Wacom Cintiq 16 vs Intuos Pro Medium
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2020
- I review Wacom's Cintiq 16 pen display and the Intuos Pro Medium pen tablet, comparing their respective pros and cons. These are both great tablets, and I’ve used Wacom’s Cintiq and Intuos tablets for many years now as an animator and designer. Which one is right for you?
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Wacom Cintiq 16
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Wacom Cintiq Adjustable Stand
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Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
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Wacom Express Key Remote
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how tf do you only have 26 subscribers!? this video was 10x better than ones made by people with over 100k!
Thank you, kind potato
Yeah I’m actually surprised I was gonna think that he have like 10k subs or anything but he have 26
agree😇
*Cough cough* liar *cough cough*
Thank you!! I was torn on which one to buy. I love my older Intous, but thought perhaps the Cintiq would offer some fun changes and/or upgrades. After tons of research, the point you made about looking up at your computer screen while drawing on the Intous vs looking down at the Cintiq while drawing was the final push I needed towards buying another Intous. When I illustrate on paper my neck begins to bother me while looking down for extended periods of time, add checking your phone regularly and ugh, your posture is constantly being challenged. Thank you again so much for making such a great point!!!
Glad I could help! Good posture is super important ✨
my thoughts exactly!
This was a great review that answered most of the questions i had burning about these two tablet comparisons :) Thank you so much,
Thank you so much for this super helpful video! I've been torn between the two and now I have a pretty good idea of what I want to get!
That's great to hear, thanks!
Great work, great comments and in the end, as a graphic designer I as well can say go for an Intuos Pro. The cintiq is looking nice but its better to use your excellent screens than the blurry one wacom offers, then the thing with looking on the screen downwards cannot be recommended and after a short while working with the intuos pro, wich is cheaper and more durable you will have absolute no problems moving your pen over the tablet and making the changes on the screem happen. I understand we geeks want always the best stuff and cintiq looks good but it does not hold what it promises... take care friends. And Devon Kong, superb what you did. Clear professional and in a manner anyone could watch for hours.
Good feedback, and thank you ✨
thank you very much for this video! It helped a LOT! Best of luck on growing your channel!
Thanks very much!
Thanks for the honest and practical review. I have been trying to decide between the two. But I think with posture and portability I'll go with the Intuos.
Glad my video helped you make a decision!
Honestly , after few years with Intuos Pro Large Paper edition I have developed the strong idea that Cintiq is not an upgrade but an extremely nice device. It means that a 32 inches Cintiq Pro surely capture the attention of any person and express an high level of professionalism but I do not believe it is actually better. I work with a BenQ monitor 32 inches 4K CAD CAM connected to my Intuos PRO using a Workstation Dell very powerful....Well...I love the idea my hand does not cover what I draw and I love even more the fact that my Intuos is not related to my hardware. It means that if I buy a better computer and a better screen (I doubt it at the moment... :D ) ...I can still use my Wacom at the best. In addition with Intuos the posture is not painful and in few weeks you really feel connected with the tablet without any parallax error when you draw...Sometimes I hear that Cintiq is more related with the real drawing experience. My answer is simple. Drawing with Cintiq or Intuos cannot be similar to hand sketch....it is a different workflow and inside this new game Intuos fit better.
It's true, neither the Cintiq nor Intuos will ever really feel like drawing on paper!
Very well-said. Digital is just different regardless if you're working with a screened tablet or not. I hope more artists realize this. I've been using a pen display extensively for 4 years now, and I can confidently say that I'll be going back to a large pen tablet for drawing instead. I would even say that pen displays are for beginners, and if you're really serious with digital art, get a big pen tablet as you should be able to work more efficiently with it than a pen display once you've nailed down your hand-to-eye coordination. That's just one of the many things you should get a pen tablet over a pen display, and to be honest, there's really not much of a reason to get a pen display.
Thanks so much!
I have back and neck problems and really wanted to get a pen display instead of a pen only tablet.
But all the options to make it ergonomical were a bit bulky for my desk.
Made me realize I should stick with a pen only tablet as it will be much better for my posture!
I needed to see this. Thank you very much.
Thank you. Such a well done video. Pleasant energy and right to the point.
Glad it was helpful!
