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UGEE 11.9 UE12 Plus Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240Type:pen displayActive drawing area:38980 mm²Resolution:1920x1080Pen pressure levels:16384Report rate:220 RPS

UGEE 11.9 UE12 Plus 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.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 82% of drawing-tablets
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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 82% of models
Score components

50%

8.8

Pen & Input

40%

6.4

Display & Color

4%

8.3

Form Factor

3%

5.9

Connectivity

3%

8.1

Controls & Extras

â–²Better than 82% 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%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £240

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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet UGEE 11.9 UE12 Plus

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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 82% of models
Score components:

50%

8.8

Pen & Input

40%

6.4

Display & Color

4%

8.3

Form Factor

3%

5.9

Connectivity

3%

8.1

Controls & Extras

7.7
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
UGEE 11.9 UE12 Plus has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65% of drawing tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

8.2
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
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
1,390 g
Weight
1,390 g
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 1,390 g, heavier than 69.7% of drawing tablets.
Tablet only; separate stand excluded.
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Active drawing area
38,980 mm²
Active drawing area
38,980 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 38,980 mm², smaller than that of 58.2% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 0.5% of drawing tablets.
263.2 x 148.1 mm.
Screen size
11.9 inch
Screen size
11.9 inch
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
This drawing tablet has a screen size of 11.9 inch, smaller than that of 86% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 2.2% 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
185 ppi
Pixel density
185 ppi
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 185 ppi, higher than that of 58.1% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 7.5% 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
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.
Physical scroll wheel.
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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UGEE 11.9 UE12 Plus 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.
  • 5 % wider DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    99 %
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (99 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    99 % vs 94 %
  • 16.7% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    11 g
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (11 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    11 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.
  • 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.
    Physical scroll wheel.
    1 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 3 % wider Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    95 %
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <72 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (95 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    95 % vs 92 %
  • 7.8% better value for money
    UGEE 11.9 UE12 Plus has a higher value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (8.19 vs 7.6).
    8.19 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.
  • 5 % wider DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    99 %
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (99 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    99 % vs 94 %
  • 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.
  • 3 % wider Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    95 %
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <72 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (95 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    95 % vs 92 %
  • 11.4% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    185 ppi
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a higher pixel density than the average drawing tablet (185 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    185 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
  • 16.7% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    11 g
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (11 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    11 g vs 13.2 g
  • 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.
    Physical scroll wheel.
    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
  • 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
  • 3.7 inch smaller display
    Screen size
    11.9 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
    This drawing tablet has a smaller screen than the average drawing tablet (11.9 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    11.9 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 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.
  • 6.16x less popular
    UGEE 11.9 UE12 Plus has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 87.8% heavier design
    Weight
    1,390 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 (1390 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Tablet only; separate stand excluded.
    1,390 g vs 740 g
  • 1,784 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    38,980 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (38980 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    263.2 x 148.1 mm.
    38,980 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 6.16x less popular
    UGEE 11.9 UE12 Plus has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 87.8% heavier design
    Weight
    1,390 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 (1390 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Tablet only; separate stand excluded.
    1,390 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
  • 3.7 inch smaller display
    Screen size
    11.9 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
    This drawing tablet has a smaller screen than the average drawing tablet (11.9 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    11.9 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 1,784 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    38,980 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (38980 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    263.2 x 148.1 mm.
    38,980 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

C
creativebloq.com
15/02/2024
Summary of the review
Ugee UE12 PlusGo to product viewer dialog for this item. review: a good value pen display for students on a budget
T
thephonograph.net
27/10/2023
Summary of the review
UGEE UE12 PLUS - Review - ThePhonograph.net

Third-party reviews

What we like about UGEE 11.9 UE12 Plus

  • Excellent color accuracy with a wide color gamut (up to 147% sRGB), providing vivid and detailed visuals
  • Sturdy and solid build quality, particularly with well-made, non-flimsy physical shortcut buttons and dials
  • Versatile functionality allowing the screen to be easily toggled and used as a standard pen tablet without the display
  • User-friendly and intuitive software that allows for customizable pressure curves, button mapping, and per-app settings
  • Fairly easy setup and compatibility, working without drivers on platforms like Windows 11
  • Very lightweight and portable, making it an excellent budget-friendly choice for beginners or students

What we don't like about UGEE 11.9 UE12 Plus

  • Large and bulky screen-to-bezel ratio, which makes the device look somewhat dated
  • The included stylus is very thin, which some users find uncomfortable or hard to grip without modification
  • The maximum screen brightness is relatively low (around 202 nits), which can make it appear dim in bright lighting conditions

Verdict

The Ugee UE12 Plus is an 11.9-inch drawing tablet featuring a fully laminated FHD (1920x1080) IPS display with an ultra-wide 147% sRGB color gamut and support for sRGB, Adobe RGB, and DCI-P3 color spaces. It is equipped with a battery-free EMR stylus providing 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity (via firmware upgrade) and ±60° tilt support, alongside 8 customizable shortcut keys and a physical scroll wheel for enhanced workflow efficiency. Key advantages include its thin 12mm profile, zero-parallax drawing experience, and dual USB-C ports allowing for single-cable connectivity with compatible PC, Mac, and Android devices. However, some drawbacks include its relatively low 200-nit maximum brightness, thick bezels that can make the workspace feel cramped, and the lack of an included tablet stand.

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