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Wacom One by Wacom Medium Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Type:pen tabletActive drawing area:29160 mm²Resolution:N/APen pressure levels:2048Report rate:133 RPS

Wacom One by Wacom Medium 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.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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%

4.7

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

▼Worse than 98% of drawing-tablets
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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
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Score components

50%

5.2

Pen & Input

40%

4.1

Display & Color

4%

6.2

Form Factor

3%

3.9

Connectivity

3%

2.1

Controls & Extras

▼Worse than 99% of drawing-tablets
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on 7,711 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.
★Better than 97% of drawing-tablets
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet Wacom One by Wacom Medium

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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%

5.2

Pen & Input

40%

4.1

Display & Color

4%

6.2

Form Factor

3%

3.9

Connectivity

3%

2.1

Controls & Extras

4.7
User score
User score
9.3/ 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%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on 7,711 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.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
9.5/ 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 One by Wacom Medium has a popularity score of 9.5 points, which is higher than 85.6% of drawing tablets.
9.5
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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Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.6
Type
pen tablet
Display
no
Display
no
This drawing tablet does not have a display. 48.5% of drawing tablets have a display.
Compatibility
Windows / macOS / ChromeOS
Wireless capability
no
Wireless capability
no
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
432 g
Weight
432 g
This drawing tablet weighs 432 g, lighter than 77.7% of drawing tablets.
Includes integrated stand.
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Active drawing area
29,160 mm²
Active drawing area
29,160 mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 29,160 mm², smaller than that of 75.1% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 1.1% of drawing tablets.
216 x 135 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
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
2048
Pen pressure levels
2048
This drawing tablet supports 2048 pen pressure levels, fewer than 95.9% of drawing tablets and equal to 4.1% of drawing tablets.
Pen resolution
2,540 LPI
Pen resolution
2,540 LPI
This drawing tablet supports a pen resolution of 2,540 LPI, lower than that of 95.3% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 4.7% of drawing tablets.
Report rate
133 RPS
Report rate
133 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 133 RPS, lower than that of 96.2% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 3.3% of drawing tablets.
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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
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
0
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
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
0
This drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports, fewer than 51.8% of drawing tablets and equal to 48.2% 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
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports
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
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.
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.
Stand included
no
Stand included
no
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
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
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 One by Wacom Medium vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 31.8% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    9 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (9 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    9 g vs 13.2 g
  • 15.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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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    Wacom One by Wacom Medium
    the average drawing tablet
    Wacom One by Wacom Medium has a higher user score than the average drawing tablet (9.26 vs 8.000).
    9.26 vs 8
  • 41.6% lighter design
    Weight
    432 g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (432 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Includes integrated stand.
    432 g vs 740 g
  • 79.8 mm slimmer body
    Width
    277 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (277 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    277 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 98.2% lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    0.125 W
    This drawing tablet uses less power than the average drawing tablet (0.1 W vs 7 W). The average drawing tablet uses 7 W of power.
    Normal-use current conversion.
    0.125 W vs 7 W
  • 53.7% more popular
    Wacom One by Wacom Medium has a higher popularity than the average drawing tablet (9.46 vs 6.2).
    9.46 vs 6.16
  • 34 mm shorter body
    Height
    189 mm
    This drawing tablet is shorter than the average drawing tablet (189 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    189 mm vs 223 mm
  • 15.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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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    ▼
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    Wacom One by Wacom Medium
    the average drawing tablet
    Wacom One by Wacom Medium has a higher user score than the average drawing tablet (9.26 vs 8.000).
    9.26 vs 8
  • 53.7% more popular
    Wacom One by Wacom Medium has a higher popularity than the average drawing tablet (9.46 vs 6.2).
    9.46 vs 6.16
  • 41.6% lighter design
    Weight
    432 g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (432 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    Includes integrated stand.
    432 g vs 740 g
  • 79.8 mm slimmer body
    Width
    277 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (277 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    277 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 34 mm shorter body
    Height
    189 mm
    This drawing tablet is shorter than the average drawing tablet (189 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    189 mm vs 223 mm
  • 31.8% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    9 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (9 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    9 g vs 13.2 g
  • 98.2% lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    0.125 W
    This drawing tablet uses less power than the average drawing tablet (0.1 W vs 7 W). The average drawing tablet uses 7 W of power.
    Normal-use current conversion.
    0.125 W vs 7 W
  • 7 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    3
    This drawing tablet includes fewer replacement nibs than the average drawing tablet (3 vs 10). The average drawing tablet includes 10 replacement nibs.
    3 vs 10
  • 6,144 lower pen pressure levels
    Pen pressure levels
    2048
    This drawing tablet supports fewer pen pressure levels than the average drawing tablet (2048 vs 8,192). The average drawing tablet supports 8,192 pen pressure levels.
    2,048 vs 8,192
  • 2540 LPI lower pen resolution
    Pen resolution
    2,540 LPI
    This drawing tablet supports a lower pen resolution than the average drawing tablet (2540 LPI vs 5080 LPI). The average drawing tablet supports a pen resolution of 5080 LPI.
    2540 LPI vs 5080 LPI
  • 42.9% lower report rate
    Report rate
    133 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (133 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    133 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 11,604 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    29,160 mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (29160 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    216 x 135 mm.
    29,160 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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.
    0 vs 6
  • 1 fewer USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
    0
    This drawing tablet has fewer USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (0 vs 1). The average drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Older release
    Release date
    2017
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    2,017 vs 2,021
  • 15.4% worse value for money
    Wacom One by Wacom Medium has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (6.59 vs 7.6).
    6.59 vs 7.6
  • Older release
    Release date
    2017
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    2,017 vs 2,021
  • 11,604 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    29,160 mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (29160 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    216 x 135 mm.
    29,160 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 7 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    3
    This drawing tablet includes fewer replacement nibs than the average drawing tablet (3 vs 10). The average drawing tablet includes 10 replacement nibs.
    3 vs 10
  • 6,144 lower pen pressure levels
    Pen pressure levels
    2048
    This drawing tablet supports fewer pen pressure levels than the average drawing tablet (2048 vs 8,192). The average drawing tablet supports 8,192 pen pressure levels.
    2,048 vs 8,192
  • 2540 LPI lower pen resolution
    Pen resolution
    2,540 LPI
    This drawing tablet supports a lower pen resolution than the average drawing tablet (2540 LPI vs 5080 LPI). The average drawing tablet supports a pen resolution of 5080 LPI.
    2540 LPI vs 5080 LPI
  • 42.9% lower report rate
    Report rate
    133 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (133 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    133 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 3 mm shorter hover distance
    Hover distance
    7 mm
    This drawing tablet supports a shorter hover distance than the average drawing tablet (7 mm vs 10 mm). The average drawing tablet supports a hover distance of 10 mm.
    7 mm vs 10 mm
  • 1 fewer USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
    0
    This drawing tablet has fewer USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (0 vs 1). The average drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports.
    0 vs 1
  • 0.5 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1 m
    This drawing tablet has a shorter cable than the average drawing tablet (1 m vs 1.5 m). The average drawing tablet has a cable length of 1.5 m.
    1 m vs 1.5 m
  • 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.
    0 vs 6
  • No pen stand included
    Pen stand included
    no
    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 7,711 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Wacom One by Wacom Medium

