The best early Black Friday drawing tablet deals: save $360 on the XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 today
The Black Friday drawing tablet deals have already started on Wacom, Huion and XP-Pen tablets.
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I have checked that these deals are still live on 18 November and added/removed some offers.
1. Quick links
2. Best deals in the US
3. Best deals in the UK
4. Need to know
We've been tracking the best Black Friday drawing tablet deals for years now, so we know what to expect. There are usually loads to choose from, with offers from the likes of Huion, XP-Pen, Xencelabs and Wacom available, and as Black Friday starts earlier and earlier every year, plenty of deals are already live this November.
Drawing tablets come in two forms: graphic/pen tablets that need an external monitor and pen displays, which have their own screen. We're covering both types over Black Friday and Cyber Monday. As well as telling you about the deals themselves, we also provide expert advice and analysis on the Black Friday drawing tablet deals based on our years of experience tracking prices and reviewing creative tech, see our guide to the best drawing tablets for our current favourites.
If you want to use your iPad as a drawing tablet (and we wouldn't blame you!), see our iPad Black Friday deals roundup.
Black Friday drawing tablets quick links
Quick links: US
- Huion: The Huion Kamvas Pro 24 has $170 off
- Amazon: Get 9% off the Wacom Cintiq 16
- XP-Pen: Save $360 on the XP-Pen Artist Pro 16
Quick links: UK
- Huion: Save £280 on the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4K
- Amazon: Get a Wacom Intuos Pro M for £285
- XP-Pen: There's £79.50 off the XP-Pen Artist Pro 16
Black Friday drawing tablet deals in the US
Pen display deals
XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2): $899.99 $539.99 at XP-Pen
Save $360: This is XP-Pen's newest Pro 16 pen display, running on the new X3 Pro chip. It's a fantastic pen display with an excellent stylus. This is the lowest price we've ever seen and it's stayed around this price since Black Friday last year.
Wacom Cintiq 16: $649.95 $593.18 at Amazon
Save $56.77: Black Friday saw the price of this tablet drop to $499, but there's still savings to be had on this Wacom drawing tablet although the price has been wavering. It's not a 4K display and there's no touch capability, but it's a logical choice for anyone moving up from a graphics tablet or who wants to experience working on a pen display without needing a pro colour gamut. We gave it 4 stars in our Wacom Cintiq 16 review.
Huion Kamvas Pro 24: $1,299 $1,039 at Huion
Save $260: The number one tablet in our guide to the best Huion drawing tablets had a good discount in the brand's own Black Friday drawing tablet sale and it's continuing this year. We gave this excellent 4K display a 4.5 stars in our Huion Kamvas Pro 24 review, praising its multiple connection options and great colour coverage.
XP-Pen Artist Pro 16: $429.98 $376.99 at Amazon
Save $52.99: This is a great price for a compact pen display and is the lowest we saw it over Black Friday. While the screen could be brighter and we found installation a little complex, we loved the drawing experience when we tested this quality budget option for our XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 review.
Pen tablet deals
Xencelabs Drawing Tablet Medium Bundle: $359.99 $329 at Amazon
Save $30: We gave this graphics tablet five stars in our review, and it remains at the top of our pick of the best drawing tablets thanks its phenomenal value. This was reduced further recently so is one to keep an eye on. The bundle includes two pens and Quick Keys for shortcuts.
Wacom Intuos (medium): $199.95 $129.95 at Amazon
Save $70.96: Amazon has 35% off the medium Wacom Intuos with Bluetooth connectivity. We saw this drop to the lowest price on record – $85.16 in June and it was at $119 recently. Stay tuned for more discounts.
Wacom Intuos (Small): $69.95 $46.99 at Amazon
Save $22.96: For a super-budget introduction to working with a graphics tablet, this deal on the non-wireless version of the Wacom Intuos Small is ideal, although there was more money off previously. It's perfect for a casual user or beginner, as an input for photo editing or for an artist who needs a cheap, travel tablet to supplement a main one.
Black Friday drawing tablet deals in the UK
Pen display deals
Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4K: £799 £509 at Huion
Save £290: For a more compact and much more affordable pen display, the price of this Huion is now £90 lower than we saw over Black Friday/Cyber Monday. This is an excellent choice for a mid-range pen display.
Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K: £529.99 £396.75 at Amazon
Save £133.24: There are discounts on the 2.5K resolution version of the Pro 16, which has just dropped further in price ahead of Black Friday. There are also discounts on the 18.4-inch version.
XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2): £529.99 £450.49 at XP-Pen
Save £79.50: XP-Pen's latest Pro 16 pen display runs on the new X3 Pro chip. It's a quality display and the stylus is made to last. This deal is the same as the one we saw over Black Friday/Cyber Monday last year and ends soon.
XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2): £369.99 £317.50 at XP-Pen
Save £52.49: The price of this one keeps jumping around and was around £50 cheaper recently. There are also discounts on the Artist 12 Pro too, though, so that's also one to watch.
