iPad VS Wacom... (Professional Advice - I Own Both) 

I've been an artist in the games industry for over 25 years now and used all Wacom products. Used to love having the large setup....but now my body just can't handle sitting at my desk for 10+ hours. I really loving these new portable options like ipad pro or s7+. They get me 80% of the way, great for leisure and coffee shop use. If I get to the point I need to finalize I'll bring it to the PC. Try them out and see which workflow is the best for you....ultimately you should focus on your skills. Technology won't make you a better artist.

I think the ipad is a better option for people who do art more as a hobby. They also are a great device to have for professionals additionally to the cinteq. The great thing about an iPad is that they are an 'all in one portable' product. If you're a professional and have a big wacom at home or in an office, that's great... but you can't take it with you during travels. If you have an hour-long train ride you can easily sketch on the iPad, but carrying a huge screen+ PC? That's not practical. You can also take the iPad outside if you're tired of working indoors all the time. For people who do art as a hobby, I don't think a big screen is a good option. It's nice being able to take a device to the park and sketch, rather than being chained to a desk.

My first tablet was a Wacom UD1212. I absolutely love it. I recently came back to the artistic craft with an iPad Pro 2nd gen. I do CAD design for tabletop gaming terrain to 3D print. I’m physically disabled and this is my chance to reinvent myself professionally. It has saved my life since it is physically manageable for me. I still dream about my Wacom UD1212 lol

I own both been an artist for 15 years. The cintiq is absolutely the best feeling drawing tablet period. The stylus on the screen is just perfect. However you get the best resolution with the ipad pro. But the ipad pro is no where close to how good the cintiq is. Any size of cintiq, 16 and up is just perfect. I have the 22 in but the 16 in honestly is all you will need.

As a left handed artist, the iPad takes the cake. I was so frustrated having to deal with mirroring and flipping my pen display upside down and having to switch controls and recalibrate the pen. The iPad Pro has been such a blessing for me.

THIS pro review is the most significant video in helping me make a decision between these two. Thank you for your insight!

Cintiq for maximum productivity. iPad for maximum mobility. We just have to know which one is most important for us individually. But, it's never possible to have it all in one product. To have that kind of mobility or portability, something must be sacrificed and that's the case with any kind of product you can think of.

I've been looking for a video like this for awhile, seeing what I want to go from pencil and pad to digital. Thank you.

Man you look like Russell Crowe))

my biggest reason for considering an ipad is that it does not require wires or a pc to run. You have everything available to you in one device that you can pick up whenever you feel like being creative [given that it's in the 2d plane as you say]. Does anyone else know of a graphic table with the os built in like an ipad ?

Thanks so much for that fantastic explainer. I’m just starting out and deciding what to buy and your video was just what I needed. I’m so grateful you shared your knowledge. Have a great day🤓

Superb advice. Delighted to discover your stuff. Thank you.

The smoothest experience I’ve ever felt with digital art is with the iPad

I think its really an interesting experience seeing the mediums that people use and die by or use equally between the other for rough sketching up to finalizing details. Personally I’ve been drawing exclusively ipad for 10 years now. I went from an ipad air in 2013 and still use my 2018 ipad pro in 2023. I feel it was perfect considering Im a hobbyist so I put off getting an actual drawing tablet (xppen) until just last month. Besides the size difference, the ability to do multiple things at once (draw while watching youtube, on the ipad you could split screens but that made the canvas just go to hell) is awesome. I can multitask without having to worry about my battery dying 🥲 The only thing that Im still getting used to is. Well. Drawing in general 😂 I feel like a toddler using advanced tech with all the buttons and lack of touch screen that ive been coddled with for so pong. I liked your comment about adapting to your tools so hopefully I can grow to the same efficiency.

As a disabled professional artist, the iPad Pro has been an absolute savior. I have a Huion i like too, but as you said, it's really just making use of what works for you. I think if you can afford both, get both. The wacom or huion tabs are far more affordable if you have a pic. These days there are some great apple pencil nibs that give a great feeling accuracy. Great video.

ok ive been watching A LOT OF REVIEWS and this is probably the most honest one and real one and it kinda made me decide right now 8 minutes in if you catch my drift love the way he put it and its awesome

Hi! Reeally really thank you for the video!! I am an illustrator starter designer, and now as my work have been increasing I had a lot of doubts about if I rather buy a wacom tablet or an ipad pro. This has been really helpful and it answers all my questions!

