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Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,900Type:pen displayActive drawing area:127568 mm²Resolution:3840x2160Pen pressure levels:8192Report rate:240 RPS

Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 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.

9.1

Overall score

Score
9.1/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

90%

9.1

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

★Better than 99% of drawing-tablets
9.1

Technical score

Technical score
9.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

50%

9.5

Pen & Input

40%

9.4

Display & Color

4%

5.7

Form Factor

3%

8.2

Connectivity

3%

5.1

Controls & Extras

★Better than 99% of drawing-tablets
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 672 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–²Better than 65% of drawing-tablets
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet Wacom Cintiq Pro 22

Technical score
Technical score
9.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

50%

9.5

Pen & Input

40%

9.4

Display & Color

4%

5.7

Form Factor

3%

8.2

Connectivity

3%

5.1

Controls & Extras

9.1
User score
User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 672 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.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.2/ 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–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 has a popularity score of 7.2 points, which is higher than 58.8% of drawing tablets.
7.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

9.1

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

6.6
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.
4K display.
Compatibility
Windows / macOS / 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
8,600 g
Weight
8,600 g
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 8,600 g, heavier than 98.9% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
127,568 mm²
Active drawing area
127,568 mm²
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 127,568 mm², larger than that of 86.8% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 0.5% of drawing tablets.
476 x 268 mm.
Screen size
21.5 inch
Screen size
21.5 inch
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 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
3840x2160
Resolution
3840x2160
★ Better than 90% of models
This drawing tablet has a display resolution of 3840x2160, higher than that of 89.7% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 10.3% of drawing tablets.
Pixel density
205 ppi
Pixel density
205 ppi
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 205 ppi, higher than that of 83.9% of drawing tablets.
Typical brightness
300 nits
Typical brightness
300 nits
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
This drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 300 nits, higher than that of 82.4% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 5.5% 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
8,192
Pen pressure levels
8,192
â–¼ 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
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
240 RPS
Report rate
240 RPS
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 240 RPS, higher than that of 51.7% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 3.3% 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
2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
2
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This drawing tablet has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports, more than 94.8% of drawing tablets and equal to 5.2% 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
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports
1
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <0 – >0
This drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, more than 98.9% of drawing tablets and equal to 0.5% 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.
Rear-grip keys.
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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Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 2 g lower activation force
    Initial activation force
    1 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1 g – >3 g
    This drawing tablet needs less initial activation force than the average drawing tablet (1 g vs 3 g). The average drawing tablet pen needs 3 g of initial activation force.
    Reported as <1g.
    1 g vs 3 g
  • 86,804 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    127,568 mm²
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (127568 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    476 x 268 mm.
    127,568 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • Supports touch input
    Touch support
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This drawing tablet supports touch input, while the average drawing tablet does not. 11.1% of drawing tablets support touch input.
    10-point touch.
  • 2 bit higher color depth
    Bit depth
    10 bit
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <8 bit – >10 bit
    This drawing tablet has a higher color depth than the average drawing tablet (10 bit vs 8 bit). The average drawing tablet has a color depth of 8 bit.
    10-bit via 8-bit + FRC.
    10 bit vs 8 bit
  • 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.
    Optically bonded display.
  • 31.1% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    9.1 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (9.1 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    9.1 g vs 13.2 g
  • 1 % wider sRGB coverage
    sRGB coverage
    100 %
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <96 % – >100 %
    This drawing tablet covers more sRGB than the average drawing tablet (100 % vs 99 %). The average drawing tablet covers 99 % of sRGB.
    100 % vs 99 %
  • 200 :1 higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1,200 :1
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1k :1 – >1.2k :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
  • 5.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Wacom Cintiq Pro 22
    the average drawing tablet
    Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 has a higher user score than the average drawing tablet (8.46 vs 8.000).
    8.46 vs 8
  • 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.
    4K 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.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 86,804 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    127,568 mm²
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (127568 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    476 x 268 mm.
    127,568 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 2 bit higher color depth
    Bit depth
    10 bit
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <8 bit – >10 bit
    This drawing tablet has a higher color depth than the average drawing tablet (10 bit vs 8 bit). The average drawing tablet has a color depth of 8 bit.
    10-bit via 8-bit + FRC.
    10 bit vs 8 bit
  • 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.
    Optically bonded display.
  • 1 % wider sRGB coverage
    sRGB coverage
    100 %
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <96 % – >100 %
    This drawing tablet covers more sRGB than the average drawing tablet (100 % vs 99 %). The average drawing tablet covers 99 % of sRGB.
    100 % vs 99 %
  • 200 :1 higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1,200 :1
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1k :1 – >1.2k :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
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 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
  • 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 %
