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title: "XP-Pen Star03 V2 12 Inch Graphic Tablet with Passive Stylus 8192 Levels and 8 Shortcuts Digital Drawing Tablet"
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# 10x6 inch active drawing area for expansive creativity 8 customizable shortcut keys for workflow mastery 8192 pressure levels for ultra-precise strokes XP-Pen Star03 V2 12 Inch Graphic Tablet with Passive Stylus 8192 Levels and 8 Shortcuts Digital Drawing Tablet

**Brand:** xp-pen
**Price:** KD 33.64
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your digital artistry—precision, speed, and freedom in one sleek tablet!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** XP-Pen Star03 V2 12 Inch Graphic Tablet with Passive Stylus 8192 Levels and 8 Shortcuts Digital Drawing Tablet by xp-pen
- **How much does it cost?** KD 33.64 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- xp-pen enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted xp-pen brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Battery-Free Freedom:** Passive stylus means no charging, no interruptions—just uninterrupted creative momentum.
- • **Workflow on Steroids:** 8 fully programmable shortcut keys put your most-used commands at your fingertips—speed up your creative flow.
- • **Pixel-Perfect Precision:** 8192 pressure sensitivity delivers every nuance of your stroke with flawless accuracy.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Seamlessly integrates with Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, and all major creative & office software—your all-in-one digital canvas.
- • **Pro-Grade Build & Stability:** Robust, non-slip design ensures your tablet stays put during intense sessions, making every line steady and confident.

## Overview

The XP-Pen Star03 V2 is a 12-inch graphic tablet featuring a battery-free stylus with 8192 pressure sensitivity levels and 8 customizable shortcut keys. Its 10x6 inch active area offers ample space for detailed drawing, writing, and editing. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS, it supports major creative and office software, making it ideal for professionals seeking precision, efficiency, and versatility at an affordable price.

## Description

Pressure-sensitive 8192-level stylus without battery, 8 customizable shortcut buttons, and 10x6-inch active area for seamless digital drawing and writing.

Review: Accurate and precise graphics tablet and build quality seems solid - The graphic tablet is well built for it's price and best of all accurate and precise to work with. The drivers were easy to set up quickly in Windows 11 and after installation the pressure sensitivity and shortcut keys worked immediately in Photoshop. The first thing I always do with a tablet is try drawing long straight lines at different pressures and the Star03 passed this test beautifully. I mainly work with realistic styles and need to do a lot of accurate retouching, so the precision of this tablet is much appreciated. Every time I press down on the pen, it feels like it lands right on the pixel where I expect it to, which is brilliant. There's no annoying cursor sway or a disconnect between the pen nib and cursor position like I've experienced with some tablets in the past. I wish the Star03 had a scroll wheel and the cable on the tablet was longer, as I had to connect a USB extender to it so it would reach my PC, which is under my desk. It would also be nice to have been provided with a 90 degree USB adaptor so the cable doesn't have to bend 90 degrees like with my set up. Despite these minor annoyances, the Star03 overall seems a very good value for money and works great as a graphic tablet.
Review: Simple to use, ideal for writing, drawing, sketching and adding handwritten input to documents. Brilliant for photo editing too - First impressions of this graphics tablet were excellent: it arrives very smartly presented in a branded box inside which is the 36x21cm graphics tablet, USB connection cable, driver CD, stylus with 8 tips and a stylus rest and userguide which is written in English (and makes sense). Installation of the drivers proceeded smoothly on my Windows-10 PC and, following reboot the tablet was ready for use with minimal set-up required. I write local walks and cycle route leaflets which need hand-drawn maps supplemented with small, very simple sketches to illustrate rivers, areas of woodland, visitor attractions and other places of interest and, although I’ve tried drawing these with a mouse, I have failed miserably. I’ve also drawn the sketches by hand and then gone through the palava of either scanning my sketches or photographing them and importing them into the route leaflet document but it’s a long-winded method. Far better is to write the leaflet and draw the route at the same time and this is where this tablet fulfils its role. It can be used with desktop publishing, graphics and even MS Word software (I’m using Word 2003) so is highly versatile and involves nothing more than clicking on ‘insert...drawing’ or ‘insert....annotation’ then reach for the graphics stylus (or ‘pen’) and create your sketch on the tablet while watching it appear on the monitor. The tablet plugs into a USB port, the graphics stylus works wirelessly and there is no need to disconnect the mouse even though the stylus can now take over all functions of the mouse if you choose, simply by clicking on the its button on one side. As an additional feature, I find this especially good for photo-editing, particularly using the ‘cut-out’ facility in editing because it enables me to draw a smooth line around the subject to be ‘cut-out’, something I have never managed to do smoothly with a mouse. The Stylus is designed to feel like and function as a normal ‘pen’ so it is easy to add handwriting or hand-drawn sketches or other input to documents. Pressing hard on the stylus will produce a thicker, heavier line and a light touch will produce a lighter, thinner line. Adjustments can also be made via the XP-Pen software or the software package being used, eg MS Word has Ink Drawing and Ink Annotation pop-ups with line thickness adjustments, eraser, line style, line colour and different pen type options, eg highlighter, felt tip or ballpoint pen to create lines with a different appearance. Line style modifications can also be selected via the 4+4 express keys on the tablet itself. The tablet itself is made from rigid plastic with four non-slip feet on the reverse which keep it stable on the desk and, being large, it offers greater accuracy whereas any dithers on a line drawn on a small tablet, are exaggerated when viewed on a larger screen. The stylus feels just like a pen with a slightly springy tip which adjusts to varying pressures in handwriting, sketching or colouring-in. When not in use, the stylus rests on the included stand which also doubles as a handy storage container for the generous 8 spare tips which are included. Although being considerably easier to use and control than a mouse for graphics work or even handwriting, it does take some practice to develop the co-ordination skills to produce legible handwriting or usable sketches. One thing I found useful was to place a very thin sheet of 50gsm paper on the tablet and trace sketches from this as early co-ordination practice. This is a great graphics tablet for anyone who needs to add sketches, illustrations, hand-writing or any other similar input into documents. It works reliably and well, is well-made, feels robust and durable and is very responsive to the touch. I have another tablet costing more than 3 times the price of this. If I were to use them blindfolded, I wouldn’t be able to spot the difference in their results or usability – so this XP-Pen definitely offers excellent value for money. Disclosure: I received a complimentary product in exchange for a fair, honest and unbiased review.

