand and glove?.
Great review as always. I was wondering how about if I go for Huion Kamvas 24 Plus? I got 12.9 inch ipad pro and 2nd generation pen and thinking about something with bigger screen.
i actually got mine 3 years ago after you talked about how wonderful your was in a live video and still perfect and remote for shortcuts to boot it was a black Friday sale on amazon. thank you for all your beautiful art. can you do a piece from Genshin impact? the emergency food ration or Passion Lip from fate stay night?
Wacom customer service is the worst i have seen, i changed from wacom to huion, huion dispite not having bought directly from them they still help, i had some issues with drives and with my pen and they helped me and it was fast they even were offering to replace my pen but i sayed to them it wasnt their fault its was the sellers (seller did replace).
I've been wathcing a lot of your videos today, i really like the reference points, shapes and all the guides you make in your sketches, i was traying to put them in practice but at sertain point i tryed to draw a widespread pose, and the guides you used in your videos about how to draw hips, waist and thighs, actually don't work in that specific pose, i would really love a tuto of how to draw a widespread pose, although i already managed to draw it, it took me a bit more of time than usual, i ereased and ctrl+z a hundred of times XD, so yeah, thanks if yo do so.
Mikey is not a sellout, he tells the truth of any product he reviews. I think Wacom is the equivalent of Apple when it comes to prices, yes they have the best quality but is not worth it for that huge price difference imo.
I own one but haven't used it in two years. My navigation on CSP and set up was full of mistakes while my drawing skill from paper and pencil was like a 7 at best I immediately dropped down to a one and felt bitter. I want to get back into using it again and following guides on my errors but work and college made it difficult to fix my problems. Personally I'm happy it got a positive review from you and many others so my investment doesn't feel wasted. I know digital art is the future when you want to get into commissions and making your own professional work. I'm done with college this summer so hoping to fix my issues with all the available time.
Amazing review! I was actually thinking of getting a 16 inch tablet to upgrade from my 13 inch one I have right now. I was looking at getting the xp pen artist pro 16 or possibly saving up a little more for the cintiq 16. Which one should I spend my money on?
Hey Mikey. I've got the same tablet. The antigloss/protective layer above the screen, the very thin plastic or something, wears down quite quickly, and it has a slight texture change. Both in feel, and and in gloss. I can now see my reflection if the background is black, and it is quite scratched. Not sure if its only mine, or if you notice this too? I've taken extra care to be careful with it, and to keep it clean (wipe it down before use etc).
what do you reckon would be the best art tablet (one with a display)for £150-£250 i mostly draw in the manga type style for characters as well as monsters so need something thatll work well with that
This is actually my first Tablet, I don't have much knowledge about drawing tablets in terms of difference and quality but I'd find it smooth to use causally and great for drawing. How I got it is a good friend of mine recommended the cintiq for me and at the time I was in luck because it was on a special sale. I do have some minor concerns but overall it was great!
I had this one for a short while and sold it. It is really cumbersome to use, because on a screen this compact the pen lag and screen gap really make the drawing experience uncomfortable. I'd recommend the 22 of this same product line, though I've seen some reviews say that the screen wears out badly in the middle, so maybe not that either. Personally I'm waiting for some other brands to catch up, because I think Wacom has gotten too comfortable at the top lately and hasn't done any solid innovating in a while.
Note: The legs do 'click' into place > I was unclear, I meant that they don't lock and don't feel solid under any weight.
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I switched from a cintiq 13hd to a xp-pen artist 15.6 pro a few years ago and honestly haven't thought about going back to Wacom since. I've even had a chance to demo the cintiq 16 in person and while it is quite nice it's just simply not worth the massive price jump imo, especially having to pay extra for a stand and lacking physical keys. The physical dial for zooming on the XP-Pen is also really satisfying and nice to work with. Wacom is pretty much the Apple of the drawing tablet industry, super overpriced.
yeah XP really stepped up over the last 4 years - I enjoyed the super thin innovator 16 of theirs too! the problem is that Wacom still lead when it comes to the feeling of the pen on the screen when working!