Thank you for the critique. I haven't done ANY digital art and trying to figure out what the best way to start digital art is overwhelming.

I’ve tried iPad, Wacom Mobile studio pro and Cintiq 24’. For bigger projects like animation and comics Cintiq 24’ allowed me to do everything so much faster. IPad is actually good for illustrations anywhere anytime you want. And MSP… it didn’t explode and I’m thankful for that…

This is fantastic information, thank you for taking the time to share this!

Feature animation artist turned Teacher and used Wacom tablet, Cintiq and iPad Pro. Most important thing you discussed is preference. It’s all about your individual process. For me, I prefer iPad Pro over anything else. I could use Procreate and export as a PSD (Photoshop file), I can then finish in any platform. Or finish in procreate. One flaw with your comparison is that you’re comparing the 12.9 iPad Pro with probably the large Cintiq pro (I’m guessing). It would’ve been a more accurate comparison to use the Cintiq pro 17 inch. This is a better comparison because the lifework area is only marginally smaller with the iPad Pro. It’s closer to apples and apples. I actually have used in taught Photoshop for 20 years. For me, procreate was a revelation! The iPad is so fast, and when you’re set to draw, a lot of features in Photoshop you really don’t need. Another non-apples and apples is that you have to plug in your Cintiq In order to use it. iPad is totally portable, you don’t have to sit in a “Working at a desk“ posture to draw. You can be in any position you want. I don’t think you covered that. However it was a really good comparison although the two devices are quite different. I find the line Quality in Procreate is so much better than what I could achieve in Photoshop. Basically, an artist is going to pick a few brushes and use those. Either platform has so many options you don’t need. Rather than focus on device, as a teacher, I would recommend focusing on finding the tools and settings that Work best for you. Rather than worrying about device, dig into color theory a bit, and composition. Neither device is gonna do that for you. I never had the gorgeous experience you Xpress with the Cintiq, After using it every day for two years. And as you summed it up, it’s about finding what’s best for you, which means trying to get to a dealer who can let you experience what are you gonna spend a lot of money on. Great review!

Great video. Got my first iPad (Sept 2023) to compliment my 16" Cintiq. I have thoroughly enjoyed the iPad Pro 12.9". Sketching as you have done in procreate feels much more easy breezy than on Photoshop. My technique in the past has been to draw with a chiseled 7B pencil and scan it, send it to photoshop for color. Looking forward to experimenting more

Thanks for the informative video. I have one question please; Does the Wacom work with the latest macOS? I have a graphic monitor (from another brand) that no longer provides drivers for the latest macOS and it's made me skeptical about getting another graphic monitor. Thanks.

The main considerations for me in choosing iPad over Wacom were #1, $$$, and #2, space. I'm starting out. Locking into a costly Adobe subscription for software that I found extremely difficult to use and that constantly crashed my computer although my computer meets Adobe specs, was for me unnecessarily frustrating and a huge financial drain. #2, I live in a small space. A Cintiq is not only a HUGE investment on top of the expensive Adobe subscription, but I would have needed to devote a large portion of my workspace to the Cintiq system at the expense of having space to create analogue art. I find using the Wacom stylus to be challenging. I just don't feel comfortable drawing while looking in a different direction to see what I've drawn. My iPad allows me to see what I'm drawing as I draw it, just like when I create analogue art. I love my iPad 6 and consider it one of the best investments I've ever made. Procreate is totally accessible. Within a couple of months, I'd mastered most of the functions I needed to create my artwork. I'm still expanding and exploring. Despite Procreate's limitations, I can do everything I want to do with it, and it's not wrecking my budget every month, nor is it causing all the other programs on my machine to slow to the point of barely functioning. I'm about to purchase Affinity Photo to do the photo editing functions I cannot do in Procreate - at around $20 one time fee for iPad, this is another financially sound decision for me. For vector illustrations, Vectornator works great! I find it easier to use than Ai. It has an image trace program that's superior to Adobe Capture. Vectornator doesn't have all the bells and whistles Ai has, but it does everything I need it to do. Besides, it's FREE! It doesn't get cheaper than that. I did install an iCarez paperlike screen protector on my iPad because I found drawing on the slippery glass screen to be very challenging. Now, with the paperlike, I have absolutely no problems with slipping or accuracy. I attempted to learn Adobe Fresco on my iPad, but was stymied by Adobe sponsored tutorials that spent hours talking about how wonderful Adobe is because of the way the programs interface with each other, yet wouldn't execute the functions that were supposed to help me learn via the online tutorial. (BTW, I find the Fresco live brushes to be a gimmick. You can achieve the same effects with Procreate brushes, plus, Vectornator has both vector and raster functions.) No going back to Adobe for me. Like you, I wish that the iPad had a larger screen, but that's my only regret. Given the huge financial advantages associated with an abundance of free or low cost software, as well as the portability of my iPad that allows me to use it in any room in my house, outside on my covered porch, or on the go, this is a small tradeoff. I'm seriously considering upgrading to an iPad Pro. I would LOVE it if Apple introduced a larger version of the iPad in response to artists and designers who want a larger drawing surface. Thanks for your balanced comments about iPad vs Wacom. Your views are thought provoking and appreciated.

