> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/general/model-names-vs-model-numbers.md).

# Model names vs model numbers

## Overview

When purchasing or discussing drawing tablets, you should <mark style="color:red;">**never rely on the name alone**</mark>. You should always make sure which **model number** you are talking about.

* The naming of drawing tablets is simply too confusing.
* The names can be confusingly similar.
* The same name might be used for different versions in different years.
* The meaning of a name might have changed over the years.

All these issues can cause people to purchase the wrong tablet or purchase the wrong accessories for the tablet.

## The same name used for multiple tablets

### **Example: Wacom One**

Currently, this describes **5 different tablets** of different kinds, from different years, and at different quality levels.

* <mark style="color:red;">**Wacom One**</mark>**&#x20;GEN1 (DTC-133)** - a pen display released in 2019
* <mark style="color:red;">**Wacom One**</mark>**&#x20;12 GEN2 (DTC-121)** - a pen display released in 2023 (I do not recommend this tablet)
* <mark style="color:red;">**Wacom One**</mark>**&#x20;13 touch GEN2 (DTH-134)** - a pen display released in 2023 (I do not recommend this tablet)
* <mark style="color:red;">**Wacom One**</mark>**&#x20;S GEN2 (CTC-4110WL)** - a pen tablet released in 2023 (I highly do not recommend this tablet)
* <mark style="color:red;">**Wacom One**</mark>**&#x20;M GEN2 (CTC-6110WL)** - a pen tablet released in 2023 (I highly do not recommend this tablet)

## Names that are too similar

### Example: Wacom One and One by Wacom

* **Wacom&#x20;**<mark style="color:red;">**One**</mark> - any one of 5 higher-end consumer tablets (3 pen displays and 2 pen tablets)
* <mark style="color:red;">**One**</mark>**&#x20;by Wacom** - two low-end consumer tablets. Don't let "low-end" fool you. These are excellent tablets.

### **Example: XP-Pen Artist 16 Pro and XP-Pen Artist Pro 16**

These tablet names differ by where the word "Pro" appears. One has it in the middle, and one has it at the end.

* **Artist&#x20;**<mark style="color:red;">**Pro**</mark>**&#x20;16 (ID160F-E)** ([product page](https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-pro-16.html))
* **Artist 16&#x20;**<mark style="color:red;">**Pro**</mark>**&#x20;(doesn't have a model number)** ([product page](https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-16-pro.html))

## Names reused for different releases

### Example: Wacom Intuos Pro

If you see an "Intuos Pro Medium" you have to verify whether it is a PTH-660 or PTH-850. The same goes for the small and large sizes.

Between the PTH-x60 and PTH-x51, there are differences in:

* what kind of USB port they have
* which pen they come with
* which pens they are compatible with

<table><thead><tr><th width="196">Name</th><th width="153">Model ID</th><th width="120">Year</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Intuos Pro Large</td><td>PTH-860</td><td>2017</td></tr><tr><td>Intuos Pro Large</td><td>PTH-851</td><td>2013</td></tr><tr><td>Intuos Pro Medium</td><td>PTH-660</td><td>2017</td></tr><tr><td>Intuos Pro Medium</td><td>PTH-651</td><td>2013</td></tr><tr><td>Intuos Pro Small</td><td>PTH-460</td><td>2019</td></tr><tr><td>Intuos Pro Small</td><td>PTH-451</td><td>2013</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Similar names used across different brands

## Example: Huion and XP-Pen

* Huion Kamvas <mark style="color:red;">**22 Plus**</mark> (GS2202)
* XP-Pen Artist <mark style="color:red;">**22 Plus**</mark> (MD220FH)

## Meanings of names have changed over the years

### Example: Wacom Intuos

Originally:

* "Intuos" designated Wacom's professional line of pen tablets.
* "Bamboo" identified their consumer line

But Wacom at some point switched to:

* "Intuos Pro" designated their professional line
* "Intuos" identified their consumer line

## PRO does not mean better

You will occasionally see products marketed as:

* Foobar tablet
* Foobar tablet PRO

It is tempting to believe that the PRO version must be better.

This is sometimes NOT the case.

Sometimes PRO versions were released some years before the non-PRO versions and the technology of the non-PRO versions has surpassed that of the PRO models.

## Tablets without model numbers

If you cannot find the model number for a tablet, I do not suggest you get it.

* If the manufacturer does not have a model number listed, this typically indicates a very old and discontinued model.
* Not having a model number will make it more difficult for you to get help from others because they may not be sure which tablet you are referring to.

## Pro Tip: Use BOTH the model name and model number when talking about tablets

Of course, model numbers are sometimes hard to read, mysterious, and people may not be familiar with them.

So, I suggest that if you need to discuss a tablet, you use "Model name (Model number)" when talking about it. This keeps the reference easy to use and still makes it easy for people familiar with the model numbers to know which tablet you are talking about.

For example:

* Wacom Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860)
* Huion Kamvas Pro 19 (GT1902)
* XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 GEN2 (MD160QH)


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