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GAOMON S830 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Type:pen tabletActive drawing area:18557 mm²Resolution:N/APen pressure levels:8192Report rate:266 RPS

GAOMON S830 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

8.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of drawing-tablets
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

50%

8.6

Pen & Input

40%

3.9

Display & Color

4%

6.9

Form Factor

3%

4.4

Connectivity

3%

3.9

Controls & Extras

â–¼Worse than 74% of drawing-tablets
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 719 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 61% of drawing-tablets
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet GAOMON S830

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

50%

8.6

Pen & Input

40%

3.9

Display & Color

4%

6.9

Form Factor

3%

4.4

Connectivity

3%

3.9

Controls & Extras

6.4
User score
User score
8.3/ 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 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 719 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.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 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 61% of models
Popularity:
GAOMON S830 has a popularity score of 7.3 points, which is higher than 60.8% of drawing tablets.
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
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 / Linux / ChromeOS / 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
346 g
Weight
346 g
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 346 g, lighter than 83% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
18,557 mm²
Active drawing area
18,557 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 18,557 mm², smaller than that of 83.6% of drawing tablets.
172.3 x 107.7 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
4
N. of express keys
4
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This drawing tablet has 4 express keys, fewer than 59% of drawing tablets and equal to 9.5% 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
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 S830 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
  • 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
  • 121.8 mm slimmer body
    Width
    235 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (235 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    235 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 53.2% lighter design
    Weight
    346 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (346 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    346 g vs 740 g
  • 3 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    7.5 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thinner than the average drawing tablet (7.5 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    7.5 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 4.57x cheaper
    GAOMON S830 is cheaper than the average drawing tablet (£35 vs £160).
    £35 vs £160
  • 95.7% lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    0.3 W
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0.3 W – >31 W
    This drawing tablet uses less power than the average drawing tablet (0.3 W vs 7 W). The average drawing tablet uses 7 W of power.
    0.3 W vs 7 W
  • 4.57x cheaper
    GAOMON S830 is cheaper than the average drawing tablet (£35 vs £160).
    £35 vs £160
  • 121.8 mm slimmer body
    Width
    235 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (235 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    235 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 53.2% lighter design
    Weight
    346 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (346 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    346 g vs 740 g
  • 3 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    7.5 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thinner than the average drawing tablet (7.5 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    7.5 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 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
  • 95.7% lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    0.3 W
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0.3 W – >31 W
    This drawing tablet uses less power than the average drawing tablet (0.3 W vs 7 W). The average drawing tablet uses 7 W of power.
    0.3 W vs 7 W
  • 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
  • 22,207 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    18,557 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (18557 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    172.3 x 107.7 mm.
    18,557 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
  • 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.
  • 2 fewer express keys
    N. of express keys
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has fewer express keys than the average drawing tablet (4 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    4 vs 6
  • 22,207 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    18,557 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (18557 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    172.3 x 107.7 mm.
    18,557 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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.
  • 2 fewer express keys
    N. of express keys
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has fewer express keys than the average drawing tablet (4 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    4 vs 6

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Based on 719 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about GAOMON S830

  • High value for money, often cited as one of the best drawing tablets under $50.
  • Excellent pen pressure sensitivity with 8192 levels, providing a realistic drawing experience.
  • Lightweight and portable design, weighing only 346g and featuring a thin 7.5mm profile.
  • Compatibility with multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Android (via OTG).
  • Four customizable shortcut keys on the tablet and two on the pen to improve workflow.
  • Includes tilt sensitivity support up to 60 degrees, which is often missing in other budget tablets.

What we don't like about GAOMON S830

  • The build quality uses a plastic shell that can feel slightly cheap or flex under firm pressure.
  • Does not support Bluetooth or wireless connectivity; it must be used with a wired connection.
  • Software and drivers are functional but minimal, lacking advanced features like custom macros or complex radial menus.
  • Lack of integrated lighting can lead to glare on the matte surface depending on room ambient light.
  • Small active drawing area (6.8 x 4.2 inches) may feel restrictive for professional artists used to larger surfaces.

Verdict

The Gaomon S830 is a compact, ultra-thin drawing tablet featuring an active area of 172.3 x 107.7 mm and a 7.5mm slim body, making it highly portable. It is equipped with a battery-free AP32 stylus that provides 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, 5080 LPI resolution, and ±60° tilt support for precise digital art and rhythmic gaming like Osu!. Key benefits include its high 266 PPS report rate for lag-free input, four customizable express keys to streamline workflows, and broad compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Android devices via OTG. However, its small workspace may feel restrictive for large-scale illustrations, it lacks wireless Bluetooth connectivity, and its lightweight plastic build can feel less premium than more expensive models.

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