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GAOMON M106K Pro Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Type:pen tabletActive drawing area:40335 mm²Resolution:N/APen pressure levels:8192Report rate:266 RPS

GAOMON M106K Pro 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.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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 60% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of drawing-tablets
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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 60% of models
Score components

50%

8.6

Pen & Input

40%

4.4

Display & Color

4%

6.1

Form Factor

3%

4.4

Connectivity

3%

6.1

Controls & Extras

â–¼Worse than 60% of drawing-tablets
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on 946 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 58% of drawing-tablets
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet GAOMON M106K Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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 60% of models
Score components:

50%

8.6

Pen & Input

40%

4.4

Display & Color

4%

6.1

Form Factor

3%

4.4

Connectivity

3%

6.1

Controls & Extras

6.6
User score
User score
8.2/ 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–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on 946 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
6.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Popularity:
GAOMON M106K Pro has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than 56.7% of drawing tablets.
6.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
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 / Android
Wireless capability
no
Wireless capability
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
780 g
Weight
780 g
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 780 g, heavier than 51.1% of drawing tablets and equal to 0.5% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
40,335 mm²
Active drawing area
40,335 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40,335 mm², smaller than that of 51.3% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 3.2% of drawing tablets.
PC mode 254 x 158.8 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
8,192
Pen pressure levels
8,192
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
Market range: <8.2k – >16.4k
This drawing tablet supports 8,192 pen pressure levels, more than 9.3% of drawing tablets and equal to 75.8% 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
266 RPS
Report rate
266 RPS
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 266 RPS, higher than that of 61% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 22% 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
28
N. of express keys
28
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This drawing tablet has 28 express keys, more than 98.4% of drawing tablets and equal to 1.1% of drawing tablets.
Includes built-in soft keys.
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
no
Pen stand included
no
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This drawing tablet does not come with a pen stand. 59.4% of drawing tablets come with a pen stand.
Only loop/clip storage.
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GAOMON M106K Pro vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 14.2% higher report rate
    Report rate
    266 RPS
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a higher report rate than the average drawing tablet (266 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    266 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 22 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    28
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (28 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    Includes built-in soft keys.
    28 vs 6
  • 9.1% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    12 g
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (12 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    12 g vs 13.2 g
  • 14.2% higher report rate
    Report rate
    266 RPS
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a higher report rate than the average drawing tablet (266 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    266 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 9.1% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    12 g
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (12 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    12 g vs 13.2 g
  • 22 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    28
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (28 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    Includes built-in soft keys.
    28 vs 6
  • 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
  • No pen stand included
    Pen stand included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This drawing tablet does not come with a pen stand, while the average drawing tablet does. 59.1% of drawing tablets come with a pen stand.
    Only loop/clip storage.
  • Older release
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    2,020 vs 2,021
  • Older release
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    2,020 vs 2,021
  • 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
  • No pen stand included
    Pen stand included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This drawing tablet does not come with a pen stand, while the average drawing tablet does. 59.1% of drawing tablets come with a pen stand.
    Only loop/clip storage.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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futurefive.co.nz
14/11/2023
Summary of the review
Hands-on Review: Gaomon M106K Pro Battery-free Pen Tablet
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tablette-graphique.net
30/01/2020
Summary of the review
Gaomon M10K review to help you decide, featuring a comparative section on Pro specifications
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geek-area.fr
17/12/2018
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

Based on 946 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about GAOMON M106K Pro

  • Outstanding value for the price (often under $60)
  • Abundant shortcut options with 12 physical hard keys and 16 soft keys
  • Upgraded battery-free stylus (AP32) with 8,192 levels of pressure and tilt support
  • Solid build quality and large 10 x 6.25 inch active drawing area
  • Broad compatibility including Windows, macOS, and Android 6.0+
  • Generous accessory bundle often includes a carrying bag, artist glove, and extra nibs

What we don't like about GAOMON M106K Pro

  • Android performance is inconsistent and varies significantly by device
  • Surface texture can feel overly slippery for some users out of the box
  • Occasional reports of jitter when drawing diagonal lines slowly
  • Micro-USB connection feels dated compared to modern USB-C standards
  • Software drivers can sometimes have limited customization for specific work area ratios

Verdict

The Gaomon M106K Pro is an upgraded 10 x 6.25-inch graphic drawing tablet featuring 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, a 5080 LPI resolution, and a 266 PPS report rate. It utilizes the AP32 battery-free passive pen with ±60° tilt support and includes 12 physical express keys alongside 16 soft keys for extensive customization. While it offers excellent value with Android, Windows, and macOS compatibility and a lightweight 780g build, common drawbacks include a surface texture that some find too slippery for precise control and a lack of palm rejection which can lead to fatigue during long sessions.

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