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GAOMON PD1220 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Type:pen displayActive drawing area:36958 mm²Resolution:1920x1080Pen pressure levels:8192Report rate:220 RPS

GAOMON PD1220 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.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

▲Better than 62% of drawing-tablets
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components

50%

7.9

Pen & Input

40%

5.9

Display & Color

4%

8.1

Form Factor

3%

8.2

Connectivity

3%

3.4

Controls & Extras

▲Better than 61% of drawing-tablets
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 2,074 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.
▲Better than 68% of drawing-tablets
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet GAOMON PD1220

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components:

50%

7.9

Pen & Input

40%

5.9

Display & Color

4%

8.1

Form Factor

3%

8.2

Connectivity

3%

3.4

Controls & Extras

7.0
User score
User score
8.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 2,074 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.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
GAOMON PD1220 has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 69.1% of drawing tablets.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.8
Type
pen display
Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 52% of models
This drawing tablet has a display. This feature is present on 47.9% of drawing tablets.
Compatibility
Windows / macOS / Android
Wireless capability
no
Wireless capability
no
▼ Worse than 19% of models
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
740 g
Weight
740 g
▲ Better than 50% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 740 g, lighter than 50% of drawing tablets.
Tablet only; separate stand excluded.
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Active drawing area
36,958 mm²
Active drawing area
36,958 mm²
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 36,958 mm², smaller than that of 66.1% of drawing tablets.
256.3 x 144.2 mm.
Screen size
11.6 inch
Screen size
11.6 inch
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
This drawing tablet has a screen size of 11.6 inch, smaller than that of 89.3% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 8.6% of drawing tablets.
Resolution
1920x1080
Resolution
1920x1080
▲ Better than 53% of models
This drawing tablet has a display resolution of 1920x1080, higher than that of 52.6% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of drawing tablets.
Pixel density
190 ppi
Pixel density
190 ppi
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 190 ppi, higher than that of 74.2% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 8.6% of drawing tablets.
Typical brightness
220 nits
Typical brightness
220 nits
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
This drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 220 nits, lower than that of 57.1% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 34.1% of drawing tablets.
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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)
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
220 RPS
Report rate
220 RPS
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 220 RPS, lower than that of 56% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 20.9% of drawing tablets.
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Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
▼ 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
2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
2
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This drawing tablet has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports, more than 94.8% of drawing tablets and equal to 5.2% of drawing tablets.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
2
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This drawing tablet has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports, more than 90.2% of drawing tablets and equal to 9.8% of drawing tablets.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
0
▼ 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
▼ 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
0
N. of express keys
0
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This drawing tablet has 0 express keys, fewer than 71.6% of drawing tablets and equal to 28.4% of drawing tablets.
N. of dials
0
N. of dials
0
▼ 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
yes
Stand included
yes
▲ Better than 71% of models
This drawing tablet comes with a stand. This feature is present on 29.5% of drawing tablets.
Leather cover functions as stand.
Fold-out legs
no
Fold-out legs
no
▼ 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
▲ Better than 41% of models
This drawing tablet comes with a pen stand. This feature is present on 58.9% of drawing tablets.
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GAOMON PD1220 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drawing tablet has full lamination, while the average drawing tablet does not. 39% of drawing tablets have full lamination.
  • Anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This drawing tablet has an anti-reflection coating, while the average drawing tablet does not. 47.7% of drawing tablets have an anti-reflection coating.
    Pre-applied anti-glare film.
  • 14.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    190 ppi
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a higher pixel density than the average drawing tablet (190 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    190 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • Integrated display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drawing tablet has a display, while the average drawing tablet does not. 48.2% of drawing tablets have a display.
  • 2 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (2 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    HDMI ports
    1
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more HDMI ports than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Stand included
    Stand included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drawing tablet comes with a stand, while the average drawing tablet does not. 29.8% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
    Leather cover functions as stand.
  • Includes 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This drawing tablet includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average drawing tablet does not. 11.5% of drawing tablets include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • 6.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GAOMON PD1220
    the average drawing tablet
    GAOMON PD1220 has a higher user score than the average drawing tablet (8.50 vs 8.000).
    8.5 vs 8
  • Integrated display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drawing tablet has a display, while the average drawing tablet does not. 48.2% of drawing tablets have a display.
  • 52.8 mm slimmer body
    Width
    304 mm
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (304 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    304 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drawing tablet has full lamination, while the average drawing tablet does not. 39% of drawing tablets have full lamination.
  • Anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This drawing tablet has an anti-reflection coating, while the average drawing tablet does not. 47.7% of drawing tablets have an anti-reflection coating.
    Pre-applied anti-glare film.
  • 14.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    190 ppi
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a higher pixel density than the average drawing tablet (190 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    190 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 2 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (2 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    HDMI ports
    1
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more HDMI ports than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Includes 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This drawing tablet includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average drawing tablet does not. 11.5% of drawing tablets include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • 1 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
    2
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (2 vs 1). The average drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Stand included
    Stand included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drawing tablet comes with a stand, while the average drawing tablet does not. 29.8% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
    Leather cover functions as stand.
  • 2 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    8
    ▼ 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
  • 21.2% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    16 g
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (16 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    16 g vs 13.2 g
  • 6 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    88 %
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (88 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    88 % vs 94 %
  • 11 ms slower response
    Response time
    25 ms
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <8 ms – >25 ms
    This drawing tablet has a slower response time than the average drawing tablet (25 ms vs 14 ms). The average drawing tablet has a response time of 14 ms.
    25 ms vs 14 ms
  • 4 inch smaller display
    Screen size
    11.6 inch
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
    This drawing tablet has a smaller screen than the average drawing tablet (11.6 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    11.6 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 30 nits dimmer display
    Typical brightness
    220 nits
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
    This drawing tablet has lower typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (220 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    220 nits vs 250 nits
  • 6 fewer express keys
    N. of express keys
    0
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has fewer express keys than the average drawing tablet (0 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    0 vs 6
  • 5.6% lower report rate
    Report rate
    220 RPS
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (220 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    220 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • Older release
    Release date
    2020
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    November 2020.
    2,020 vs 2,021
  • 6 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    88 %
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (88 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    88 % vs 94 %
  • 11 ms slower response
    Response time
    25 ms
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <8 ms – >25 ms
    This drawing tablet has a slower response time than the average drawing tablet (25 ms vs 14 ms). The average drawing tablet has a response time of 14 ms.
    25 ms vs 14 ms
  • 4 inch smaller display
    Screen size
    11.6 inch
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
    This drawing tablet has a smaller screen than the average drawing tablet (11.6 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    11.6 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 30 nits dimmer display
    Typical brightness
    220 nits
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
    This drawing tablet has lower typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (220 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    220 nits vs 250 nits
  • 3,806 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    36,958 mm²
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (36958 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    256.3 x 144.2 mm.
    36,958 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 2 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    8
    ▼ 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
  • 21.2% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    16 g
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (16 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    16 g vs 13.2 g
  • 5.6% lower report rate
    Report rate
    220 RPS
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (220 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    220 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 6 fewer express keys
    N. of express keys
    0
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has fewer express keys than the average drawing tablet (0 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    0 vs 6

