> 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/recs/pen-display-recs-medium.md).

# Pen display recommendations (MEDIUM)

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**Before you purchase:**

* Read [Beginner's guide to drawing tablets](/drawtab/basics/beginners-guide.md)
* Review these [Buying tips](/drawtab/buying/buying-tips.md)
* Look through the [Drawing tablet buying guide](/drawtab/buying.md)

If you want to see the full set recommendations go here: [Recommendations](/drawtab/recs.md)
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## EXCELLENT

* Wacom Cintiq 16 2025 (DTK-168)
* Wacom Cintiq Pro 17 (DTH-172) [Wacom Cintiq Pro 17 (DTH-172) notes](/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/wacom/wacom-cintiq-pro.md)
* Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 (DTH-167) [Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 (DTH-167) notes](/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/wacom/wacom-cintiq-pro/wacom-dth167-notes.md)
* Huion Kamvas Pro 19 (GT1902) [Huion Kamvas Pro 19 (GT1902) notes](/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/huion/huion-gt1902-notes.md)
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## VERY GOOD

* Huion Kamvas 16 GEN3 (GS1563) [Huion Kamvas 16 GEN3 (GS1563) notes](/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/huion/huion-gs1563-notes.md)
* XP-Pen Artist Pro 19 GEN2 (MD180UH) [XP-Pen Artist Pro GEN2](broken://pages/quTw2BHIHyWAvAB9zAMN)
* XP-Pen Artist Ultra 16
* XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 GEN2 (MD160QH) [XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 GEN2 (MD160QH) notes](/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/xppen/xppen-md160qh-notes.md)

## GOOD

* Huion Kamvas Pro 16 V2
* Xencelabs Pen Display 16

## DECENT

* [Huion Kamvas 16 2021 (GS1562) notes](/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/huion/huion-gs1562-notes.md)
* [Wacom Cintiq (DTK-1660)](/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/wacom/wacom-cintiq.md) - excellent drawing experience but very dated screen

## AVOID

* Huion Kamvas Pro 16 Plus 4K (GT1562) [Huion Kamvas Pro 16 Plus 4K (GT1562) notes](/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/huion/huion-gt1562-notes.md) <mark style="color:red;">**LOTS OF AG SPARKLE**</mark>
* XP-Pen Artist 16 GEN2 (CD160FH) [XP-Pen Artist 16 GEN2 (CD160FH) notes](/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/xppen/xppen-cd160fh-notes.md) <mark style="color:red;">**EXCESSIVE DIAGONAL WOBBLE**</mark>

## Videos

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