15.6 pro for life
Not anymore now that apple has joined in XD
@@mikeymegamega Agreed, I do feel like the pressure sensitivity on the Wacom tablets feels slightly more nuanced and the matte film on the Cintiq 16 is much nicer to draw on than the stock XP-Pen gloss. Nothing compares to the etched glass on the Cintiq Pro tablets, but replacing the stock film on my XP-Pen with a scratch resistant paper/matte texture one from Photodon made it feel great to work on. Putting it on took some skill and effort but it's worth the upgrade imo. Both tablets definitely have their pros and cons, some healthy competition is a good thing ;)
Great. First comment i've read is exactly my thoughts regarding apple and wacom. :D
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT WHAT THIS DUDE IS DRAWING?-
Hes an nsfw artist 🤦♀️ (sorry i know this comment aged)
@@Antonio21563 not safe for work
@@Antonio21563no salty face water.
@@Antonio21563nasty starbucks food whales
He draws PORN, PORN dude if you have a problem, go crank one out
I own a couple of Wacom's larger tablets, though ive had them for a number of years now. But always wondered what the smaller ones are like.
Give me one please 😭
The smaller Cintiqs out there are Cintiq Pro 13, 13HD and 12WX. However two of them are discontinued but Cintiq 13HD still holds up for that age.
After watching this video, you've definitely inspired me to get back into digital art. Got a little discouraged after having my last few drawings turning out pretty bad since I'm still learning. Thanks Mikey!!!!
Everyone is learning at every level, making bad drawings is part of the process and you will most likely level up very soon, stick with it! :)
me too i LOVE this art
I've got a Wacom cintiq 16 last year, and I'm a part time digital artist so I use it a lot. Only issues I've found with mine,besides those you already had mentioned (stand, glove etc) I feel like the default screen texture wears out too quickly when getting constantly used, the nibs are very fragile and wear off much faster on the texturized screen. I started panicking because I thought I had been applying too much pressure and lowered the strength settings so it gets lighter on touch, i use most precision with Lineart but it didn't make sense to me on how the screen was starting to look worn in less than a week. So i got a screen protector and it has been sparing the nibs but loses that texture feel. Besides these 2 issues i think it's a great device and I absolutely love mine, the compatibility with all drawing software I use is amazing, the strokes are smooth and I love the lines that this pen is able to make, unlike my old Wacom bamboo. I highly recommend this tablet for more advanced art.
The fact they still use a proprietary connection instead of using USB type C boggles my mind. Wacom has spent too long smelling their own farts and still think they're the only players in the game.
Im not sure but i think the hardware inside needs more juice than a USB C can give it
*peaceful music calming voice and review professionally on new tech* *casually painting hentai *
im using this and so far best tablet for me
That was A REAL review 👍 appreciate the honesty and lovely art
hey thanks a lot! I have to say it as I see it otherwise nobody could trust me!
I grew up with a Wacom, the intuos to be precise. I recall having a great time with it before Wacom got their not so good reputation. So it is kinda sad to see them becoming the thing they are now. It does not help that the next tablet I used was a BOSTO 16HD which honestly after a while the driver died on me 6 times and the color was bad then I switch to XP PEN and while it was good, the pen delay, driver and etc just made me wish I used a wacom. I went back to my old wacom and one of my lads even lend me his Wacom cintiq 16 for a while and I honestly love it. Basically, I want to love Wacom, but they are not making it easy for me.
I just upgraded my Wacom Intuos small to Intuos Pro medium. I tested it right away by drawing over a sketch to compare the lines, and I don’t know if I should regret it or not. There is no difference, and the old tablet worked just as well. I only noticed that Intuos Pro only has better pen pressure, so I don’t have to draw over again several times.
