Wacom vs Huion Drawing tablets Comparison 2024

Wacom Intuos vs Huion — Battle of Brands

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Wacom CTL4100 Intuos Graphics Drawing Tablet with Software, 7.9" X 6.3", Black, Small

Wacom One CTL-672-N Medium Creative Pen Tablet

Wacom DTK1660K0A Cintiq 16 Drawing Tablet with Screen

Huion Inspiroy H640P Graphics Drawing Tablet Android Support with Battery-Free Stylus and 8192 Pressure Sensitivity

Huion H610 Pro V2 Graphic Drawing Tablet Android Supported Pen Tablet Tilt Function Battery-Free Stylus 8192 Pen Pressure with 8 Express Keys

Title

Wacom CTL4100

Wacom CTL-672-N

Wacom DTK1660K0A

Huion Inspiroy H640P

Huion H610 Pro V2

Resolution

2540 lpi

5080 lpi

Shortcut keys

Compatibility

MAC/ Android/ Windows

MAC/ Windows

MAC/ Android/ Windows

Voltage

100V

1.5V

Pressure sensitivity

4096 levels

2048 levels

8192 levels

Reporting ratio

133 pps

200pps

233 pps

Support tilt function

Battery-free stylus

Pen nibs

Active area

6 × 3.7 inches

8.5 x 5.3 inches

13.6 x 7.6 inches

6.3 x 3.9 inches

10 x 6.25 inches

Weight

8.1 ounces

15.2 ounces

4.2 pounds

9.5 ounces

22.4 ounces

Dimensions

7.9 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches

8.1 x 11.4 x 1.4 inches

16.6 x 11.2 x 0.4 inches

10.2 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches

13.9 x 9.6 x 06 inches

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Title

Wacom CTL4100

Resolution

2540 lpi

Shortcut keys

Compatibility

MAC/ Android/ Windows

Voltage

100V

Pressure sensitivity

4096 levels

Reporting ratio

133 pps

Support tilt function

Battery-free stylus

Pen nibs

Active area

6 × 3.7 inches

Weight

8.1 ounces

Dimensions

7.9 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches

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Title

Wacom CTL-672-N

Resolution

2540 lpi

Shortcut keys

Compatibility

MAC/ Windows

Voltage

1.5V

Pressure sensitivity

2048 levels

Reporting ratio

133 pps

Support tilt function

Battery-free stylus

Pen nibs

Active area

8.5 x 5.3 inches

Weight

15.2 ounces

Dimensions

8.1 x 11.4 x 1.4 inches

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Title

Wacom DTK1660K0A

Resolution

5080 lpi

Shortcut keys

Compatibility

MAC/ Windows

Voltage

Pressure sensitivity

8192 levels

Reporting ratio

133 pps

Support tilt function

Battery-free stylus

Pen nibs

Active area

13.6 x 7.6 inches

Weight

4.2 pounds

Dimensions

16.6 x 11.2 x 0.4 inches

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Huion Inspiroy H640P

Resolution

5080 lpi

Shortcut keys

Compatibility

MAC/ Android/ Windows

Voltage

Pressure sensitivity

8192 levels

Reporting ratio

200pps

Support tilt function

Battery-free stylus

Pen nibs

Active area

6.3 x 3.9 inches

Weight

9.5 ounces

Dimensions

10.2 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches

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Huion H610 Pro V2

Resolution

5080 lpi

Shortcut keys

Compatibility

MAC/ Android/ Windows

Voltage

Pressure sensitivity

8192 levels

Reporting ratio

233 pps

Support tilt function

Battery-free stylus

Pen nibs

Active area

10 x 6.25 inches

Weight

22.4 ounces

Dimensions

13.9 x 9.6 x 06 inches

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Main Features

In terms of similar features between Huion vs Wacom tablets, all the models from both brands come with a feature that allows setting up the tablet for both left-handed and right-handed use. They also come with a range of assignable buttons (from 3 to 15) and other controls such as a touchpad or scrolling wheel.

Some Wacom graphic tablets have a Palm Rejection feature which means that the surface reacts only to the pen. This lets you rest your hands on the drawing area (just like you do it when drawing on paper). Many Wacom tablets are equipped with foldable or adjustable legs that allow for maximum drawing convenience.

The most expensive models from Wacom come with a remote control that contains programmable shortcut buttons. Such tablets don’t have onboard controls, so they are more space-efficient and have a larger drawing area.

