Reddit reviews HUION H610PRO V2 10 x 6.25 inch Graphics Tablet Drawing Tablet with 8192 Battery-Free Stylus Tilt Function, 8 Shortcut Keys, Compatible with Mac, PC or Android Mobile

i sorta kinda went to art school in a roundabout way. i started off in neuroscience, then i did a year of fine art and a year of community art college. i've done a lot of workshops and things though and i read a lot of art books and blogs and the like.

and yay for games! i actually work at a game company, Naughty Dog. it's a really fun industry. digital art is definitely a must for doing game art. Wacom is the tablet that I swear by however there are so many good cheap alternatives now. Here are some that I'd recommend for you to start out by trying:

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1449009760&sr=1-7&keywords=wacom+bamboo

http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1449009760&sr=1-1&keywords=wacom+bamboo

oh and check it out manga studio is on sale, that's a good program too, great alternative to photoshop which is really pricey: http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Micro-Software-Inc-ALA31002327/dp/B00ANH074Y/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=513uN0rVQlL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR111%2C160_&refRID=0VT0HQ9EMB6J118RBJWD

Wacom's price entry point is high. If you're looking for a starter tablet there are a lot of comparable products.
EDIT: This bad boy got some good reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A

Photoshop CC and this tablet.

Wacoms works great in linux, I have 2 of em at home, the only thing with wacom is that they are quite expensive compared to the huion tablets which offers great value and pressure sensitivty, larger for less money, and also have battery less stylus.

However if you get a huion you will have to install a driver but should be easy.

https://github.com/DIGImend/digimend-kernel-drivers

The wacom equivalent is much more expensive than this huion. http://www.amazon.com/H610-Pro-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426639551&sr=8-1&keywords=huion

programs:

Gimp(image manipulation) of course! Krita(Scetch & paint), mypaint(Scetch & paint), Inkscape(vector), blender if you want to do 3D sculpting, synfig studio for 2d animation, pinta.

This is what I use for digital drawing.
I have zero complaints, works very well. The only tidbit is I hear driver issues can be a problem; I have experienced none, but I did read that a few times, so the concern is there I suppose. Still, it's really cheap for the size, so I like it.

The closer your tablet is in size to your monitor, the more natural it will feel to use and the easier a time you'll have adjusting to it. The bigger your tablet is, the more you can draw from your shoulder and elbow as well, to get smoother, more flowing lines. This is the tablet I have now and honestly I'd probably go insane if I had to use one smaller than that now.

Unless it's used, in very good condition, and you can verify it works, I wouldn't spend as little as £30 on a tablet. £50-75 for new is more the range for a starter tablet that'd actually be worth having.

Im not Jazza, but Huion makes decent tablets without breaking the bank! Here is their most popular model. Its $76.99

First, we need a price point. If it is under 100 dollars, I would suggest the Huion H610. http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A

Amazing value, 10x6 inch working space, 2048 levels of pressure, and a decent build quality. Also, the Monoprice Tablet is a good alternative. You only have 1024 levels of pressure, but you still have 10x6 inches of working space.


If you have the money to spare, Get a Wacom Intuos 3 or Intuos 4. The decent ones, that aren't a hilariously tiny size are at least $150. If you don't have the cash, Get a Huion H610, or a Monoprice Tablet.

What I meant by dissonance is that moving your hand a small amount can have a much larger effect. Your body is doing one thing -- drawing a small line. Your eyes see something else -- a long line is being drawn. You won't have that issue when you are using something like a Cintique. Or a tablet that closely matches the monitor you are working with. Whether or not this matters to you is preference based.

I'm going to echo /u/GanjaYogi and say to take a look at Huion tablets they are good quality and cheaper than Wacom. For example https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ will get you a much larger tablet for about the same price as the Wacom you were looking at.

I'm not sure if it would work but http://amzn.com/B00GIGGS6A. Could be a really good gaming option for you.