But I might aswell just have bought a Cintiq 16 😐
After using this tablet for about a year, I can tell anyone... Stay away from this model. My setup is mostly about being mobile so that I can move around the house. it is a pain; the tablet itself is bulky and heavy, and the pen is very inaccurate in terms of pressure control. The connecter cable is a joke with a separate HDMI , USB, and proprietary power connector instead of a USB-C. The tilt is pretty good, though. I had to spend a good amount of time to calibrate everything as it should be. The resolution is full HD, which is not bad for a tablet this size, but when I've used it for a bit, I whished for more screen real estate and a higher resolution. Also, it's not all that cheap; you're paying premium just for the Wacom logo.
TLDR;
Stay away from this one, buy an XP-Pen or Huion, and you'll get a better deal in this price range.
Paying a premium price and then getting that kind of incompetent (if not malicious with the blocking) customer service and the lack of peripherals kinda goes to show Wacom's feeling the pressure from Huion and XP-Pen and is learning _all_ the wrong lessons from it.
not malicious, but I got the feeling that the staff are trained to challenge any complaints first before then addressing them - but thats just the vibe I got, i dont know that for a fact!
@@mikeymegamega I've seen other companies' customer "support" pull stunts like that. Solving the problem by gaslighting the customer into thinking there isn't one tells me they're more concerned with keeping costly repairs and replacements down, rather than customer satisfaction up. Especially in combination with their twitter staff blocking customers who voice complaints that's not a good look.
Malicious might be too strong a word for that, but to me that's anti-customer behavior that indicates they're trying to get away with some underhanded business practices, coasting on their shiny brand name, instead of doing the right thing putting their paying customer first.
I'm happy XP-Pen and Huion have really stepped up the last couple of years in terms of closing the tech gap between them and Wacom. Hopefully they'll soon reach the same level of being a household name, finally lighting a fire under Wacom's ass to get their shit together.
Honestly, ever since I have used Huion, going back to Wacom just seems so unnecessary given the price difference. And that sentiment seems to be quite common these days as Huion and XP-Pen have really stepped up their game and caught up quite close with Wacom.
Which Huion are you using, been saving up for a Wacom but I'm open to getting Huion assuming they're just as solid now.
@@francisgudatama6274
Mines quite a bit old (Think I have had it for 3 or 4 years now). I am using the GT-156HD V2. I am thinking about upgrading probably sometime this year to something a little newer.
I love your tab reviews. this is no exception, especially as someone who owns 3 wacom tablets: Cintiq 21, 22, Companion 2. Your artwork is also a blast to see as well. Keep being a great artist
Hey this is what I got. I personally feel the pen doesnt click in with high pressure, and the stands on the back do click into place and can withstand some decent weight.
it was the low pressure feather light touch that was the pen problem, but the replacement they sent was fine. as for the stand you're right it does indeed 'click' into place i wasn't clear - but it does not snap/lock in securely, it all still flexes under weight!
Can We Download Krita Software in It.
I bought Cintiq 16 over two years ago. As much as I enjoy using it, after a year it got a cloud of stuck pixels in the place where your hand usually is. I got it replaced and then, a year later, the same thing happened. I had no issues in getting the replacements, but I'm not really looking forward to going through the process every year. I hear the newest version might not have this issue, but I'll probably be saving money to buy a different one if this thing happens again.
Other than that, the display is really good and I like that it's touchscreen, but there's no doubt a lot of the price is for the Wacom name itself. Whenever I decide to buy a bigger one, it's probably going to be an XP Pen.
Hello! I don't know what you've got placed these days, but seeing the art in this made me wonder if it would be too much to ask to request an updated fullbody anatomy tutorial at some point in the future?
I just wanted a review not extremely thirsty Art!
Wacom has been faltering in these later years, i had to send in my Cintiq 24 pro due to the fact that the magnets dislodged in the case and could no longer hold the remote. My remote is cracked because of it. Still functional, just not pretty.
I went from an Ipad to an Artist 15.6 Pro and I miss my ipad dearly. I'm waiting for the day that these screen tablets has less latency like the ipad.
