Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Artisul D13 13 3 LCD Graphics Tablet with Display Freestyle Stand Bundle
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
156
Old Reviews
2
Unverified
32
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
USB
LCD
TYPE
Review Analysis - 122 recent, verified reviews
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Display Clarity
37pen, screen, wacom, drawing, monitor
+86%
-14%
" ... Very happy to have purchased it as my first tablet with a display. ... "
" ... The matte screen protector that is pre-installed has a natural feel that I love. ... The display is vibrant and clear and I do not notice parallax when using it at a reasonable angle. ... "
" ... This is my first display tablet, I just love it. ... "
" ... Overall, this is a good 'screen tablet' for a novice digital artist, and I would recommend it to those who find it . ... "
" ... This is a really great drawing monitor can't really see The Parallax. ... "
" ... This is a great budget draw on screen tablet. ... "
" ... If you are using multiple displays, the display order is very important. ... "
" ... If you want to go for something that you can draw on the screen, and want to see how it feels, I suggest getting this tablet. ... -decent IPS panel ... "
Device Compatibility
28monitor, windows 10, artisul, display, windows
+79%
-21%
" ... I LOVE THIS TABLET. ... "
" ... This thing is awesome attached to my laptop with Zbrush! ... "
" ... This is not a Wacom tablet, by any means, but it can work just as well as one if you're patient with it. ... My initial experience with this tablet was on a Windows 7 machine ... "
" ... Great first tablet. ... "
" ... Go to Tablet PC Settings ... "
" ... It's a damn good tablet! ... "
" ... So far I am very please with the results of the tablet. ... "
" ... I use the artisul with my macbook, primarily with maya and zbrush. ... "
Drivers
24driver, artisul, wacom, uninstall, driver issues
+46%
-54%
" ... Anyhow, the majority of the time the "fix" is to just uninstall the driver, reboot your computer, reinstall the driver, then reboot the computer again. ... So I did what I always do, I went through the 30 minute process of uninstalling and reinstalling the driver and rebooting. ... "
" ... But the worst part is that the drivers DONT WORK and you have download and install the drivers every single time you plug the tablet in. ... "
" ... When I first got it and installed the drivers, I had to restart twice before getting it to work. ... "
" ... Another flaw is the drivers. ... "
" ... First off I uninstalled all of my tablet drivers (Wacom, yiynova, etc) to ensure no conflicting driver issues as recommended in the manual. ... Then the drivers for the D10 must be downloaded off of the manufacturers website and installed. ... "
" ... I had this for two weeks and I had to constantly uninstall and reinstall the drivers to get it to work on my windows machines. ... Eventually even after reinstalling drivers it basically couldnt authenticate the driver signature anymore and made the tablet useless. ... Unfortunately with such a stellar physical product its a shame there wasnt more care put into the software and drivers. ... Without the drivers the tablet itself is just an expensive paperweight. ... "
" ... We downloaded all the software and driver but the screen will not stay on. ... "
" ... After the restore I reinstall the drivers and bingo everything was working again, so to see if it would stick I rebooted, but like before the control panel, config and calibration were missing. ... "
Ease of Use
23easy to use, tablet, buttons, artisul, wacom
+91%
-9%
" ... It is straightforward to use and highly responsive. ... "
" ... The hotkeys are great and set up easily too! ... "
" ... There are flaws, but for the price, it is justifiable and easy to forgive. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... I like the tablet and the instructions are clear on how to use and install it. ... "
" ... I like the looks, seems solidly made, and easy to use. ... "
" ... SETUP: The setup is for left handed use. ... program most used on the Artisul D13. ... so it was a nice surprise that it was easy to make the various icon ... "
" ... It's easy to assemble, and it has all the buttons you want. ... "
Price
21worth, tablet, looking, d13, cintiq
+100%
" ... For the price, this is one heck of a deal, and I highly recommend it. ... "
" ... I recommend it's a great product for a really good price. ... "
" ... Cannot beat at the price. ... "
" ... I think this tablet is an excellent buy for the cost. ... "
" ... It's definitely worth looking at, dont lets its price fool you. ... "
" ... It's almost a third of what you would pay for with Wacom's cheapest current offering. ... -price: $279.99 (at the time of this review) ... "
