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GAOMON WH851 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Type:pen tabletActive drawing area:25806 mm²Resolution:N/APen pressure levels:16384Report rate:380 RPS

GAOMON WH851 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

90%

6.9

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

â–²Better than 63% of drawing-tablets
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

50%

9.0

Pen & Input

40%

4.1

Display & Color

4%

8.0

Form Factor

3%

7.1

Connectivity

3%

8.2

Controls & Extras

â–²Better than 56% of drawing-tablets
9.0

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 23,450 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 87% of drawing-tablets
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet GAOMON WH851

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

50%

9.0

Pen & Input

40%

4.1

Display & Color

4%

8.0

Form Factor

3%

7.1

Connectivity

3%

8.2

Controls & Extras

6.9
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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 23,450 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.
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
GAOMON WH851 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.3% of drawing tablets.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
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 / HarmonyOS
Wireless capability
yes
Wireless capability
yes
â–² Better than 82% of models
This drawing tablet supports wireless use. This feature is present on 18% of drawing tablets.
Bluetooth 5.
Weight
397 g
Weight
397 g
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 397 g, lighter than 81.9% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
25,806 mm²
Active drawing area
25,806 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 25,806 mm², smaller than that of 79.4% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 2.1% of drawing tablets.
PC mode 203.2 x 127 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
16,384
Pen pressure levels
16,384
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <8.2k – >16.4k
This drawing tablet supports 16,384 pen pressure levels, more than 85.6% of drawing tablets and equal to 14.4% 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
380 RPS
Report rate
380 RPS
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 380 RPS, higher than that of 100% of drawing tablets.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This drawing tablet supports Bluetooth. This feature is present on 12.6% of drawing tablets.
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
?
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
8
N. of express keys
8
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
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
1
N. of dials
1
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This drawing tablet has 1 dials, more than 78.9% of drawing tablets and equal to 16.8% 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 WH851 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 63.1% higher report rate
    Report rate
    380 RPS
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a higher report rate than the average drawing tablet (380 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    380 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 8,192 higher pen pressure levels
    Pen pressure levels
    16,384
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <8.2k – >16.4k
    This drawing tablet supports more pen pressure levels than the average drawing tablet (16,384 vs 8,192). The average drawing tablet supports 8,192 pen pressure levels.
    16,384 vs 8,192
  • 1 more dials
    N. of dials
    1
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more dials than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 dials.
    1 vs 0
  • 10 more nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    20
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <6 – >20
    This drawing tablet includes more replacement nibs than the average drawing tablet (20 vs 10). The average drawing tablet includes 10 replacement nibs.
    20 vs 10
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This drawing tablet supports Bluetooth, while the average drawing tablet does not. 13% of drawing tablets support Bluetooth.
  • Supports wireless use
    Wireless capability
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This drawing tablet supports wireless use, while the average drawing tablet does not. 18.5% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
    Bluetooth 5.
  • 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
  • 46.4% lighter design
    Weight
    397 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (397 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    397 g vs 740 g
  • 12.7% 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 WH851
    the average drawing tablet
    GAOMON WH851 has a higher user score than the average drawing tablet (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 62.5% more popular
    GAOMON WH851 has a higher popularity than the average drawing tablet (10 vs 6.2).
    10 vs 6.16
  • 5.1% better value for money
    GAOMON WH851 has a higher value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (7.98 vs 7.6).
    7.98 vs 7.6
  • Supports wireless use
    Wireless capability
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This drawing tablet supports wireless use, while the average drawing tablet does not. 18.5% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
    Bluetooth 5.
  • 46.4% lighter design
    Weight
    397 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (397 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    397 g vs 740 g
  • Newer release
    Release date
    2023
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drawing tablet was released more recently than the average drawing tablet.
    December 2023.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 67.92 mm slimmer body
    Width
    288.88 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (288.9 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    288.88 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 2.7 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    7.8 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thinner than the average drawing tablet (7.8 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    7.8 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 51.92 mm shorter body
    Height
    171.08 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <139.2 mm – >359 mm
    This drawing tablet is shorter than the average drawing tablet (171.1 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    171.08 mm vs 223 mm
  • 63.1% higher report rate
    Report rate
    380 RPS
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a higher report rate than the average drawing tablet (380 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    380 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 8,192 higher pen pressure levels
    Pen pressure levels
    16,384
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <8.2k – >16.4k
    This drawing tablet supports more pen pressure levels than the average drawing tablet (16,384 vs 8,192). The average drawing tablet supports 8,192 pen pressure levels.
    16,384 vs 8,192
  • 10 more nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    20
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <6 – >20
    This drawing tablet includes more replacement nibs than the average drawing tablet (20 vs 10). The average drawing tablet includes 10 replacement nibs.
    20 vs 10
  • 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
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This drawing tablet supports Bluetooth, while the average drawing tablet does not. 13% of drawing tablets support Bluetooth.
  • 1 more dials
    N. of dials
    1
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more dials than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 dials.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    8
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    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
  • 14,958 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    25,806 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (25806 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    PC mode 203.2 x 127 mm.
    25,806 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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.
  • 14,958 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    25,806 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (25806 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    PC mode 203.2 x 127 mm.
    25,806 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 23,450 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about GAOMON WH851

  • High pressure sensitivity with 16,384 levels for nuanced strokes
  • Convenient wireless Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and 18-hour battery life
  • Includes a functional rotary dial for easy zooming and canvas navigation
  • Comes with extensive accessories, including a protective sleeve and 20 replacement nibs
  • Affordable price point, making it a strong value-for-money option for beginners
  • Lightweight and compact design is highly portable for mobile use

What we don't like about GAOMON WH851

  • Textured matte surface may wear down pen nibs relatively quickly
  • Occasional input lag or stuttering reported, particularly in specific software like Krita
  • The 8x5 inch medium size may feel restrictive for users with very large monitors
  • Build quality can feel slightly 'cheap' or plastic-heavy to achieve the budget price
  • Limited customisation options and orientation issues when used with some Android devices
  • Bluetooth signal can become shaky if used at a distance greater than 7 metres

Verdict

The Gaomon WH851 is a compact, wireless drawing tablet featuring an 8x5 inch active working area and advanced 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity, significantly higher than the standard 8,192 levels. It utilizes an AP519 battery-free stylus with ±60° tilt support and a low 0.45mm tip retraction for a natural pen-on-paper feel. Key characteristics include dual-mode connectivity (Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C), 8 customizable shortcut keys, and a mechanical rotary dial for efficient workflow control. Its main pros are the industry-leading pressure sensitivity, long-lasting 18-hour battery life, and broad compatibility with Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux. However, common cons include occasional lag during prolonged sessions and a relatively small drawing area that may feel restrictive for users with large monitors.

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