Feb 25, 2020
Large drawing surface, fast operation, well-regulated pen settings within large sensitivity range, comfortable and expensive looking design don’t make the full list of pros for this Wacom Intuo...
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Wacom Intuos Pro Medium vs Huion Giano WH1409: New-Level Drawing
Huion Giano WH1409 vs Wacom Intuos Pro Medium comparison showed that both devices have the same 5080lpi resolution, which allows sensing the stylus tip well while drawing. As for the rest features, the tablets differ in almost everything, beginning with the way they look: Wacom is pretty small compared with giant Giano that has the biggest work area in Huion drawing tablets line. Wacom Intuos Pro Medium astonishes with its 8192 pressure sensitivity and multitouch active surface. Huion Giano WH1409, in its turn, pleased me with enhanced responsiveness compared with Wacom Intuos Pro Medium.
Design and Functionality
The design of two units is hard to compare because they differ greatly. Wacom Intuos Pro Medium is relatively small and weighs little. Huion Giano WH1409 is heavy and pretty big. Wacom tablet is equipped with 8 additional buttons that can be programmed according to the user’s preferences. All the buttons are conveniently placed on the left side of the front panel. Huion Giano WH1409 has 12 buttons that can be customized as well. The great Huion’s advantage is its impressively large drawing surface. Wacom offers more modest sizes. However, notice that the work area is smaller than the overall tablet size, in both models. Also, neither of the tablets has a built-in screen.
I like that Wacom Intuos Pro Medium has 3 different texture sheets. There are smoother and rougher textures that allow personalizing surface feel. Huion Giano WH1409 surface is smooth and thus it enables swift and effortless strokes. Also, such a surface fosters broad brush strokes and enforces the drawing skills.
Stylus
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium, as well as Huion Giano WH1409, has a classic pen-like stylus type. The stylus can be used with both left and right hands. The pen is lightweight and easy-to-use. The Giano’s pen is equipped with 2 more buttons, also programmable. It comes with 8 additional pen tips. Wacom Intuos Pro Medium also has interchangeable pen nibs. The tablets come with a pen holder, which is really handy and prevents from losing the pen.
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pros & Cons
Pros:
- The tablet is lightweight, portable, and looks really nice.
- The touch surface has excellent palm rejection.
Cons:
- Even a smooth surface sheet is a bit rough. The pen doesn’t glide smoothly and it slows down the production and effectiveness.
Huion Giano WH1409 Pros & Cons
Pros:
- The tablet’s wireless communication ranges up to 40 feet and allows not feeling restricted by space, offering multiple placement options.
- The device is affordable and has a twice bigger active-drawing area compared with its overpriced competitors.
Cons:
- Massive size of the tablet can be uncomfortable.
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium review
Huion Giano WH1409 review
Aug 10, 2020
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Common
Product
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
Huion Giano WH1409
Model
Intuos Pro Medium
Giano WH1409
Brand
Wacom
Huion
Rating
3.7
3.8
Reviews
423
221
Active Surface
Active area, inches
8.7 x 5.8
13.8 x 8.6
Pressure sensitivity
8192
2048
Resolution, lpi
5080
5080
Multitouch
Read speed, pps
133
230
Software compatibility
MacOS
10.10 or later
10.8.0 or above
Windows
7 or later
7,8,10
Stylus
Stylus with power
Stylus type
pen like
pen like
Ergonomics
left and right handed use
left and right handed use
Screen
Hooked to monitor
Built in screen
Buttons
Buttons
8
12
Programmable ExpressKeys
Features
Number of USB ports
1
1
Connectivity
USB or Bluetooth Classic
USB or wireless
Key Information
Technology
patented electromagnetic resonance
electromagnetic resonance
Colour
black
black
Battery
Battery life
5-7 hours
Battery type
Lithium ion
Lithium-ion
Coming with
Pen Holder
USB cable for the tablet
Wool Liner Bag
Anti-fouling Glove
Cleaning kits
Pen Charging Cable
Dimensions
Size
13.2 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
10.5 x 18 x 0.6 inches
Weigth
1.54 pounds
5 pounds
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium overview
Huion Giano WH1409 overview
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