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Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,120Type:pen displayActive drawing area:273224 mm²Resolution:3840x2160Pen pressure levels:8192Report rate:?

Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 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.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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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Score components

90%

8.6

Technical score

10%

6.9

User score

★Better than 97% of drawing-tablets
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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
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Score components

50%

9.2

Pen & Input

40%

8.7

Display & Color

4%

4.3

Form Factor

3%

8.2

Connectivity

3%

2.1

Controls & Extras

★Better than 98% of drawing-tablets
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 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%

8.0

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 57 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 Wacom Cintiq Pro 32

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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
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Score components:

50%

9.2

Pen & Input

40%

8.7

Display & Color

4%

4.3

Form Factor

3%

8.2

Connectivity

3%

2.1

Controls & Extras

8.6
User score
User score
6.9/ 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%

8.0

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 57 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.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 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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Popularity:
Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 has a popularity score of 4.3 points, which is lower than 59.8% of drawing tablets.
4.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 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%

8.4

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

6.2
Type
pen display
Display
yes
Display
yes
This drawing tablet has a display. This feature is present on 47.9% of drawing tablets.
4K display.
Compatibility
Windows / macOS / Linux
Wireless capability
no
Wireless capability
no
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
13,000 g
Weight
13,000 g
This drawing tablet weighs 13,000 g, heavier than 100% of drawing tablets.
Includes integrated legs.
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Active drawing area
273,224 mm²
Active drawing area
273,224 mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 273,224 mm², larger than that of 100% of drawing tablets.
697 x 392 mm.
Screen size
31.5 inch
Screen size
31.5 inch
This drawing tablet has a screen size of 31.5 inch, larger than that of 100% of drawing tablets.
Resolution
3840x2160
Resolution
3840x2160
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
140 ppi
Pixel density
140 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 140 ppi, lower than that of 76.3% of drawing tablets.
Typical brightness
310 nits
Typical brightness
310 nits
This drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 310 nits, higher than that of 89% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 1.1% 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.
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
?
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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
4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports
4
This drawing tablet has 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, more than 100% 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.
Uses external ExpressKey Remote (17 keys).
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.
Dial is on external ExpressKey Remote.
Stand included
no
Stand included
no
This drawing tablet does not come with a stand. 30% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
Built-in legs only; stand sold separately.
Fold-out legs
yes
Fold-out legs
yes
This drawing tablet has fold-out legs. This feature is present on 6.8% of drawing tablets.
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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Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 2 g lower activation force
    Initial activation force
    1 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.
    1 g vs 3 g
  • 232,460 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    273,224 mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (273224 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    697 x 392 mm.
    273,224 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 15.9 inch larger display
    Screen size
    31.5 inch
    This drawing tablet has a larger screen than the average drawing tablet (31.5 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    31.5 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • Supports touch input
    Touch support
    yes
    This drawing tablet supports touch input, while the average drawing tablet does not. 11.1% of drawing tablets support touch input.
  • 2 bit higher color depth
    Bit depth
    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
    This drawing tablet has full lamination, while the average drawing tablet does not. 39% of drawing tablets have full lamination.
    Optically bonded display.
  • 6 % wider Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    98 %
    This drawing tablet covers more Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (98 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    98 % vs 92 %
  • 60 nits brighter display
    Typical brightness
    310 nits
    This drawing tablet has higher typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (310 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    310 nits vs 250 nits
  • 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.
    4K display.
  • 232,460 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    273,224 mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (273224 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    697 x 392 mm.
    273,224 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 15.9 inch larger display
    Screen size
    31.5 inch
    This drawing tablet has a larger screen than the average drawing tablet (31.5 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    31.5 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 2 bit higher color depth
    Bit depth
    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
    This drawing tablet has full lamination, while the average drawing tablet does not. 39% of drawing tablets have full lamination.
    Optically bonded display.
  • 6 % wider Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    98 %
    This drawing tablet covers more Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (98 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    98 % vs 92 %
  • 60 nits brighter display
    Typical brightness
    310 nits
    This drawing tablet has higher typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (310 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    310 nits vs 250 nits
  • 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.
  • 4 % wider DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    98 %
    This drawing tablet covers more DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (98 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    98 % vs 94 %
  • 6 ms faster response
    Response time
    8 ms
    This drawing tablet has a faster response time than the average drawing tablet (8 ms vs 14 ms). The average drawing tablet has a response time of 14 ms.
    8 ms vs 14 ms
  • 2 g lower activation force
    Initial activation force
    1 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.
    1 g vs 3 g
  • Supports touch input
    Touch support
    yes
    This drawing tablet supports touch input, while the average drawing tablet does not. 11.1% of drawing tablets support touch input.
  • Has pen eraser
    Pen eraser
    yes
    This drawing tablet includes a pen eraser, while the average drawing tablet does not. 19% of drawing tablets include a pen eraser.
  • 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
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    HDMI ports
    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
  • Includes 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    yes
    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 % narrower sRGB coverage
    sRGB coverage
    97 %
    This drawing tablet covers less sRGB than the average drawing tablet (97 % vs 99 %). The average drawing tablet covers 99 % of sRGB.
    97 % vs 99 %
  • 13.6% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    15 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (15 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    15 g vs 13.2 g
  • 15.7% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    140 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (140 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    140 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 17.57x heavier design
    Weight
    13,000 g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (13000 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Includes integrated legs.
    13,000 g vs 740 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.
    Uses external ExpressKey Remote (17 keys).
    0 vs 6
  • 50 ° narrower horizontal viewing angle
    Max horizontal viewing angle
    128 °
    This drawing tablet offers a narrower horizontal viewing angle than the average drawing tablet (128 ° vs 178 °). The average drawing tablet offers a horizontal viewing angle of 178 °.
    128 ° vs 178 °
  • 497.2 mm bulkier body
    Width
    854 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (854 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    854 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 2 ° narrower vertical viewing angle
    Max vertical viewing angle
    176 °
    This drawing tablet offers a narrower vertical viewing angle than the average drawing tablet (176 ° vs 178 °). The average drawing tablet offers a vertical viewing angle of 178 °.
    176 ° vs 178 °
  • 19.5x more expensive
    Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 is more expensive than the average drawing tablet (£3,120 vs £160).
    £3,120 vs £160
  • 22.7% worse value for money
    Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (6.19 vs 7.6).
    6.19 vs 7.6
  • 16.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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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    Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 has a lower user score than the average drawing tablet (6.88 vs 8.000).
    6.88 vs 8
  • 17.57x heavier design
    Weight
    13,000 g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (13000 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Includes integrated legs.
    13,000 g vs 740 g
  • 497.2 mm bulkier body
    Width
    854 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (854 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    854 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 42.75 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    53.25 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (53.3 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    53.25 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • Older release
    Release date
    2018
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    November 2018.
    2,018 vs 2,021
  • 283 mm taller body
    Height
    506 mm
    This drawing tablet is taller than the average drawing tablet (506 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    506 mm vs 223 mm
  • 2 % narrower sRGB coverage
    sRGB coverage
    97 %
    This drawing tablet covers less sRGB than the average drawing tablet (97 % vs 99 %). The average drawing tablet covers 99 % of sRGB.
    97 % vs 99 %
  • 15.7% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    140 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (140 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    140 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 50 ° narrower horizontal viewing angle
    Max horizontal viewing angle
    128 °
    This drawing tablet offers a narrower horizontal viewing angle than the average drawing tablet (128 ° vs 178 °). The average drawing tablet offers a horizontal viewing angle of 178 °.
    128 ° vs 178 °
  • 2 ° narrower vertical viewing angle
    Max vertical viewing angle
    176 °
    This drawing tablet offers a narrower vertical viewing angle than the average drawing tablet (176 ° vs 178 °). The average drawing tablet offers a vertical viewing angle of 178 °.
    176 ° vs 178 °
  • 13.6% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    15 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (15 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    15 g vs 13.2 g
  • 10 fewer touch points
    Touch points
    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
  • 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.
    Uses external ExpressKey Remote (17 keys).
    0 vs 6
  • 18.43x higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    129 W
    This drawing tablet uses more power than the average drawing tablet (129 W vs 7 W). The average drawing tablet uses 7 W of power.
    Maximum power-on rating.
    129 W vs 7 W

