Today Creativos online we bring you a very interesting review for those who have opted for digital illustration, or for those who are thinking about getting excited about it. We have been able to prove what without a doubt can be the best digital tablet on the market in terms of quality and price, the XPPen Artist Pro 14 Gen 2.
The drawing oidigital illustration, photography editing or computer design, are always linked to this type of device. A digitizing tablet (or screen), with a digital pen, multiplies the possibilities and gives free rein to creativity, also thanks to a complete set of tools that complement the user.
XPPen Artist Pro 14 Gen 2, quality as quality
We looked at this tablet/digitizer screen for several reasons, surprisingly being economical one of them. We see exorbitant prices on this type of devices in the market that remove the possible interest of those who are curious to use them. The price at which we can enjoy the XPPen Artist Pro 14 Gen 2 ridicules the prices of many others market options.
We repeat ourselves again that the relationship between quality and price is really surprising. Above all, taking into account that we have been able to test much more expensive devices of this type. Be perfect to take your first steps in digital illustration, but it will also be a leap in quality if you have a less advanced model and you thought about evolving your tools.
Unboxing of the XPPen Artist Pro 14 Gen 2
It's time to tell you everything we can find inside the box of the XPPen Artist Pro 14 Gen 2. When removing the screen itself you can see somewhat heavy, a positive point for daily use, since won't slide easily on the desk. Bill pencil which we will comment on in detail below, which comes with X3 Pro chip, with several substantial improvements.
In this case, we only have USB Type C format cables to the screen; also with a USB extender, Another USB to USB C cable, And a fourth cable with both ends of USB Type C. But we do not find the “typical” triple cable for connections on computers that do not have a USB C video input. A small detail that could rule out several users.
In addition to everything, we find a chamois to clean dust from the screen. A drawing glove black, which will cover the fingers that rest on the screen to avoid unwanted contact with the work we are doing at all times.
One of the extras that we loved is the Bluetooth accessory for shortcuts in drawing editing or photography. A small keyboard that contains 10 buttons and 1 dial that we can configure 100% to our liking to be more efficient. Without a doubt a detail that we had not found in other firms. To end, warranty documentation of the product as well as a start and installation guide.
Design of the XPPen Artist Pro 14 Gen 2
One of the most notable points of this screen is the design of the set. The screen itself has super premium materials and look. We find aluminum, glass and different plastics assembled with great taste and thought out to the millimeter, offering finishes at the level of products that even triple that of the Artis Pro 14.
The curves of the upper corners They look really good. lThe rear legs make it very comfortable to use on a desk.. Also has a recess at the bottom that avoids a large step with the table and integrates it smoothly for greater comfort. Something that makes you gain in ergonomics and comfort.
At the top edge of the screen are located, from left to right, the power button, and a brightness regulation button.
In the center, also at the top, we find the USB Type-C ports, which we will use depending on the cable to which we connect the screen.
Another thing that stands out is the pencil that the XPPen Artist Pro 14 Gen 2 has. A pencil aerodynamic and very comfortable to use that integrates the X3 Pro chip and that arrives in a super premium case in which we find the other replacement tips. It is the first mid-range pencil that It has up to 16.000 pressure levels. It has two configurable buttons, and also on the back with a blotter, something very rarely seen even in high ranges.
Features of the XPPen Artist Pro 14 Gen 2
When using the XPPen Artist Pro 14 Gen 2, The quality of the image it offers us stands out a lot.. We found one 1920 x 1200 resolution in a very comfortable and little seen 16: 10 aspect ratio which makes the screen more usable. It offers us a much more realistic color experience, with a 99% sRGB gamut coverage.
We mention again the pencil with the most pressure points on the market. A pencil that offers us a precision rarely experienced. Fast response without lags, exact positioning and a tilt of up to sixty degrees which is perfectly noticeable in every stroke we take.
The graphic display and screen are perfectly laminated to avoid parallax errors between the pen tip and the cursor. Make a exact positioning of each stroke.
El The touch of the textured screen makes it seem at all times that we are drawing on paper without any loss of color. Anti-fingerprint and anti-reflection etched glass which, together with the TÜV SÜD certification, optimizes the eye comfort by reducing blue light emissions.
Pros and Cons of XPPen Artist Pro 14 Gen 2
Pros
Quality of materials and finishes
Decision of screen.
Sensitivity and pencil pressure levelsz.
bluetooth remote for keyboard shortcuts.
Relationship calidad / precio.
Cons
It does not incorporate the triple cable.
Editor's opinion
We can only recommend this incredible digitizing tablet. Offers features that we only find in others that double or even triple in price. As we said at the beginning, a excellent option to start your digital journey with a high quality tool, and even a good alternative to improve the one you currently use.