Wacom products are good, but I find they're overpriced for what you get. I'm currently rocking a Huion H610 ($76.99 on Amazon). My first tablet was a Wacom Bamboo that served me just fine (aside from the USB cable shorting out a couple times; customer service always replaced it for a small fee), but honestly I like the Huion better.

I don't have any experience with Monoprice tablets, but I do have a Huion 610. It runs well on Windows 7 using the drivers from their site without any hassle, so I don't believe being a cheaper alternative to Wacom tablets is necessarily the issue.

It would be more for digital painting I guess, we've talked about artists and she doesn't really have any she likes. She mostly just drew for herself and from her own inspiration but it's a good thought that I shall keep in mind in the future.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=pd_luc_rh_sbs_01_03_t_ttl_lh?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I was thinking of getting, it's not a standard wacom tho so I'm not 100% sure in it

Get the largest Wacom model you can find for the price and don't be afraid to look for used ones, because in your price range you will be forced to resign to small models and people tend to upgrade from them after a while, so such investment isn't particularly wise. Avoid anything with touch interface, it's widely regarded as useless, go for non-touch versions and save some money.

The closest competitors to Wacom are Monoprice tablets, but they have all sorts of driver and build quality issues. Huion is another leading competitor, offering a particularly attractive Huion H610PRO tablet for a very affordable price. That would definitely be a good alternative to Wacom products, but make damn well sure to test it before paying or at least make sure you have a very good return policy. I had to return mine, because it couldn't draw straight diagonal lines and it's not exactly an uncommon issue. But if you get a working model, for the price it can't be beat.

All non-Wacom products tend to have severe compatibility issues with Windows 10, so keep that in mind if you're running that.

These tablets are great and so much cheaper than the wacoms, which I personally think are mostly overpriced... I would highly recommend. I've had several wacoms and these are just as good if not better.

https://www.huiontablet.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A

I use a Huion H610 Pro. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done!

I own this Huion - https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A

It used to cost $50 when I first bought it. Still runs fine, only annoying part is the driver. For some reason whenever I want to use the drawing tablet I have to disconnect the USB plug from the pad and re-insert it. But that's only a one time deal every time I start to draw. Other than that no complaints :)

I am an ID student. Most colleges seem to have labs that support students in college. However, if you want to start early then I would recommend this is it's a good starter tablet. It's very cheap and works pretty well. I haven't used this model though as it's been awhile. Today I use a Surface Pro 4 for all my digital work but that's a big investment and I wouldn't recommend that for your sake. Technology evolves very fast.

Like a user here said before, sketching on paper translates pretty easily to computer assisted sketching. But if I could recommend programs I'd practice on SketchBook Pro. It's $30 a year and won't expire like an Adobe trial.

I can also recommend a few books for you and critique your work if you want. I tried to get a community like that going on this sub but it never came through. PM me if you want though like I said I'm only a student.

Check out Frenden and his Wacom-alternative tablet reviews. I bought a Huion H610 and like it much more than my old Intuos 3, and for at least 1/2 the price. Here'a link to the new H610 Pro.

is there any major drawback to the pro vs. the standard h610? I can snag a pro off prime for just as much as the one you linked on ebay.

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A

Huion H610. My friend works for microsoft games and has a wacom and was surprised how nice the pressure sensitivity and smooth usage of the huion was for quite a bit less. Ive owned it 2 years and no issues.

From what you said above, you need a graphics tablet which is portable and decent in quality. As a beginner in digital art and also a professional person in drawing, I think you can choose Huion H610Pro or 580. And I think H610Pro would be much better for you.
Active Area: 10'' x 6.25''
Pressure Sensitivity: 2048 levels
Resolution: 5080 lines per inch; Report Rate: 233 resolutions per second
Uses a battery free stylus, which is rechargeable, silmmer and lighter
A new version for the H610 model with a clean, edgy new look.
H610Pro can meet all your needs. By the way, "Pro" means professional. And it comes with a rechargeable pen which can be continous use for a long time after two-hour full charged.
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_3?m=A30BRCK3LE6SB5&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1411012749&sr=1-3

Huion H610, the tablet I've been using for a over a year now, works just fine. buy that.

