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Kuuube's Tablet Buying Guide
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All tablets on their respective lists are listed in order of best to worst raw performance. In cases of considerable tradeoffs in specs, the tablet with a higher Price/Performance Ranking will be placed higher. For tablets with a range of Targeted Prices, the average of that range is used for the Price/Performance Ranking.
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Each category's Price/Performance rankings are separate. Tablets with the same Price/Performance in different categories are not equal. Refer to the Performance Ranking and other specs when comparing between categories.
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Check the Targeted Price of tablets before buying. Secondhand options and some brand new options may be wildly more or less expensive than the Targeted Price. These differences can cause the price to performance ratings to change dramatically.
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Check tablet sizing before you buy. Most players will be best with small size. Price to performance assumes you will use an area larger than smaller tablets. Do not buy a medium or large tablet if you do not need that area size.
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If you wrap your pen, apply grip tape covering the pen's button rocker/cover, or make similar modifications, you must remove the button rocker/cover first. Issues that could occur from improper modifications are not noted in this guide.
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Brand New Low Budget Options
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BrandModel IdentifierRecommendationPrice/Performance RankingTargeted PricePerformance RankingSizeHardware SmoothingHover DistanceSurface FeelAdditional Relevant Product Information
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WacomCTL-472Highly Recommended10/1030-40 USDASNoneMediumHigh FrictionUnder rare conditions, may have input dropping or jumping when pressing pen side buttons.
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GaomonS620Recommended7/1025-30 USDBSMinimalLowLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons and firmware version can be upgraded or downgraded.
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XP-penG640 Rev ANot Recommended4/1040 USDBSMinimalLowLow FrictionAngle snapping issues, may be unreliable to buy (even when ordering a Rev A, you may receive a Rev B), and input dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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VeikkS640Not Recommended5/1020-25 USDCSMore than minimalLowLow FrictionMay be unreliable to buy, input dropping when pressing pen side buttons, and non-detachable cable.
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VeikkVO1060Not Recommended5/1035 USDCMMore than minimalMediumLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons and report rate may drop to 40hz when moving slowly.
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VeikkS640 V2Not Recommended3/1020-35 USDCSMore than minimalLowLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons, non-detachable cable, and report rate may drop to 40hz when moving slowly.
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HuionH420XNot Recommended4/1020 USDCXSDecentMediumLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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XP-penG430 or G430SNot Recommended1/1020 USDCXSDecentMediumLow FrictionAngle snapping issues, input dropping when pressing pen side buttons and non-detachable cable.
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GaomonS630Highly Not Recommended1/1030 USDCXSBadLowLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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GaomonS830Highly Not Recommended1/1035-40 USDCSBadLowLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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XP-pen
Deco Fun XS or osu!tablet intro
Highly Not Recommended2/1030 USDCXSBadMediumLow FrictionHardware smoothing changes to Decent and strong anti-chatter is lessened when dragging, hardware smoothing applies stronger the slower the pen is moved, input glitching and dropping when pressing pen side buttons, and surface prone to loud squeaking when dragging on it.
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XenxP1-640Highly Not Recommended0/1030-35 USDDSBadLowLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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XP-penG640SHighly Not Recommended0/1050 USDDSBadLowLow FrictionAngle snapping issues and input dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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XP-penG640 Rev BHighly Not Recommended0/1040 USDDSBadLowLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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HuionHS64Highly Not Recommended0/1030-40 USDDSBadLowLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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Huion420 or H420
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
0/1020 USDFXSBadMediumLow FrictionBattery pen, and input dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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HuionH640P
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
0/1030 USDFSVery BadLowLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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HuionH430P
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
0/1025-30 USDFSVery BadLowLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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XenxX1-640
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
0/1025-30 USDFSVery BadLowLow FrictionInput dropping when pressing pen side buttons.
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Secondhand Low Budget Options
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BrandModel IdentifierRecommendationPrice/Performance RankingTargeted PricePerformance RankingSizeHardware SmoothingHover DistanceSurface FeelAdditional Relevant Product Information
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WacomCTL-471Highly Recommended10/1020-35 USDASNoneHighLow Friction
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WacomCTL/H-480Recommended9/1030-40 USDASNoneHighMid FrictionMay have minor EMR noise issues (this causes your cursor to shake more).
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WacomCTL/H-470Highly Recommended10/1020-30 USDASNoneMediumHigh Friction
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WacomCTL/H-670Recommended10/1020-40 USDAMNoneMediumHigh Friction
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WacomCTH-461Highly Recommended8/1020-30 USDASNoneMediumLow FrictionNon-detachable cable.
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WacomCTL/H-460Recommended8/1020-30 USDASNoneMediumHigh FrictionNon-detachable cable.
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WacomCTH-661Highly Recommended8/1020-30 USDAMNoneMediumLow FrictionNon-detachable cable.
