Wacom Intuos Pro Drawing Tablet, Small 10.6" x 6.7" Wireless Graphics Art Tablet with Pro Pen 2 & Touch Ring, Digital Drawing Pad for Mac and Windows PC

After poring over reviews for less expensive tablets I finally decided to purchase the more expensive Intuos Pro (medium size). While pricey, it does not disappoint. It suits my needs perfectly as a 3d artist who suffers from wrist and joint pain. I moved from a mouse to a trackball years ago, and while it helped, it did not alleviate the problem. The pen-tablet combo is even better, for while some movements remain repetitive, many are mitigated through the multiple ways of accomplishing similar tasks. I still pull out the trackball when doing simple things like typing/navigating documents etc., but am using the stylus more-and-more for a variety of applications as I become used to it.PROS:● Intuitive settings interface● The included stylus is easy on the hands (mine are large, but not huge: long thin fingers)● Bluetooth or Type C connection for wireless or wired use (nice when it works)● Mid-size tablet is a perfect size for everything I do (the large would be too much for my tasks)● Pen comes with several replacement nibs● Tablet surface is sensitive and feels natural to write on for me● Has a user friendly "Touch" feature that turns it into a giant track-pad with programmable hand gestures (works really well for me)● "Touch" feature can be disabled with the flick of a switch● On-tablet programmable buttons, as well as pop-up menus for all or select apps● The option to replace the standard (medium) drawing surface (smooth, medium, rough)CONS:● Sometimes the driver stops working (so far not often). Pulling its USB and then plugging it back in takes care of this, and when that fails a reboot is necessary--annoying when in the middle of a work-flow.EDIT: The bluetooth has consistently broken the tablet drivers--so much so that I stopped using the wireless option. It would be a great feature, if it worked without having to restart the system constantly. My bluetooth adapter works without a hitch with my other devices, so the problem seems to be Wacom's drivers. When plugged in (not using bluetooth) the drivers are much more consistent. Apparently Wacom drivers seem to be an issue with other reviewers as well--hopefully these issues are addressed through updates.● The side buttons on the new model are stiff, requiring a bit of pressure to toggle/keep toggled. Repetitive tasks are then more difficult, especially when hand fatigue sets in. As a result I find myself using the keyboard for shortcuts with my left hand while working the stylus with my right. Wacom would do well to lighten the mechanical switch, or provide the option for user defined pressure settings.● The "Touch" feature can only be disabled through the mechanical side switch. Some applications do not distinguish well between pen and hand input, making the touch feature undesirable when a stylus is necessary. It is a bit annoying to have to physically toggle a switch when one is using keyboard shortcuts, pop-up menus, etc. Wacom would do well to also include a programmable shortcut etc. for touch on/off (I believe the older version of the Intuos had this feature, but without the mechanical switch--which I do like).● The included medium grade drawing surface seems to be wearing out my nibs prematurely. If I end up spending a lot on extra nibs I will take the plunge and replace the surface with its smooth variant, but would rather save the money. For now I am carefully refining my used nibs with 1000 grit sandpaper, which works well-enough.In spite of these annoyances, I am satisfied with this tablet. Hopefully the next permutation by Wacom will be even better (especially driver stability).

I want to preface this review by stating that I have never used anything like an actual Cintiq or similar. The closest comparison is my iPad Pro, which I had been using to creating fantasy art digital paintings for a good two years as of this review. My switch to a Wacom Intuous Pro was spurred by the fact that I'm now doing more complex illustrations and I really need the power of desktop Photoshop. Not iPad Photoshop, but he real deal app! I love Procreate, but Photoshop has the true power that I need when working on my drawings.Yes, you can draw and compose and paint all day long on the iPad Pro with Procreate, but I needed more processing power and, quite frankly, more layers! I previously had a Wacom Intuous 3, like probably 12 years ago or so. I used it back then, but never got into digital painting like I have in the last two years. I have no problems going from using the Apple Pencil which draws directly on the screen vs. using the Wacom Pen 2, down on my desk with myself staring at the screen. In fact, I think there is a slight advantage for me personally because now I no longer have a tendency to hunch over the iPad. It just seems to work for me just fine.I like to use my Wacom Intuous Pro M in tandem with the Apple Magic TrackPad 2. There are times when I connect via Bluetooth and my Wacom has a lag. I find that if I turn off the trackpad, then turn it back on, the Wacom pen and trackpad work without disrupting the either. I do find that I need to turn off my Magic Mouse entirely however. Yes, I like to work with both the Apple trackpad and mouse, I think it keeps my wrists from going bad and it just keeps my brain guessing, I suppose. You know, using multiple inputs for moving the cursor around and all.All in all, I would recommend this to anyone, the Wacom Intuos Pro M. I had one of the smaller Intuos, and it was fine, but the Pro has much more sensitivity, thanks to the Wacom Pen 2. The nib does wear down faster than I remember, but it doesn't really bother me. I think the pressure can be adjusted, but I really haven't messed with it. Should beginners use this? I think for the level of control, levels of pressure, it might take away the frustration with using a cheaper tablet. It's like when I was learning to paint traditionally: when I went from student grade paints and brushes to pro grade materials, there really was a difference in how I could manipulate the paints and use a brush that actually held its point.I imagine working on a Cintiq with Photoshop would be just as awesome or maybe even more. But, I will say that the level of control I feel I have using the Intuos Pro M in Photoshop to draw, sketch, paint is so spot-on, that using the Intuos Pro M will save me hundreds of dollars when compared to a Cintiq.

I'm not an artist. I bought the Wacom to use with Figma ... mostly for the shortcuts and the pen. But that didn't work out for me. The pen for Figma is kind of overkill.. a normal mouse works just great for that purpose.But because I bought the small Intuos Pro I began using it as a touch pad ... and man is it fabulous for that purpose. Moving between 3 displays is fast and easy... and one of them is a 49 in extra wide. The gestures are incredibly useful. But the best part are the physical buttons and express ring that you can program with a different set of shortcuts for each app. Using the Wacom as a touch pad is 10X better than my MX mouse.For a decade I had a large Intuos Pro. It was so large that it really got relegated to a drawer... and I finally gave it away. This time I got the small one and it conveniently sits next to my MX Keyboard. I never use trackpads on my laptops because for the most part they are too small ...so I use a mouse. The small Intuos is the perfect size.It has so enriched my productivity, I think this it deserves 10 stars.P.S. For Figma, I bought a small mouse pad for $7 that fits perfectly on top of the Wacom so I can use the mouse without moving the Wacom aside. For all my other programs I use the Wacom

THIS IS PERFECT! The small ain't small, it's nice and compact and offers everything you need. I'm so happy I got this!