XP-PEN XP-PEN Star03 12" Graphics Drawing Pen Tablet Drawing Tablet Battery-free Stylus Passive Pen Signature Board with 8 Hot Keys (Black)

I bought the XP Pen sometime in December and i took it for granted that it would work smoothly and attempted the use after 2 weeks or so. The nightmare began soon after. First, downloading their Star03 driver is not user friendly in the sense it says you need to have winRaR to extract files and i was prompted to buy. Somehow i did that. Then after all done, the real pain and the defeat of purpose. The pen is not sensed after connecting to my laptop and into the white board scribbalar or senses but disappears or suddenly appears fiddling with the connecting chord or after exit and reclicking the icon. Also, my class room in scribbalar got corrupted. After paying Rs 7000 and with this experience , i feel i was fleeced and there is no effective support in the sense someone merely calling 100 times is not to be called so. DONT BUY - NOT DURABLE, NOT EASY TO INSTALL. NOT EASY TO USE. I will change my view only if someone from the company miraculously does something to make it work.Frankly, the company shall pay back the cost i incurred and work seriously on the product for which i am fighting

Rugged and build to last..... extremely happy with my purchase and it's a must have of you are a teacher and conducting online classes 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 go for it....

I purchased the star 03 V2 pen tablet considering the build quality, so to speak it actually delivers the quality. There is no cons in hardware but there is one setback, unlike other pen tablet driver like WACOM the driver does not allow to multiple configuration of the pen to different application, also it does not have that flexibility in selecting the functionality of the pen buttons configurations. Since i only use it for photoshop it is ok but for professionals who use it for multiple application the button configuration might be a concern, in that case WACOM would deliver the results. Hope XP PEN reads this review and makes an update to the driver.

I received the tablet from XP-Pen India seller itself, for Rs.5499/- and the delivery was handled by Amazon. The package contents were as advertised and the product was in optimum condition. It's build is sleek and appealing while also sturdy and assuringly heavy, unlike other fragile brands on sale. The stylus is also comfortably sized, with a nice and springy nib, which can be easily replaced. Moreover, the anti-slip pads on the tablet and the pen stand live up to their name, which is a good for any surface.Though this is my first pen tablet, I felt really comfortable, thanks to the large enough active area, stylus feedback, intuitive driver UI and completely customizable express keys. It facilitated my online teaching and dive into digital art. Though I am a conventional artist, this product helped me take to digital art, like a fish to water, in spite of the lack of prior experience, resulting in me relying extensively on hand-eye coordination. This was not an issue, thanks to the excellent pressure sensitivity (levels are customizable to suit individual styles too), lack of any lag between strokes and feedback.The large active area, disconnectable cable and other accessories all add to the utility and durability of this gadget. One of the two downsides I found was the nib change tool which is made of flimsy aluminum or steel that bends out of shape really quickly. The other is the propensity of the surface to get scratched by heavy strokes. Apart from this, it was worth every penny. To combat the latter issue, if you're not interested in buying a protective film, I kindly advise to NOT peel of the protective film on the surface unlike the company tells you to, as that film quite good, but doesn't quite protect from really heavy strokes. Using the pen tablet with this film and a simple A4 sheet on top, leaves the surface pristine even with heavy work.I will push the limits of the pen tablet and update on its performance in a month or so. So my verdict is this - whether you're a beginner or a pro, if you got a 5k-odd budget, just get this one. Registering the product with XP-Pen India gives 1 month extra warranty.

I know wacom doesn't provide such button options for this price and also the work area will be quite less in wacom tablets for this price.But this is an absolute go-to pen tab for beginner-intermediate level users. I mainly use it for digital sculpting and texture painting. The pressure and sensitivity are totally accurate . They have extra nibs provided with the pen but I am sure the one that is fixed default lasts long enough. Go for it.