I got a chance to use this tablet for a week before as well, and I guess my way of drawing or something must be different than a lot of other reviewers because honestly, I couldn't understand why anyone would say it was better than competitors. The Huion tablet i was using at that time felt exactly the same, while also including shortcut keys, a smudge glove, a stand, and a pen that works right out of the box. Not sure if it's just me, but after trying multiple Wacom products over my career, both older models like the original Cintiq 22, it's replacement, the 13hd, the Wacom One, and then this tablet, i can honestly say i have no need to ever switch to Wacom. I'd be more likely to just continue to upgrade with Huion, who has become my favorite. Guess it just comes down to personal differences in drawing feel, not sure, just been my experience over my career.
Doesn't Huion had on cons on their durability especially pen? I read lot people had trouble with it other than is great and affordable tablet alongside XP-Pen
At the beginning of the year I decided to finally upgrade from my Wacom Intuos Small Pen and Touch to a Pen Display. When making big purchases I look at every product around the budget I had and take my time watching reviews, finding problems etc.
I had a choice between Wacom Cintiq 16 and Huion 22 Plus (they cost about the same)
I almost bought the Wacom Cintiq 16 but the fact that it came with no stand was a deal breaker I also wanted more screen space
The only problem with the Huion is that some of the blue hues a little bit off but besides that I am happy with It.
I always wanted a Cintiq but I just couldn't afford one, they are expensive and so are their peripherals.
Yeah i have one currently and i do personally agree with ur choice. Its a great tablet but it has its flaws. Like sometimes when you connect it to a windows device it sometimes looks a bit foggy, of course you can change that in settings but it still might look the same, (it might take some time for ur eyes to adjust to). And of course the un-inclusion of a proper stand, art glove and certain wires like usb-c for PC's that might not have an hdmi, (i had to purchase on twice cause the first one didn't fit 😭)
Do you find the feeling of the pen on the screen is more important than having physical shortcut buttons? I would have thought not having the buttons would be a palpable drawback to your workflow whereas the 'feel' would be more of a 'nice to have'.
I really appreciate a review like this. Personally I don't care how great a product may preform if the business is unwilling to replace a broken piece I just received and payed a premium on. I would much rather take my business else where.
Hey Mikey, I need to learn to draw like you man. I like the aesthetic of your art. Do you still do tutorials? Or maybe even speed drawings where one could follow along? I'll be looking at the tutorials available that I see on RUclips in the mean time.
mikey doing a review. me: that drawing though...
my school has these and compared to my kamvas 13 I prefer the kamvas just due to how its got the keys and was relatively cheap and came in purple too
the shade mikey, The shade!!!! that bit about the customer service cracked me up ngl. And tbh i would stick with huion and xp-pen for my tablets, i just find them so much better not to mention cheaper
XD im just explaining it as it happened!
@@mikeymegamega lmao, oh also when are you planning on getting back to posting tutorials again? I hop in your streams sometimes but I am missing the tutorrrrrrials
I have one of these, still can't draw though. Every stroke just looks wrong to me.
stop looking at them, then you'll never know and can just assume they are fine!
@@mikeymegamega I feel like this would make drawing difficult.
I went with the Xencelabs Medium Bundle earlier this month. They don't have screen tablets or large formats(yet) but they've done a better job of making a premium product than Wacom, especially in the accessories.
Cultured God has once again dropped his wisdom on us 🙏🏾
lmao yooo im so wise!!!!
Bro you sound like you’re done with this tablet
Edit: drink some coffee
Mikey, your work never ceases to amaze me. I love the softness of your art style!
bro the Huion kamvas 22 is 100$ cheaper and its laminated well that s ehhhh
this Mikey, is one of your best reviews to date, and I thank you for both your honesty and the fact you somehow kept it light hearted even when talking about experiences that would infuriate most people, however I still think when I buy a pen display on my 18th I will go for the XP-Pen Innovator 16 which I believe you reviewed a while ago, I wish you the best good sir and please keep up your amazing artworks (even if it did offend a somewhat fragile soul on one of your last videos lol)
Pls draw Testament from Guilty Gear 🙏🏻
Great review. Although I'll be sticking with my Huion Kamvas 20 for now. But seeing you draw these, bro when are the tutorials coming back. I need some serious help with color.
sooon!!!! XD
yeah I've bought this wacom cintiq 16 two years ago, it's really really good, and your drawing is...big, too =D
How can I get feedback and critique? I cannot find it on Patreon?
