XP-Pen is good, company from Japan. The only issue is the screen can leave marks from the
stylus nib (plastic tip).

A Wacom is much more expensive because of its technology but the only way to get a Cintiq in a budget is to
buy a used 22 HD or a 22 UX.

I got lucky and found a used 22 HD for $400. I was aiming for those $1000 tablets but saved money.

Avoid Huion which is a China company.

I did my research when i was shopping for a tablet.

XP-Pen and Wacom so far as the best, they are competitors but XP-Pen is good for a budget.

I was debating whether i should go for the 24 Pro or the 22R Pro.

zhttps://www.storexppen.com/list/artist-series-display.html?sort=desc

thanks for the input

Been using a Huion Kamvas Pro 16 since March and I love it. I haven't encountered any problems with Huion tablets/pen displays ever since I've started using them back in 2015 (I've owned the 580, GT-190, and now Kamvas Pro 16). Comes with a touch bar and 6 express keys on the tablet itself, battery-less pen, an adjustable stand, art glove, a mini donut to sit your pen with 8 pen nubs (they also gave me an extra bag of nubs inside the donut that wasn't listed but I'm not complaining) with a extracting ring inside to help replace your nub, and the standard connector cables. It's lightweight and durable enough to carry it around with you, if needed. It's currently $399 but you can get $60 off if you apply the coupon listed.

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this is helpful

Hi there! First off, I'm sorry about your old friend. It really doesn't feel the same when an old tablet gives out.

I am presently using an XP Pen Artist 22 ProE. Honestly, I have used a variety of tablets over the years and I don't feel comfortable anymore unless I'm drawing on this one. I have considered upgrading and changing brands once I can afford to, but honestly the reliability alone makes me reconsider. Even if I were to ever upgrade I'd definitely be keeping this and still using it on the side. I have run into issues with it, but that hasn't happened for months, and truthfully I won't go into full details on this post, but they were actually related to how I had plugged it up (In short, it was plugged into my laptop, and it didn't really agree with the ports I used, so I just had to change ports. This may be the issue with your old wacom, troubleshoot if you haven't before throwing it out).

Regardless, XP pen, specifically their Artist 22 have served me well. :) I had been eyeing the kamvas pro and my research lead me to get the XP Pen instead. I think both are fine. But, I'd do whatever fits your budget and plans. If you have any questions or need and specifics, please let me know! I'd be glad to help!

ya I seen the sales that are going on on huian and xp pen and decided on an artist 15.6 just to see how it is as I have no experience with other screen tablets and see how it goes.
I was leaning toward the artist 16 pro with the stand that can go on a clamp/arm but I didn't want to deal with a battery powered pen as I've never had a good time with battery powered accessories and the pro 16 artist (confusingly similar to the other one) didn't come with an adjustable stand.

I think this size and make should help me decide if I need an even bigger screen size or quality for what I'm doing.
thanks for the input

That's interesting. I actually was going to mention in a reply that XP Pen is having an anniversary sale right now via their official site. I'm planning on dipping into my savings and buying one of the smaller screen tablets so that I can use it in bed, for when I need to work really late.

In regards to the battery-powered pen, I felt similarly. However, I haven't had to charge it yet, and I have used it literally every day for the past 6 or 7 months. I have another tablet whose pen gave me the worst experience, having to charge it every 2 or 3 days.

Either way, congrats on your choice!!! I hope it serves you well, and I think it was a great choice!

I hope so too

I think you'll like it! That was my previous tablet and It served me well. I only replaced it with this one since I didn't want to deal with replacing the matte film periodically.