Huion tablets usually come with a locking switch/key for control buttons that prevent accidental pressing while drawing. They also rarely come equipped with adjustable or foldable legs/stand. Instead, their rear surface includes rubber pads that stick to the surface to prevent slipping and dropping.

Some Huion models include a multifunctional touch ring that allows for convenient zooming, brush adjustment, and page scrolling. Only Huion can offer tablets that have multimedia keys (volume adjustment, play/pause, etc.). Such tablets are a great decision for video editors. Huion tablets are also known for being game-compatible. Many models allow you to play OSU and other similar games.

It’s hard to choose a winner in the Huion vs Wacom Intuos features comparison since both of them try to provide as many features for the price as possible. However, Huion tablets usually have slightly more features to offer. For example, the Wacom CTL4100 Intuos has 4 customizable express keys and a Palm Rejection feature. The Huion H640P can offer 6 assignable buttons, compatibility with games, and a locking key.

As you can see, the Huion H640P is a more feature-packed model.

Our pick

Huion H640P

The best features

Level of pressure sensitivity — 8192
Support: Mac, Windows, Android
Pen resolution — 5080LPI
Battery-free digital pen
8 pen nibs
6 customized press keys
10.2 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches and 9.5 ounces

Drawing Area

The products from both manufacturers have a slim design and come in a variety of display sizes: from pocket-sized, to medium and large models. They both also don’t use displays with a non-papery surface anymore. All the models from both brands have a drawing area that simulates paper surface, even the cheapest ones. So, asking “Wacom Intuos vs Huion which is more natural”, you won’t find the answer quickly.

In order to replicate a precise paper feel, the drawing surface of Wacom tablets has an anti-glare coating with minimal parallax. Displays of more advanced models have increased durability and are resistant to scratches. Wacom also tends to offer the same model in a few different display sizes, providing great convenience for customers.

Graphics tablets from Huion have an anti-glare, full-laminated drawing surface that contributes to better pen precision and reduces parallax to the lowest level.

Most graphics tablets from both brands have 1920 x 1080 resolution, can show more than 16 million colors, and have great brightness level (no less than 200 nits). However, only Wacom provides models with 4K resolution.

Since both brands provide tablets with high-quality displays, it’s not an easy deal to choose the winner in this category of Wacom vs Huion comparison. However, given the fact that Wacom can offer drawing tablets with 4K resolution, it’s fair to say that this brand is more advanced when it comes to display technologies. In addition, in side by side comparison, the drawing surface of Wacom models has a more natural feel.

This way, the Wacom DTK2420K0 with 4K resolution outperforms the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 with Full HD resolution.

Our Pick

Wacom DTK2420K0

Best drawing area

Color Gamut — 72% NTSC (CIE1931)
Level of pressure sensitivity — 8192
The etched glass screen
Comes with built-in legs
4K resolution
17 programmable buttons
26.7 x 15.5 x 1.9 inches and 15.9 pounds

Resolution

Since both Wacom and Huion are reputable brands, they don’t issue tablets with less than 2540 LPI resolution, so all of their models are decent in this regard. Nevertheless, it’s almost impossible to find the Huion tablet with 2540 LPI. Almost all models from this manufacturer have 5080 LPI. At the same time, Wacom actively uses 2540 LPI resolution even in its quite expensive models. So, if you need a drawing tablet with max display resolution, you are free to choose any of the Huion models.

So, the Huion H640P with 5080 LPI beats the Wacom CTL4100 with 2540 LPI in the Wacom or Huion display battle.

Our pick

Huion H640P

Best resolution

Level of pressure sensitivity — 8192
Support: Mac, Windows, Android
Pen resolution — 5080LPI
Battery-free digital pen
8 pen nibs
6 customized press keys
10.2 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches and 9.5 ounces

Pressure Sensitivity

Most models from Wacom come with 200 RPS. However, despite the fact that it’s quite a high level of display pressure sensitivity, Huion models usually slightly exceed this level (233 – 266 RPS).

Let's compare two 15.6-inch models with Full HD resolution from both manufacturers. The Wacom DTK1660K0A has 200 RPS and the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 has 266 RPS, so, obviously, the last model wins in thу Huion tablet vs Wacom pressure sensitivity comparison.