I've had this in my Amazon cart for a while now but haven't bought it yet so take this with a grain of salt. I've read a ton of reviews and watched some on YouTube, it seems like a solid tablet for beginners. I don't hand draw a lot of stuff but the rare occasion I'd want to it seems like a good enough tablet.

Ah that one looks great! The top critical review (https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/product-reviews/B00GIGGS6A/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_see_all_top?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=avp_only_reviews&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=helpful) states however that the drivers don't work properly with Photoshop CC 2015; specifically pressure sensitivity (and I use Photoshop CC 2017).

If someone on this sub-reddit could confirm that this is/isn't the case, I would appreciate it!

ugh sorry guys I'm a total idiot, that's a video to a new Scientology Documentary!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Huion-H610-Pro-Graphics-Compatible/dp/B00GIGGS6A

One like this? they might work for other people. But I find them a pain to work with. I have to look at my line is where I draw :p

I just got the Huion H160PRO yesterday, and I absolutely love it! I've been a Wacom user for years, and had the privilege of using Intuos 5 tablets in high school, but this tablet really met my expectations. It's about the same size as the Intous line, and it was delivered in 3 days with free shipping through amazon.

Huion H610PRO Painting Drawing Pen Graphics Tablet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DM1gybWXWNM8E

I mean it's just freaking awesome.

I'm no expert, but I just got my first drawing tablet, so I'll recommend the one I have. I've got a Huion h610 Pro. Personally, I like it. Works well with Photoshop Elements 10. The pressure sensitivity works pretty well. It works better with my desktop than laptop, though I think that's just me installing the driver wrong. It's normally a $150 tablet, but it's on sale on amazon right now. I'd check compatible programs before committing, though, to see if it'll be good enough for you.

It's this one

Huion H610PRO Painting Drawing Pen Graphics Tablet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vsYxybB57WAEZ

Check out the Huion H610. Bamboo tablets are great, but you are paying a bit of a premium just for the brand. I got the Huion for my wife and she's been very happy with it.

I think for her actual needs she would be better with a tablet, do you think Huion is the best option?
If it is, which one of these 3 would you take?
Tablet 2
Tablet 4
Tablet 6


Seriously, you don't know how much I owe you, guys!! ^^

Real life! AWESOME.

Tablet's are actually pretty affordable if you don't get a Cintiq or a Wacom. I've got this one. I've only used it a few times so far but it's pretty nice. Can't beat that price for that size either.

Have you considered picking up a second hand monitor? The extra real estate might be handy to have.

This one is good for the price too.

> I can code the entire thing but it's going to look awful. I have spent hours trying to get better and I just don't have that gift.

You need more experience. I was the same when I started my indie development "career"; can code in my sleep, but can't draw for shit.

Keep at it and you'll get better if you really want to. Also, get a drawing tablet. You can't "draw" anything other than pixel art with a mouse.

...and unfortunately I'm busy with my own projects at the moment so I can't help out. Wish you luck though! It's always refreshing to see that there are other game developers at FIU!

EDIT: woops, this is /r/Miami not /r/FIU. Well, maybe you do go to FIU :P

Well it's certainly worth while if you spend countless hours on it over a few years. The thing is thought you're not very experienced in digital art yet so it's hard to say if a purchase that large will pay itself off. You could use it for a few months and decide either the cintiq or digital isn't for you. I would recommend the Huion H610 Pro since it's so cheap. This tablet has the exact same specs as the intuos pro. Then if you really like digital buying a cintiq might be an easier decision since you'll have some experience in digital. You could even check out a cintiq alternative, just know that installing drivers can be difficult with them. I believe all the brands that make much cheaper cintiq alternatives are Bosto, Yiynova, Monoprice and Huion. Many complain that the cintiq's screen is dark and super thick creating a feeling of parallax. If you do go with a cintiq alternative make sure the screen resolution supports 1920x1080. The Yiynova I have has a res of 1440x900 and since you're so close to the screen it's insanely easy to see pixelation. Other then that I have 0 complaints with it after I got the drivers installed.

https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492302446&sr=8-1&keywords=vistablet

> I dont know if we can justify paying over $50 for one.