## Features

- Graphics tablet with advanced stylus without battery, no need to charge; pressure level 8192; active surface 10 x 6 inch.
- Buttons on the stylus: programmable in the driver control panel, saving your effort.
- 8 shortcuts all customizable with default functions: Increase brush thickness, decrease brush thickness, zoom in, zoom out, undo, hand, brush, eraser (based on US keyboard). Very convenient to increase your workflow.
- The graphic tablet is also compatible with writing or signature software, such as Microsoft Word (very effective for office workers), Pen Commander, Auto Pen Signer that insert handwritten signatures or infrographies on documents. Also ideal tablet for teaching distance learning, online training or distance conferencing.
- Affordable price; Easy to install driver and compatible with most paint systems and software including: Windows 10/8/7 Mac OS 10.10.x or newer systems and Chrome OS 88.0.4324.109; Graphics software: Photo-shop, Painter, Paint Tool SAI, Adobe, etc. Also compatible with OneNote, Jamboard, Zoom Whiteboard, Microsoft Whiteboard etc. for e-writing/signatures or online courses.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01BEPY5RS |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 14,338 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 47 in Graphic Tablets |
| Brand | XP-Pen |
| Colour | Star03_B |
| Computer Memory Type | WRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,084) |
| Date First Available | 3 Feb. 2016 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Drive Interface | Unknown |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 680 g |
| Item model number | Star03 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | XP-PEN |
| Operating System | Compatible avec Windows 10/8/7 et Mac OS X 10.10 (et versions supérieures) |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Type | Unknown |
| Product Dimensions | 36 x 21 x 0.8 cm; 680 g |
| Screen Resolution | 8192 Levels |
| Series | STAR03V2 |
| Standing screen display size | 12 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** XP-Pen
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Operating system:** Compatible avec Windows 10/8/7 et Mac OS X 10.10 (et versions supérieures)
- **Pressure sensitivity:** 2048 Levels
- **Special feature:** High sensitivity

## Images

![XP-Pen Star03 V2 12 Inch Graphic Tablet with Passive Stylus 8192 Levels and 8 Shortcuts Digital Drawing Tablet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51G32KOrPdL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How is this tablet for calligraphy/brush pen style writing?**
A: Depends entirely on your software really. The tablet works fine and allows you to draw organically on screen. The quality of line will depend more on the program that you are using to draw with.
The only benefit of more expensive tablets such as Wacom is that they support pen tilt, which this tablet doesn't. That might be important, depending on your calligraphy style.

**Q: Is it bluetooth?**
A: NO, it need usb cable to connect, thank you.

**Q: does this have a handwriting to text?**
A: yes it have,it also depends on your system and software. if your system is Win7/8/10and office is 2007(above). Yes, you can use the Star03 to hand writing on Word, Excel, Power Point...etc.could you tell me what your operation system is and you want to hand writing on what kinds of software.