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Third-party reviews

Based on 57 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Wacom Cintiq Pro 32

  • Massive 4K UHD workspace allows for full-arm movement and plenty of room for toolbars without obstructing the canvas
  • Excellent pen performance with the Pro Pen 2, featuring high pressure sensitivity and tilt accuracy
  • Etched glass screen provides a tactile, paper-like feel while effectively reducing glare
  • Single-cable USB-C connectivity significantly reduces desk clutter compared to older models
  • Includes the ExpressKey Remote with 17 customizable buttons for efficient workflow

What we don't like about Wacom Cintiq Pro 32

  • Extremely large footprint makes finding a place for a keyboard difficult and requires a very sturdy desk
  • High risk of hardware reliability issues, including dead pixels, screen burn-in, and 'sparkle' effects due to heat dissipation
  • Touch features and gesture recognition (like pinch-to-zoom) are often reported as unreliable or annoying
  • Noticeable fan noise that can increase significantly at high brightness levels
  • Expensive entry price, often requiring additional costly accessories like the Ergo Stand for comfortable positioning

Verdict

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 is a premium 31.5-inch creative pen display featuring a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS panel with 98% Adobe RGB color accuracy and 10-bit color depth. It comes equipped with the Wacom Pro Pen 2, which offers 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and 60 degrees of tilt recognition on an etched glass surface designed to mimic a pen-on-paper feel. Major advantages include its massive active drawing area (697 x 392 mm), multi-touch functionality, and the inclusion of a magnetic 17-button ExpressKey Remote for customizable shortcuts. However, users may find its 13 kg weight and significant desk footprint cumbersome, and while it features integrated 20-degree legs, more versatile ergonomic positioning requires the separate purchase of an expensive Ergo Stand or Flex Arm.

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