What is the best tablet for graphic design?
If you're a graphic designer, no doubt you've thought about getting a drawing tablet. Wacom have made the graphics tablet famous, but now Wacom are not the only players in the game, and there is much more choice available on the market.
The question is, which is the best tablet for graphic design, and what features should you look for?
Below is a quick guide to help you on your search for the best drawing tablet.
Why would a tablet help a graphic designer?
There are countless reasons why a graphics tablet would help a graphic designer in his/her job. A few brief reasons below:
- You're seeing a client, and you want a portable device that isnt clunky or bulky to showcase your work to the client, and make changes on the spot, if necessary
- Many graphics tablets are packed full of features that laptops are not. Firstly, you can use the screen as a canvas with a stylus, but also there are apps on for example that may not be on other laptops or desktop computers.
- Tablets typically have a longer battery life than something like an apple macbook pro, and this is useful when travelling on the train and you need to brush up on some design work.
Features to look out for
Below are some of the main features you need to look for when purchasing a tablet for graphic design, they're key features that you need to do your due diligence on so that you don't end up purchasing something which doesnt have the processing power that you need. For example:
- DPI (Dots per inch) and LPI (lines per inch)
- Battery life
- Size of the tablet, too small and you may not be able to do complex graphic design work.
- Brand, some brands are more reputable and have better customer service / warranties.
Popular Brands
The following brands are typically the most popular ones, and if you go with a drawing tablet from one of these brands, you stand a better chance at getting a good product and something that will last you for a while.
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Wacom
- Huion
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