I have a MacBook Air and I can connect my cheap iPad to it and work on programs that only run on Mac. So, that means you can totally use full Photoshop on iPad. I use that feature to sculpt 3d models in Blender with my iPad instead of a mouse. Even used it on zoom calls when writing or drawing something in meetings. It’s incredibly versatile and can be used in many areas other than just art

Lot of useful info on ur channel..appreciate u taking the time to spread ur knowledge with ur videos

The video I have been looking for. Thanks alot for this.

I think you brought up a ton of interesting points! This was definitely one of the best videos on the topic. Even if I already have a tablet for my pc and an ipad. I got my ipad mostly for when I am traveling, but I have found myself using it over my PC setup since I don't have to worry about plugging stuff in and clearing the desk space.

One thing I feel is really important that I found is this: I work primarily on PC with a display tablet and it's, as you stated, very accurate and, in turn, makes it the better choice for actual production. However, I also find myself finding my art stale or I fall into a rhythm of art that isn't satisfying. I got an ipad exprecting it to be similar to a portable art station but was surprised at how much more loose and painterly most of the programs felt. it forced me to be less worried about detail and to worry more about shape since I couldn't do my fine 0.3 type ink drawings as reliably on the device. ultimately, I find it a great tool for forcing yourself to think differently as an artist.

Just got mine in the mail today. ru-vid.comUgkxhcEDB3r-OJ3_X5hQzr7k1ZofTQy1ao_U The corners of the box was a little smashed but I think that’s more of the shipping’s fault. iPad was in perfect condition though. I ordered the yellow one thinking it was going to be a bright vibrant color. Instead I looks like more of a Gold color. I personally prefer the gold look. Definitely not disappointed but just a heads up to the ones expecting a brighter cream of yellow.

You can use your Ipad Pro as screen of your windows and drawing with your PC programs in your IPAD.

24 minutes and great time insvestment to listen to you! Thank you

Thank you very very much for this honest, detailed, informative and helpful video. It helped me a lot and was a guide to know which direction should I move.

Thanks for your video and excellent review Tim. Just starting out digital art. Think I’ll go iPAD pro and build from there. Thanks man.

There's a company in my old home State, Michigan that custom make matt screens for touchscreen devices. I own the Lenovo Yoga A940 computer. It has a glossy screen. I'd purchased the 27 inch matt screen. It's awesome. It feels like you're drawing on paper. For iPad users, a matt screen cover would be useful in bright conditions.

Thank-you for the video! Have you tried apps like nomad sculpt (3D art), Affinity suite (photoshop and Illustrator competitor). I have found with those the use of the iPad is unlimited. As for a larger screen - I have used airplay to my TV with great results! There is also a program called Astropad that allows you to use the iPad as a drawing tablet with you computer. I have not used that yet. If you give any of these a try it would be great to see your thoughts!

