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UGEE M808 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Type:pen tabletActive drawing area:40323 mm²Resolution:N/APen pressure levels:16384Report rate:220 RPS

UGEE M808 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.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of drawing-tablets
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

50%

8.5

Pen & Input

40%

4.4

Display & Color

4%

6.9

Form Factor

3%

6.7

Connectivity

3%

5.6

Controls & Extras

â–¼Worse than 58% of drawing-tablets
7.5

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on 168 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–¼Worse than 91% of drawing-tablets
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet UGEE M808

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

50%

8.5

Pen & Input

40%

4.4

Display & Color

4%

6.9

Form Factor

3%

6.7

Connectivity

3%

5.6

Controls & Extras

6.6
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on 168 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.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
UGEE M808 has a popularity score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 52.6% of drawing tablets.
5.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
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
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
493 g
Weight
493 g
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 493 g, lighter than 73.9% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
40,323 mm²
Active drawing area
40,323 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40,323 mm², smaller than that of 55% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 2.7% of drawing tablets.
254 x 158.75 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.
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
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
1
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <0 – >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
?
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.
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 M808 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
  • 1 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
    1
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 – >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
  • 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
  • 6.4x cheaper
    UGEE M808 is cheaper than the average drawing tablet (£25 vs £160).
    £25 vs £160
  • 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
  • 33.4% lighter design
    Weight
    493 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (493 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    493 g vs 740 g
  • 6.4x cheaper
    UGEE M808 is cheaper than the average drawing tablet (£25 vs £160).
    £25 vs £160
  • 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
  • 33.4% lighter design
    Weight
    493 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (493 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    493 g vs 740 g
  • 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
  • 1 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
    1
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 – >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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 441 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    40,323 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (40323 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    254 x 158.75 mm.
    40,323 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 6.5% lower 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    UGEE M808
    the average drawing tablet
    UGEE M808 has a lower user score than the average drawing tablet (7.51 vs 8.000).
    7.51 vs 8
  • 6.5% lower 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    UGEE M808
    the average drawing tablet
    UGEE M808 has a lower user score than the average drawing tablet (7.51 vs 8.000).
    7.51 vs 8
  • 441 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    40,323 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (40323 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    254 x 158.75 mm.
    40,323 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.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 168 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about UGEE M808

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable for beginners
  • High pressure sensitivity (up to 16,000 levels) for precise drawing
  • Easy and quick setup with intuitive driver software
  • Large 10x6.25 inch active drawing area
  • Lightweight and portable design with minimal cabling
  • Includes eight customizable shortcut keys for improved workflow

What we don't like about UGEE M808

  • Narrow pen design may cause hand cramping during long sessions
  • Does not include an artist's glove or a dedicated pen holder
  • Screenless design requires a separate monitor and desk space
  • Borders of the tablet can be unclear, leading to drawing off the edge
  • Potential concerns regarding long-term software and firmware support
  • Lack of a scroll wheel which is present in higher-end models like the M908

Verdict

The Ugee M808 is a compact drawing tablet featuring a spacious 10 x 6.25-inch active area with a 5080 LPI resolution and 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity (via firmware upgrade). Key characteristics include eight customizable tactile shortcut keys, ±60° tilt support, and a battery-free PH23 stylus designed to minimize nib recoil. Its main pros are the paper-like matte surface, lightweight 493g build, and cross-platform compatibility with Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux. However, it lacks a built-in display, lacks the physical scroll wheel found on the similar M908 model, and does not include a dedicated pen holder or artist glove.

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