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WacomCTL/H-490
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
2/1020-30 USDCSBadMediumHigh FrictionHardware smoothing is disabled when pen pressure is detected (performance ranking B while dragging), and glitchy hover/drag transition.
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WacomCTL/H-690
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
2/1020-40 USDCMBadMediumHigh FrictionHardware smoothing is disabled when pen pressure is detected (performance ranking B while dragging), and glitchy hover/drag transition.
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Brand New Mid Budget Options
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BrandModel IdentifierRecommendationPrice/Performance RankingTargeted PricePerformance RankingSizeHardware SmoothingHover DistanceSurface FeelAdditional Relevant Product Information
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WacomCTL-472Highly Recommended9/1050-60 USDASNoneMediumHigh FrictionUnder rare conditions, may have input dropping or jumping when pressing pen side buttons.
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WacomCTL-672Highly Recommended9/1060 USDAMNoneMediumHigh FrictionMay have issues reporting correct hover distance measurements and under rare conditions, may have input dropping or jumping when pressing pen side buttons.
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WacomCTC-4110WLHighly Not Recommended1/10100 USDBSMinimalHighMid FrictionSlight input glitching, report rate dropping when pressing pen side buttons, and some issues with pressure handling (this is bad for drawing).
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WacomCTL-4100
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
2/1040 USDCSBadHighHigh FrictionHardware smoothing is disabled when pen pressure is detected (performance ranking A while dragging), minor anti-chatter remains.
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WacomCTL-6100
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
1/10100 USDCMBadHighHigh FrictionHardware smoothing is disabled when pen pressure is detected (performance ranking A while dragging), minor anti-chatter remains.
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Secondhand Mid Budget Options
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BrandModel IdentifierRecommendationPrice/Performance RankingTargeted PricePerformance RankingSizeHardware SmoothingHover DistanceSurface FeelAdditional Relevant Product Information
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WacomPTH-460Recommended8/1080-100 USDS+SNoneExtremely HighLow FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz), extremely high pressure scan rate (pen taps send almost instantly), extremely minor anti-chatter on hover, and glitchy position reporting when pen is tilted roughly 15° or lower to the tablet.
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WacomPTH-660Recommended8/1080-120 USDS+MNoneExtremely HighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz), extremely high pressure scan rate (pen taps send almost instantly), extremely minor anti-chatter on hover, and glitchy position reporting when pen is tilted roughly 15° or lower to the tablet.
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WacomPTH/K-450Recommended9/1050-60 USDSSNoneHighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and rubber button cover on tablet shell does not age well.
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WacomPTK-440Highly Recommended10/1050-60 USDSSNoneHighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz).
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WacomPTH-451Recommended8/1050-100 USDSSNoneHighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz), may have minor EMR noise issues (this causes your cursor to shake more).
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WacomPTH/K-650Recommended9/1060-100 USDSMNoneHighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and rubber button cover on tablet shell does not age well.
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WacomPTK-640Highly Recommended10/1050-80 USDSMNoneHighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz).
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WacomPTH-651Recommended8/1080-100 USDSMNoneHighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz).
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WacomPTK-840Highly Recommended10/1080-100 USDSLNoneHighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz).
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WacomCTL-671Highly Recommended10/1040-50 USDAMNoneHighLow Friction
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WacomCTH-680Recommended8/1040-50 USDAMNoneHighMid FrictionMay have minor EMR noise issues (this causes your cursor to shake more).
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Brand New High Budget Options
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BrandModel IdentifierRecommendationPrice/Performance RankingTargeted PricePerformance RankingSizeHardware SmoothingHover DistanceSurface FeelAdditional Relevant Product Information
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WacomPTK-470Usually Not Recommended6/10250 USDS+SNoneHighMid FrictionHighest report rate wacom tablet (300hz), report rate drops to 200-240hz when using certain non-stock pens, stock pen is modular, extremely high pressure scan rate with eager debounce (pen taps send almost instantly, this is good for tapx), and extremely minor anti-chatter on hover.
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WacomPTK-670Usually Not Recommended6/10380 USDS+MNoneHighMid FrictionHighest report rate wacom tablet (300hz), report rate drops to 200-240hz when using certain non-stock pens, stock pen is modular, extremely high pressure scan rate with eager debounce (pen taps send almost instantly, this is good for tapx), and extremely minor anti-chatter on hover.
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WacomPTK-870Usually Not Recommended6/10500 USDS+LNoneHighMid FrictionHighest report rate wacom tablet (300hz), report rate drops to 200-240hz when using certain non-stock pens, stock pen is modular, extremely high pressure scan rate with eager debounce (pen taps send almost instantly, this is good for tapx), and extremely minor anti-chatter on hover.
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WacomPTH-460Usually Not Recommended5/10250 USDS+SNoneExtremely HighLow FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz), extremely high pressure scan rate (pen taps send almost instantly, this is good for tapx), extremely minor anti-chatter on hover, and glitchy position reporting when pen is tilted roughly 15° or lower to the tablet.