  • High build quality and durability for an entry-level device
  • Natural drawing experience that closely mimics pen on paper
  • Accurate stylus tracking and responsive performance with minimal lag
  • Battery-free and lightweight pen that is comfortable for long sessions
  • Large active drawing area (216 x 135 mm) compared to the 'Small' model
  • Straightforward setup and plug-and-play functionality on most systems
  • Reliable brand reputation and consistent driver support

What we don't like about Wacom One by Wacom Medium

  • Lacks physical shortcut keys (ExpressKeys) on the tablet itself
  • Lower pressure sensitivity (2048 levels) compared to competitors in the same price range
  • The included pen does not have a built-in eraser on the top
  • Uses an older Micro-USB connection rather than the modern USB-C standard
  • Basic pen design lacks a rubber grip and may feel too lightweight for some
  • No support for pen tilt sensitivity, which is found in higher-end models

Verdict

The One by Wacom Medium (CTL-672) is an entry-level graphic tablet featuring a 216 x 135 mm (8.5 x 5.3 in) active area and 2540 LPI resolution. It includes a lightweight, battery-free stylus utilizing electromagnetic resonance (EMR) technology with 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity. The device is highly portable with a slim 8.7mm profile and connects via a 1-meter micro-USB to USB-A cable, supporting Windows, macOS, and Chromebook. Main pros include its plug-and-play simplicity, durable build quality, and natural pen-on-paper feel suitable for both right and left-handed users. Primary cons include the lack of physical ExpressKeys, no multi-touch support, and no wireless connectivity.

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