Wacom Cintiq 16 (DTK1660K0A) review
Wacom Cintiq 16: Large Bright Screen and Battery-Free Stylus
The Wacom Cintiq 16 is an excellent choice for creating designs, drawings, and other work due to its modern operating system. Low cost and many features make this device extremely competitive among almost any other model. The large LCD screen makes it possible to use it as a monitor.
We will consider an ergonomic design, a stylus in the form of a pen that is included in the kit, main characteristics, and much more in our review.
Setup
After unboxing the device, you can begin the Wacom Cintiq 16 setup process right away. Connecting this tablet with a touch screen to a PC is quite simple. It can be connected to both Windows and macOS devices.
Even those who are unfamiliar with modern drawing tablets will find it simple. Just take an HDMI cable and connect it to the ports on your computer and monitor. Following that, you should download drivers from the manufacturer's official website. You will have access to all necessary functions, including Wacom Pro Pen 2 settings, after downloading Wacom Desktop Center. There will be no issues if you have a computer that runs Windows 8 or higher or macOS 10.12.
The Wacom 16 Cintiq has 17 programmable ExpressKey buttons that you can customize with any macros you need to get your project done or use your tablet faster. There are also 2 customizable buttons on the stylus.
Features
The FULL HD resolution screen will allow you to enjoy the full range of emotions when watching movies or working on photo retouching, creating images or designs. What's more, Wacom dtk1660k0a Cintiq 16 has a special standby function. If you move your gaze away from the screen for a long time or press the side button, the work process will be saved, and the screen will go to sleep to conserve battery charge. The screen has a standard and convenient 16:9 aspect ratio, which is easy to work with.
You will receive a special pen-like stylus with the tablet. It does not require charging and can be used with both left and right hands. The stylus also has 8192 pressure levels. It is a technology patented by Wacom. It will allow you to use both the tip and the stylus eraser in different modes. In addition, the screen of this tablet has 60 levels of stylus pen angle recognition. Thus, you will get the feeling of writing on paper, which will make the work process much more convenient.
Design
The design of the tablet is created especially for a convenient work process. The monitor has a large active area of 13.58 x 7.63 inches. The edges of the monitor are wide enough, but they do not interfere when working or watching movies.
The case is made of thick, high-quality plastic. The screen has a matte coating, so you can use it in the sun without glare. And due to the scratch-resistant material, it will last a long time. The only mechanical button on the screen is used to turn it on/off or use a sleep mode.
Also, the tablet has legs that will allow you to position it at a convenient working angle.
Conclusion
Following the Wacom Cintiq 16 review, we can summarize why this is a great option for your work:
- The large working area makes it easy to operate.
- A convenient battery-free stylus.
- 17 hot keys that can be customized to your liking.
- A high-tech touchscreen with a matte finish that doesn’t dim in direct sunlight.