  • 23.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    205 ppi
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a higher pixel density than the average drawing tablet (205 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    205 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 50 nits brighter display
    Typical brightness
    300 nits
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
    This drawing tablet has higher typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (300 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    300 nits vs 250 nits
  • Supports HDR
    HDR support
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This drawing tablet supports HDR, while the average drawing tablet does not. 6.3% of drawing tablets support HDR.
    HLG, PQ gamma support.
  • 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 %
  • 2 ms faster response
    Response time
    12 ms
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <8 ms – >25 ms
    This drawing tablet has a faster response time than the average drawing tablet (12 ms vs 14 ms). The average drawing tablet has a response time of 14 ms.
    12 ms vs 14 ms
  • 2 g lower activation force
    Initial activation force
    1 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1 g – >3 g
    This drawing tablet needs less initial activation force than the average drawing tablet (1 g vs 3 g). The average drawing tablet pen needs 3 g of initial activation force.
    Reported as <1g.
    1 g vs 3 g
  • Supports touch input
    Touch support
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This drawing tablet supports touch input, while the average drawing tablet does not. 11.1% of drawing tablets support touch input.
    10-point touch.
  • 31.1% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    9.1 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (9.1 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    9.1 g vs 13.2 g
  • 3% higher report rate
    Report rate
    240 RPS
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a higher report rate than the average drawing tablet (240 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    240 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 2 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (2 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    HDMI ports
    1
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more HDMI ports than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 0.3 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    â–² 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 (1.8 m vs 1.5 m). The average drawing tablet has a cable length of 1.5 m.
    1.8 m vs 1.5 m
  • Includes 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This drawing tablet includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average drawing tablet does not. 11.5% of drawing tablets include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • 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.
    Rear-grip keys.
    8 vs 6
  • 11.62x heavier design
    Weight
    8,600 g
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (8600 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    8,600 g vs 740 g
  • 8 ° narrower horizontal viewing angle
    Max horizontal viewing angle
    170 °
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <170 ° – >178 °
    This drawing tablet offers a narrower horizontal viewing angle than the average drawing tablet (170 ° vs 178 °). The average drawing tablet offers a horizontal viewing angle of 178 °.
    170 ° vs 178 °
  • 8 ° narrower vertical viewing angle
    Max vertical viewing angle
    170 °
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <170 ° – >178 °
    This drawing tablet offers a narrower vertical viewing angle than the average drawing tablet (170 ° vs 178 °). The average drawing tablet offers a vertical viewing angle of 178 °.
    170 ° vs 178 °
  • 18.13x more expensive
    Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 is more expensive than the average drawing tablet (£2,900 vs £160).
    £2,900 vs £160
  • 160.2 mm bulkier body
    Width
    517 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (517 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    517 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 19.5 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    30 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (30 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    30 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 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.
  • 14.3% worse value for money
    Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (6.65 vs 7.6).
    6.65 vs 7.6
  • 18.13x more expensive
    Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 is more expensive than the average drawing tablet (£2,900 vs £160).
    £2,900 vs £160
  • 14.3% worse value for money
    Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (6.65 vs 7.6).
    6.65 vs 7.6
  • 11.62x heavier design
    Weight
    8,600 g
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (8600 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    8,600 g vs 740 g
  • 160.2 mm bulkier body
    Width
    517 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (517 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    517 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 19.5 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    30 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (30 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    30 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 89 mm taller body
    Height
    312 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <139.2 mm – >359 mm
    This drawing tablet is taller than the average drawing tablet (312 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    312 mm vs 223 mm
  • 8 ° narrower horizontal viewing angle
    Max horizontal viewing angle
    170 °
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <170 ° – >178 °
    This drawing tablet offers a narrower horizontal viewing angle than the average drawing tablet (170 ° vs 178 °). The average drawing tablet offers a horizontal viewing angle of 178 °.
    170 ° vs 178 °
  • 8 ° narrower vertical viewing angle
    Max vertical viewing angle
    170 °
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <170 ° – >178 °
    This drawing tablet offers a narrower vertical viewing angle than the average drawing tablet (170 ° vs 178 °). The average drawing tablet offers a vertical viewing angle of 178 °.
    170 ° vs 178 °
  • 2x lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    120 Hz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >60 Hz
    This drawing tablet has a lower refresh rate than the average drawing tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average drawing tablet has a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 fewer pen buttons
    N. of pen buttons
    3
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2 – >2
    This drawing tablet has fewer pen buttons than the average drawing tablet (3 vs 2). The average drawing tablet pen has 2 buttons.
    Modular pen; supports up to 3 buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • 10 fewer touch points
    Touch points
    10
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet supports fewer touch points than the average drawing tablet (10 vs 0). The average drawing tablet supports 0 touch points.
    10 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 5.43x higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    38 W
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.3 W – >31 W
    This drawing tablet uses more power than the average drawing tablet (38 W vs 7 W). The average drawing tablet uses 7 W of power.
    Energy-label operating value.
    38 W vs 7 W