Hey, Mikey. Did you ever get to try Wacom One, the 13 inch display tablet? How's it fare compared to the Cintiq 16 for example, or XP-Pen's 13 inch display tablet in long term.
can I ask did u have sell ur real book artbook?
Thank you for the review Mikey, I feel very well information on the wacom cintiq 16" leaving me with no desire to purchase one. Whats the chances of a them sending you a Wacom cintiq 22" to review, that one has my attention and it also comes with an adjustable stand, not sure about the 22" coming with a glove though. If your were going to suggest a drawing screen 22" or larger that you have used so far which would it be taking bang for buck into account? Always enjoy watching your art and love your OC's.
it always changes - but bang for buck, quality + saving pennies - Huion Kamvas 22
@@mikeymegamega Thank you for the very quick and helpful reply, your content and response to your subscribers is always top notch and very appreciated. I am hoping for your return to creation of RUclips tutorials again, love to hear more of your digital work processes in detail.
Just bought a wacom intuos medium. First foray into digital art. Wish me luck. This kit though looks amazing. Stayed for the oppai though 👌
I'm hooked to your videos! Love your art style!
I still have an old Yiynova MSP19U that has driven me up the wall. I might go for a Huion Kamvas sometime soon!
Can i have a....breast milk i mean wacom breast milk i..i mean wacom cintig 1-breast milk *dies from cringe*
Ah, so you had an average Wacom customer service experience I see. Yeah, this is what they do. Their Mobile Studio Pro is a three thousand dollar waste of time and money. Having used both Wacom and Huion, and having also dealt with both of their customer services, it is hands down not worth it going with Wacom. Their quality control is dogshit and they take criticism of their product like a personal attack.
Their "budget" screen-tablets is just trying to compete with iPads that gone extremely popular for the last two years with many freelance artists, and iPads is just destroying them in price(just 500$ for ready-to-use unit) and experience(third party screen protectors, gloves, and strong metal drawing stands are ways cheaper than any wacom's options).
Sir Duke Nukem's balls must feel like marshmellos compared to yours cause your reviews are brutally honest and I appreciate that!
I don't have the product, but I sell those at my workplace. Rarely I have people buy those because of the price.
Hey Mike I asked you about Huion vs Wacom on Twitter a while ago. I had planned to buy the Wacom Cintiq 16 tomorrow but I didn't take into account that I'd had to buy a stand (well I forgot because you told me xD) and the glove. Given I barely have the money to buy the Cintiq I'm re-thinking my choice. The "pen to screen texture" is what everyone keeps on mentioning when talking about Cintiq products and that's what driving me to buy it. Given its a purchase I'll just do once in years, do you think I should go the extra mile and get the Cintiq with the stand and glove?.
what the hell, i just bought a basically brand new one off a coworker for 200 bucks last week, how did you know
Great review as always. I was wondering how about if I go for Huion Kamvas 24 Plus? I got 12.9 inch ipad pro and 2nd generation pen and thinking about something with bigger screen.
i actually got mine 3 years ago after you talked about how wonderful your was in a live video and still perfect and remote for shortcuts to boot it was a black Friday sale on amazon. thank you for all your beautiful art. can you do a piece from Genshin impact? the emergency food ration or Passion Lip from fate stay night?
Dat thumbnail tho......................
Wacom customer service is the worst i have seen, i changed from wacom to huion, huion dispite not having bought directly from them they still help, i had some issues with drives and with my pen and they helped me and it was fast they even were offering to replace my pen but i sayed to them it wasnt their fault its was the sellers (seller did replace).
wacom lost a lot of quality in a decade, both xp-pen and huion has already surpassed both in quality and price to wacom, and is sad
9 pounds for a glove...?! I can get that same generic glove for 2 pounds in my local art shop...
Hey Mikey have you considered doing anime style armour/weapons in a video.
