XP-PEN Star06C Drawing Tablet with 8192 Levels Battery-Free Pen Stylus, 6 Hot Keys, Dial Knob, 10x6 inch Area, for Digital Art Creation with Photoshop, Illustrator, GIMP, SAI and More

This is my second drawing tablet, and the third one I've ever used. My art program of choice is a free one called Medibang Paint Pro. I upgraded from a bamboo create 6" tablet.The price is incredible. The tablet, pen, and accessories all feel sturdy and of good quality. The tablet program is very simple, with programmable buttons and some small adjustment options. The drawing area is very large and the texture is smooth yet not slippery. The monitor settings are easy to understand, and it is able to be used for individual and multi-monitor setups.I've only run into one issue, which is some input lag when making sketchy type lines. It isn't constant, and very well could be an issue with how I'm using it. Not a deal breaker but it is a bit annoying. I will update this review with a solution if I find one.All things considered, I would recommend this for anyone who is interested in using a drawing tablet.

I am not an artist per se, though I have couples of friends are quite good. I gave myself a Christmas gift by getting one XP-Pen Star06CThough a little bit more instruction will definitely shorten the learning curve, by the end of the day I am very impressed nonetheless. I am extremely impressed with the accuracy.In the past weeks, I also tried some other tablets from my friends: one UGEE M708, one Huion, and one Wacom Bamboo. Star06C is noticeable more sensitive (and more accurate). After a while, I found that the hotkey and dial (knob) are more convenient than I thought. Again, I believe with more practice, more confidence and application will be found.It works perfectly on Adobe PS, SAI. I had a problem with the driver, and it turned out I will have to uninstall the old driver from tablets. The support is quite prompt, which is another surprise.In a word, It is an amazing gadget with decent support. I would highly recommend to a friend or a family member.

I've been exclusively using Wacom tablets since the late 1990's, when I used them in the graphic design program at a local two-year junior college. I bought my first Intuous in 2001 and it lasted for six years. My last tablet, a Wacom Intuous 3, finally needed to be replaced (it was 8 years old), so I started looking for a new one and was intrigued by the alternatives now on the market. After reading reviews on several tablets, I decided on this one. I received it the same day via Amazon Prime Same-Day delivery.After unpacking the tablet, I downloaded the drivers from the XP-Pen website, uninstalled my Wacom drivers (important) and installed the drivers for this tablet. Installation was very easy. The pen was immediately recognized by my system and worked in Photoshop with minimal fuss.A few notes:- If you have a previous tablet and it isn't an XP-Pen tablet, make sure you uninstall the drivers before installing the drivers for this device.- Download the most recent drivers from XP-Pen's website to save yourself time and hassle.- If you use Creative Cloud applications, make sure you have Wintab drivers installed so that your applications will recognize pressure sensitivity.The tablet works exactly as expected, with very good pressure sensitivity and no issues across my two-monitor setup. Switching from pen to mouse mode is as easy as checking and unchecking the Windows Ink checkbox. I also like how lightweight and functional the tablet itself is. The buttons are sturdy and scroll wheel moves smoothly. I am also now realizing just how useful a scroll wheel is for zooming in/out as I work. I've never had a scroll wheel before. I like it!Why four instead of five stars?- As with other third-party tablets (i.e. non-Wacom tablets), the pen does not have tilt or rotation capabilities. I only tend to use this on my iPad Pro due to the design of the Apple Pencil though, so for me, it isn't an issue. But, for some, it might be. So, -1/2 star- The USB plug is in a rather awkward location, so the cable run across my desk while I"m working and it falls into my lap periodically. It's only mildly cumbersome though, certainly not enough to make me feel like I should have gone with the wireless model (the Star06 is wireless, while the "c" in Star06c denotes the use of a cable). So, - 1/2 starOverall, I like this tablet a lot and I am quite satisfied with my purchase. It is well worth the money spent and an excellent tablet at this price point. If I run into any issues, I will update this review.

It's been YEARS since I've owned a drawing tablet so I was nervous about what brand to get and model so on and so forth. I didn't want to spend TOO much money but I also didn't want a crappy product. I did a little research on a few different products and in the end decided on this one. It turned out to be absolutely PERFECT for me!! The size fits perfectly in my lap (I do a lot of drawing on my bed watching tv) and the weight makes it super comfortable. The buttons are easy to figure out and super helpful (I especially love the "zoom dial" that lets you zoom in and out SUPER easy). The pen and surface on the tablet flow so well together, I can't stop drawing!!The only downside I had was the buttons on the pen. I keep clicking them on accident VERY easily, but that might just be me not paying attention. Otherwise I highly recommend this product!!