XPPen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2) review: a fantastic drawing display for hobbyists and pros alike

Beautiful colour and super accurate.

XPPen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2) review; photos of a drawing tablet being used
(Image: © Future)

Our Verdict

This is a drawing display with clout, one that offers a 4K super-sharp screen, with Calman verified colour performance, improved build quality and a consistently accurate drawing experience. However, it lacks touch control.

For

  • Super vibrant, crisp display
  • Accurate, easy experience
  • Excellent stylus

Against

  • Lacks touch control

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XPPen's new Gen 2 range comes with some big headline features - not least the boast of offering Calman verified colour performance. After using the new XPPen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2) for a number of weeks for this review, I can honestly say those promises are backed up.

This release comes alongside the larger Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) - which also comes in a 165Hz model - but this particular pen display, the medium-sized XPPen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2), is competing against some of the best drawing tablets released recently. This entry-level sized tablet is becoming the most sought after by many, both hobbyists and pros. Read our review of the new Huion Kamvas Pro 19 for a comparison model, or the more costly Wacom Cintiq Pro 17.

Huion Kamvas Pro 19
Huion Kamvas Pro 19: at store.huion.com

Same size and similar specs to the XPPen, but lacks the Calman verified colour performance. This Huion does however have touch control and has been optimised for macOS.

Ugee 16
Ugee 16: at shop.ugee.com

This lacks the 4K resolution and size of the XPPen review here, but it's a fraction of the price and features on-frame quick keys. An ideal starter drawing display.

Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 (2021)
Wacom Cintiq Pro 16: at wacom.com

A 4K display, Wacom build quality and software, and it features ergonomic on-frame ExpressKeys. If you can afford it, this Wacom is an excellent buy.

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The Verdict
9

out of 10

XPPen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2)

This is a drawing display with clout, one that offers a 4K super-sharp screen, with Calman verified colour performance, improved build quality and a consistently accurate drawing experience. However, it lacks touch control.

Editor, Digital Arts & 3D

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.