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Adesso Cybertablet W9 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Type:pen tabletActive drawing area:25806 mm²Resolution:N/APen pressure levels:2048Report rate:250 RPS

Adesso Cybertablet W9 Review: Compare 66 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drawing tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drawing tablet's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drawing tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of drawing-tablets
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Drawing tablets category across these key areas: Form Factor, Display & Color, Pen & Input, Connectivity, Controls & Extras.
When it matters
When you want to compare drawing tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

50%

6.9

Pen & Input

40%

3.9

Display & Color

4%

7.0

Form Factor

3%

4.4

Connectivity

3%

5.1

Controls & Extras

â–¼Worse than 94% of drawing-tablets
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drawing tablet.
When it matters
When you want to know how a drawing tablet performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £90

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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet Adesso Cybertablet W9

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Drawing tablets category across these key areas: Form Factor, Display & Color, Pen & Input, Connectivity, Controls & Extras.
When it matters
When you want to compare drawing tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

50%

6.9

Pen & Input

40%

3.9

Display & Color

4%

7.0

Form Factor

3%

4.4

Connectivity

3%

5.1

Controls & Extras

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drawing tablet.
When it matters
When you want to know how a drawing tablet performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drawing tablet.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Adesso Cybertablet W9 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65% of drawing tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drawing tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drawing tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.9
Type
pen tablet
Display
no
Display
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This drawing tablet does not have a display. 48.5% of drawing tablets have a display.
Compatibility
Windows / macOS
Wireless capability
yes
Wireless capability
yes
â–² Better than 82% of models
This drawing tablet supports wireless use. This feature is present on 18% of drawing tablets.
2.4 GHz receiver.
Weight
440 g
Weight
440 g
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 440 g, lighter than 77.1% of drawing tablets.
Tablet only; separate stand excluded.
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Active drawing area
25,806 mm²
Active drawing area
25,806 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 25,806 mm², smaller than that of 79.4% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 2.1% of drawing tablets.
203.2 x 127 mm.
Screen size
N/A
Resolution
N/A
Pixel density
N/A
Typical brightness
N/A
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Stylus included
yes
Stylus included
yes
Category Benchmark
This drawing tablet comes with a stylus. This feature is present on 100% of drawing tablets.
Pen technology
EMR (battery-free)
Pen technology
EMR (battery-free)
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drawing tablet uses EMR (battery-free) pen technology, more advanced than that of 4.6% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 95.4% of drawing tablets.
Pen pressure levels
2048
Pen pressure levels
2048
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <8.2k – >16.4k
This drawing tablet supports 2048 pen pressure levels, fewer than 95.9% of drawing tablets and equal to 4.1% of drawing tablets.
Pen resolution
5,080 LPI
Pen resolution
5,080 LPI
â–² Better than 6% of models
Market range: <5.1k LPI – >5.1k LPI
This drawing tablet supports a pen resolution of 5,080 LPI, higher than that of 5.7% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 94.3% of drawing tablets.
Report rate
250 RPS
Report rate
250 RPS
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 250 RPS, higher than that of 55.5% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 0.6% of drawing tablets.
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Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This drawing tablet does not support Bluetooth. 13.1% of drawing tablets support Bluetooth.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports, fewer than 17.4% of drawing tablets and equal to 82.6% of drawing tablets.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports, fewer than 51.8% of drawing tablets and equal to 48.2% of drawing tablets.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 1% of models
Market range: <0 – >0
This drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, fewer than 1.1% of drawing tablets and equal to 99% of drawing tablets.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
Market range: <0 – >0
This drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, fewer than 1.6% of drawing tablets and equal to 98.4% of drawing tablets.
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N. of express keys
6
N. of express keys
6
â–² Better than 44% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This drawing tablet has 6 express keys, more than 43.7% of drawing tablets and equal to 12.6% of drawing tablets.
N. of dials
0
N. of dials
0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This drawing tablet has 0 dials, fewer than 21.6% of drawing tablets and equal to 78.4% of drawing tablets.
Stand included
no
Stand included
no
â–¼ Worse than 30% of models
This drawing tablet does not come with a stand. 30% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
Fold-out legs
no
Fold-out legs
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This drawing tablet does not have fold-out legs. 7.3% of drawing tablets have fold-out legs.
Pen stand included
yes
Pen stand included
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This drawing tablet comes with a pen stand. This feature is present on 58.9% of drawing tablets.
Pen holder stores spare nibs.
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Adesso Cybertablet W9 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • Supports wireless use
    Wireless capability
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This drawing tablet supports wireless use, while the average drawing tablet does not. 18.5% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
    2.4 GHz receiver.
  • 7.3% higher report rate
    Report rate
    250 RPS
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a higher report rate than the average drawing tablet (250 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    250 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 40.5% lighter design
    Weight
    440 g
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (440 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Tablet only; separate stand excluded.
    440 g vs 740 g
  • 56.8 mm slimmer body
    Width
    300 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (300 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    300 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 43 mm shorter body
    Height
    180 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <139.2 mm – >359 mm
    This drawing tablet is shorter than the average drawing tablet (180 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    180 mm vs 223 mm
  • Supports wireless use
    Wireless capability
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This drawing tablet supports wireless use, while the average drawing tablet does not. 18.5% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
    2.4 GHz receiver.
  • 40.5% lighter design
    Weight
    440 g
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (440 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Tablet only; separate stand excluded.
    440 g vs 740 g
  • 56.8 mm slimmer body
    Width
    300 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (300 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    300 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 43 mm shorter body
    Height
    180 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <139.2 mm – >359 mm
    This drawing tablet is shorter than the average drawing tablet (180 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    180 mm vs 223 mm
  • 7.3% higher report rate
    Report rate
    250 RPS
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a higher report rate than the average drawing tablet (250 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    250 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 6,144 lower pen pressure levels
    Pen pressure levels
    2048
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8.2k – >16.4k
    This drawing tablet supports fewer pen pressure levels than the average drawing tablet (2048 vs 8,192). The average drawing tablet supports 8,192 pen pressure levels.
    2,048 vs 8,192
  • 2 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <6 – >20
    This drawing tablet includes fewer replacement nibs than the average drawing tablet (8 vs 10). The average drawing tablet includes 10 replacement nibs.
    8 vs 10
  • 14,958 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    25,806 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (25806 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    203.2 x 127 mm.
    25,806 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 1 fewer USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This drawing tablet has fewer USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (0 vs 1). The average drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Older release
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    2,017 vs 2,021
  • 6.16x less popular
    Adesso Cybertablet W9 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 10.3% worse value for money
    Adesso Cybertablet W9 has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (6.89 vs 7.6).
    6.89 vs 7.6
  • 6.16x less popular
    Adesso Cybertablet W9 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 10.3% worse value for money
    Adesso Cybertablet W9 has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (6.89 vs 7.6).
    6.89 vs 7.6
  • Older release
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    2,017 vs 2,021
  • 14,958 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    25,806 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (25806 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    203.2 x 127 mm.
    25,806 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 6,144 lower pen pressure levels
    Pen pressure levels
    2048
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8.2k – >16.4k
    This drawing tablet supports fewer pen pressure levels than the average drawing tablet (2048 vs 8,192). The average drawing tablet supports 8,192 pen pressure levels.
    2,048 vs 8,192
  • 2 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <6 – >20
    This drawing tablet includes fewer replacement nibs than the average drawing tablet (8 vs 10). The average drawing tablet includes 10 replacement nibs.
    8 vs 10
  • 1 fewer USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This drawing tablet has fewer USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (0 vs 1). The average drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports.
    0 vs 1

