Review: XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Graphics Display

Review: XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Graphics Display

Review: XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Graphics Display

Review: XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Graphics Display

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First Impressions

The product arrived on time.The packaging was pretty impressive
The box was very well, I loved the packaging it has a beautiful and very firm and strong box so in case you are shipping it far away rest assure the package is well protected.
The overall build quality is solid. Edges are all rounded off. It actually looks quite good. Can’t compare to the build and looks of the Wacom Cintiq but the price is much more affordable.
XP-Pen Artist13.3 is one of the most affordable Cintiq alternatives out there, price-wise. It’s really a good choice if you’re cash-strapped, as long as you don’t mind drawing on a smaller screen.

XP-Pen Artist 13.3 v2 Graphics tablets

Specifications

  • Product dimensions: 39 x 25 x 1.4cm
  • Active area: 29.3 x 16.5cm
  • Screen: 13.3 inches with 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • Panel type: IPS
  • Colors: 16.7 million
  • Input: USB-C
  • Graphic ports supported: HDMI, miniDisplay
  • Pen does not require battery
  • Visual Angle:178°
  • Pressure sensitivity: 8,192 levels
  • Display Color Gamut:75% Adobe RGB
At the time, it’s selling at official site: https://www.xp-pen.com/

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Package Contents

  • XP-Pen Artist13.3 V2 tablet
  • HDMI/Power/USB all-in-one cable
  • USB extension cable
  • HDMI to miniDisplay adapter
  • Pen and stand
  • 8 replacement nibs
  • Wall charger and various international plugs
  • Manual, warranty card, cleaning cloth and glove
The packaging box features a very simple clean design. With this box, you lift up the cover to reveal the pen display and all the things included.

The Screen


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When you first open up the box, the screen has a protector film over it which has to be peel off to reveal the matte screen protector. It’s a nice texture to draw on.
On XP-Pen Artist13.3’s screen there’s a screen protector that adds texture to the screen. The purpose for this texture is to add friction while you draw, and to hopefully make it similar to drawing on paper. 
Calibration on the tablet is decent and does stray a bit towards the edges, but not so bad to ruin the drawing experience. I recommend calibrating the tablet before you draw if you are moving the tablet around.
XP-Pen Artist13.3 comes with a 13.3-inch screen, which provides you with a decent drawing area (the active drawing area is 293.76 X 165.24 mm). the tablet used an IPS panel so colour reproduction is quite decent. Some one will think this is small draw area, but you could get used to it if this is your first pen display, or if you want a portable one to take with you on the go.
This 13.3 inch pen display supports a 1920 x 1080 resolution. For a screen this size, which isn’t too big, everything appears sharp.

The Pen



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XP-Pen Artist13.3 comes with a passive pen. The pen supports 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity. It does not use battery so it does not need to be charged.it has two side buttons but no eraser.
The pen comes with a pen holder to store it away while not in use. Inside the pen holder, you can find 8 replacement nibs.
Replacing the pen nib is something you ought to do when the current nib become pointy.

Hot Keys


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XP-Pen Artist13.3 comes with 6 hot keys. You could customize these keys to do all sorts of the shortcuts you do on your art program. For example, you could set one of the keys to switch to the selection tool(assuming you use it a lot), while having another one to activate a certain filter. The possibilities are high.
Having 6 hot keys in a cheap drawing pen displays like this is really nice too. It can help you replace the keyboard in case you don’t need that much keyboard shortcuts.

The Driver

Before you get to install the driver, it’s important you remember to uninstall any graphics tablet driver on your computer, either from Wacom or another manufacturer.
With the driver, you can change the pressure sensitivity, assign functions to the side and physical shortcut buttons, calibrate the screen to compensate for parallax offset and switch to left-handed mode if you want to.
When you’re using it for the first time, there’s going to be parallax. The glass is close to the screen but there’s still a distance. There’s parallax so you’ll definitely want to calibrate the screen.
It is very easy to install and I love the way everything looks and feels. I use both photoshop, paint sai, and clip studio and this tablet works great for all of those programs.

Drawing performance


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Most of the functions such as sketch, paint, design and edit can be executed directly from the tablet screen, work naturally and intuitively.
There’s this inconsistency or the challenge of maintaining a consistently smooth line when drawing curves. When you’re testing for it, it’s going to show up, but when actually drawing with it, it’s not that big of an issue. Out of all the apps, Clip Studio Paint works perfectly without any of the wobble or stroke issues.
Enjoy Every Detail Artist13.3 driver can support 4K displays, allowing you enjoy every sharp detail and every soft line. The newest brightness adjustable buttons help you to find the most suitable lightness, offering you an comfortable drawing experience.
If you’re using Windows, the performance of the pen is better than on Mac. You get nicer looking lines.

Pros

  • Good build quality and design
  • Pen does not require battery
  • 8 replacement tips included
  • 6 shortcut buttons are useful
  • Screen has decent colour accuracy and viewing angles
  • Price is very competitive on this size

cons

  • Matte screen protecter affects sharpness of the screen
  • Parallax exists, corrected by calibration
  • No stand included for the display

XP-Pen Artist 13.3 v2 Graphics tablet

Summary

It’s a great little drawing tablet! Full support for Windows 10, I definitely recommend this tablet to artists who cannot afford the Wacom price.
For anyone that wants one of those fancy Wacom Cintiqs but can’t afford one, this tablet might be a great alternative!
Warm Reminder: the drawing tablet could draw power from USB port, as that could mean the ability to use it on the go more easily than other pen displays.
If you want to learn more about the XP-Pen Artist 13.3, check out the link below: https://www.storexppen.com/buy/artist13_3.html