What a great review! Thanks! ^^
Awesome break down of both products. It's just what I needed because I've been looking to upgrade from my intuos 4. I was thinking about a Cintiq, but I had concerns that it would cause neck and back fatigue. And I was right. I'll be upgrading to the intuos pro.
Good choice!
This was the review I needed, since I have a Wacom Intuos. I have mine mounted vertically on an articulating arm, which allows me to pull in forward when I use it. That arrangement also gives me the feel of drawing on a paint easel. When I learned about the Cintiq, I was intrigue by the screen, which would give me the feel of drawing and seeing on the same surface. But, from your review, I don’t see a need to switch from the Intuos to the Cintiq. I am comfortable drawing on my Intuos while watching my screen. Again, thank you for this comparison.
This is great video and it helped me make my mind up between the two, thanks! 😁
Glad I could help!
very helpful review - thanks alot !
thank you so much for this video and all your insights as a professional who uses them a lot! Very helpful to me :)
Happy to help ✨
Thumbs up for good audio quality. Thank you for taking the time to record it with good equipment, edit it, or whatever you did!
Slight echo. Just happened to see some sound proofing panels on Amazon today - may be worth it? Or hanging heavy curtains on the walls, or even hang shower rod curtain holders to make a little room around where you record, then hang heavy curtains from it, should help.
Thanks Bro!
Thanks for the tips! I find audio pretty frustrating but I'll keep working on it 💪🏼
I dont understand how you only have 79 subs. This is some really high quality vid and really helps me a lot. Coz I was struggling really hard to choose between cintiq and intous. But the volume of the vid is really really low. I turn my volume all the way up to 100 to be able to hear while usually Im at 6.
Thanks for the feedback! I'm still trying to figure out the best way to do my audio 😅
Excellent and helpful vid, thanks!
Thank you very much for this review!!! I have long doubted the choice of a tablet. Now the question is settled, I will buy Intuos Pro again. Already 4th time))
Lesya M glad to help! The Intuos Pro is a great tablet
I was not expecting to find the information I was looking for in the FIRST video that popped up… about the ergonomics!
I tried my dads Wacom One and felt the neck pain after just 15 minutes. I guess it’s something you’d get used to, but I don’t want to get used to a bad posture. After 8 years of the intous, it seems like I’m getting another one!
Thank you for such a great review with some points that others might forget.
Cheers
Love the Cintiqs, but I fully agree with you - I wouldn't want to make bad posture a habit 😅
nice, your review helps a lot
Glad I could help!
Thank you, good point with the backpain and the cintiq. The cintiq will surely be much harder on your back and neck than the intuos. Also the intuos can be used easily on a standing desk which will limit the strain on someones neck.
In the end its a personal choice.
While the Intuos line is cheaper what people most often forget is the screen, a good proffesional grade screen from Eizo in combination with the Intuos costs around the same as the high level cintiqs and also offer the better screen and color accuracy.
That's true. My Intuos and a 4K screen cost about the same as my Cintiq 16
Really good! Thanks a Lot!
Note: This is from my personal experience!
After 1 year of use, my XP Pen Innovator 16 is slowly dying on me - the screen keeps flickering and the cables are shortening. I watched your video and I've decided to by a Intous Pro Medium! Working on a display is nice and you get a second monitor essentially but there some cons. It can be expensive, your back hurts, and they might not last for more than 2 years.
Thank you so much for this video, I'll be very very happy with my Intuos Pro ^^
I love my Intuos Pro too 🙌🏻
ty for the nice comparison
New subscriber here! I can totally agree with every word of your video. After a trusty screen tablet early this year I changed back to a Wacom Intuos Pro M myself too. I would mention the color calibration of the Cintiq 16/22 vs a great QHD (or maybe 4K) display. An Intuos Pro and a 27" display cost less than buying just for example a Cintiq 22 (not to mention a Cintiq Pro 24). Don't misunderstand me, I like Wacom's display tablets a lot, but I was fed up with drivers, external display settings, the tight table space and the cable spaghetti monster.
Hello and thanks! Sounds like we had similar experiences. I also had an Intuos Pro and 27 inch display for a couple years. Great setup!
thank you so much!
Very helpful. I was on the fence thinking I needed a Cintiq. I am now leaning towards the Intros Pro. The cables alone are a reason to stay away from Cintiq
I use the Cintiq a lot, but the cables make me want to lie down and cry
@@devonkong Got the Intros Pro Medium last night and am happy with the decision
your idea of using pen display as intuos and only using it as pen display when precision is needed really BLEW me away !
