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GAOMON M1220 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Type:pen tabletActive drawing area:41732 mm²Resolution:N/APen pressure levels:8192Report rate:266 RPS

GAOMON M1220 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.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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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
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Score components

90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of drawing-tablets
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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
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Score components

50%

8.6

Pen & Input

40%

4.4

Display & Color

4%

6.4

Form Factor

3%

5.9

Connectivity

3%

5.5

Controls & Extras

â–¼Worse than 57% of drawing-tablets
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 23,123 buyer reviews from online shops.
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 88% of drawing-tablets
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet GAOMON M1220

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
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Score components:

50%

8.6

Pen & Input

40%

4.4

Display & Color

4%

6.4

Form Factor

3%

5.9

Connectivity

3%

5.5

Controls & Extras

6.7
User score
User score
9.0/ 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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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 23,123 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
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Popularity:
GAOMON M1220 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.3% of drawing tablets.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
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Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.8
Type
pen tablet
Display
no
Display
no
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
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
505 g
Weight
505 g
This drawing tablet weighs 505 g, lighter than 71.8% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
41,732 mm²
Active drawing area
41,732 mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 41,732 mm², larger than that of 51.3% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 1.1% of drawing tablets.
PC mode 258.4 x 161.5 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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
1
This drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports, more than 49.1% of drawing tablets and equal to 40.2% of drawing tablets.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
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
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
8
N. of express keys
8
This drawing tablet has 8 express keys, more than 58.4% of drawing tablets and equal to 26.3% of drawing tablets.
N. of dials
0
N. of dials
0
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
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
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
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 M1220 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 14.2% higher report rate
    Report rate
    266 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
    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
  • 2 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    8
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (8 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    8 vs 6
  • 12.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
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    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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    GAOMON M1220
    the average drawing tablet
    GAOMON M1220 has a higher user score than the average drawing tablet (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 2.9 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    7.6 mm
    This drawing tablet is thinner than the average drawing tablet (7.6 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    7.6 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 62.5% more popular
    GAOMON M1220 has a higher popularity than the average drawing tablet (10 vs 6.2).
    10 vs 6.16
  • 31.8% lighter design
    Weight
    505 g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (505 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    505 g vs 740 g
  • 12.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GAOMON M1220
    the average drawing tablet
    GAOMON M1220 has a higher user score than the average drawing tablet (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 62.5% more popular
    GAOMON M1220 has a higher popularity than the average drawing tablet (10 vs 6.2).
    10 vs 6.16
  • 2.9 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    7.6 mm
    This drawing tablet is thinner than the average drawing tablet (7.6 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    7.6 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 31.8% lighter design
    Weight
    505 g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (505 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    505 g vs 740 g
  • 14.2% higher report rate
    Report rate
    266 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
    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
  • 2 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    8
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (8 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    8 vs 6
  • 2 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    8
    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
  • No pen stand included
    Pen stand included
    no
    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
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    September 2020.
    2,020 vs 2,021
  • Older release
    Release date
    2020
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    September 2020.
    2,020 vs 2,021
  • 2 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    8
    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
  • No pen stand included
    Pen stand included
    no
    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.

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Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

Based on 23,123 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about GAOMON M1220

  • Generous accessory bundle including a carrying bag, glove, extra nibs, and a large mouse pad with shortcuts
  • Excellent value for the price, making it a strong competitor to more expensive entry-level tablets
  • High level of customization with 8 programmable shortcut keys, a touch ring, and 13 unique multimedia keys
  • Responsive performance with 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and impressive 60-degree tilt support
  • Wide compatibility across Windows, Mac, and Android devices using included USB-C/micro-USB adapters
  • Lightweight, battery-free stylus that is comfortable for long drawing sessions

What we don't like about GAOMON M1220

  • Inconsistent pen reading height; some users found they had to keep the pen extremely close to the tablet to register movement
  • Physical shortcut buttons on the sidebar have been described by some as feeling slightly flimsy or low-quality
  • Initial driver installation on macOS can be inconsistent or require troubleshooting
  • Lack of integrated onboarding, such as a QR code or built-in file to direct users to the latest drivers
  • Physical manual included in the box is considered unhelpful compared to the more thorough online version

Verdict

The Gaomon M1220 is a versatile 10 x 6.36-inch drawing tablet designed for beginners and budget-conscious digital artists. It features a generous 258.4 x 161.5mm working area for PC mode, which scales to 161.5 x 90.8mm for Android compatibility, and is equipped with 8 programmable express keys, a touch ring for zooming or scrolling, and 13 unique multimedia keys for controlling music and volume. The included AP32 passive stylus offers master-level performance with 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, 5080 LPI resolution, a ≥266 PPS report rate, and ±60° tilt support. Main pros include its extensive shortcut customization, battery-free pen technology, and a comprehensive accessory bundle that often includes a protective sleeve, drawing glove, and various adapters. However, some users have noted cons such as the sidebar buttons feeling slightly flimsy, inconsistent pen recognition during initial setup on some macOS systems, and a reading height that can sometimes be unreliable unless the stylus is kept very close to the surface.

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