Wacom large tab is $499. iPad Pro is $1000+. Wacom plugs into your PC, and you can use with existing Photoshop installation, while you're going to have to get the gimped version of Pshop for iPad, and there's nowhere to rest your hand. A true artist can outdo you on a free scrap of paper, even if you have a $6000 oled screen, with perfect color accuracy, if you're a non-artist. No competition between Wacom and iPad.

well hello there! I've actually wondered about this very topic as I've been saving for a powerhouse to draw with but still can't decide if I want an ipad or a laptop then buy a drawing tablet. I love this video. Feels very chill & personal. Cheers🥂

Which do you prefer? Which one do you want? Are you a solo iPad user??

Cintiq wins hands down for me. The ability to have real “from the shoulder” gestures really makes my work sooooo much better. That said, My iPad Pro is usually where I start my sketching, thumbnails, and color studies.

Hi Tim, I have a question that i simply can't get an answer for. how do I set my wacom Intuos pen so that one dab of the pen on the screen (with inkscape) creates a dot? drawing is no problem but as soon as i want to create small dots , the dotting technique doesnt create any mark. Thanks in advance. Thomas

2 of the most important things to me when choosing which drawing products to use are color accuracy and friction. I feel like i'm having to make a bit of a sacrifice to 1 or the other nowadays.

That was actually very helpful, thx. (Reading the comments was helpful as well.)

Hi! Thanks for the video. Totally agree and have same experience with iPad pro. I have a question for you. I used to draw with wacom intuos 3 for years and I loved it a lot - the ultimate device for me. Year ago I switched to a citriq pro 24. And I’ve found few unexpected minors in it. That’s the mauin. I use hotkeys a lot (as i can understand you too). How do you arrange you desk setup with big cintiq screen and keyboard? For me it is still uncomfortable position even on the side of the table or in front of the screen

I do hope that you start sharing more iPad/Procreate work. I share your videos with my students and all of them are on iPads and Procreate. I love your work and even though I've been in the industry for over 30 years, I find your work excellent and inspiring. Thank you!

After 4 years of using my Wacom Intuos Pro (M) I was thinking of buying a Wacom cintiq... But now I don't know. The mobility of the Ipad seems really good. Is the Ipad good for rendering ? Or should I keep using my Intuos for this ?

I'm beginner in animation would, I want to do 3d animation but I don't know anything it has been months that I'm searching to find what tablet should I buy I couldn't find till I found your RU-vid account, there's different ideas but I really liked your work. I have laptop (acer aspire 5) but I don't know which tablet should I buy for it?! I really want to do 3d animation and for that I need tablet but I don't know which one?! As you said ipad pro is not a good choice if I have laptop. Is Cintiq 16 still a good choice for different software in 3d animation?

I bought an iPad Pro as I wanted to get more serious with my art work (took a long break) and love being able to sketch on my couch or in bed with it. I don’t think I’d have used it half as much if I had to sit at my desk with it. If I get really serious about art though and get very good, I can see myself using the iPad for sketching out an idea and a Wacom to finish it. I’ve found myself using my iPad for a lot more reading and more taking now as well, started learning 3D sculpting with Nomad. Such a great piece of kit!

Great vid. Literally watched the whole thing!

Thanks so much for the review! This is what really tipped me towards the Cintiq-- I've been doing digital art for 13 years, plenty of time to super picky about software and tactile things (like the screen bevel). Plus Photoshop is a very powerful editing tool on top of drawing, so the Cintiq saves you from exporting procreate files into PS anyways.

I just have to jump in here. Years ago when I was still teaching elementary school Art, I BOUGHT Adobe CS3 which included Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. and I had the discs. Even with the educator's discount, it was a great deal of money since I was a single mom and my salary was super low. Over time, I learned to use Photoshop very well, I put it onto every computer I owned since then. I drew and painted as often as I could, learned as I went along. I started a shop on Etsy, sold that artwork and I still sell it today. When I look back, I'm amazed that little side gig brought in so much money and every penny helped. CS3 still runs well on my Windows 10 computer. It does everything I need it to and I have never had any need or desire to upgrade it. In fact, when I view art tutorials on you tube or take a class, the artist/teacher never uses any feature of the current program that I don't have in CS 3! That's hilarious. My beef with Adobe is that over the course of those years, they disabled the ability to use the discs. They demanded that I download it again from their servers and check to see if I paid for the program every single time I open it up. Now, they have deleted CS3 completely from their servers. I found that out after I upgraded the RAM on my laptop and tried to reinstall it later. One day in the far future, when I have to get rid of my excellent desktop, I'll be unable to ever use it again. I bought that program. I didn't rent it. How is this OK? Why should Adobe have any say in how long I get to use it if my computers will still run it? I'll NEVER pay them for any subscription of theirs and I am extremely glad there are excellent programs to replace it. I do use a Wacom Intuos tablet. It's basic and annoying to have to use both that and the keyboard but, whatever. It works. I ordered a refurbished Ipad Pro 3rd Generation 2 days ago and am looking forward to this upgrade. I will never use Adobe programs on it though, you can count on that. Also, what many people do not know is that Photoshop was originally built on open source software. By now, there might be something proprietary about it, I suppose but I'll bet any money that the competing programs that are so similar are built upon that same (now advanced) code. I'll bet some of them are excellent replacements. I'll spend this summer of my retirement in my shady back yard, drawing with that Ipad. If I can't see the screen even in the shade, my favorite arm chair will simply have to do. hahahaha. Of course, I can hole up in the studio with the Wacom too........naaawwww.

