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HUION Kamvas RDS 220 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440Type:pen displayActive drawing area:127122 mm²Resolution:2560x1440Pen pressure levels:8192Report rate:300 RPS

HUION Kamvas RDS 220 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.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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.
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90%

8.2

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

★Better than 93% of drawing-tablets
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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%

8.8

Pen & Input

40%

8.0

Display & Color

4%

6.4

Form Factor

3%

7.3

Connectivity

3%

3.1

Controls & Extras

★Better than 94% of drawing-tablets
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on 2 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.
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet HUION Kamvas RDS 220

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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%

8.8

Pen & Input

40%

8.0

Display & Color

4%

6.4

Form Factor

3%

7.3

Connectivity

3%

3.1

Controls & Extras

8.2
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
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Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on 2 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.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 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.
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Popularity:
HUION Kamvas RDS 220 has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than 63.9% of drawing tablets.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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%

8.1

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

8.1
Type
pen display
Display
yes
Display
yes
This drawing tablet has a display. This feature is present on 47.9% of drawing tablets.
2.5K display.
Compatibility
Windows / macOS / Linux / Android
Wireless capability
no
Wireless capability
no
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
3,900 g
Weight
3,900 g
This drawing tablet weighs 3,900 g, heavier than 86.2% of drawing tablets and equal to 1.1% of drawing tablets.
Includes integrated stand.
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Active drawing area
127,122 mm²
Active drawing area
127,122 mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 127,122 mm², larger than that of 84.1% of drawing tablets.
475.4 x 267.4 mm.
Screen size
21.5 inch
Screen size
21.5 inch
This drawing tablet has a screen size of 21.5 inch, larger than that of 68.8% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 15.1% of drawing tablets.
Resolution
2560x1440
Resolution
2560x1440
This drawing tablet has a display resolution of 2560x1440, higher than that of 82% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 5.2% of drawing tablets.
Pixel density
137 ppi
Pixel density
137 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 137 ppi, lower than that of 77.4% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 1.1% 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.
PenTech 3.
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
300 RPS
Report rate
300 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
This drawing tablet does not support Bluetooth. 13.1% of drawing tablets support Bluetooth.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
1
This drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports, more than 83.2% of drawing tablets and equal to 11% 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
0
N. of express keys
0
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
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
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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HUION Kamvas RDS 220 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 28.8% higher report rate
    Report rate
    300 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
  • 86,358 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    127,122 mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (127122 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    475.4 x 267.4 mm.
    127,122 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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.
  • 7 % wider Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (99 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    99 % vs 92 %
  • 200 :1 higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1,200 :1
    This drawing tablet has higher Contrast ratio than the average drawing tablet (1200:1 vs 1000:1). The average drawing tablet has 1000:1 for Contrast ratio.
    1,200 :1 vs 1,000 :1
  • 5.9 inch larger display
    Screen size
    21.5 inch
    This drawing tablet has a larger screen than the average drawing tablet (21.5 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    21.5 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 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.
    Etched anti-glare glass.
  • 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.
    2.5K display.
  • 7.1% better value for money
    HUION Kamvas RDS 220 has a higher value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (8.14 vs 7.6).
    8.14 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.
    2.5K display.
  • 86,358 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    127,122 mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (127122 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    475.4 x 267.4 mm.
    127,122 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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.
  • 7 % wider Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (99 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    99 % vs 92 %
  • 200 :1 higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1,200 :1
    This drawing tablet has higher Contrast ratio than the average drawing tablet (1200:1 vs 1000:1). The average drawing tablet has 1000:1 for Contrast ratio.
    1,200 :1 vs 1,000 :1
  • 5.9 inch larger display
    Screen size
    21.5 inch
    This drawing tablet has a larger screen than the average drawing tablet (21.5 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    21.5 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 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.
    Etched anti-glare glass.
  • 28.8% higher report rate
    Report rate
    300 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
  • 1 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
    1
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 17.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    137 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (137 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    137 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 6 fewer express keys
    N. of express keys
    0
    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
  • 5.27x heavier design
    Weight
    3,900 g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (3900 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Includes integrated stand.
    3,900 g vs 740 g
  • 6.1% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    14 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (14 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    14 g vs 13.2 g
  • 189.2 mm bulkier body
    Width
    546 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (546 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    Without stand.
    546 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 100 mm taller body
    Height
    323 mm
    This drawing tablet is taller than the average drawing tablet (323 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    323 mm vs 223 mm
  • 8.5 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    19 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (19 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    Without stand.
    19 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 2.75x more expensive
    HUION Kamvas RDS 220 is more expensive than the average drawing tablet (£440 vs £160).
    £440 vs £160
  • 6.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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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    HUION Kamvas RDS 220
    the average drawing tablet
    HUION Kamvas RDS 220 has a lower user score than the average drawing tablet (7.50 vs 8.000).
    7.5 vs 8
  • 3.7x less popular
    HUION Kamvas RDS 220 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1.66 vs 6.2).
    1.66 vs 6.16
  • 5.27x heavier design
    Weight
    3,900 g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (3900 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Includes integrated stand.
    3,900 g vs 740 g
  • 189.2 mm bulkier body
    Width
    546 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (546 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    Without stand.
    546 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 100 mm taller body
    Height
    323 mm
    This drawing tablet is taller than the average drawing tablet (323 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    323 mm vs 223 mm
  • 8.5 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    19 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (19 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    Without stand.
    19 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 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
  • 17.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    137 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (137 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    137 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 6.1% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    14 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (14 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    14 g vs 13.2 g
  • 6 fewer express keys
    N. of express keys
    0
    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
  • 4.29x higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    30 W
    This drawing tablet uses more power than the average drawing tablet (30 W vs 7 W). The average drawing tablet uses 7 W of power.
    Typical operating power.
    30 W vs 7 W

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

What we like about HUION Kamvas RDS 220

  • High 2.5K (2560 x 1440) resolution provides a much crisper display than standard 1080p models on a 22-inch screen.
  • Fully laminated screen virtually eliminates parallax, making the drawing experience more precise.
  • Excellent value for money, offering premium features like QLED technology at a lower price point than competitors.
  • Sturdy, high-quality build with a versatile adjustable stand included in the box.
  • Quantum Dot technology offers a wide color gamut (140% sRGB) for vibrant and rich colors.
  • The included PW517 battery-free pen is highly responsive with minimal lag or wobble.

What we don't like about HUION Kamvas RDS 220

  • Lacks physical shortcut or express keys on the tablet itself, requiring an external keyboard or remote.
  • Color accuracy out of the box may require manual calibration; some users find the default saturation too bright or tinted.
  • The 3-in-1 connection cables are often reported as being too short for many desk setups.
  • Large size and weight (3.45kg without stand) make it non-portable and demanding of desk space.
  • Some users report the device can run warm after extended periods of use.
  • Can be difficult to find in certain regions as availability varies by country.

Verdict

The Huion Kamvas RDS-220 is a professional-grade 21.5-inch pen display featuring a crisp 2.5K QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution and an advanced Quantum Dot IPS panel that achieves a massive 145% sRGB colour gamut for exceptional vibrancy. Its primary strengths include a fully laminated screen with anti-glare etched glass to reduce parallax and reflections, paired with the battery-free PW517 stylus (PenTech 3.0) offering 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and 60° tilt support for a tactile, pencil-on-paper feel. While it excels in display quality and precision, notable downsides include its lack of built-in express keys, a relatively low brightness of 220 nits, and a bulky design that is not suitable for portable use.

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