" ... The price was much more manageable than any of the others I'd been looking at, and while it was still a bit of a stretch for me, it was absolutely worth every penny. ... "
" ... This little monitor has earned a permanent place in my bag and was well worth the money. ... "
Software Platform
20windows 10, software, driver, artisul, windows
+65%
-35%
" ... Works out of the box with Linux Mint!! ... "
" ... I have had no driver issues so far and can use my other monitor for other apps while working on my Artisul. ... "
" ... This is not a Wacom tablet, by any means, but it can work just as well as one if you're patient with it. ... My initial experience with this tablet was on a Windows 7 machine ... My experience with this tablet on this OS is . ... There aren't really any drivers specifically for this device- but it automatically detected what it was (an Artisul D10) and mapped it to . ... "
" ... Go to Tablet PC Settings ... "
" ... Works great on Windows 10 (64 bit). ... "
" ... !, I use wacom tablets in the past and I cant see difference with Artisul D13. ... "
" ... The iPad pro was too expensive, android drawing tablets to full of compromises, no-name chinese-branded drawing tablets were too risky. ... - Software is easy to use. ... "
" ... The tablet has an easy set up which you can find on the Artisul website including the drivers and manuals you need to install it. ... "
Controls
17pen, scroll wheel, artisul, pen pressure, display
+71%
-29%
" ... Having the preset buttons speeds up my workflow because it allows me to choose what I want them to be, much like my old Wacom. ... "
" ... For some reason, Windows had the display at 150 percent, but a right-click then display settings adjustment allowed me to easily change it to 100%. ... I actually like the default mappings so I haven't reassigned buttons yet. ... "
" ... Click Othertab (on the top of the menu) ... Go to Artisul Control Panel (the latest version 3.2) ... "
" ... -buttons have a nice tactile feel and easy to press ... Eraser can be toggled by a button on pen though. ... "
" ... :6 customizable express keys (as opposed to the Cintiq's 4) plus the scroll wheel. ... "
" ... HOTKEYS and SCROLL DIAL: No problems, was able to select any ... "
" ... It's easy to assemble, and it has all the buttons you want. ... The pen's buttons are easily distinguishable by touch. ... "
" ... The hotkey functions are great and very handy when you work. ... "
Product Reliability
17end, days, pen, d10, stopped working
+65%
-35%
" ... So far, everything is working great! ... "
" ... Artisul D13 - I have had this device for 4 days. ... "
" ... The device is still completely usable and I love it to death, but I can't even begin to tell you how disappointed I was to find a dead pixel when I first powered the system on. ... "
" ... It worked fro me. ... "
" ... Ive been a Professional artist for several years. ... "
" ... Now, just days later, Artisul is selling new ones directly on here for $450. ... "
" ... this device has finally arrived working well! ... "
" ... I did have to calibrate the pen a few times but it is working well now. ... "
Apps
16drawing, software, programs, artisul, photoshop
+88%
-13%
" ... I have had no driver issues so far and can use my other monitor for other apps while working on my Artisul. ... "
" ... This is not a Wacom tablet, by any means, but it can work just as well as one if you're patient with it. ... My experience with this tablet on this OS is . ... "
" ... It works in the Adobe apps as well as Clip Studio Paint. ... "
" ... This is a great tablet for drawing. ... "
" ... A very complete art tablet that the Mac store praised highly when helping install software for it. ... "
" ... This is my first drawing tablet. ... "
" ... PROGRAMS: Primarily bought for Moho aka Anime Studio which is a ... vector graphic animation program. ... program most used on the Artisul D13. ... "
" ... I look forward to getting better drawing apps and working out a better Photoshop configuration for this thing. ... (I mean, I prefer Photoshop, anyway!) ... "
Setup
14setup, installation, instructions, install, easy
+79%
-21%
" ... Installation was easy, though updates are manual. ... "
" ... The pen is fluid and smooth and the hotkeys work well when I finally got them setup. ... "
" ... This is an opinion from someone who is not a professional and found out that this is exactly what I needed. ... "
" ... I like the tablet and the instructions are clear on how to use and install it. ... "
" ... :Driver installation and pen calibration works smoothly (IF you pay close attention to the instructions). ... "
" ... SETUP: The setup is for left handed use. ... "
" ... Super easy set up. ... "