Draw tablets easily exceed that price. That being said, I paid $75 for my Huion, which is the spitting image of this one.

I feel like they are inflating the level of sensitivity and that it's the same model. At this price point, you can expect the draw pad to stop tracking mid-stroke, and for the pressure to scale dramatically as it guesses the appropriate level of pressure.

With drawing tablets, you very much get what you pay for.

>don't understand all of what's important regarding stats

• Figure out what form factor you want, either a slab tablet or a monitor tablet. Slab tablets are MUCH cheaper, but you need to have an external monitor and computer to use them, whereas a monitor tablet you only need a computer and can draw directly on the screen.
  
  
• Figure out what size you want.
  
  This one is kind of tricky as there's no right or wrong answer to this one, it's entirely subjective. I personally use a tablet that's 10"x6" which feels comfortable to me, but I know people who use massive ones twice the size as mine, and some who use ones smaller than mine, it's all about what's comfortable to the artist using them.
  
  
• Pressure levels.
  
  Every tablet will list their "Pressure levels", this is just the level of sensitivity that the pen is capable of achieving. In general the higher the number the better.
  
  For reference the tablet I use everyday for work is quite old at this point and has either 2048 or 4000-ish (It's been a while since I bought it, I honestly can't remember =P.) levels of pressure, whereas most modern tablets will have 8000+.
  
  
• LPI (Lines per inch.)
  
  This is basically the tablets "Resolution". Same deal as pressure levels, the higher the better.
  
  
• Screen type (Monitor tablet specific. Doesn't apply to slab tablets.)
  
  When it comes to monitors and thus monitor tablets as well, IPS monitors are generally better for art related things as they offer a better colour range, but because of this they're also more expensive than something like TFT monitors. There's tablet monitors out there that use all types of monitors in them, and while I would personally suggest one that uses an IPS monitor in it if possible, it's usually not a noticeable issue unless you have something like a TFT and IPS monitor side by side.
  
  One thing they do vary on quite a bit is their viewing angles. IPS has much better viewing angles whereas other types of monitors tend to "Colour shift" when viewing them from anything other than straight on.
  
  Note: "Colour shifting" is when as you look at the screen at more and more of an angle the colour starts to drain away and in some cases when viewed at extreme angles will actually look like a negative image.
  
  Some other things to keep in mind:
  
  
• Is it modular? aka can the cord be removed from the tablet it self meaning if the cord breaks in the future (And trust me, it will.) can you replace the cord easily without needing to replace the whole unit.
  
  
• Is the tablets surface textured or smooth? Some tablets are perfectly smooth while others have a paperlike texture, which one is better is another case of personal preference (Personally I prefer my tablets like I prefer my peanut butter, nice and smooth.), but if the tablets surface is textured then it will wear down the stylus nibs quicker than a smooth one would. Nibs are replaceable and tablets will always come with some number of replacement nibs and a nib removal tool, so it's not a huge deal.
  
  
• Does it work with your OS? It's pretty rare for a tablet to not be compatible with modern versions of Windows and OSx, but I'd be lying if I said I hadn't seen some that will only support the latest version of each OS, or will only work on one and not the other, so just make sure to double check that the unit you're buying does say that it works with whatever OS you use.
  
  If you're looking for a solid and inexpensive tablet, I would personally reccomend the Huion h610 pro, I've been using ths non-pro version (Which has since been discountinued apparently.) for the past 4 years now everyday for work and have no major complaints about it other than the drivers were a little finicky when I first set it up.
  