I tried using my ipad for this but it doesnt hovers cursor on my moniotr. Only on ipad.
I'll be getting a huion pen display soon ! thank you so much man ! this is really HQ video
Yeah unfortunately the iPad doesn't quite cut it just yet, but I'm sure you'll love your new tablet ✨
Thanks for your excellent video.
Thank you!
I have both an intous pro medium and xp pen 12 2nd gen. I like the pen tablet for my back I use a stand for both. I still love the display tablet though.
Nice video good points thanks
I've bought an Intuos pro small back in 2015 then, in 2020, I bought a pen tablet with screen (gaomon PD2200). Recently I reinstalled the intuos and well, I prefer using it especially because of the wacom quality, over gaomon. So since I wanted to buy a bigger tablet (intuos small isn't very comfortable to use) I was torn between a Intuos pro M and cintiq 16. I think I'll go with the intuos at the end of the day. I need to buy a new monitor so it was also a point to consider, but I think, as I'm gaming too, a separate monitor will be better.
Great video, did anyone told you your voice is relaxing? XD Thanks for the review ^^
Great choice, especially if you plan on gaming 🎮
Haha thank you, that's nice to hear
Good video, tnx a lot!
Thank you!
You have a new subscriber! I enjoy the detailed videos yet brief with honesty. Definitely deserve more subscribers! Best wishes!
Ps I've been between the intuos pro large and cintiq 16, currently have the intuos being delivered by 11/4 i want to try using it on my lap and truthfully been wondering if the ExpressKey accessory works with the intuos. I plan to mainly do 3d sculpting / modeling maybe some regular drawing and down the road some animation. Which would you recommend for someone like me ? Intuos pro large or cintiq 16?
Thanks! According to Wacom's website, the ExpressKey Remote isn't compatible with the regular Intuos.
As for picking between the Cintiq 16 and Intuos Pro, they're both fantastic tablets so it'll come down to personal preference! Personally, I'd pick the Intuos Pro with the Pro Pen 3D for 3D work though 🤫
@@devonkong Awesome thanks very much for the input, if you decided between the 2021 cintiq pro 16 or the new xp pen artist 16tp pro what do you think you'd go with? They are both 4k, wacom seems to have better software but its 1500 to 900$ is having wacom worth the extra 600? I ordered the intuos pro large and shortly later found out about the artist 22r pro from xp pen so currently have both going to in the least return the artist 22r just too big and heavy to use with my setup. If you can give any suggestion I'm all ears. Returning one if not both Tuesday
Any other thoughts or advice is welcome and greatly appreciated
I actually use a Cintiq 16 but map the active area to the main screen only using the Cintiq displaying info only. This works remarkably well.
A lovely comparison. As I found a intuos pro L paper for 300usd I found tablets as artist 12 gen 2 "restrictive" with its small surface as also many tablets can't compete even with the color accuracy and speed of a modern ips gaming monitor, my MSI for example is 1440p 175hz with a 99% adobe RGB, so I rather put that extra money on a better monitor and for something portable I would use an ipad rather than my phone and a display.
me and my sore neck thanks you for the galaxy brain idea to mirror the screens and use the cintiq as an intuos
Hey man! Thanks for the breakdown. A question that I have is if, let's say, you're using the Cintiq 16 which is 1080p in front of a 4k monitor and set it to mirror, does it scale down the full image of the 4k screen into the 1080p of the Cintiq or does it crop a section? Would you advise getting this product if my computer screen is a 4k one, or will I find a lack of detail? Thank you :)
Hello! It scales it down and squeezes it onto the Cintiq screen. I used my Cintiq 16 with a 4k monitor, and I did find that it didn't show some fine details - I couldn't see tiny lines that were obvious on the 4k screen. It was annoying but I could live with it!
I've a Wacom bamboo tablet, back from the stone age. It was lying in my junk storage for 10 years! Yes 10 yrs! I plugged it into my laptop via USB. Miracle!!!! 😂 It still works!
Great video,thank you,just 2 questions please!
-is the intuos pro Large better than M for a beginner digital artist,which one do you recomand?
-what keyboard were you using in this video ?