" ... The tablet has an easy set up which you can find on the Artisul website including the drivers and manuals you need to install it. ... "
Build Quality
14feels, solid, like, cheap, build
+93%
-7%
" ... it's sturdy and pleasant to hold. ... "
" ... The tablet is sturdy and built like a tank, and the stand is fantastic! ... "
" ... The weight and build of the exterior makes it feel and look like a rugged, professional piece of equipment. ... I thought that I would prefer a heavier one, but this seems just right. ... "
" ... Overall, it's a solid well built device and I'm just guessing that some of the few problem reviews I've read are from lack of understanding on dual monitor use or lack of or improper pen support/setup in the software being used. ... "
" ... -solid, sturdy build ... "
" ... I think it feels like a solid machine. ... It feels like it is well built and designed. ... "
" ... I like the looks, seems solidly made, and easy to use. ... "
" ... CONCLUSION: It is a well made piece of gear. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
11touch, wacom, sensitivity, wacom cintiq, pressure
+82%
-18%
" ... Click Go to Pen and Touch ... "
" ... If your looking for a great cheap alternative to the Wacom Cintiq tablets this is for you! ... "
" ... It was like the Cadillac of pen monitors, and that's what Wacom commissions for. ... The drawing is smooth for the most part. ... "
" ... The pen's buttons are easily distinguishable by touch. ... "
" ... For those wanting to get started with drawing on a tablet, or for those who just dont need or want to spend Cintiq- the Artisul is the perfect solution. ... "
" ... It doesn't seem as touch sensitive as the Wacom Clintique, but it is a really nice alternative to a student on a budget. ... "
" ... The stylus, while a little lighter than a Wacom Pro pen, is comfortable and highly responsive. ... "
" ... I've previously used a Wacom Intuos 5 touch, but having the screen display is amazing! ... "
Design
11look, hardware, feels, feel, design
+100%
" ... Hardware is lovely ... "
" ... The weight and build of the exterior makes it feel and look like a rugged, professional piece of equipment. ... "
" ... Look for an update of this review in the future. ... "
" ... It feels like it is well built and designed. ... "
" ... I like the looks, seems solidly made, and easy to use. ... "
" ... It is also used with a raster graphic ... "
" ... It works for my needs, and I actually like its hardware design. ... "
" ... Look, it works the way I expected. ... "
Ports
10hdmi, plug, powered, ports, port
+90%
-10%
" ... this is more of a monitor extension. ... "
" ... No problem for me as my desktop has HDMI. ... Main monitor is connected via DVI. ... "
" ... I was especially excited to see that the USB plug had a built-in support, as with other tablets, I'd had trouble with the cords being delicate, getting bent around and coming loose or going crooked, but both the USB and the HDMI plug are sturdy and have enough length that I needn't worry about them even half as much, even though the inconvenient placement of the ports on my laptop means they have to put up with substantial bending. ... "
" ... I am using a 2014 Mac mini and did have to buy a separate Mini display port to HDMI adapter since I was already using the HDMI port for my main monitor. ... "
" ... :100 percent usb powered. ... "
" ... It feels very sturdy, the plugs (HDMI and USB) don't easily come out. ... "
" ... Works great for my portable art since it's USB powered. ... "
" ... The fact that it's powered by USB is a huge plus. ... "
Comfort
10pen, tablet, keys, d13, snap
+90%
-10%
" ... This is a major stress-point in the design, however, and I fear that moving the tablet around while drawing may eventually cause fatigue on the mainboard and either snap the connectors off the board or simply crack the board altogether. ... "
" ... Even after hours of use it was very comfortable. ... "
" ... The pen itself is very light and soft with the hand. ... "
" ... It hasn't affected the use or pressure. ... "
" ... :6 customizable express keys (as opposed to the Cintiq's 4) plus the scroll wheel. ... Plus the D13 makes up for this with a FAR better stand, and more express keys. ... "
" ... One last thing, I have averageish/small hands, so I assume if your hands are bigger you'd want the 13in tablet, simply so that reaching the hot keys feels more comfortable. ... "
" ... The buttons are a godsend and easy to reprogram, the thickness of the pen is just enough so that my hand doesn't cramp while holding it. ... "
" ... It adjusts perfectly to where I need and is strong enough to bear the weight of my hand without moving. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Type: LCD
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