Our pick

Huion Kamvas Pro 16

Best pressure sensitivity

Tilt function battery-free stylus
Full-laminated anti-glare glass
Contrast Rate: 1000:1
HDMI connection
6 press keys
±60 Levels Tilt Recognition
17.3 x 9.8 x 0.4 inches and 3 pounds

Pen

It’s not an easy task to compare Huion vs Wacom pens as they are very similar. Almost all the pens that come with Wacom and Huion tablets are battery-free. They use electromagnetic resonance technology and have ±60° tilt recognition. Pens from both brands have a similar design, with 2 assignable buttons and a rubber grip. Both cheap and expensive tablets ship with pens that have 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity which means that they can recognize even the lightest strokes. So, in the Huion or Wacom pen battle, the brands are almost identical. However, Wacom pens are more advanced and have a lower activation force which means that they are a bit more responsive than those from Huion.

Thus, the Wacom DTK1660K0A that comes with Pro Pen 2 is a more advantageous model than the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 that comes with the less advanced PW507 pen.

Our pick

Wacom DTK1660K0A

Best pen

The scratch resistant
HDMI connection cable
Brightness — 250 CD/m2
Active Area — 13.6 x 7.6 inches
Color Gamut — 72% NTSC (CIE1931) typical
8192 pressure levels and tilt recognition
16.6 x 11.2 x 0.4 inches and 4.2 pounds

Software

Except for drivers, Wacom and Huion models can work with many programs for drawing, editing, and digital note-taking. It allows you to expand the use of your tablet by downloading new software when you need to.

While Huion just provides wide compatibility with different programs, Wacom issues tablets with a free license to some useful programs. The Wacom DTC133W0A, for example, comes with a 3-month license for Clip Studio Paint Pro, a 2-month license for Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom, and a 6-month license for Adobe Fresco. The identical model from Huion, the Kamvas Pro 16, comes without any free license to some software.

So the Wacom DTC133W0A is more beneficial at this point.

Our pick

Wacom DTC133W0A

Best software

Compatible with: Mac, PC, Android
Included creative software
Support for teachers
Good for beginners
Award winner
13.3-inch graphics display
8.9 x 14.1 x 0.6 inches and 4.6 pounds

Connectivity

Models from both brands allow for connectivity with both Mac and PC. They also can be connected to Android devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.) with an OTG connector that is rather included in the kit or must be bought separately. More advanced drawing tablets come with an HDMI connector instead of USB. Unfortunately, both brands rarely come with Bluetooth support.

Nevertheless, only Huion can offer a Type-C USB connector that can carry significantly more power than usual USB. It’s also reversible, meaning that it can be inserted in both ways which is very convenient. Plus, not all of the Wacom models are Android compatible. For example, the Huion H1161 can be connected to Mac, PC, and Android devices, and offers a Type-C connector. The Wacom PTH451 can work only with Mac and PC.

Hence, the Huion H1161is a more versatile model in terms of connectivity.

Our pick

Huion H1161

Best connectivity

Working Area — 279.4 x 174.6 mm
Android & PC supported
Type C interface
Battery free pen
Touch strip
10 press keys
16 soft keys

Price

Wacom models are inaccessible for many artists as they are quite expensive. Huion, in its turn, mainly focuses on affordable, entry-level drawing tablets that are suitable for beginners. The cheapest tablet from this brand costs around $20 while the minimal price tag for the Wacom tablet is $50. The Wacom CTL4100, for instance, provides fewer features than the Huion H640P but costs more.

This way, it’s fair to say that the Huion H640P offers excellent value for the price.

Our pick

Huion H640P

Best price

Level of pressure sensitivity — 8192
Support: Mac, Windows, Android
Pen resolution — 5080LPI
Battery-free digital pen
8 pen nibs
6 customized press keys
10.2 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches and 9.5 ounces

Wacom vs Huion: Conclusion

So, concluding this Wacom tablet vs Huion review, I would recommend buying a Wacom tablet if you are not restricted in your budget. This brand can offer 4K models, comes with more advanced pens, has a more natural drawing surface, and offers a license to some useful programs as a bonus to your purchase. Huion, in its turn, is able to provide a lot for a low price. Models from this brand have better resolution, better pressure sensitivity, wider compatibility, and come with a Type-C USB connector. Even when it comes to the cheapest models from the brands, Huion offers more buttons and more features than Wacom. So, in general, Huion tablets are more beneficial.