Pen tablet deals
Wacom Intuos Pro (medium): £329.99 £285.30 at Amazon
Save £44.69: The lowest the Wacom Intuos Pro has ever been was £188.99, and that was last Black Friday. We reckon this is one keeping an eye on for further discounts as we approach Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
XP-Pen Star G640S: £32.99 £18.69 at XP-Pen
Save 20%: What a price! This might not be the most sophisticated graphics tablet around but for anyone starting out, it's hard to argue with such a low price. We found it to serve fine for note-taking, doodling or using as a pen input for things like photo editing. The compact size is ideal if you have limited space, and if you're not ready to splash out on a more professional tablet, this is all you need.
Deco Fun XS: £29.99 £20.99 at XP-Pen
Save £9: What a price! This might not be the most sophisticated graphics tablet around but for anyone starting out, it's hard to argue with such a low price. This tablet is great for kids and those dipping a toe into digital art.
Huion 420: £21.24 £15.93 at Amazon
Save £5.31: This is another very well-priced tablet. It comes with a pen with 2,048 levels of pen pressure and is a very portable size. We can't imagine it getting much cheaper than this.
Black Friday drawing tablets: Need to know
Historically, Black Friday has been the best time of the year to buy drawing tablets, accessories and bundles, and this year looks to be no different. In fact, we're already seeing products still at last year's Black Friday prices, so hopefully they'll drop even further this sales season. In terms of brands, you can expect Wacom Black Friday discounts from the brand itself, and deals from XP-Pen, Huion and Xencelabs, who are running their own Black Friday and Cyber Monday drawing tablet deals. Big third-party retailers like Amazon and Adorama also have good savings.
When do Black Friday and Cyber Monday drawing tablet deals start and end?
Black Friday 2024 is on 29 November, with Cyber Monday following on 2 December, but many retailers have already started their Black Friday drawing tablet deals. Most of the best deals usually finish on the Monday after Black Friday although some carry on past the official end of Cyber Monday.
It's always hard to know whether to grab an early deal or hold out for the chance of a bigger saving, but as a general rule, we would suggest going for it if you see a very attractive saving in the run-up to Black Friday itself.
How to get the best Black Friday drawing tablet deals
There are a huge number of retailers offering drawing tablet Black Friday deals, and while that offers you a lot of choices for finding the best deals, it can also be a bit overwhelming.
We recommend getting clear what kind of tablet you want (a pen display or pen tablet? What size? Pro or enthusiast?) and setting a budget. This will give you a good idea of the kind of deals that will be right for you. See our how to choose a drawing tablet post if you need a little help. You might also want to consider cheaper brands. While Wacom is the market leader, the likes of Huion and XP-Pen and Xencelabs offer excellent alternatives that are usually less expensive, and those too should see price cuts on Black Friday.
How did we choose these Black Friday deals?
We choose the top Black Friday drawing tablet deals by searching across multiple retailers to compare and price check which store has a popular product for the best price, and we keep tabs on the deals we find using our clever deals widgets to monitor when a price goes up or down.
We then compare the price history of the same product from previous months and years, to know if we're really getting a bargain on a great drawing tablet, or if a deal is just a bluff and it's been cheaper before.
It's normal for prices to fluctuate around Black Friday, and we have a decade's worth of experience in monitoring deals to know when something is a record-low or a once-a-year deal that's worth grabbing when you see it.
Can you use an iPad as a drawing tablet?
Yes, you can use an iPad as a drawing tablet. The Apple Pencil works excellently with Apple's tablet to create digital art. However, the experience won't always be the same as other, more specialist tablets – the screen is shinier so it's a less authentic art experience, for example.
But there is incredible power in the Pro, and the most recent Air, paired with the new Apple Pencil Pro. The other consideration is size, drawing tablets can come in a much bigger size than the biggest iPad, which is 12.9 inches.
There will almost definitely be some iPad deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday (but we won't be listing them here. For that you need the iPad Black Friday roundup).
Are there any drawing tablet alternatives?
It may also be worth thinking if you need a dedicated drawing tablet or if you'd be better off with an iPad or Android tablet with a stylus. These are more versatile and could see big discounts as well. If you're buying for a child, then check out our best drawing tablets for kids guide for specific advice and recommendations.
Once you have a budget and your needs in mind, you can narrow down your search. We've also made life easier for you here, as we'll be updating this page in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday and during the day itself to highlight all of the best drawing tablet deals we've found, so make sure you check back here first before you buy!
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Georgia is lucky enough to be Creative Bloq's Editor. She has been working for Creative Bloq since 2018, starting out as a freelancer writing about all things branding, design, art, tech and creativity – as well as sniffing out genuinely good deals on creative technology. Since becoming Editor, she has been managing the site on a day-to-day basis, helping to shape the diverse content streams CB is known for and leading the team in their own creativity.
- Ian DeanEditor, Digital Arts & 3D
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