This was quite helpful. At this time I have an xp-pen tablet with screen, and I’m working with a pretty bad desk set up, so im constantly looking down and such. My tablet however I think is a little warn out/getting there. So I may be going for the intuos as my back and neck are always suffering haha
It's such a difficult decision hahaha
u r very symapthetic! and very informative video
Thanks ✨
Great video ! Please guys be aware: Cintiq is veryy bad for the neck and back, had many injuries because of that, so I got back to my old Intuos that is now 10 years old and is just.. great !
I’ve been using Cintiq for over 12 years and I’m in agony. Did ur back pain go away switching to Intuos??
Bro Thank you.
Bro you're welcome
Great content!! Helped me make my mind up. I like the intuos pro for the portability, minimalist cables, express keys, size, and price. I’ll just have to get used to drawing while looking at the screen. Is that hard?
It feels weird at first but it gets easier with practice!
Nice vid ! Very good comparison ! Do you think buying an intuos pro ils worth it since I already own an old intuos 4? Will the Pen pressure and the multi touch make a difference ?
Probably only a little 😛
Such a great video! Might be a stupid question, but will the Intuos work for Windows?
Yes it will!
Nice review! Do you know how hard it would be to learn to draw on the intuos? as it doesn't have a screen, also I guess you kinda touched on the subject but can you really get highly detailed drawing on it that are as good as a screen tablet?
It'll take some time to get used to drawing on an Intuos, but once you get used to it it's fairly intuitive. Note that neither tablet feels like drawing on paper - both have a bit of a learning curve
Yo devon ! does the cursor moves on monitor as you move it on pen display ? or do we have to guess ?
The cursor moves! You can use it like a mouse
when is the next video coming can't wait
🤷🏻🤷🏻🤷🏻
Hi! Super thanks for this! My nephew is about to start his animation course and really didn't know which one to purchase for him. Question tho, since I am no techie, will this work with an ipad/iphone? Thanks!
Hello! These tablets need to be connected to a computer - I'm pretty sure they don't work with an iPad/iPhone
@@devonkong Thanks very much!
Hi! What's the name of the keyboard that you are using? Thanks, and great video, just what i was looking for!
Hey Mike, I'm using the Keychron K3. It's nice!
I am looking at getting either the Intuos Pro Medium or the XP-PEN Deco Pro Medium.
The one complaint I saw about the Intuos Pro is about nib wear. Many complaints that it wears in a couple of days.
In your experience have you found the nib wear excessive?
There is some nib wear, but I'm comfortable using a single nib for a couple months. I've never purchased any extra nibs even though I've had the Intuos Pro for more than three years. You can also change the texture of the Intuos Pro's surface to smooth if you want to minimize nib wear
Awesome video! How long does a nib last on the intuos pro before having to replace it?
I probably replace my nibs once a year 😆
I am using the felt nibs though, I feel they last a lot longer than the standard. The standard nibs seem to get sharp edges as they wear down (over a couple months maybe)
@@devonkong awesome! Are you also using a texture for the intuos pro or just the standard surface? Thank you and again awesome video!!
@@ymirsmack324 just the standard surface!
You can also angle the Intuos Pro very easily.
After some research I've decided to stick with my intuos pro (3 years by now) + a sit/standup desktop to avoid posture problems and fatigue. I couldn't be more happy!.
That's a great setup! I used the same for a couple years too
Hello from Russia! Your videos are amazing!!! :)
Thank you!
Hey bro! How did you set up your dual monitor set up? I'm having a hard time since my monitor uses an hdmi. So I'm not sure if you can convert an HDMI to DP
Hi! I've got it running HDMI to HDMI, no problems. I've also previously had it running HDMI to TB2 with no issues
@@devonkong thnaks man! i'm planning to use the hdmi for the cintiq and my 2nd monitor hdmi to DP with an adapter
Is the intuos pro tablet is better than the standard intuos at all? I already have a pro pen 2 and express remote so idk if its worth the extra money for the pro
Hey Ninja! The Intuos Pro has much higher pressure sensitivity than the Intuos. 8 times higher I think, but if you have no issues with your current Intuos please don't feel like it's a must have. The Pro also has tilt sensitivity, touch support (which sucks imo), wireless mode (also not great), and more space for your palm to rest on (which I love). The Intuos however is nicer to travel with because it's so small. Hope this helps! Thinking about making a comparison review, would you be interested in seeing that?