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22/11/2023
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Total flexibility, but a disappointing screen: the Wacom Cintiq Pro 17 (includes direct comparative tests with the 22 model)
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What we like about Wacom Cintiq Pro 22

  • Stunning 4K display with exceptional color accuracy (99% DCI-P3 and 95% Adobe RGB), ideal for professional design work.
  • Smooth 120Hz refresh rate providing near-zero latency and a highly responsive drawing experience.
  • Excellent pen performance with the included Wacom Pro Pen 3, which is highly customizable in weight and grip.
  • Well-implemented multi-touch support for intuitive gestures like zooming, panning, and rotating.
  • Ergonomic design with thin bezels and eight customizable ExpressKeys located on the rear grips for easy access.
  • Quiet internal cooling fan that prevents the device from becoming uncomfortably hot during long sessions.
  • Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated, ensuring reliable color reproduction out of the box.

What we don't like about Wacom Cintiq Pro 22

  • Extremely high price point, which becomes even higher when purchasing the almost essential official stand (often sold separately for around £500).
  • Onboard display settings menu is reported to be cumbersome and dated, requiring navigation via physical buttons rather than touch or software.
  • The official stand is very heavy, bringing the total desktop weight to roughly 30 pounds, making it difficult to move once set up.
  • Plastic pen tray and accessory build quality can feel less premium compared to the high-end tablet itself.
  • Minor screen warmth can still be felt in certain areas (like the bottom right corner) after extended use.
  • Etched glass can slightly soften pixels, which some users find causes eye strain if used as a primary monitor for text-heavy tasks.

Verdict

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 is a high-end 21.5-inch 4K UHD pen display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and 12ms response time for a near-zero latency drawing experience. Designed for creative professionals, its IPS panel offers 10-bit color depth with 99% DCI-P3 and 95% Adobe RGB coverage, and is both Pantone and Pantone SkinTone validated. It comes with the highly customizable Wacom Pro Pen 3, which provides 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and 60-degree tilt recognition. Main pros include its exceptional color accuracy, smooth 120Hz performance, 10-point multi-touch support, and eight ergonomic rear-mounted ExpressKeys. However, notable cons include its high price point, the fact that an essential stand or VESA mount is often sold separately, a cumbersome on-screen display settings menu, and its significant weight of approximately 5kg without a stand.

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