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What we like about Adesso Cybertablet W9

  • Wireless freedom with 2.4GHz technology and 30-foot range
  • Battery-free pen eliminates the need for charging or batteries during use
  • Dual operation modes allow for both wired and wireless usage
  • High precision with 5080 LPI resolution and 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity
  • Ergonomic 8x5 inch active area matches widescreen monitor aspect ratios
  • Six customizable hotkeys for efficient workflow shortcuts
  • Rechargeable tablet battery provides long-lasting wireless power

What we don't like about Adesso Cybertablet W9

  • Simplistic features compared to higher-end professional models
  • May feel overpriced for the basic functionality offered
  • Pen thickness can be a bit awkward for users with smaller hands
  • Learning curve involved when transitioning from a mouse to pen input
  • Lack of integrated electronic display (pure input device only)
  • Software documentation can be sparse or lacking detailed tutorials

Verdict

The Adesso CyberTablet W9 is an 8" x 5" wireless graphic tablet designed for high-precision digital art and productivity, featuring a high resolution of 5080 LPI and up to 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity. It utilizes 2.4 GHz RF technology for a wireless range of up to 30 feet and includes a battery-free stylus, six programmable touch hotkeys for workflow customization, and a built-in 780 mAh lithium battery providing up to 14 hours of use. Main pros include its dual wired/wireless operation modes, lightweight 440g design, and the inclusion of ArtRage Lite software; however, notable cons include a lack of pen tilt sensitivity and some older driver documentation specifying only 2048 pressure levels compared to more modern iterations.

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