I'm a freelancer. I'm also an art teacher. I'm also a parent for three little ones. I don't have a space in my home any more. Anyone that spends time raising their children and spending time with their family and all the chores/fun that goes with it, (not leaving the spouse to "babysit") there's just no time to be able to set myself down in my own space. I would love to have an IPAD or Samsung galaxy tab s8 just to be able to create my work wherever and whenever I can (sometimes the littles one needs changing in the middle of the night, sometimes the little ones are sick and need a parent to be available etc.) just haven't been able to afford one myself. There's something about being able to take a sketch all the way to final render that is so satisfying. Working on paper and pencil and paint is just not the same. It's satisfying but digital is the way to go for anyone that has little time to themselves or space.

Thank you for the review. I have one question. What is your opinion on the Cintiq Pro 24 vs the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium or large with 100% SRGB monitor? Which is a better investment for someone starting in their art career in post-production? Thank you.

Working storyboard artist, digital for 20 years. For fast shooting boards the iPad and Procreate are a dream - digital flexibility with the mobility of a sketch pad. But for more rendered color keyframes and animatics, I still need Photoshop on a full Mac. Actually the Modbook was the best fit for me, used it for years - unfortunately that company went under and you can’t upgrade the OS. Apple will never cannibalize their Mac sales by giving the iPad the full functionality of a Mac- it’s always going to be a great “third device” between the phone and Mac. Great to see your rundown of both, good info.

Thank you for sharing deep information✨

I only started researching the digital art field for past two days. I have an opportunity to get a degree at digital art or illustration, or there is a better way to study in depth step-by-step how become pro in this field. And another question. Can I use Canva, photoshop, and other popular apps on graphic tablet?

We didn't touch on something that I think is key - we can use the iPad Pro as an input device for a PC that's running Blender, for example. I feel that's a 2 for 1 alongside the portability

I use my I pad at uni as an art student and have a display tablet for at home. But I'm considering upgrading my iPad to a portable display tablet because the software just isn't there yet. Procreate is amazing for its price and the capabilities of an iPad but it's not Photoshop, and I find the quality of my work suffers. Overall it's about where you are in your art journey.

I remember when I got my first Wacom tablet... I was transitioning from traditional to digital and I was struggling so much to make that work... so much so that I ended up breaking my stylus out of pure frustration... With time, I have gotten used to digital systems now that I prefer it, because it saves so much money because you don't have to buy supplies over time like you do traditional. I have now found myself in the Huion realm because Wacom price gouges SOOO much. But I really don't have too much issue with it and I really enjoy it. I have both regular tablet and a display tablet and they both are great.

Do these same things that you mention apply to digital *painting* as well? That is why I have been looking into getting into digital art. I have recently started learning how to paint with oils, but I would also like to "paint" on the go. I would appreciate any info on how digital painting differs from digital drawing.

The best tool is what you have in front of you.

Can you use the Wacom for Internet? Or is this strictly for drawing,?

I like the no clutter mess of the iPad or the maneuverability of it. Then pencil seems more enjoyable to use aswell. I already have a Wacom, and am wondering if I should drop 1400 usd on an iPad Pro?