Any huion users, does the kamvas 16 2021 a good tablet?
do you recommend buying Huion 22 plus?
yes, but you will need to turn down the screen colours a bit because your art will look amazing on it but not as vibrant on another screen!
I've been wathcing a lot of your videos today, i really like the reference points, shapes and all the guides you make in your sketches, i was traying to put them in practice but at sertain point i tryed to draw a widespread pose, and the guides you used in your videos about how to draw hips, waist and thighs, actually don't work in that specific pose, i would really love a tuto of how to draw a widespread pose, although i already managed to draw it, it took me a bit more of time than usual, i ereased and ctrl+z a hundred of times XD, so yeah, thanks if yo do so.
Wait this new- i just got mine a couple days ago...😭
You the one who make the board looks great with your amazing draws hahaha xD
Thanks for being honest Mikey, i really appreciate you.
yeah, Wacom has been kinda disappointing recently
This 👍-Button is for a tutorialvideo next!
Mikey is not a sellout, he tells the truth of any product he reviews. I think Wacom is the equivalent of Apple when it comes to prices, yes they have the best quality but is not worth it for that huge price difference imo.
I'm still waiting for display tablets to have touch screens as well, like android tablets.
I own one but haven't used it in two years. My navigation on CSP and set up was full of mistakes while my drawing skill from paper and pencil was like a 7 at best I immediately dropped down to a one and felt bitter. I want to get back into using it again and following guides on my errors but work and college made it difficult to fix my problems.
Personally I'm happy it got a positive review from you and many others so my investment doesn't feel wasted. I know digital art is the future when you want to get into commissions and making your own professional work. I'm done with college this summer so hoping to fix my issues with all the available time.
Gaslit by Wacom LMAOOOOOO
Amazing review! I was actually thinking of getting a 16 inch tablet to upgrade from my 13 inch one I have right now. I was looking at getting the xp pen artist pro 16 or possibly saving up a little more for the cintiq 16. Which one should I spend my money on?
Most of his sketches could be a good illustration 😎
I'm researching for my first ever digital art peripheral, and the inconsistencies in quality to price are making my decision so difficult.
Always appreciate your perspective! And your art always helps keep me my attention, when your soothing tones would make me zone out, lol.
Hey Mikey. I've got the same tablet. The antigloss/protective layer above the screen, the very thin plastic or something, wears down quite quickly, and it has a slight texture change. Both in feel, and and in gloss. I can now see my reflection if the background is black, and it is quite scratched. Not sure if its only mine, or if you notice this too? I've taken extra care to be careful with it, and to keep it clean (wipe it down before use etc).
what do you reckon would be the best art tablet (one with a display)for £150-£250 i mostly draw in the manga type style for characters as well as monsters so need something thatll work well with that
I really like all your reviews. you deserve to give a review because you are amazing in art :)
Wers mor tutorial's
You're amazing
This is actually my first Tablet, I don't have much knowledge about drawing tablets in terms of difference and quality but I'd find it smooth to use causally and great for drawing.
How I got it is a good friend of mine recommended the cintiq for me and at the time I was in luck because it was on a special sale.
I do have some minor concerns but overall it was great!
damn that’s dope
I had this one for a short while and sold it. It is really cumbersome to use, because on a screen this compact the pen lag and screen gap really make the drawing experience uncomfortable. I'd recommend the 22 of this same product line, though I've seen some reviews say that the screen wears out badly in the middle, so maybe not that either. Personally I'm waiting for some other brands to catch up, because I think Wacom has gotten too comfortable at the top lately and hasn't done any solid innovating in a while.
Man of Culture
awesome review! do you have wacom pro slim pen?
Damn i already miss tablet bed sheet reviews 😭
cool cool cool :)
I already have this great display 💙💙 it's the best 🔥
SUS!!🤨🤨🤨
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Hello!
awooga,
when i can afford it looks good.
I want to draw my sister giving birth
Yoo
Dejar de usar wacom a sido la mejor decisión se mi vida ❤
i See your a man of culture as well
Another great video by Mikey!!!
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