I’ve been testing drawing tablets for years – these are the only Prime Day deals I'd consider

If you're new to digital art, there's no need to spend a lot of money on a drawing tablet. A simple pen display connected to a laptop is all you need, and this Wacom option provides reliability and quick keys.

Who's it for? Beginner and enthusiast artists who want to try digital drawing at a desk, as well as photo editors or anyone who wants an alternative input to a mouse for Windows, Mac or an Android or Chrome device and isn't bothered about having to use a cable.

What I like: Wacom is the biggest name in drawing tablets and its reputation is usually a guarantee of good build quality. This is one of its more budget options, but it has four buttons for shortcuts and good stylus performance.

What I don't like: Some artists will find the size of this drawing tablet to be restrictive, limiting the ability to draw strokes with the full arm. Also, the lack of Bluetooth means you're confined to using a cable to connect to your laptop.

This 2.5k resolution pen display is great value providing a step above entry-level tablets but at a much more affordable price than pro options.

Who's it for?: The Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) is a good mid-range drawing display suitable for students and digital art beginners.

What I like: When I reviewed the Kamvas 16 (Gen 3), I loved the useful shortcut dials and general performance. With 16K pressure levels, it's a very responsive and accurate for this price range.

What I don't like: There are no touch controls, and some artists will want higher resolution and a larger drawing area.

UK deal: £499 £374.20 at Amazon

If you're a professional artist, you'll appreciate the quality of life improvements that come with a higher end pen tablet like this classic from Wacom.

Who's it for? Pro artists who use their tablet for digital drawing and painting over long sessions on a regular basis.

What I like: This Intuos Pro is a notable upgrade on the basic model I mentioned above. It has Bluetooth connectivity, so there's no need for a cable, it double the level of pressure sensitivity and there's a handy dial for quick brush selection.

What I don't like: The biggest drawback with Wacom's pro tablets is the price. However, new 2025 models of the Intuos Pros have been released recently, and that means there are now good discounts on this previous-gen model.

We gave this quality pen display a rare 5 stars in our original Pen Tablet 24 review back in 2023, making it one of the best-rated drawing displays on Creative Bloq, and that verdict still holds up today.

Who's it for?: Professional digital artists looking for a reliable and accurate pen display with great colour coverage and workflow-boosting features. In fact, we think this tablet is competing for Wacom's crown as the go-to name for professional pen displays.

What I like: With a 4K display, 99% Adobe RGB coverage and 40 customisable Quick Keys on a handy detachable remote, a solid stand and plenty of optional accessories, this is a fully featured pro pen display at a more affordable price than a comparable Wacom.

What I don't like: The price is still fairly steep, but this early Prime Day deal helps a little.

UK deal: there's no discount on the 24in model yet, but the smaller 16in version is reduced from £1,199 to £1,079 at Amazon.

Don't let the silly name put you off; this little iPad alternative provides a great drawing experience with no need to connect it to another device.

Who's it for: Those who want the freedom to sketch on the go without the constraint of having to carry a laptop to connect to.

What I like: Both pen tablets and pen displays lack their own operating systems and need to be connected to a computer running art software. This light and compact Android-based device is more like an iPad, running apps on the device itself, but with a more tactile screen for a great drawing experience.

What I don't like: The small size can make some menus feel quite cramped. See our full review for more on our experience.

UK deal: £449.99 £404.99 at Amazon

This is another one of the better iPad alts. For the price, it's a very good value.

Who's it for: As the name suggests, this Android-based drawing tablet is aimed at kids, but adult artists can also enjoy using it for sketching on the go.

What I like: It's larger than an iPad and the XP-Pen pen computer above, so there's more space to work from the shoulder and menus are easier to navigate. It's also good great value: it's around the same price as the standard iPad but is more specifically designed with drawing in mind.

What I don't like: The drawing experience isn't as accurate as on the Magic Drawing Tablet above. See my full review for more details.

Most of the drawing tablets that we recommend have palm rejection, so there's no risk of it affecting your work if you rest your palm on the tablet. But using a two-finger artist's glove is still a good idea to reduce reduce friction, allowing smoother strokes, as well as to avoid skin oils and sweat from smudging the tablet surface.

UK deal: £8.99 £7.64 at Amazon