XPPen Deco 01 V3 review

Deco 01 V3 is the cheapest product on this list at $47.99 on XPPen's US store, and it gives a lot of drawing space for that money. XPPen lists a 10 x 6.25 inch active area in a body only 8 mm thick. The stylus is battery-free EMR with 16,384 pressure levels and 60° tilt, so it never needs charging. Eight round express keys run down one side and can be mapped to shortcuts in drawing apps. XPPen lists support for Windows, macOS, Android, Chrome OS and Linux, and the product page says it connects to Chromebooks and Android devices. Resolution is 5080 LPI. The tradeoffs are the ones every screenless tablet shares: you look at the monitor while your hand moves on the tablet, which takes some practice, and it must be plugged into a computer or phone.

Who it is for

beginners who want the cheapest way to start

Price

$47.99 on XPPen's US store (list $69.99).

Compatible with Chromebook & Android Devices $47.99 $69.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 10 x 6.25 inch active drawing area
• Battery-free stylus with 16,384 pressure levels and 60° tilt
• 8 customizable express keys
• 5080 LPI resolution
• Works with Windows, macOS, Android, Chrome OS and Linux

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $47.99, the lowest price on this list
• Strength: 10 x 6.25 inch active area at a $47.99 price
• Strength: 8 mm thick and offered in pink, green and black
• Weakness: No screen, so drawing takes practice to coordinate with the monitor
• Weakness: Shortcuts are buttons only, with no dial
• Weakness: Needs a computer, Chromebook or Android device to work

Key facts

• Price: $47.99 (list $69.99)
• Active area: 10 x 6.25 in
• Pressure levels: 16,384
• Express keys: 8
• Thickness: 8 mm

Where it ranks

XPPen Deco 01 V3 is No. 5 in our Best Drawing Tablets verdict.