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WacomPTH-660Usually Not Recommended5/10350 USDS+MNoneExtremely HighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz), extremely high pressure scan rate (pen taps send almost instantly, this is good for tapx), extremely minor anti-chatter on hover, and glitchy position reporting when pen is tilted roughly 15° or lower to the tablet.
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WacomPTH-860Usually Not Recommended5/10400-500 USDS+LNoneExtremely HighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz), extremely high pressure scan rate (pen taps send almost instantly, this is good for tapx), extremely minor anti-chatter on hover, and glitchy position reporting when pen is tilted roughly 15° or lower to the tablet.
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WacomCTC-6110WLHighly Not Recommended1/10140-165 USDBMMinimalHighMid FrictionSlight input glitching, report rate dropping when pressing pen side buttons, and some issues with pressure handling (this is bad for drawing).
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XP-penDeco Pro MW Gen2
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
0/10140 USDDMBadHighLow FrictionHardware smoothing changes to Decent and anti-chatter is disabled when pen pressure is detected, horrible anti-chatter when hovering low, and glitchy hover/drag transition.
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XP-penDeco Pro LW Gen2
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
0/10170 USDDM+BadHighLow FrictionHardware smoothing changes to Decent and anti-chatter is disabled when pen pressure is detected, horrible anti-chatter when hovering low, and glitchy hover/drag transition.
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XP-penDeco Pro XLW Gen2
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
0/10200 USDDL+BadHighLow FrictionHardware smoothing changes to Decent and anti-chatter is disabled when pen pressure is detected, horrible anti-chatter when hovering low, and glitchy hover/drag transition.
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Xencelabs
Pen Tablet Small
Extremely Highly Not Recommended
0/10100-150 USDFSBadMediumLow FrictionInput dropping and angle snapping when pressing pen side buttons, glitchy hover/drag transition, and 40hz pressure scan rate (this causes fast presses to not be detected).
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Secondhand High Budget Options
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BrandModel IdentifierRecommendationPrice/Performance RankingTargeted PricePerformance RankingSizeHardware SmoothingHover DistanceSurface FeelAdditional Relevant Product Information
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WacomPTH-860Recommended8/10100-150 USDS+LNoneExtremely HighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz), extremely high pressure scan rate (pen taps send almost instantly), extremely minor anti-chatter on hover, and glitchy position reporting when pen is tilted roughly 15° or lower to the tablet.
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WacomPTH-851Recommended8/10100-120 USDSLNoneHighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz).
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WacomPTH/K-850Recommended8/10100-120 USDSLNoneHighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and rubber button cover on tablet shell does not age well.
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Low Availability Secondhand Options
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Some tablets are totally viable for osu! and can compete with some of the highest recommended listings but have very unreliable availability. Generalized listings of those tablets are shown here. For more detailed information on these tablets and other wacom tablets on this list check out Kuuube's Wacom Tablet Mastersheet.
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BrandModel IdentifierRecommendationPrice/Performance RankingTargeted PricePerformance RankingSizeHardware SmoothingHover DistanceSurface FeelAdditional Relevant Product Information
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WacomPTK-1240Recommended For High Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
SXLNoneHighMid FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomPTZ-x30/31W
Recommended For Low-Mid Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
SAllNoneHighLow FrictionBoosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomXD-xxxx-U
Recommended For Low-Mid Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
SAllNoneHigh
Low or Mid Friction
Boosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomGD-xxxx-U
Recommended For Low-Mid Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
SAllNoneHigh
Low or Mid Friction
Boosted report rate (200hz) compared to consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomCTE-x60Recommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
AS/MNoneLowUnknown FrictionNon-detachable cable.
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WacomMTE-450Recommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
ASNoneMediumMid Friction
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WacomCTE-x50Recommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
AS/MNoneLowUnknown Friction
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WacomCTE-x40Recommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
AS/MNoneLowUnknown FrictionLowered report rate (100hz) compared to other consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomCTE-x30Recommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
AS/MNoneLow
Low or Mid Friction
Lowered report rate (100hz) compared to other consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomFx-xxxRecommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
AXS/SNoneLowUnknown FrictionLowered report rate (100hz) compared to other consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomCTF-xxxRecommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
AXS/SNoneLowUnknown FrictionLowered report rate (100hz) compared to other consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomFT-xxxx-URecommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
AXS/SNoneLowUnknown FrictionLowered report rate (100hz) compared to other consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomET-xxxxA-URecommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
AS/MNoneLowUnknown FrictionLowered report rate (100hz) compared to other consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomET-0405-URecommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
ASNoneLowUnknown FrictionLowered report rate (100hz) compared to other consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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WacomCT-0405-URecommended For Low Budget
?/10 (prices/availability vary)
? USD (prices vary)
ASNoneLowUnknown FrictionLowered report rate (100hz) compared to other consumer line wacom tablets (133hz) and non-detachable cable.
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