XP-PEN Artist22 Pro 22inch HD IPS Graphic Pen Display Interactive Drawing Tablet Monitor (1920x1080) Support Windows Mac with Adjustable Stand

I bought it as an alternative for my ipad whose screen is too small for me. I had some issues with having it work on my macbook, which were solved by xp pen support quickly. However, I thought it had too many cables to handle which made my already busy workspace even busier. I’d try a different drawing table by xp-pen, it seemed solid.

Having used a regular drawing tablet (Wacom Bamboo) for many years, I was unsure about making the switch to a drawing monitor - especially a non-Wacom brand. Now that I have, I am not disappointed.You may have read that there can be driver issues. In my experience, this happens when you turn the display off at the mains while the computer itself is still running. It's probably linked in some way to how Windows assigns an identity to each monitor e.g. when a monitor is removed, the driver gets confused. Also, in the driver settings (where the pressure and calibration is) you may need to turn off the "digital ink" option. On my PC, the cursor doesn't move when that box is checked.You may also have read that there is some parallax - especially towards the edges of the screen. This is also true, but the difference isn't great and I hardly ever notice it. Remember that you can still see your cursor - so for precision work, you can focus on that instead of the tip of the pen.As for the experience itself... I do love it. Drawing with a tablet, there's a disconnect between what your hand is doing and what your eye is seeing. Drawing with this monitor, I have a lot more fun and I find myself making far fewer mistakes. Another surprising bonus is that, unlike drawing with a low resolution tablet, you can draw lines slowly/carefully with this monitor and they will still be quite smooth (I don't use a stabilizer such as Lazy Nezumi).Some other things to note:My only real gripe is the screen protector. It's relatively easy to apply, but bubbles form during use and they can cause quite some distortion (mainly to the colour). This isn't a problem for line work, but when checking my work after colouring, I find myself lifting the protector up (it adheres at the top of the screen and can still be lifted) to clear away the bubbles. You do of course have the option to forgo the screen protector entirely.The stand is generally quite firm, but it does "give" a little bit towards the upper corners. In other words, pressing with firm pressure against the top corners tilts the monitor backwards slightly, although it springs back to its original position. This isn't a problem, but something I do occasionally notice during use. Light taps and strokes are fine.Also, you may have heard that cable management can be difficult. I did have to fuss around with the cables for a while to get them to sit comfortably. I actually used 3 of the cable ties from the box's packaging to tie the cables together and then to tie them to one of the legs of the stand; this way, I can fix the position and direction of the cables and move the monitor around my desk freely without the cables falling out of place or getting in the way. The power cable is particularly fiddly; there is a piece of plastic like you often get on some cables, but it's at just the right distance to get caught under the legs of the stand - so I had to curl the wire a bit to keep it inside. (Another tip some people have suggested is to take the monitor off the stand, rotate it, reattach it and use the driver settings to rotate the picture - so that the monitor is upside-down, the cables come out at the top instead of the bottom, but the picture is the right way around. I haven't tried this myself, though.)Overall... I'm glad I bought one. I enjoy drawing with it. Setup was fiddly, but that was a one-time expenditure. I've had to reinstall the drivers once, but I think I have since figured out why (and how to avoid the problem). There are some "quirks" when using the monitor, but nothing annoying or problematic. I certainly don't wish I had bought a Cintiq instead.I'd feel remiss if I didn't say: Do some research into the Ugee monitors available to you before committing to a purchase. I bought an XP-Pen because a) I had heard that XP-Pen has better customer support, documentation and drivers; b) there wasn't much of a price difference at the time; and c) I couldn't find any trustworthy Ugee suppliers in the UK. However, if I'm not wrong, XP-Pen and Ugee use a lot of the same technology; the monitor even shows as 'Ugee' in Windows when installed. In other words, buying a Ugee, you may effectively be getting the same product at a lower price - if you can find one.

I have had this tablet for a year now, I wanted to wait and see if it would last a full year, whether the screen would get scratched, how long the pen battery lasts, etc. I got the one without the buttons because I am happy using my keyboard for shortcuts.I pretty much only have positive things to say about this tablet. It changed my life and got me to fall in love with digital painting all over again. Before getting this tablet, I had a Wacom Intuos pro, but I really craved the feeling of drawing on an actual screen/paper, as I find it to be much more satisfying for me.First of all, the installation was flawless. No issues whatsoever. It works perfectly with Photoshop and with Clip Studio Paint, the main two programs that I use. I was truly shocked by how easy it was to install this tablet, compared to the problems I have run into with Wacom. You plug it in, install the driver, restart, done! It was a good year ago now, but I just remember it being super easy to get things running.The pen battery is truly incredible, and the pen itself is super light and comfortable to use. I have only charged it once, and the battery wasn't even flat when I did. I use my tablet quite frequently. On average, I'd say I draw on my screen tablet 2-3 times a week and I use it for a whole afternoon-evening, if not the whole day to make my digital paintings.The screen is glass, which in the beginning scared me - I didn't want to accidentally scratch it with the pen. But, I didn't want to get a matte protector either cause I didn't want the screen to be blurred. Now that I have gotten more comfortable with it and apply a good amount of pressure and don't fear the scratching, I have to say I'm surprised that some people have managed to scratch the screen. I think your tip needs to get to a very fine point to be able to properly scratch this screen. Just make sure you check that your tip has not formed an edge, and you will be fine. I personally haven't had to change the tip yet even!I haven't had any lag problems with programs, and I may have needed to restart my computer maybe just once because of connection problems. I don't even want to count the amount of times I had to do it before with my Wacom. This tablet has really changed my life and it was the best gift I gave to myself. Not only do a draw more now, it's also just so much more enjoyable and faster. I am so pleased with XP for making more affordable tablets and giving such a good experience. I can't wait to get more of your products in the future!As I want this review to be fully honest, the only con is that I found is that the tablet is slightly brighter than my monitors when it comes to colour. But, with a bit of testing, it's no issue anymore - and I'm not even sure if my monitors are accurate with their brightness. Having tried Wacom screen tablets before, the colour quality on this XP Pen is superb and I really have no complaints, it might just be something to consider with your calibration if you get this tablet!I think that's about it! FULLY recommended!!