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GAOMON PD156 Pro Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230Type:pen displayActive drawing area:66626 mm²Resolution:1920x1080Pen pressure levels:8192Report rate:266 RPS

GAOMON PD156 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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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%

7.3

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 75% of drawing-tablets
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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%

8.2

Pen & Input

40%

6.1

Display & Color

4%

7.4

Form Factor

3%

6.8

Connectivity

3%

9.9

Controls & Extras

â–²Better than 73% of drawing-tablets
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 2,469 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 69% of drawing-tablets
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet GAOMON PD156 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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%

8.2

Pen & Input

40%

6.1

Display & Color

4%

7.4

Form Factor

3%

6.8

Connectivity

3%

9.9

Controls & Extras

7.3
User score
User score
8.5/ 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%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 2,469 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.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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 PD156 Pro has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 72.2% of drawing tablets.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

8.0
Type
pen display
Display
yes
Display
yes
This drawing tablet has a display. This feature is present on 47.9% of drawing tablets.
Compatibility
Windows / macOS / Linux / ChromeOS / Android
Wireless capability
no
Wireless capability
no
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
1,300 g
Weight
1,300 g
This drawing tablet weighs 1,300 g, heavier than 67.6% of drawing tablets and equal to 0.5% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
66,626 mm²
Active drawing area
66,626 mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 66,626 mm², larger than that of 66.7% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 4.2% of drawing tablets.
344.16 x 193.59 mm.
Screen size
15.6 inch
Screen size
15.6 inch
This drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch, larger than that of 34.4% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 21.5% of drawing tablets.
Resolution
1920x1080
Resolution
1920x1080
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
141 ppi
Pixel density
141 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 141 ppi, lower than that of 62.4% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 12.9% of drawing tablets.
Typical brightness
220 nits
Typical brightness
220 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
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
9
N. of express keys
9
This drawing tablet has 9 express keys, more than 85.3% of drawing tablets and equal to 0.5% of drawing tablets.
N. of dials
1
N. of dials
1
This drawing tablet has 1 dials, more than 78.9% of drawing tablets and equal to 16.8% of drawing tablets.
Physical scroller wheel.
Stand included
yes
Stand included
yes
This drawing tablet comes with a stand. This feature is present on 29.5% of drawing tablets.
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.
Uses separate stand.
Pen stand included
yes
Pen stand included
yes
This drawing tablet comes with a pen stand. This feature is present on 58.9% of drawing tablets.
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GAOMON PD156 Pro vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    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
    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.
  • 1 more dials
    N. of dials
    1
    This drawing tablet has more dials than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 dials.
    Physical scroller wheel.
    1 vs 0
  • 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
  • Integrated display
    Display
    yes
    This drawing tablet has a display, while the average drawing tablet does not. 48.2% of drawing tablets have a display.
  • 25,862 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    66,626 mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (66626 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    344.16 x 193.59 mm.
    66,626 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 3 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    9
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (9 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    9 vs 6
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    HDMI ports
    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
  • 6.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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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    the average drawing tablet
    GAOMON PD156 Pro has a higher user score than the average drawing tablet (8.52 vs 8.000).
    8.52 vs 8
  • 5.5% better value for money
    GAOMON PD156 Pro has a higher value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (8.02 vs 7.6).
    8.02 vs 7.6
  • Integrated display
    Display
    yes
    This drawing tablet has a display, while the average drawing tablet does not. 48.2% of drawing tablets have a display.
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    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
    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.
  • 25,862 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    66,626 mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (66626 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    344.16 x 193.59 mm.
    66,626 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    HDMI ports
    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
  • 1 more dials
    N. of dials
    1
    This drawing tablet has more dials than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 dials.
    Physical scroller wheel.
    1 vs 0
  • 3 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    9
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (9 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    9 vs 6
  • Stand included
    Stand included
    yes
    This drawing tablet comes with a stand, while the average drawing tablet does not. 29.8% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
  • 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
  • 21.2% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    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
  • 11 ms slower response
    Response time
    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
  • 30 nits dimmer display
    Typical brightness
    220 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
  • 4 % narrower Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    88 %
    This drawing tablet covers less Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (88 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    88 % vs 92 %
  • 15.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    141 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (141 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    141 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 2 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    92 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (92 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    92 % vs 94 %
  • 85.2 mm bulkier body
    Width
    442 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (442 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    442 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 85.2 mm bulkier body
    Width
    442 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (442 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    442 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • Older release
    Release date
    2019
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    2,019 vs 2,021
  • 75.7% heavier design
    Weight
    1,300 g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (1300 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    1,300 g vs 740 g
  • 2 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    12.5 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (12.5 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    Tapered design.
    12.5 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 11 ms slower response
    Response time
    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
  • 30 nits dimmer display
    Typical brightness
    220 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
  • 4 % narrower Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    88 %
    This drawing tablet covers less Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (88 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    88 % vs 92 %
  • 15.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    141 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (141 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    141 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 2 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    92 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (92 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    92 % vs 94 %
  • 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
  • 21.2% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    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

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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,469 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about GAOMON PD156 Pro

  • Vibrant, punchy color reproduction with 120% sRGB color gamut
  • Full-laminated screen reduces parallax and provides a paper-like drawing feel
  • Highly responsive battery-free stylus with 8,192 levels of pressure and tilt support
  • Excellent value for money compared to higher-end competitors
  • Customisable workflow via 10 shortcut keys and a physical dial ring
  • Thin, lightweight, and portable design including a protective leather sleeve

What we don't like about GAOMON PD156 Pro

  • Included adjustable stand is often described as flimsy or too small for the tablet
  • Maximum screen brightness of 220 nits can be insufficient in direct sunlight
  • Occasional software glitches or driver compatibility issues with specific apps like Adobe Illustrator
  • Noticeable screen creaking or wobbling when applying pressure to corners
  • Connection can be complex for certain users, particularly those with newer MacBook Pro models
  • Pre-applied matte screen protector is prone to minor scratches over time

Verdict

The Gaomon PD156 Pro is a 15.6-inch pen display featuring a full-laminated 1920x1080 IPS screen with an 88% NTSC (120% sRGB) color gamut and anti-glare protective film. Key characteristics include 10 customizable shortcut keys, a versatile dial controller for efficient workflow, and the AP50 battery-free stylus offering 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity with ±60° tilt support. Main pros include its slim 12.5mm portable design, high-quality laminated display that minimizes parallax, and exceptional value for professional-grade features. Cons often mentioned include a relatively low maximum brightness of 220 nits, an included stand that can feel flimsy or unstable at certain angles, and occasional reports of slight cursor offset at the screen edges.

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