Thanks very much for the video. I’ve seen so many over the last year, and your video has me on my way to confidently purchase an iPad Pro 12.9”. That said, I’ve been filming and editing videos for many years now and I’m primarily using Apple products (aside from my cameras and microphones). The digital artwork that I plan to create should be easier to transfer to my Mac since I can transfer the art that I create on the iPad with the airdrop feature. This could be something to point out in a future video, assuming it’s a selling point. Aside from how your video helped me make a decision, I REALLY appreciate your style of art. The subdued colors look amazing in my opinion. It’s like your art is out of a classic book! Do you have tutorials on how you do this? I may be jumping the gun since I’m about to go browse your other videos. I’d love to see tutorials on the iPad now that you’ve convinced me. Thank you for making this!

Thanks for the info 🙌 very helpful

This was extremely helpful because I haven't done much digital art before and was watching multiple videos of what device to get for better results but during the whole video all that I was thinking about was that he looks like Flynn Rider.

I like the simple nature of paper and pencil and inks.

Thank you for great explanation Sir!

Yes I agree regarding the Wacom systems, they are better, I also have both and as a lefty I have my Wacom pen in my left hand and an Apple trackpad in my right, it works well using both at the same time, I imported the first Wacom tablet into the UK, now that dates me 😉and it's absolutely second nature, can't get on with the Apple Pencil and iPad unless just using it as a pointing and selecting tool, tried it out in Procreate and could not get on with it and was also amazed at what people can do with it. Worked as head of design for quite a few companies over the years and also head of design at Frontier the games firm some years back so also a little experience, semi retired now though but still do bits and bobs. Was always good at traditional illustration so it was the best transition for me. Also because I have been using the Wacom pen and tablet never needed to go to the dedicated Wacom all in one systems as I have been doing it so long I am so used to drawing on a tablet and looking at the screen.

Thank you very much for the information.

thank you for this! i've been using the ipad/procreate to practice/play around in for a couple of years. now i want to use some of my pics with adobe illustrate, animate, after effects, etcetera. i took images to my neighbor (with creative cloud) in order to try some things and in attempting to do one particular blah dee blah (i haven't grasped terms yet), the program wouldn't "read" my images and couldn't do the task. also, even when resizing procreate images, the integrity of them is lost to fuzzy and sort of choppy. from what i've been looking up, it seems that i need images that are drawn using vector, but ipad/procreate uses pixels. do you know ways around that issue or am i stuck? ...is wacom free of this issue?

Most of the limitations mainly is because of precreate, which limits your canvas layers and resolution severely, lacked interface customizations, and does not have advanced layer grouping functionality. But if you’re using other drawing software like clip studio paint, it has all the functionality as the desktop version, and will not hold you back in those regard. I have a desktop and a display tablet, but the accuracy, both for the color and the pencil of my iPad Pro, still is just leagues and bound better than drawing on my desktop system, the only reason I will draw on the desktop is if my project becomes too big for my iPad’s 8GB memory to handle, and the desktop has more memory and performance to work with, other than that I don’t see why I would want to draw on my PC,

Any progress on the iPad brush engine translation for Photoshop painting? This is one of the key advantages to the desktop version. I've yet to use a tablet app that can emulate Photoshop brushes with the fidelity that the desktop version can produce. See Digital Paining Workflow - John Singer Sargent speed painting - not the same. It still takes ages to get the desired effects. If the brushes could perform identically to the desktop version, Photoshop would be mobile painting king.

Can u suggest me a good pen for iPad 6th gen?

That mic tho… gosh, feels so comfortable and the audio seems so good too.

How about using the surface pro? Windows can run the full Adobe suite and since you like that workflow which is understandable, why still recommend that clunky apple environment?! And or have you tried the Galaxy tab s9 ultra?

Most helpful, many thanks....subscribed.

Also good point suggesting iPad for those starting out, less up front investment, and if you end up using it for pro jobs, can build towards a more versatile desktop

Really needed this video.thanks

thanx a lot for the tips, I always use a Mac, and Ipad pro, pen and procreate wil do the job.

