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XP Pen Deco Mini 4 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Type:pen tabletActive drawing area:7742 mm²Resolution:N/APen pressure levels:8192Report rate:220 RPS

XP Pen Deco Mini 4 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.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 88% of drawing-tablets
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

50%

8.2

Pen & Input

40%

3.9

Display & Color

4%

6.8

Form Factor

3%

5.8

Connectivity

3%

4.7

Controls & Extras

â–¼Worse than 83% 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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<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~ £25

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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet XP Pen Deco Mini 4

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

50%

8.2

Pen & Input

40%

3.9

Display & Color

4%

6.8

Form Factor

3%

5.8

Connectivity

3%

4.7

Controls & Extras

6.2
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 Deco Mini 4 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.4
Type
pen tablet
Display
no
Display
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This drawing tablet does not have a display. 48.5% of drawing tablets have a display.
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
155 g
Weight
155 g
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 155 g, lighter than 96.3% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
7,742 mm²
Active drawing area
7,742 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 7,742 mm², smaller than that of 97.9% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 1.1% of drawing tablets.
101.6 x 76.2 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
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
220 RPS
Report rate
220 RPS
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 220 RPS, lower than that of 56% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 20.9% of drawing tablets.
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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
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
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
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
no
Stand included
no
â–¼ 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–¼ Worse than 7% of models
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
â–¼ 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 Deco Mini 4 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 178.6 mm slimmer body
    Width
    178.2 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (178.2 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    178.2 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 79.1% lighter design
    Weight
    155 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (155 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    155 g vs 740 g
  • 6.4x cheaper
    XP Pen Deco Mini 4 is cheaper than the average drawing tablet (£25 vs £160).
    £25 vs £160
  • 2.5 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    8 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thinner than the average drawing tablet (8 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    8 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 6.4x cheaper
    XP Pen Deco Mini 4 is cheaper than the average drawing tablet (£25 vs £160).
    £25 vs £160
  • 79.1% lighter design
    Weight
    155 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (155 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    155 g vs 740 g
  • 178.6 mm slimmer body
    Width
    178.2 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (178.2 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    178.2 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 2.5 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    8 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thinner than the average drawing tablet (8 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    8 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 33,022 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    7,742 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (7742 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    101.6 x 76.2 mm.
    7,742 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 9.8% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    14.5 g
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (14.5 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    14.5 g vs 13.2 g
  • 5.6% lower report rate
    Report rate
    220 RPS
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (220 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    220 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • No pen stand included
    Pen stand included
    no
    â–¼ 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 Deco Mini 4 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • Older release
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    2,020 vs 2,021
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    XP Pen Deco Mini 4 has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (7.36 vs 7.6).
    7.36 vs 7.6
  • 6.16x less popular
    XP Pen Deco Mini 4 has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    XP Pen Deco Mini 4 has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (7.36 vs 7.6).
    7.36 vs 7.6
  • Older release
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drawing tablet was released earlier than the average drawing tablet.
    2,020 vs 2,021
  • 33,022 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    7,742 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (7742 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    101.6 x 76.2 mm.
    7,742 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 9.8% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    14.5 g
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (14.5 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    14.5 g vs 13.2 g
  • 5.6% lower report rate
    Report rate
    220 RPS
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (220 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    220 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • No pen stand included
    Pen stand included
    no
    â–¼ 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.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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03/12/2025
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

What we like about XP Pen Deco Mini 4

  • Extremely affordable entry-level price point
  • Highly portable and compact design, ideal for travel or small desks
  • Includes 6 customisable express keys for workflow efficiency
  • Supports multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Android, and Chrome OS
  • Battery-free stylus (P05D) with 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity
  • Plug-and-play simplicity with straightforward driver installation
  • Comes with helpful accessories like USB-C and Micro USB adapters

What we don't like about XP Pen Deco Mini 4

  • Small active drawing area (approx. 4 x 3 inches) can feel restrictive for detailed work
  • Lacks pen tilt sensitivity support
  • Tiny size may limit drawing precision compared to larger models
  • Occasional driver issues or software lag reported by some users
  • Tablet surface can feel slightly slippery, sometimes requiring a drawing glove
  • Pen buttons may occasionally register double inputs or be positioned where they are easily misclicked

Verdict

The XP-Pen Deco Mini4 is a highly portable drawing tablet featuring a 4 x 3 inch active area, 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, and a 5,080 LPI resolution for precise input. Its ultra-compact 178.2 x 125 x 8 mm frame weighs only 155g, making it ideal for mobile use with Android devices, Chrome OS, Windows, and macOS via its USB-C interface. Main pros include its six customizable shortcut keys, a battery-free passive stylus (P05D) that eliminates the need for charging, and full support for major creative software like Photoshop and SAI. However, potential cons include its very small workspace which may feel restrictive for large gestures, a lack of built-in tilt sensitivity on this specific model, and occasional driver installation complexities reported by some users.

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