**Q: does this come with nibs, if so how many?**
A: Hi there,
Yes, Deco01 comes with 8 Replacement Pen Nibs stored in the Pen Stand. Hope it helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Accurate and precise graphics tablet and build quality seems solid
*by S***O on 2 October 2025*

The graphic tablet is well built for it's price and best of all accurate and precise to work with. The drivers were easy to set up quickly in Windows 11 and after installation the pressure sensitivity and shortcut keys worked immediately in Photoshop. The first thing I always do with a tablet is try drawing long straight lines at different pressures and the Star03 passed this test beautifully. I mainly work with realistic styles and need to do a lot of accurate retouching, so the precision of this tablet is much appreciated. Every time I press down on the pen, it feels like it lands right on the pixel where I expect it to, which is brilliant. There's no annoying cursor sway or a disconnect between the pen nib and cursor position like I've experienced with some tablets in the past. I wish the Star03 had a scroll wheel and the cable on the tablet was longer, as I had to connect a USB extender to it so it would reach my PC, which is under my desk. It would also be nice to have been provided with a 90 degree USB adaptor so the cable doesn't have to bend 90 degrees like with my set up. Despite these minor annoyances, the Star03 overall seems a very good value for money and works great as a graphic tablet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple to use, ideal for writing, drawing, sketching and adding handwritten input to documents. Brilliant for photo editing too
*by H***R on 12 April 2016*

First impressions of this graphics tablet were excellent: it arrives very smartly presented in a branded box inside which is the 36x21cm graphics tablet, USB connection cable, driver CD, stylus with 8 tips and a stylus rest and userguide which is written in English (and makes sense). Installation of the drivers proceeded smoothly on my Windows-10 PC and, following reboot the tablet was ready for use with minimal set-up required. I write local walks and cycle route leaflets which need hand-drawn maps supplemented with small, very simple sketches to illustrate rivers, areas of woodland, visitor attractions and other places of interest and, although I’ve tried drawing these with a mouse, I have failed miserably. I’ve also drawn the sketches by hand and then gone through the palava of either scanning my sketches or photographing them and importing them into the route leaflet document but it’s a long-winded method. Far better is to write the leaflet and draw the route at the same time and this is where this tablet fulfils its role. It can be used with desktop publishing, graphics and even MS Word software (I’m using Word 2003) so is highly versatile and involves nothing more than clicking on ‘insert...drawing’ or ‘insert....annotation’ then reach for the graphics stylus (or ‘pen’) and create your sketch on the tablet while watching it appear on the monitor. The tablet plugs into a USB port, the graphics stylus works wirelessly and there is no need to disconnect the mouse even though the stylus can now take over all functions of the mouse if you choose, simply by clicking on the its button on one side. As an additional feature, I find this especially good for photo-editing, particularly using the ‘cut-out’ facility in editing because it enables me to draw a smooth line around the subject to be ‘cut-out’, something I have never managed to do smoothly with a mouse. The Stylus is designed to feel like and function as a normal ‘pen’ so it is easy to add handwriting or hand-drawn sketches or other input to documents. Pressing hard on the stylus will produce a thicker, heavier line and a light touch will produce a lighter, thinner line. Adjustments can also be made via the XP-Pen software or the software package being used, eg MS Word has Ink Drawing and Ink Annotation pop-ups with line thickness adjustments, eraser, line style, line colour and different pen type options, eg highlighter, felt tip or ballpoint pen to create lines with a different appearance. Line style modifications can also be selected via the 4+4 express keys on the tablet itself. The tablet itself is made from rigid plastic with four non-slip feet on the reverse which keep it stable on the desk and, being large, it offers greater accuracy whereas any dithers on a line drawn on a small tablet, are exaggerated when viewed on a larger screen. The stylus feels just like a pen with a slightly springy tip which adjusts to varying pressures in handwriting, sketching or colouring-in. When not in use, the stylus rests on the included stand which also doubles as a handy storage container for the generous 8 spare tips which are included. Although being considerably easier to use and control than a mouse for graphics work or even handwriting, it does take some practice to develop the co-ordination skills to produce legible handwriting or usable sketches. One thing I found useful was to place a very thin sheet of 50gsm paper on the tablet and trace sketches from this as early co-ordination practice. This is a great graphics tablet for anyone who needs to add sketches, illustrations, hand-writing or any other similar input into documents. It works reliably and well, is well-made, feels robust and durable and is very responsive to the touch. I have another tablet costing more than 3 times the price of this. If I were to use them blindfolded, I wouldn’t be able to spot the difference in their results or usability – so this XP-Pen definitely offers excellent value for money. Disclosure: I received a complimentary product in exchange for a fair, honest and unbiased review.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For a cheeper graphics tablet, it's pretty good.
*by G***. on 15 July 2022*

This isn't a high end graphics tablet, and it's not really trying to be, but it does make photo retouching and graphic design much more intuitive than working with a mouse. The tablet is almost 100% plastic, most of it being a matte finish with a small strip being gloss, however 100% of it is a finger print magnet. I find myself cleaning it after every use because it drives me nuts. The tablet and pen are both customisable via the app and it really does speed up your workflow. It's very accurate and even on an ultra wide monitor, you get full screen coverage with the pen. The biggest issue is the software. On a Windows system, the app work great and runs in the background, however on a Mac, you need to have the app open in your doc in order to the Mac to recognise your customisations, or even for the pen to work as more than just a pointer. In the grand scheme of things, it's not a big deal, but I'm fairly obsessive and seeing that open app, knowing that it's not doing anything is super annoying. All that being said, it does the job and I would recommend it to anyone after an entry level graphics tablet. Just feels like a bit more polish was needed on the Mac version of the app.

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