6 best graphics tablet companies

This brand entered the Russian market only in 2021 and is still little known even to experienced photographers and graphic designers. The brand belongs to the Chinese Hanvon Ugee Group, but is focused on the European and North American markets, for which it attracted a team of well-known developers to its office in the United States. Graphic tablet models from Xencelabs are characterized by a modest design, but very advanced functionality and high pen precision, and usually a pair of pens of different sizes is included in the package. Another important aspect is the extensive customization options, including quick access to changing the pen pressure curve. As for the negative aspects, so far this manufacturer is a pig in a poke, because there are almost no reviews from verified buyers, plus technical support in Russian has not been deployed.

The Chinese brand Gaomon is a great alternative to top-end graphics tablets in the budget and mid-budget segment.Although the company does not hesitate to enter the territory of the premium class, for example, offering a 21.5-inch Gaomon PD2200 model with a price tag of 50,000 rubles. In this case, even competition begins with the parent company Huion, which is more focused on the professional environment. One of the features of Gaomon is a rechargeable stylus. Judging by the reviews, the battery lasts for 3 weeks. In the cons, many attribute the dreary color setting, you have to delve into the drivers. It is also clear from the reviews that the manufacturer has very decent software, updates are constantly coming out. The configurations are also pleasing, often a graphics tablet comes with a film in the kit, it gives a rustle, as when working with textured paper. Gaomon's main problem today is a small assortment and poor penetration into the Russian market.

A young brand from the Celestial Empire, on the Russian market offering only budget modifications of its graphics tablets.According to reviews, they are ideal for the first acquaintance with digital painting, they have sufficient functionality, flexibility in customization, they look pretty and do not suffer from the disease of poor quality of Chinese goods. At the same time, you should not look for models for professional photographers and designers in the company's assortment, alas, Parblo completely deprives them of their attention. However, this does not prevent this brand from penetrating our market more actively, and the Parblo Ninos M modification, which is loved by customers for its ease of use, high pen accuracy, Russian-language software and rich equipment, has gained particular success. As for minor inconveniences, you will have to endure the increased soiling of the tablet case and its working area.

Huion is positioned as a direct competitor to Wacom. The Chinese firm has declared itself as a budget alternative to expensive tablets for professionals, amateurs and children. Their devices follow most of the Japanese manufacturer's specifications, including pen pressure levels (up to 8192!), work surface resolution, weight, and style.The maximum cost of a gadget from Huion is about 85,000 rubles, budget options do not even reach 3,000 rubles. At the same time, they are superior in performance to most European drawing tablets. However, the manufacturer saves a little on materials, so, judging by the reviews, not all devices are comfortable to hold in your hands. Many have heavy styluses, others have to be recharged frequently and dusted regularly.

XP-Pen entered the Russian market relatively recently, but has already managed to become one of the best. The main office is located in Japan, and production facilities are in China. The technological basis of the line is semi-professional graphics tablets of average cost, there are also many budget options and expensive models for experienced artists and photographers. In reviews, users often highlight a comfortable pen that accurately repeats the movements of the hand. The quality of the materials does not raise questions, the devices do not break for a long time. A special feature of the XP-Pen is the Artist series, where you can draw directly on the screen, which imitates paper.The Star and Deco ranges are designed for hobbyists, the latter being lighter and more modern in design. To work with many tablets, you need to connect 3 wires, they are inconvenient to carry with you.

Every professional artist knows Wacom, a Japanese company that has been on the graphics tablet market for decades. The main part of the products is aimed at the middle class and amateurs, but there are lines for professional photographers, designers, retouchers and artists. The manufacturer has developed and patented electromagnetic resonance technology (wireless operation of the stylus), which is considered the best for drawing. Judging by the numerous reviews about this brand, Wacom first releases a tablet with new technologies, and after a while Chinese companies copy them and offer gadgets at a reduced price. It is the cost that scares many away from the original, the devices of this manufacturer cost tens of thousands of rubles for semi-professional options, and often the tablets come almost “naked”, i.e. without stands and other accessories.But behind the price tag lies high quality and advanced developments, so the overpayment is justified.