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XP Pen Artist 22 Plus Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£410Type:pen displayActive drawing area:127484 mm²Resolution:1920x1080Pen pressure levels:16384Report rate:200 RPS

XP Pen Artist 22 Plus 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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Score components

90%

6.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▲Better than 51% of drawing-tablets
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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
Score components

50%

7.1

Pen & Input

40%

7.2

Display & Color

4%

5.7

Form Factor

3%

6.9

Connectivity

3%

2.9

Controls & Extras

▲Better than 59% of drawing-tablets
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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
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £410

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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet XP Pen Artist 22 Plus

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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
Score components:

50%

7.1

Pen & Input

40%

7.2

Display & Color

4%

5.7

Form Factor

3%

6.9

Connectivity

3%

2.9

Controls & Extras

6.9
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
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
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Popularity:
XP Pen Artist 22 Plus has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65% of drawing tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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%

6.9

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.4
Type
pen display
Display
yes
Display
yes
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
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
5,432 g
Weight
5,432 g
This drawing tablet weighs 5,432 g, heavier than 89.9% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
127,484 mm²
Active drawing area
127,484 mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 127,484 mm², larger than that of 86.2% of drawing tablets.
476.06 x 267.79 mm.
Screen size
21.5 inch
Screen size
21.5 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
1920x1080
Resolution
1920x1080
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
102 ppi
Pixel density
102 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 102 ppi, lower than that of 87.1% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 11.8% of drawing tablets.
Typical brightness
250 nits
Typical brightness
250 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
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
16,384
Pen pressure levels
16,384
This drawing tablet supports 16,384 pen pressure levels, more than 85.6% of drawing tablets and equal to 14.4% 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
200 RPS
Report rate
200 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
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
?
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
yes
Stand included
yes
This drawing tablet comes with a stand. This feature is present on 29.5% of drawing tablets.
Integrated adjustable 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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XP Pen Artist 22 Plus vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 8,192 higher pen pressure levels
    Pen pressure levels
    16,384
    This drawing tablet supports more pen pressure levels than the average drawing tablet (16,384 vs 8,192). The average drawing tablet supports 8,192 pen pressure levels.
    16,384 vs 8,192
  • 86,720 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    127,484 mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (127484 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    476.06 x 267.79 mm.
    127,484 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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.
  • 5.9 inch larger display
    Screen size
    21.5 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Stand included
    Stand included
    yes
    This drawing tablet comes with a stand, while the average drawing tablet does not. 29.8% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
    Integrated adjustable stand.
  • 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.
  • Newer release
    Release date
    2023
    This drawing tablet was released more recently than the average drawing tablet.
    November 2023.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 86,720 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    127,484 mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (127484 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    476.06 x 267.79 mm.
    127,484 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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.
  • 5.9 inch larger display
    Screen size
    21.5 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
  • 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.
  • 8,192 higher pen pressure levels
    Pen pressure levels
    16,384
    This drawing tablet supports more pen pressure levels than the average drawing tablet (16,384 vs 8,192). The average drawing tablet supports 8,192 pen pressure levels.
    16,384 vs 8,192
  • 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.
  • Stand included
    Stand included
    yes
    This drawing tablet comes with a stand, while the average drawing tablet does not. 29.8% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
    Integrated adjustable stand.
  • 38.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    102 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (102 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    102 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 21.2% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (16 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    16 g vs 13.2 g
  • 14.2% lower report rate
    Report rate
    200 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
  • 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
  • 7.34x heavier design
    Weight
    5,432 g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (5432 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    5,432 g vs 740 g
  • 3 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    91 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (91 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    91 % vs 94 %
  • 190.2 mm bulkier body
    Width
    547 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (547 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    547 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 22.9 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    33.4 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (33.4 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    33.4 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 6.16x less popular
    XP Pen Artist 22 Plus has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 2.56x more expensive
    XP Pen Artist 22 Plus is more expensive than the average drawing tablet (£410 vs £160).
    £410 vs £160
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    XP Pen Artist 22 Plus has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (7.36 vs 7.6).
    7.36 vs 7.6
  • 7.34x heavier design
    Weight
    5,432 g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (5432 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    5,432 g vs 740 g
  • 190.2 mm bulkier body
    Width
    547 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (547 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    547 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 22.9 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    33.4 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (33.4 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    33.4 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 141.67 mm taller body
    Height
    364.67 mm
    This drawing tablet is taller than the average drawing tablet (364.7 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    364.67 mm vs 223 mm
  • 38.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    102 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (102 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    102 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 3 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    91 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (91 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    91 % vs 94 %
  • 1 % narrower Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    91 %
    This drawing tablet covers less Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (91 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    91 % vs 92 %
  • 21.2% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (16 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    16 g vs 13.2 g
  • 14.2% lower report rate
    Report rate
    200 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
  • 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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What we like about XP Pen Artist 22 Plus

  • Large 21.5-inch drawing area with an immersive, 'boundless' feel
  • High pressure sensitivity (16K levels) providing accurate and smooth line work
  • Excellent color accuracy with 130% sRGB native color space and multiple interchangeable color profiles
  • Fully laminated display that significantly reduces parallax and pen lag
  • Sturdy, built-in adjustable stand with a wide tilt range (15° to 88°)
  • Competitive pricing, making it a high-value option for the screen size
  • Simple setup and versatile connectivity options including USB-C and HDMI

What we don't like about XP Pen Artist 22 Plus

  • Native resolution is limited to 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), which some users find lacks crispness on a 22-inch screen
  • Lack of built-in programmable shortcut keys or a physical express key remote in the box
  • Large footprint and significant weight make it less portable and strictly 'deskbound'
  • Does not support multi-touch gestures
  • Matte screen film can be prone to showing fingerprints
  • Occasional software/driver glitches reported, such as line 'flicks' when Windows Ink is enabled

Verdict

The XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus is a professional-grade 21.5-inch drawing display featuring a fully-laminated 1920x1080 Full HD screen with a 130% sRGB color gamut and 178° viewing angles. Its standout characteristic is the X3 Pro Smart Chip stylus, which provides an industry-leading 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity and 60° tilt support for high-precision digital art. Main pros include its expansive, color-accurate workspace, minimal parallax due to full lamination, and an integrated foldable stand adjustable from 15° to 88°. However, notable cons include the lack of built-in shortcut keys on the tablet itself and a relatively low pixel density for its size, which can make individual pixels visible during detailed work.

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