Graphics Drawing Tablet, UGEE M708 10 x 6 inch Large Drawing Tablet with 8 Hot Keys, Passive Stylus of 8192 Levels Pressure, UGEE M708 Graphics Tablet for Paint, Design, Art Creation Sketch Black

I got this tablet as I start learning digital art and it's been such a good pick! The size feels alright and it's big enough to draw comfortably but not too bulky to carry around. The pen is very responsive and I love that it doesn't need charging. The shortcut buttons are handy once you get used to them, thought they are a little stiff at first! The setup feels like a breeze as the product came with detailed instructions and I easily searched for tutorials for this online as well/ It works smoothly with programs like photoshop.

Works as advertised

This tablet worked beautifully for the first few weeks that I had it. Much more dynamic than my old Wacom Intuos. It was very easy to set up both the drivers and the hotkeys, and easy to make the adjustment from my previous tablet. The pen is also a lot less clunky than the one I was used to, and has a smooth glide over the tablet's surface. Tilt and adjustable sensitivity is also a great feature.Unfortunately, it seemed that I had received a dud. For no apparent reason, the driver stopped being able to detect that the tablet was connected, no matter what I had tried to solve the issue. UGEE's tech team deduced that the tablet I had received was defective. Luckily customer support was very understanding and willing to send out a replacement in spite of the return window having closed. I am looking forward to using it again once it is delivered.

I have largely given up doing art because I have parented young kids for over a decade and it is difficult to do with kids grabbing at the tools. I have used this tablet for a short time but appreciate that even if a kid gets their hands on the stylus there is no mess and marks made can be easily undone. I am new to digital art so I started using the paint application on my computer and coloring page. It was pretty fun being able to draw and color in a way I had never been able to do before. Of course I realized quickly I was missing out on the pressure sensitivity and got a new application to utilize that feature. I'm still getting used to the digital art and although the feeling of a stylus differs greatly from brushes, pastels, and even pencils, it is very delightful to be able to engage in art in a way I was unable to for a long time. My older child took a try as well and found it satisfying to use. Based on my current experience I would recommend it. I haven't tried other similar devices but I can't imagine anything could be done better.Pros:*Quick and easy set up*Easy to program shortcut buttons on tablet and pen*Can be used with our without pressure sensitive application*Pressure sensitivity is awesome- this is really where there is phenomenal opportunity to make artCons:*Pencil shortcut buttons get in my way. My pencil grip is not standard so I accidently press the shortcut buttons while drawing. These are easy to disable and may be super useful for those with a standard grip*It took a little bit to get used to drawing on the tablet and watching to screen for feedback, an issue I would have for any drawing tablet that isn't directly on a screen.*The shortcut buttons on the tablet are easy for my kids to push while I draw although they are discreet enough that my kids aren't drawn to them.*There is a lag between the drawing on the tablet and the response on the screen with quick movements. I believe this is likely due to my computer specs and limitations rather than the tablet.

TLDR; Great low cost intro tablet at a great price (bought mine during sale for $40) Great sensitivity and decent construction.Detailed review:The USB PartsSo tested this tablet on a MacBookPro via the provided USB A to USB C adapter. The adapter snaps into place in the USB C port!!! <<< OMG!!!! THIS!!!! Really, why aren't ALL USB C connecters snap in place!? It's in the design spec but most of the time... USB C connectors tend to be... loose. Not this.Speaking of USB... the Micro USB connection on the tablet side is sized so that the cable will fit snugly, avoiding strain on the Micro USB port itself. The space has a slight taper so downward pulling won't cause it to fail. Nice.The BuildIt's built like a thin keyboard with partial folded metal and plastic components. It is SUPER light and if you put the effort in, it will flex. (So will a Wacom, actually... )The surface is smooth. One LED to indicate whether the stylus is within range of the sensor field. It is well lit and isn't super bright.The writing surface is smooth. To be honest, I think that for the price, UGEE puts out a pretty amazing tablet using the induction technology that Wacom pioneered.The buttons on the tablet itself are nice. There is a clear button click, but it is slightly dampened once it bottoms out. Am guessing a tactile micro-switch is under the button. Still, clean button press.SensitivityOkay, this thing has 266 pps for sampling rate and 8192 levels of sensitivity in the sensor.The only tablets I've had experience with are Wacoms from pre-2018. So the sensitivity levels of those are in the 2048 range. I have found that Wacom sensors tend to max out super quick and requires a more managed level of pressure or a curve adjusted nearly to the point of skewed de-sensitivity to avoid bottoming out.With the UGEE 10x6, I found that the lightest touch can produce a very fine line and applying pressure to the stylus while sketching I did not bottom out. When I did a pressure calibration, I was more or less leaving it along the midline, which was a surprise for me.Used it in Clip Studio Paint and at first, I had this thing where the cursor froze for a moment after I lifted the pen at the end of the stroke. Turns out this is due to having set 200 undo levels.... Dropping it down cleared that up.Drawing with this stylus and tablet feels very much pencil and sketch pad. The stylus is about the thickness of a slightly thicker pencil... maybe a pastel? Smaller? Larger? Guess it depends on the brand. But overall, I like it. That 8192 levels and 266 pps REALLY captures my strokes. dang.SoftwareUnlike Wacom's driver software.... UGEE's is VERY minimal and straightforward. But it retains what's important:- customize keys, buttons, and actions per Application.- can easily customize any button on the stylus or tablet.- doesn't induce lag, which Wacom's drivers have for me.