Wacom Intuos CTL4100 review
Wacom Intuos CTL 4100: Wide Range of Pressure Sensitivities
The Wacom CTL4100 Intuos graphics drawing tablet is without a doubt one of the most well-liked and successful tablet lines from Wacom. The tablet is an entry-level drawing tablet for beginners and hobbyists willing to dive into digital art. However, I bet professionals who need some exclusive features like a large display area can also use this tablet. This Wacom Intuos tablet is lightweight and portable, making it ideal for use on the road. The tablet sports Wacom’s Pen 4K, which offers a highly sensitive and comfortable pen with an ergonomic design.
Setup
There are no complicated steps involved in setting up the Wacom CTL4100 graphic tablet. I opened the box and removed the tablet along with the USB cable, pen, and quick-start guide. Next, I connected the tablet to my computer using the USB cable or wireless connection via Bluetooth. I went to the Wacom website to get the most recent driver for the CTL4100 graphic tablet, then I followed the on-screen directions to finish the installation on my computer. After installing the driver, I customized the tablet’s settings, assigned functions to the ExpressKeys, set the tablet’s orientation, and adjusted the pen sensitivity on the Wacom Desktop Center.
Once I completed the setup, I tested the CTL 4100 tablet by launching Adobe Photoshop app and drawing a few shapes to which the tablet responded seamlessly. The tablet uses a passive pen, hence there was no need to charge the pen.
Features
Despite being a low-end graphics tablet, the Wacom Intuos CTL4100 offers many useful features for artists and graphic designers. The tablet features a 6.0 x 3.7-inch drawing area offering ample space for most basic drawing and sketching. It sports the ergonomic Wacom Pen 4K that offers 4069 pressure levels of sensitivity that allows for a natural paper-on-pencil drawing experience, extra comfort for extended usage, and two customizable buttons. In addition, the tablet features four customizable ExpressKeys that you can use to perform various functions like opening applications and switching between tools in your software.
Android, Windows, and Mac operating systems are all supported by the graphics tablet. However, to connect the tablet to your Android device, you need an OTG adapter and need to have a device that runs Android 6.0 or later that supports OTG technology.
Design
With its compact and sleek design, the Wacom Intuos CTL 4100 is a lightweight tablet. It features a modern design and comes with a matte black finish that’s both practical and stylish. Moreover, the drawing tablet’s active area is positioned in the center of the tablet, and it's surrounded by a bezel that prevents accidental inputs. The four ExpressKeys seats on the left side of the tablet for easy access while drawing or sketching. Additionally, the tablet sports a penholder with the Wacom logo that keeps the pen within reach and provides convenient storage for the pen to avoid dropping the pen. The pen has no eraser at the back, yet sports three spare nibs inside the pen cap.
Conclusion
To conclude, the CTL4100 is an entry-level tablet with a sleek and modern design ideal for graphic artists. Artists who love working on the go will find the tablet lightweight and easy to carry around. With a 6.0 x 3.7 active area and a responsive pen that offers 4096 pressure levels of sensitivity, you enjoy a pen-on-paper drawing experience with minimal errors. However, the customizable ExpressKeys on the tablet and the buttons on the pen make it easy to open and switch between tools without losing focus. Besides, the Wacom graphic tablet is user-friendly and easy to use, which makes it ideal for new artists.
