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UGEE 11.6 UE12 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Type:pen displayActive drawing area:36956 mm²Resolution:1920x1080Pen pressure levels:16384Report rate:220 RPS

UGEE 11.6 UE12 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.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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 72% of models
Score components

90%

7.4

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 72% of drawing-tablets
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

50%

8.6

Pen & Input

40%

6.0

Display & Color

4%

8.3

Form Factor

3%

5.9

Connectivity

3%

5.5

Controls & Extras

â–²Better than 75% 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
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £120

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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet UGEE 11.6 UE12

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

50%

8.6

Pen & Input

40%

6.0

Display & Color

4%

8.3

Form Factor

3%

5.9

Connectivity

3%

5.5

Controls & Extras

7.4
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
UGEE 11.6 UE12 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65% of drawing tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.1
Type
pen display
Display
yes
Display
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This drawing tablet has a display. This feature is present on 47.9% of drawing tablets.
Compatibility
Windows / macOS / Linux / ChromeOS / Android / HarmonyOS
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
1,391 g
Weight
1,391 g
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 1,391 g, heavier than 70.2% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
36,956 mm²
Active drawing area
36,956 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 36,956 mm², smaller than that of 66.7% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 2.7% of drawing tablets.
256.32 x 144.18 mm.
Screen size
11.6 inch
Screen size
11.6 inch
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
This drawing tablet has a screen size of 11.6 inch, smaller than that of 89.3% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 8.6% of drawing tablets.
Resolution
1920x1080
Resolution
1920x1080
â–² Better than 53% of models
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
190 ppi
Pixel density
190 ppi
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 190 ppi, higher than that of 74.2% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 8.6% of drawing tablets.
Typical brightness
200 nits
Typical brightness
200 nits
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
This drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 200 nits, lower than that of 94.5% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 4.4% of drawing tablets.
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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.
Via firmware upgrade.
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
220 RPS
Report rate
220 RPS
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 220 RPS, lower than that of 56% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 20.9% 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
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
1
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
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
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
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.
Uses separate stand.
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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UGEE 11.6 UE12 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 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.
    Via firmware upgrade.
    16,384 vs 8,192
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drawing tablet has full lamination, while the average drawing tablet does not. 39% of drawing tablets have full lamination.
  • 24.2% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    10 g
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (10 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    10 g vs 13.2 g
  • Anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    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.
  • 14.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    190 ppi
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a higher pixel density than the average drawing tablet (190 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    190 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • Integrated display
    Display
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This drawing tablet has a display, while the average drawing tablet does not. 48.2% of drawing tablets have a display.
  • 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
  • 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.
    October 2023.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 7.2% better value for money
    UGEE 11.6 UE12 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
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This drawing tablet has a display, while the average drawing tablet does not. 48.2% of drawing tablets have a display.
  • 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.
    October 2023.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    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.
  • 14.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    190 ppi
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a higher pixel density than the average drawing tablet (190 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    190 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 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.
    Via firmware upgrade.
    16,384 vs 8,192
  • 24.2% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    10 g
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (10 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    10 g vs 13.2 g
  • 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
  • 50 nits dimmer display
    Typical brightness
    200 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
    This drawing tablet has lower typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (200 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    200 nits vs 250 nits
  • 4 inch smaller display
    Screen size
    11.6 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
    This drawing tablet has a smaller screen than the average drawing tablet (11.6 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    11.6 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 4 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    90 %
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (90 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    90 % vs 94 %
  • 5.6% lower report rate
    Report rate
    220 RPS
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (220 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    220 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 3,808 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    36,956 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (36956 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    256.32 x 144.18 mm.
    36,956 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 2 % narrower Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    90 %
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <72 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (90 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    Adobe RGB mode.
    90 % vs 92 %
  • 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.
  • 88% heavier design
    Weight
    1,391 g
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (1391 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    1,391 g vs 740 g
  • 6.16x less popular
    UGEE 11.6 UE12 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 88% heavier design
    Weight
    1,391 g
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (1391 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    1,391 g vs 740 g
  • 50 nits dimmer display
    Typical brightness
    200 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
    This drawing tablet has lower typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (200 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    200 nits vs 250 nits
  • 4 inch smaller display
    Screen size
    11.6 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
    This drawing tablet has a smaller screen than the average drawing tablet (11.6 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    11.6 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 4 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    90 %
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (90 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    90 % vs 94 %
  • 3,808 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    36,956 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (36956 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    256.32 x 144.18 mm.
    36,956 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 2 % narrower Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    90 %
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <72 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (90 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    Adobe RGB mode.
    90 % vs 92 %
  • 5.6% lower report rate
    Report rate
    220 RPS
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (220 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    220 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What we like about UGEE 11.6 UE12

  • Fully laminated screen reduces parallax for a natural, paper-like feel
  • Vibrant, accurate colors with 124% sRGB color gamut
  • Responsive 16K-level pressure sensitivity pen
  • Eight sturdy, customizable shortcut keys with good tactile feel
  • Option to turn off the screen and use it as a standard pen tablet
  • Slender, comfortable battery-free stylus
  • Good side-facing cable management

What we don't like about UGEE 11.6 UE12

  • No stand is included with the tablet, requiring a separate purchase
  • Some users reported minor pen lag
  • Screen colors can appear overly saturated to some users
  • Cables are not directly compatible with iPhones
  • Pen loop holder feels insecure
  • Higher price point than traditional pen tablets

Verdict

The Ugee UE12 is a compact 11.6-inch pen display featuring a full-laminated FHD (1920x1080) anti-glare screen that minimizes parallax for precise artwork. It boasts an impressive 124% sRGB wide color gamut with support for switching between sRGB, Adobe RGB, and DCI-P3 color spaces. The device includes a battery-free EMR stylus offering 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity and 60° tilt support, alongside 8 customizable tactile shortcut keys and dual USB-C ports for flexible connectivity to Windows, macOS, Android, and ChromeOS. While its affordable price and high-quality color reproduction are major pros, notable cons include its relatively low brightness of 200 nits, lack of an included stand, and substantial bezels that can make the 11.6-inch drawing area feel somewhat restricted.

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