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XP Pen Deco MW Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Type:pen tabletActive drawing area:25806 mm²Resolution:N/APen pressure levels:8192Report rate:200 RPS

XP Pen Deco MW 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.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of drawing-tablets
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 90% of models
Score components

50%

7.5

Pen & Input

40%

4.1

Display & Color

4%

7.8

Form Factor

3%

7.1

Connectivity

3%

5.6

Controls & Extras

â–¼Worse than 90% 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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £60

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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet XP Pen Deco MW

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

50%

7.5

Pen & Input

40%

4.1

Display & Color

4%

7.8

Form Factor

3%

7.1

Connectivity

3%

5.6

Controls & Extras

6.1
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
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
XP Pen Deco MW has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65% of drawing tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
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
yes
Wireless capability
yes
â–² Better than 82% of models
This drawing tablet supports wireless use. This feature is present on 18% of drawing tablets.
Bluetooth 5.
Weight
283 g
Weight
283 g
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 283 g, lighter than 86.2% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
25,806 mm²
Active drawing area
25,806 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 25,806 mm², smaller than that of 79.4% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 2.1% of drawing tablets.
203.2 x 127 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
200 RPS
Report rate
200 RPS
â–¼ 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
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This drawing tablet supports Bluetooth. This feature is present on 12.6% of drawing tablets.
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
8
N. of express keys
8
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This drawing tablet has 8 express keys, more than 58.4% of drawing tablets and equal to 26.3% 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 MW vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • 12.9% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    11.5 g
    â–² 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
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This drawing tablet supports Bluetooth, while the average drawing tablet does not. 13% of drawing tablets support Bluetooth.
  • Supports wireless use
    Wireless capability
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This drawing tablet supports wireless use, while the average drawing tablet does not. 18.5% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
    Bluetooth 5.
  • 61.8% lighter design
    Weight
    283 g
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (283 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    283 g vs 740 g
  • 97 mm slimmer body
    Width
    259.8 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (259.8 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    259.8 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 2 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    8
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (8 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    8 vs 6
  • 65.2 mm shorter body
    Height
    157.8 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <139.2 mm – >359 mm
    This drawing tablet is shorter than the average drawing tablet (157.8 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    157.8 mm vs 223 mm
  • Supports wireless use
    Wireless capability
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This drawing tablet supports wireless use, while the average drawing tablet does not. 18.5% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
    Bluetooth 5.
  • 61.8% lighter design
    Weight
    283 g
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is lighter than the average drawing tablet (283 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    283 g vs 740 g
  • 97 mm slimmer body
    Width
    259.8 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is narrower than the average drawing tablet (259.8 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    259.8 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 65.2 mm shorter body
    Height
    157.8 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <139.2 mm – >359 mm
    This drawing tablet is shorter than the average drawing tablet (157.8 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    157.8 mm vs 223 mm
  • 12.9% lighter pen
    Pen weight
    11.5 g
    â–² 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
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This drawing tablet supports Bluetooth, while the average drawing tablet does not. 13% of drawing tablets support Bluetooth.
  • 2 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    8
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (8 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    8 vs 6
  • 14.2% lower report rate
    Report rate
    200 RPS
    â–¼ 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
  • 14,958 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    25,806 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (25806 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    203.2 x 127 mm.
    25,806 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 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 MW has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    XP Pen Deco MW has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (7.25 vs 7.6).
    7.25 vs 7.6
  • 6.16x less popular
    XP Pen Deco MW has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    XP Pen Deco MW has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (7.25 vs 7.6).
    7.25 vs 7.6
  • 14,958 mm² smaller work area
    Active drawing area
    25,806 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a smaller active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (25806 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    203.2 x 127 mm.
    25,806 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 14.2% lower report rate
    Report rate
    200 RPS
    â–¼ 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–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.

Video reviews

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creativebloq.com
17/11/2022
Summary of the review
XPPEN Deco MW Pen Tablet review - Creative Bloq
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drawyourweapon.com
18/09/2022
Summary of the review
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mangakoaching.com
06/01/2022
Summary of the review
Review: The XP-PEN Deco LW/MW Tablet", "XP-PEN Deco LW/MW Tablet Review
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Third-party reviews

What we like about XP Pen Deco MW

  • High sensitivity with low initial activation force (3g) for easy thin lines
  • Stable Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connection with minimal lag or latency
  • Long-lasting battery life of approximately 10-12 hours on a single charge
  • Lightweight and compact design makes it highly portable for travel
  • Eight customisable physical shortcut buttons with firm tactile feedback
  • Battery-free X3 Elite stylus that doesn't require charging
  • Available in multiple vibrant colors (Blue, Pink, Green, Black)
  • Matte textured surface provides a pleasant, paper-like drawing experience

What we don't like about XP Pen Deco MW

  • Occasional issues with the macOS driver not loading automatically on startup
  • Potential cursor visibility issues when used with some Android tablets
  • The 8x5 inch drawing area may feel small for users with very large monitors
  • Stylus lacks a built-in eraser on the top
  • No integrated pen holder or loop on the tablet itself to store the stylus
  • Limited Android support: works only in portrait mode with no driver for button customisation
  • Pressure sensitivity may not work correctly with Adobe Illustrator on Mac without troubleshooting

Verdict

The XP-Pen Deco MW is a portable, screenless drawing tablet featuring an 8 x 5-inch active area and Bluetooth v5.0 for wireless connectivity with up to 10 hours of battery life. It includes the X3 Elite battery-free stylus, which offers 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, 60 degrees of tilt support, and a low 3g initial activation force for precise control. The device is equipped with 8 customisable shortcut keys and is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, Chrome OS, and Linux. Main advantages include its compact 8.8mm slim design, responsive X3 smart chip technology, and stable wireless performance. However, some users have noted the 8 x 5-inch workspace may feel small when paired with larger monitors, and the stylus lacks a built-in eraser and dedicated storage on the tablet body.

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