I have a basic One Wacom which has no screen and is very small. I love it and find that i dont NEED a really fancy device with a screen. I have good eye hand coordination just to look at the computer screen. But it's still difficult to take around. It's definitely more portable than a cintique but I've been considering getting an ipad. Literally just to use as like a sketchbook. To take into university and to cafes or just wherever I am when I can't carry around my massive lap top which is extremely heavy

I have an iPad pro, I use Procreate, and for some reason diagonal lines are wobbly, while perfectly horizontal and vertical lines look normal. I checked with a ruler to make sure. I'm not sure if this is normal, or if my tablet is malfunctioning. I can knock out the wobble with smoothing, but Procreate's smoothing makes more detailed drawing difficult

first honest advice on youtube

Oh wut? I don't have to download anything, and I can keep my work airtight pending the need for revisions? Gorgeous!

I’m a photographer and have the new 24” M1 IMac. I wanna get the iPad Air 5 to use it as Sidecar for photoshop retouching. Would you recommend me using a Wacom (don’t know which model hahaha) instead?

Great advise! I agree totally. I also own both and I tell people the exact same thing. Ipad is great for just starting out. Wacom is definitely better, but you need a computer, software, desk space, power. Where Ipad is an all-in-one portable device and Procreate costs $7. For Ipad, sketchboardpro is also a great tool, if you can afford it. I do wish the apple pencil was more like the Wacom stylus. Despite what people think, it is not that good of a stylus.

100 percent agree.. love my iPad Pro but it’s limited. But then again that’s what you pay for with a cintiq

What tablet would you recommend for beginners? A common issue I have is that the wacom intuos is far too small.

The apple pencil is miles ahead more comfortable that a digital pen for wacom and etc. the ipad pro is not that big, but in my opinion it is the future for digital art, music and VFX. .Node Video is a mini version of After effects basically, lots of features, even 3D with lightning and animation.

You’re going to make me cry…. I just bought a old 10.5” iPad Pro from iStore because I didn’t know about screens like the ones you talking about, I live in South Africa and you just don’t get them here that much. I just found a video of a Xp pen device and then from there came across your videos, I wish I knew about them before I got the iPad. Like you say the iPad isn’t all that bad even though I’m using a older one, it’s just that it don’t have photoshop, I’m using procreate and Affinity Designer for vectors but I would have given anything if I could just use a full version of photoshop and illustrator.. Anyway thanks a lot for the videos, if I get the opportunity to buy a drawing tab again in the future I would definitely go with one of these pen displays

I'm not a tech reviewer, but I'm literally drowning in tech

I own both too. I always recommend a back up. Computers fail all the time.. my last resort is always Paper . ( for storyboards ).

What's the microphone you are using?

I went with IPad Pro and I love it. Can watch RU-vid on it, read comics, books, and play games. Take it on the go and I’m not a professional artists. I draw for me and that’s enough.

When considering replacing my old Wacom pen display with a Cintiq Pro 24" 4K non-touch, I decided to try out a Huion 24" 4K pen display. I immediately went for the Huion, which only cost me half of what a Cintiq would set me back. With the saved money, I ordered a large iPad Pro, which I exclusively use as an extended display - never as an iPad. I take this and my MacBook with me everywhere I go, so I can work on the road. Couldn't be happier. BTW... I have nothing against Wacom; I enjoyed working on my old Cintiq for many trouble free years.

I'm just getting mixed signals of which one to get. I delayed going to the store mutiple times debating which one to get. I want to work on animation projects, both seem like a good idea to get. Help 😭😭

I don't do art or media - I just want to replace my laptop with a potable touchscreen with stylus, to do charting (kind of drawing) and normal office tasks. Is the Wacom overkill?

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I believe that iPad is great for me because it’s like I’m taking my notebook around with me, with my charger of course, with all the tools I need to create an image. With Wacom is nice too, especially the Bluetooth version, but to me it’s kinda bulky. But to each it’s own. I’m using a Huion the one without a screen, pretty old. I’m getting used to it, after I sold my iPad

Hello and thanks for the video, I have a question and hopefully you or your audience can answer me to convince me on purchasing my Cintiq, that being said, portability... and yes I know iPad is the go to, for this, but I do want to take all the professional desktop advantages Cintiq Pro offers I'm totally convinced of this after researching, but now and then I do like the approach of changing workspace and going on "no cable" artistic journeys, or even just being able to work out of our daily desk tasks, so the question is: -Do you consider Cintiq Pro as a portable device for this sorts of tasks? do you lose any advantages while going portable? Is it possible to go portable without all the cable paraphernalia Cintiq needs?