Huion HS611 review
Huion HS611: Pen Tablet with High Pressure Level
The Huion HS611 is a budget-friendly drawing tablet released in early 2020. It has a modern design and is suitable for artists and designers looking for affordable digital artwork solutions. The tablet is available in starry blue, coral red, and space grey. It connects to Macbook, Windows, and Android devices; however, the touch-sensitivity buttons do not work as well as they should on the MacOS. But, the drawing tablet Windows driver performs well and allows you to customize the touch sensitivity, pressure curve, and other settings based on your preference.
Setup
Setting up the Huion Inspiroy HS611 is straightforward after unboxing the drawing tablet. First, I connected the tablet to my Windows computer using the USB cable in the box and installed the drivers and software included in the CD. Moreover, you can also install the drivers and software from the Huion website. Once I installed the drivers on my computer, the drawing tablet was ready for my first project on Photoshop. Furthermore, you can also customize the tablet’s functions and settings via the control panel to adjust the pressure sensitivity, express keys, and other options to meet your specific needs. It’s highly recommended you calibrate your tablet for the best results.
Features
The Huion tablet HS611 drawing area has a 5080 LPI and measures 10 x 6 inches providing enough space for sketching, painting, and drawing. It features a smooth large drawing surface with a matte finish that provides a comfortable grip for the pen.
The graphic tablet sports an ergonomic stylus that offers 8192 levels of sensitivity which allows you to vary the thickness of line while drawing or sketching. Besides, the stylus enables you to create subtle shading effects based on the pressure you apply to the stylus. The passive stylus is lightweight yet has a solid build quality, 266 PPS, and offers 60 degrees of tilt sensitivity. The pen sports a large rubber grip making it comfortable to hold for long periods. Also, it has two customizable side buttons and a pen stand that holds ten replacement nibs.
Additionally, the drawing tablet sports ten express buttons you can customize to perform different functions like zooming, erasing, and switching between tools. Again, the tablet comes with an artist glove that reduces smudge marks and prevents your hands from sketching on the screen. The drawing tablet comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable, a USB-A to USB-C adapter, and a USB-A to micro USB adapter for connectivity. On top of the tablet is a touch-sensitive strip that allows you to swipe right or left to change brush size, scroll, or zoom. However, the touch strip does not work with Mac drivers but works well with Windows drivers.
Design
It will interest you that the HS611 tablet is thinner than the pen and has a portable and sleek design with rounded corners. The tablet is compact and has a thin profile, making it easy to carry around and work on the go. The body is made from high-quality plastic that feels durable and sturdy, giving the tablet a well-designed and attractive look. Besides, the tablet features a side sleeve that holds the pen when it’s not in use. The graphic tablet sports four rubber feet on the back, which keeps it in place while in use.
Conclusion
Finally, the Huion HS611 review reveals that the tablet is intended for designers and artists searching for a versatile drawing tablet at a reasonable price. The tablet has a solid design and is compatible with Android, Windows, and Mac operating systems. However, the ergonomic pen offers you 8192 pressure levels of sensitivity, and the screen matte finish makes sketching and drawing seamless. The drawing tablet's small size and thin profile make it the ideal tablet for artists who need to work on the road.