pen displays seem more and more like a gimick these days. there are many advantages to pen tablets. with a pen tablet like an intuos pro you can enjoy any resolution your computer and monitor can pump out; 1080p, 2K, 4K, 8K, whatever. and you only need a usb cable. pen tablets are highly portable, have better ergonomics as you described, are far more durable, and there is no limit to the screen size. you can use an intuous pro with an 80 inch screen if you like. even though pen tablets are thin and do not have VESA mounting holes, it is very easy to mount them to articulating arms simply using velcro because pen tablets are so light
Just a question do i need a pc for drawing with the screen or I can take a normal laptop?
Hors_eyy laptops are fine! I use the Cintiq with a laptop 💻
Devon Kong oh ok I thought I need an pc to draw also thanks for telling me ^^
I have Wacom Cintiq, Intuos Pro M and Intuos3 6X11. I stopped using the Cintiq and the Intuos Pro, they don't feel like my old trustworthy Intuos3.
The no side buttons for the Cintiq are a huge deal deal breaker for me.
What do you think about the Kamvas 12?
Never personally used it so I can't say 🤷🏻♂️
Does wacom intuos pro work on autodesk sketchbook?
The Intuos works like a mouse input, so it should work for any software
This vid is really well done, you talk about the two products well and the B, roll that comes with it is really nice, if you wanna improve it a bit though maybe buy a desktop mic and or something interesting for your background, like a computer setup or some LED's that way the background is less straining. Also you have shown that you care about the products, So if you read this or even see it thanks for helping find the right tablet and maybe, just maybe, try and sound a little bit more enthusiastic in the vid.
Hey Eric, thanks for the kind words and feedback! I'm working on improving my audio, hopefully it sound better in my recent uploads 🎤
What is ur keyboard?
It's the Keychron K1
Intuos Pro, no contest, though the Cintiq Pro are another story.
I've used the Cintiq Pro occasionally but haven't tested it long term. Do you have a Cintiq Pro?
Devon is it possible to review the wacom one
I'll do it just for you David 💪🏼 but it might take awhile, gotta get it first and test it out
@@devonkong thank you so much Devon 🙏 and take youre time😁
Can you use two devices at the same time? Draw on Cintiq while using Intuos Pro to recognize multi-touch gestures?
Wacom Cintiq Pro is too expensive. If you replace [Cintiq Pro] with [Cintiq + Intuos Pro Small], we can save a lot of money.
冒昧问一下，您懂中文吗？
您有没有试过，同时安装两个设备？在 Cintiq 上绘图的同时用 Intuos Pro 识别平移、缩放、旋转这样的手势？
对于我来说，Cintiq Pro 太贵了，如果用 Cintiq + Intuos Pro Small 近似替代 Cintiq Pro 的话，就可以省下一大笔钱。
我刚试了一下，Cintiq 和 Intuos Pro 同时安装是没问题的。但是我发现 Intuos Pro 虽然能移动指针，不过无法点击 🤷🏻
但有可能是我茫然无知吧 哈哈
@@devonkong 感谢！
Omg everything is so expensive I’ll never get there :(
I'm planning on doing some cheaper tablet reviews in the future, around the $50-100 mark. Keep an eye out for that 👀
do yuou teegram i ask you, about bone tool rig
and you broke your shoulders in 1 week because the different position in Up axe between you two hands , one goes to your keyboard one to the tablet. Wacom havent think deeply about it and in production design no one use that screened one especially when you have to draw like 5 hours a day.
I m so accustomed with my intuos right now which I doubt cintiq would make a huge difference for me, also I love that my hand does not get in the way
I have both the Cintiq 16 and the Intuos Pro Small...I dicthed the cintiq, it was causing me eye strain and after like an hour of drawing, my back and neck hurt like hell! I also have hyperhidrosis and it was annoying having to clean it so often because of the heat coming from the screen (which is horrible btw, very slippery and blurry).
It was a long-time dream of mine to be able to buy a screen tablet, but it was just not what I expected. For animators, maybe is a good option, but if you just draw illustrations, the Intuos Pro is more than enough.
Screen tablets aren't for everyone! Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with it. Luckily the Intuos Pro is also a fantastic tablet