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HUION Inspiroy RTE 100 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Type:pen tabletActive drawing area:9289 mm²Resolution:N/APen pressure levels:8192Report rate:300 RPS

HUION Inspiroy RTE 100 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.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 87% of drawing-tablets
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

50%

8.4

Pen & Input

40%

3.9

Display & Color

4%

7.1

Form Factor

3%

4.5

Connectivity

3%

3.8

Controls & Extras

▼Worse than 81% of drawing-tablets
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet HUION Inspiroy RTE 100

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

50%

8.4

Pen & Input

40%

3.9

Display & Color

4%

7.1

Form Factor

3%

4.5

Connectivity

3%

3.8

Controls & Extras

6.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
HUION Inspiroy RTE 100 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65% of drawing tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.4
Type
pen tablet
Display
no
Display
no
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 19% of models
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
150 g
Weight
150 g
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 150 g, lighter than 96.8% of drawing tablets.
Includes integrated stand.
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Active drawing area
9,289 mm²
Active drawing area
9,289 mm²
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 9,289 mm², smaller than that of 96.8% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 0.5% of drawing tablets.
PC mode 121.9 x 76.2 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)
▲ 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
300 RPS
Report rate
300 RPS
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 300 RPS, higher than that of 92.3% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 7.1% 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
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
0
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
4
N. of express keys
4
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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.
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HUION Inspiroy RTE 100 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 28.8% higher report rate
    Report rate
    300 RPS
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a higher report rate than the average drawing tablet (300 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    300 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 171.1 mm slimmer body
    Width
    185.7 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (185.7 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    185.7 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 79.7% lighter design
    Weight
    150 g
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (150 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Includes integrated stand.
    150 g vs 740 g
  • 4.2 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    6.3 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thinner than the average drawing tablet (6.3 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    6.3 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 84.8 mm shorter body
    Height
    138.2 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <139.2 mm – >359 mm
    This drawing tablet is shorter than the average drawing tablet (138.2 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    138.2 mm vs 223 mm
  • 0.1 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.6 m
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.8 m
    This drawing tablet has a longer cable than the average drawing tablet (1.6 m vs 1.5 m). The average drawing tablet has a cable length of 1.5 m.
    1.6 m vs 1.5 m
  • 4.57x cheaper
    HUION Inspiroy RTE 100 is cheaper than the average drawing tablet (£35 vs £160).
    £35 vs £160
  • 4.57x cheaper
    HUION Inspiroy RTE 100 is cheaper than the average drawing tablet (£35 vs £160).
    £35 vs £160
  • 79.7% lighter design
    Weight
    150 g
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (150 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Includes integrated stand.
    150 g vs 740 g
  • 171.1 mm slimmer body
    Width
    185.7 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (185.7 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    185.7 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 4.2 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    6.3 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thinner than the average drawing tablet (6.3 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    6.3 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 84.8 mm shorter body
    Height
    138.2 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <139.2 mm – >359 mm
    This drawing tablet is shorter than the average drawing tablet (138.2 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    138.2 mm vs 223 mm
  • 28.8% higher report rate
    Report rate
    300 RPS
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a higher report rate than the average drawing tablet (300 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    300 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 0.1 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.6 m
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.8 m
    This drawing tablet has a longer cable than the average drawing tablet (1.6 m vs 1.5 m). The average drawing tablet has a cable length of 1.5 m.
    1.6 m vs 1.5 m
  • 31,475 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    9,289 mm²
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (9289 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    PC mode 121.9 x 76.2 mm.
    9,289 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 1 fewer USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
    0
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • 6.16x less popular
    HUION Inspiroy RTE 100 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 2 fewer express keys
    N. of express keys
    4
    ▼ 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
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    HUION Inspiroy RTE 100 has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (7.39 vs 7.6).
    7.39 vs 7.6
  • 6.16x less popular
    HUION Inspiroy RTE 100 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    HUION Inspiroy RTE 100 has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (7.39 vs 7.6).
    7.39 vs 7.6
  • 31,475 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    9,289 mm²
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (9289 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    PC mode 121.9 x 76.2 mm.
    9,289 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 1 fewer USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
    0
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • 2 fewer express keys
    N. of express keys
    4
    ▼ 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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Wacom alternatives from 10 euros: Digital drawing with smart pens
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What we like about HUION Inspiroy RTE 100

  • Extremely affordable, offering great value for beginners and hobbyists.
  • Highly portable and lightweight (150g), making it easy to carry and use with Android devices.
  • Battery-free stylus (PW400) eliminates the need for charging and provides 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity.
  • High report rate (>300 PPS) ensures minimal latency and smooth lines.
  • Features four customizable shortcut keys on the tablet and two on the pen for personalized workflows.

What we don't like about HUION Inspiroy RTE 100

  • Small active drawing area (121.9 x 76.2 mm), which can be difficult for artists accustomed to larger strokes.
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap and plasticky compared to premium models.
  • Lacks professional features like a physical dial or roller for brush adjustments.
  • Potential software detection issues on older operating systems like Windows 7 or certain Linux distributions.
  • Pen may make a 'screeching' sound on the surface if held completely vertical (90°).

Verdict

The Huion Inspiroy RTE-100 is an ultra-portable and slim entry-level drawing tablet, featuring a 4.8 x 3-inch active area and a sleek 6.3mm thick chassis that weighs only 150g. Key technical specifications include a battery-free PW400 stylus with 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, a 5,080 LPI resolution, and a high report rate exceeding 300 PPS for lag-free performance. Its main characteristics include four programmable express keys and a fully covered panel that offers a natural paper-like texture, with cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, Android, and ChromeOS. Main pros are its extreme portability, high responsiveness for gaming (like OSU) or quick sketching, and the convenience of a battery-free pen. However, its primary cons are the very small working area which may feel restrictive for detailed artwork, the lack of tilt support, and the use of an older Micro USB connection instead of USB-C.

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