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Summary of the review
Gaomon PD1220 11.6 inch graphics tablet review

Third-party reviews

Based on 2,074 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about GAOMON PD1220

  • High portability due to its lightweight (0.74kg) and slim (4.5mm) design
  • Fully laminated screen reduces parallax, improving accuracy between the pen tip and cursor
  • Excellent color accuracy with 86% NTSC (120% sRGB) gamut volume
  • Battery-free AP50 passive pen supports 8,192 levels of pressure and ±60° tilt recognition
  • Versatile connectivity with dual Type-C ports and a dedicated headphone jack
  • Affordable pricing makes it a strong alternative to premium brands like Wacom for beginners

What we don't like about GAOMON PD1220

  • Software and driver instability, including reports of the tablet not being detected or pen keys becoming unresponsive
  • Hardware durability concerns with some users reporting random disconnections or device failure after 15 months
  • Small workspace (11.6 inches) may feel cramped for professional-level illustration work
  • Lack of physical shortcut keys on the tablet itself, relying instead on a thumbwheel switch for basic adjustments
  • Included leather stand can be flimsy and lacks the stability of more robust, multi-angle stands

Verdict

The Gaomon PD1220 is a portable 11.6-inch pen display featuring a full-laminated IPS screen with a 1920x1080 FHD resolution and an 86% NTSC color gamut. Key characteristics include a battery-free AP50 stylus offering 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, ±60° tilt support, and a dual Type-C port design that simplifies connectivity for laptops and compatible Android devices. Its main pros are a lightweight 0.74kg body with a thinnest point of just 4.5mm, reduced parallax due to the laminated display, and a pre-installed anti-glare film that provides a natural pen-on-paper feel. However, notable cons include the total absence of physical express keys on the tablet itself and occasional reports of cursor inaccuracy near the screen edges and corners.

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