XP Pen sent me their biggest display tablet! The Artist 24 Pro is the first 23.8-inch, 2K QHD graphics display from XP-PEN.
I’ve been using it for two weeks already and I’m very impressed by this product!
Contents
Here are the contents of the box:
- 1 x XP-Pen 23.8” Graphics Display
- 2 x Battery-Free Stylus
- 1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable
- 1 x HDMI Cable
- 1 x Power Adapter
- 1 x Power Cord
- 1 x Pen Holder
- 8 x Replacement Pen Nibs
- 1 x Quick Guide
- 1 x Cleaning Cloth
- 1 x Black Drawing Glove
- 1 x Pen Slot
- 1 x Screwdriver
I like how they included a second Stylus pen, a drawing glove, and a cleaning cloth in the package. All the cables also have Velcro straps which are a nice touch!
Setting Up
The Artist 24 Pro is plugged to one power connector and there are 3 different ways to connect it to the computer. You can either use a single USB-C, HDMI+USB, or VGA+USB. I believe the USB-C option needs to support Thunderbolt and DisplayPort to make it work. I don’t have that so I opted to just use the HDMI + USB combo.
This display tablet comes equipped with the USB Hub that can be used to connect devices such as your mouse, keyboard, or charge your phone, etc.
To turn it on, there are touch buttons on top for the power and to adjust some settings.
Stand
It comes with a stand. I think it’s very sturdy and easy to adjust. I don’t feel any wobbles.
You can change the product’s angle to suit your needs from 16-90 degrees, allowing you to paint comfortably. I prefer somewhere around 55 degrees so it’s easier for my neck and hands.
This also supports a 10x10cm VESA mount if you want a different setup.
Stylus Quality
The pen feels comfortable to hold and the build is solid. It has two side buttons you can customize.
I like the pen case because the cap can be used as a stand and the nibs are securely placed inside.
There is also a handy pen holder that you can attach to the side using the included screw driver.
The PA2 Battery-Free Stylus supports up to 60 degrees of tilt function with 8192 pressure levels. There is minimal parallax but with a screen this size, you won’t notice it because you don’t need to bring your face close to the screen. The accuracy is great and I think there’s a slight smoothing going on to enhance my strokes. My lines just feel good when working with this tablet.
The brush is lagging because of Photoshop’s tilt brush. Check the next video and the lag disappeared with a normal brush.
Shortcut Keys
The Artist 24 Pro comes with two dial wheels and 20 customizable shortcut keys. The dials are easy to control because there is a slight click to it when rotating. All these keys are very useful when doing focused painting where you won’t need to touch your keyboard anymore.
I’m right handed and sometimes, I accidentally press the buttons on the right side so I disabled it. The buttons on the left side are enough for me.
I also really like that there is a text prompt below every time you press a key so you know what you pressed.
Driver Software
The software is fairly straightforward and easy to adjust. I haven’t encountered any bugs while using it on Windows 10 and Photoshop CC.
I prefer setting the pen sensitivity to be very soft to avoid getting RSI on my hands.
Here are my display settings to match my Dell Ultrasharp Monitors.
Here are my express Key Settings. Everything on the right is disabled.
Other than keyboard shortcuts, there are unique settings you can use.
- Open Tablet Setting
- Fine Detail Mode – This makes the cursor move slower to help you draw accurately. This is more useful for small displays.
- B/E – Brush and eraser toggle.
- Switch Monitor – Allows cursor to jump from one display to the other when you’re using multiple monitors.
- KL/KR Mode Switch – Switches between different functions for the dial wheel. I switch between brush size and zoom.
Screen quality
The screen is 23.8 inches with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440. The pixel density is crisp enough and I don’t notice the pixels while working.
The screen has a matte screen protector applied to give it a more paper feel which also reduces glare. It’s made of a plastic material that might be prone to scratching. Avoid dropping keys, or wearing metal watches or rings while working on this. XP-PEN will be releasing a replacement screen protector for this soon in case you accidentally damage it. The good thing is that the pen doesn’t seem to scratch it even if I press hard.
Also, the screen stays cool which is nice because I personally don’t want to use the gloves.
Colors
The colors feature 90% Adobe RGB with a 178° viewing angle. After a bit of adjustment, it comes very close to my Dell UltraSharp and Ipad Pro screens which are both the top benchmarks for screen colors. The blacks can slightly be darker (most people will not notice this), but other than that, this is a great display! My photo is not great but it looks very nice in person!
PROS
- High quality build
- Great value for the base price of 899 USD
- 2 Pens included with 8 replacement nibs
- Tilt sensitivity and 8,192 levels of pressure
- Artist glove included
- 20 shortcut buttons and 2 dial wheels
- Sturdy and adjustable stand included
- Great screen quality (IPS, 2560 x 1440px , about 88% NTSC, Adobe RGB>=90%, sRGB>=120%)
- Does not heat up
- Easy to setup both physically and in software
- Supports USB-C Thunderbolt for easy connection to many laptops (click here for compatibility list)
CONS
- The screen uses a replaceable matte screen protector that is prone to scratch from sharp metal objects. Good thing is that the stylus does not scratch this surface.
- Easy to accidentally press the buttons at the side depending if you are right or left handed
Summary
Overall, the Artist 24Pro is an excellent display tablet and I would recommend it for those people wanting something big with a reasonable price! I can vouch for the quality of this product because I’m currently using it for my professional work to make illustrations. It’s just great!
It costs 899 USD which is a super good value for the price compared to competitors asking up to double the price for a similar experience. They regularly offer discounts so better check their links below!
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