  If you're wondering what the differences between my non-pro version and the pro version are, the pro version has slightly better specs and a textured surface. My dislike for textured tablets was why I went with the non-pro version at the time.
  
  If you have any questions feel free to ask and I'll help as best I can.

Here's a whole list of free art programs out there.
Try them out and see which one works best for you.

As for 'track pad' (IDK what that is) but if you meant 'tablet' go for Wacom Intuos (formerly Wacom Bamboo), great starter tablets. There's also Huion if you want something much cheaper than that, and they work just as fine.

I have this. Its great and within your budget.
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A

These are great! I do a lot of character drawing (especially rpg themed) myself. I really like the variety of characters you've presented. I hope you post more soon!

P.S. If you're interested this is my portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/MikhailHolland

P.S.S. This is the tablet I use (super cheap equivalent to Wacom), Huion:
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A

Huion 610 pro been using it for almost 2 years now never had a problem. Has charging pen and a pretty good hover distance. If you do end up getting it use the CD drivers not the newest ones online since with the CD drivers you are able to set area portions easier. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Huion-H610-Pro-Graphics-Compatible/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1485897338&sr=8-1&keywords=Huion+tablet

> If you can pick up a cheapo tablet off ebay or whatever it will make your life a million times easier.

Huion H610Pro is a decent cheap tablet: https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483383963&sr=8-3&keywords=huion+pro

I have used mine for a few years, and performs like a several-hundred dollar Wacom.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GIGGS6A/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1466001954&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=intous+pro+medium&dpPl=1&dpID=41NxyYbKIZL&ref=plSrch


Something like that might be better for your budget. Personally, the Huion I used worked great on photoshop, toonboom and a few other programs I use, but I disliked the pen nib travel. Otherwise great products. I had their cintiq type of product.


Otherwise intuos pro are like $300 vs $100-$200 for the comic/art versions.
I really would say save up to get the pro version or I don't think you will get much more out of it than what you have.

My decades old bamboo fun tablet has more functionality than the new intuos line. Without built in controls/buttons I just can't recommend them.
It would be $100+ spent just to need replaced.

Hell, I'm buying a cintiq this month, I'd send my bamboo tablet to you if you pay $25+shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Small-Tablet-Graphics-Software/dp/B000V9NU2A

I would second the h60.

It has a decent sized drawing area and for under $100 it's great for a beginner.

I have an Intuos 4 at work and just bought a Huion H610 Pro at home. Can't tell a huge difference but I don't use it every day. I'm very happy with my purchase and saved a bundle.

https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467923417&sr=8-2&keywords=huion+h610+pro

Hey man, frankly I only know of Wacom and Genius tablets. So I researched Huion just now. Interesting. This one's from Amazon:

Q: What are the differences between the Huion h610 and the Huion h610 pro? Thanks.

A: Regarding your inquiry, the differences between the H610 and H610 Pro are as follows: 1. Different stylus. H610 Pro uses a battery free stylus, which is a recharge one with latest Huion design while the H610 uses a stylus that needs one AAA battery. The recharge stylus has a better sense and responses better to the tablet. 2. Different surface texture. The H610 Pro has a slippery-proof texture of the tablet surface so you will feel more comfortable like drawing on a real paper when you use it. The old H610 doesn't have that. 3. Different resolution. The resolution of the H610 Pro is 5080 lines per inch, and the H610 is 4000 LPI. 4. Different reporting rate. The report rate of the H610 Pro is 233 resolutions per second while the H610's is 220 RPS. 5. Different box. The whole original packaging box of H610 Pro is different from the H610, which looks more modern. 6. Different driver. The new driver for the H610 Pro is confirmed to be compatible with windows 8.1 and mac osx 10.9. Thank you for your kind attention!

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A

I have a Huion H610 graphics tablet, it is a very responsive piece of kit, gorgeous for drawing on. I'd definitely recommend going for a graphics tablet for drawing rather than a normal tablet that you can do other stuff on.

The Huion is only about £70 and definitely gives the comparable Wacom a run for it's money.