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XP Pen Artist 13 Gen 2 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Type:pen displayActive drawing area:48541 mm²Resolution:1920x1080Pen pressure levels:8192Report rate:200 RPS

XP Pen Artist 13 Gen 2 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.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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–˛ Better than 53% of models
Score components

90%

6.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–˛Better than 53% of drawing-tablets
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 60% of models
Score components

50%

7.5

Pen & Input

40%

6.2

Display & Color

4%

8.1

Form Factor

3%

6.7

Connectivity

3%

5.9

Controls & Extras

â–˛Better than 60% of drawing-tablets
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ ÂŁ170

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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet XP Pen Artist 13 Gen 2

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 60% of models
Score components:

50%

7.5

Pen & Input

40%

6.2

Display & Color

4%

8.1

Form Factor

3%

6.7

Connectivity

3%

5.9

Controls & Extras

6.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
XP Pen Artist 13 Gen 2 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
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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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.8
Type
pen display
Display
yes
Display
yes
â–˛ 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–Ľ Worse than 19% of models
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
1,260 g
Weight
1,260 g
â–Ľ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 1,260 g, heavier than 63.8% of drawing tablets and equal to 1.1% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
48,541 mm²
Active drawing area
48,541 mm²
â–˛ 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–Ľ 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–˛ 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
166 ppi
Pixel density
166 ppi
â–˛ Better than 47% of models
Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi, higher than that of 47.3% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 9.7% of drawing tablets.
Typical brightness
220 nits
Typical brightness
220 nits
â–Ľ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
This drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 220 nits, lower than that of 57.1% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 34.1% 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–˛ 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–Ľ 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–˛ 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
200 RPS
Report rate
200 RPS
â–Ľ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 200 RPS, lower than that of 77.5% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 16.5% of drawing tablets.
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Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–Ľ 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
?
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–Ľ 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–Ľ 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
9
N. of express keys
9
â–˛ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This drawing tablet has 9 express keys, more than 85.3% of drawing tablets and equal to 0.5% of drawing tablets.
N. of dials
0
N. of dials
0
â–Ľ 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–Ľ 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–Ľ 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–Ľ 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.
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XP Pen Artist 13 Gen 2 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    â–˛ 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.
  • Anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    â–˛ 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.
  • 4 % wider Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    96 %
    â–˛ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <72 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (96 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    96 % vs 92 %
  • 12.9% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    11.5 g
    â–˛ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (11.5 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    11.5 g vs 13.2 g
  • Integrated display
    Display
    yes
    â–˛ 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.
  • 3 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    9
    â–˛ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (9 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    9 vs 6
  • 0.3 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    â–˛ 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
  • 7,777 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    48,541 mm²
    â–˛ 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–˛ 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.
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    â–˛ 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.
  • Anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    â–˛ 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.
  • 4 % wider Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    96 %
    â–˛ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <72 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (96 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    96 % vs 92 %
  • 7,777 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    48,541 mm²
    â–˛ 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
  • 12.9% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    11.5 g
    â–˛ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a lighter pen than the average drawing tablet (11.5 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    11.5 g vs 13.2 g
  • 0.3 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    â–˛ 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
  • 3 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    9
    â–˛ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (9 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    9 vs 6
  • 14.2% lower report rate
    Report rate
    200 RPS
    â–Ľ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (200 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    200 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 30 nits dimmer display
    Typical brightness
    220 nits
    â–Ľ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
    This drawing tablet has lower typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (220 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    220 nits vs 250 nits
  • 5 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    89 %
    â–Ľ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (89 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    89 % vs 94 %
  • 2.3 inch smaller display
    Screen size
    13.3 inch
    â–Ľ 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
  • No pen stand included
    Pen stand included
    no
    â–Ľ 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.
  • 6.16x less popular
    XP Pen Artist 13 Gen 2 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 70.3% heavier design
    Weight
    1,260 g
    â–Ľ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (1260 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    1,260 g vs 740 g
  • 6.16x less popular
    XP Pen Artist 13 Gen 2 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 70.3% heavier design
    Weight
    1,260 g
    â–Ľ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (1260 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    1,260 g vs 740 g
  • 30 nits dimmer display
    Typical brightness
    220 nits
    â–Ľ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
    This drawing tablet has lower typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (220 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    220 nits vs 250 nits
  • 5 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    89 %
    â–Ľ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (89 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    89 % vs 94 %
  • 2.3 inch smaller display
    Screen size
    13.3 inch
    â–Ľ 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
  • 14.2% lower report rate
    Report rate
    200 RPS
    â–Ľ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (200 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    200 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • No pen stand included
    Pen stand included
    no
    â–Ľ 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.

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the-gadgeteer.com
19/09/2022
Summary of the review
XP-Pen Artist 13 Pen Display (2nd Gen) review – Small tablet big on features
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nerdtechy.com
04/09/2022
Summary of the review
Review & Analysis of the XP-Pen Artist 13 (2nd Gen) Drawing Tablet
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fredzone.org
07/02/2024
Summary of the review
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What we like about XP Pen Artist 13 Gen 2

  • Excellent value for money and highly competitive pricing compared to other brands.
  • Full-laminated display significantly reduces parallax for precise drawing.
  • Wide color gamut (130% sRGB) provides vibrant and accurate visuals.
  • X3 Elite stylus is battery-free and highly responsive with low initial activation force.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it ideal for portable use or students.
  • Nine user-defined shortcut keys allow for extensive workflow customisation.
  • Matte screen texture provides a natural, paper-like feel while drawing.

What we don't like about XP Pen Artist 13 Gen 2

  • Does not include a built-in or external stand, which may be needed for desktop ergonomics.
  • Noticeable line wobble reported by some users when drawing very slowly.
  • 1080p resolution can result in slight pixelation when viewed from close distances.
  • Stylus can feel too lightweight for users accustomed to heavier pens.
  • Full-feature USB-C cable for single-cable connection often must be purchased separately.
  • Limited Android support: lacks a dedicated driver for customising shortcuts or pressure.

Verdict

The XP-Pen Artist 13 (2nd Gen) is a compact 13.3-inch pen display featuring a 1920 x 1080 resolution fully-laminated IPS screen with a wide 130% sRGB color gamut and anti-glare protection. It utilizes the battery-free X3 Elite stylus, which offers 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, 60° of tilt support, and a low 3g initial activation force for precise, natural strokes. Main pros include its exceptional color accuracy, 9 customizable shortcut keys for enhanced workflow, and versatile connectivity via dual USB-C ports supporting both 3-in-1 and single-cable setups. However, notable cons include the lack of a built-in or included stand and the fact that the matte screen protector can introduce slight graininess to the display quality.

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