Wacom Intuos Pro review

Intuos Pro is the tablet to buy if you want Wacom's top pen without a screen. Wacom's page lists the Wacom Pro Pen 3 with 8,192 pressure levels, ±60° tilt and a carbon shaft nib that Wacom says reduces wobble, plus a new IC chip for more accurate contact points. The pen can be adjusted for grip thickness, side switches and balance, and three replacement nib types come in the box. Each of the three sizes uses a 16:9 active area that matches modern monitors, from 7.4 x 4.1 inches on the Small to 13.7 x 7.7 inches on the Large. The tablet is 4 mm at its thinnest, connects by USB or Bluetooth to up to three devices, and runs at least 16 hours per charge. ExpressKeys and a dial sit along the top edge so they stay clear of a keyboard. Registration adds up to six free months of Clip Studio Paint EX. The tradeoff is hand-eye coordination: you draw on the tablet while looking at the monitor.

Who it is for

professional illustrators and photo retouchers who work at a monitor

Price

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Key features

• Wacom Pro Pen 3 with 8,192 pressure levels and ±60° tilt
• Three sizes with a 16:9 active area: Small 7.4 x 4.1 in, Medium 10.4 x 5.8 in, Large 13.7 x 7.7 in
• USB cable or Bluetooth, pairs with up to three devices and switches with a slider
• Up to 16 hours of battery life, full charge in 3.5 hours
• ExpressKeys and a mechanical dial placed at the top of the tablet

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 4 mm at its thinnest; the Small weighs 240g
• Strength: Pen grip, side switches and balance can be customized, with three nib types included
• Strength: Works with the Wacom Art Pen 2 for 360° barrel rotation
• Weakness: No screen, so you draw on the tablet while looking at the monitor
• Weakness: The battery is built in and not replaceable
• Weakness: Wacom's US store did not show a price to our checker

Key facts

• Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
• Pressure levels: 8,192
• Battery: 16 hours minimum
• Connection: USB or Bluetooth, up to 3 devices
• Weight: 240g (S) to 660g (L)

Where it ranks

Wacom Intuos Pro is No. 2 in our Best Drawing Tablets verdict.