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XP Pen Artist 13.3 V2 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240Type:pen displayActive drawing area:48541 mm²Resolution:1920x1080Pen pressure levels:8192Report rate:?

XP Pen Artist 13.3 V2 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.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

90%

7.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 69% of drawing-tablets
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components

50%

8.3

Pen & Input

40%

5.9

Display & Color

4%

7.7

Form Factor

3%

7.2

Connectivity

3%

6.0

Controls & Extras

â–²Better than 70% of drawing-tablets
?

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

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Best prices

    N/A~ £240

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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet XP Pen Artist 13.3 V2

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

50%

8.3

Pen & Input

40%

5.9

Display & Color

4%

7.7

Form Factor

3%

7.2

Connectivity

3%

6.0

Controls & Extras

7.2
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
XP Pen Artist 13.3 V2 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65% of drawing tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

7.8
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
?
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Active drawing area
48,541 mm²
Active drawing area
48,541 mm²
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 48,541 mm², larger than that of 56.6% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 2.1% of drawing tablets.
293.76 x 165.24 mm.
Screen size
13.3 inch
Screen size
13.3 inch
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
This drawing tablet has a screen size of 13.3 inch, smaller than that of 72% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 11.8% 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
163 ppi
Pixel density
163 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 163 ppi, lower than that of 54.8% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 1.1% of drawing tablets.
Typical brightness
250 nits
Typical brightness
250 nits
â–² Better than 47% of models
Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
This drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits, higher than that of 47.3% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 27.5% 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
?
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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
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
2
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This drawing tablet has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports, more than 90.2% of drawing tablets and equal to 9.8% 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
6
N. of express keys
6
â–² Better than 44% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This drawing tablet has 6 express keys, more than 43.7% of drawing tablets and equal to 12.6% 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
yes
Stand included
yes
â–² Better than 71% of models
This drawing tablet comes with a stand. This feature is present on 29.5% of drawing tablets.
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
yes
Pen stand included
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This drawing tablet comes with a pen stand. This feature is present on 58.9% of drawing tablets.
Pen case doubles as stand.
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XP Pen Artist 13.3 V2 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Stand included
    Stand included
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This drawing tablet comes with a stand, while the average drawing tablet does not. 29.8% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
  • 1 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
    2
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (2 vs 1). The average drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 % wider DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    95 %
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (95 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    95 % vs 94 %
  • 7,777 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    48,541 mm²
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (48541 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    293.76 x 165.24 mm.
    48,541 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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.
  • 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 % wider DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    95 %
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (95 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    95 % vs 94 %
  • 7,777 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    48,541 mm²
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (48541 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    293.76 x 165.24 mm.
    48,541 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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
  • 1 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
    2
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (2 vs 1). The average drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Stand included
    Stand included
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This drawing tablet comes with a stand, while the average drawing tablet does not. 29.8% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
  • 2 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <6 – >20
    This drawing tablet includes fewer replacement nibs than the average drawing tablet (8 vs 10). The average drawing tablet includes 10 replacement nibs.
    8 vs 10
  • 2.3 inch smaller display
    Screen size
    13.3 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
    This drawing tablet has a smaller screen than the average drawing tablet (13.3 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    13.3 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 3 % narrower Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    89 %
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <72 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (89 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    89 % vs 92 %
  • 6.16x less popular
    XP Pen Artist 13.3 V2 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 2.4 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    12.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (12.9 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    12.9 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 1.8% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    163 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (163 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    163 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 2.3% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    13.5 g
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (13.5 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    13.5 g vs 13.2 g
  • 33.6 mm bulkier body
    Width
    390.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (390.4 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    390.4 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 6.16x less popular
    XP Pen Artist 13.3 V2 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 2.4 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    12.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (12.9 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    12.9 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 33.6 mm bulkier body
    Width
    390.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (390.4 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    390.4 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 2.3 inch smaller display
    Screen size
    13.3 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
    This drawing tablet has a smaller screen than the average drawing tablet (13.3 inch vs 15.6 inch). The average drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch.
    13.3 inch vs 15.6 inch
  • 3 % narrower Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    89 %
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <72 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (89 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    89 % vs 92 %
  • 1.8% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    163 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (163 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    163 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 2 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <6 – >20
    This drawing tablet includes fewer replacement nibs than the average drawing tablet (8 vs 10). The average drawing tablet includes 10 replacement nibs.
    8 vs 10
  • 2.3% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    13.5 g
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (13.5 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    13.5 g vs 13.2 g

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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jorgelazaro.es
12/12/2024
Summary of the review
XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2: Graphics tablet for photographers
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tuttotek.it
14/08/2021
Summary of the review
XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro Review: The entry-level pen display
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digitalartguide.jouwweb.nl
16/10/2026
Summary of the review
Buyer's Guide: iPad Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro (V2 Update)
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Third-party reviews

What we like about XP Pen Artist 13.3 V2

  • High-accuracy X3 Pro stylus with 16,000+ pressure levels and low activation force
  • Fully laminated, anti-glare screen reduces parallax and provides a paper-like texture
  • Excellent color accuracy covering high percentages of sRGB, Adobe RGB, and P3 gamuts
  • Compact, lightweight, and portable design ideal for small desks and travel
  • Convenient, customizable express keys and red dial wheel for improved workflow
  • Affordable price point, offering professional-grade features for beginners and pros

What we don't like about XP Pen Artist 13.3 V2

  • 13.3-inch screen may feel small for some artists' workflows
  • 3-in-1 cable management can be inconvenient for mobile setups
  • Stylus tracking fidelity is lower than high-end alternatives
  • Requires external power or specific USB-C setup (not a standalone computer)

Verdict

The XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 is a portable 13.3-inch drawing display featuring a fully laminated Full HD (1920x1080) screen with 99% sRGB color gamut and an anti-glare film to minimize parallax. It is headlined by the X3 Pro Smart Chip stylus, which offers industry-leading 16,384 pressure levels, a low 3g initial activation force, and 60° tilt support for a natural, paper-like drawing experience. Main pros include its highly responsive stylus, vibrant color accuracy, slim 12.9mm profile for portability, and dedicated physical controls like the signature red dial and eight customizable shortcut keys. Potential cons include a screen size that may feel restrictive for large-scale professional projects and a 3-in-1 cable setup that can become cluttered compared to a single USB-C connection.

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