Head-to-head · Best Graphics Drawing Tablets

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) vs XP-Pen Deco Pro MW

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about Serious artists and studios who want a large 4K professional pen display with excellent color but can't justify the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27's price. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Graphics Drawing Tablets

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K)

4.3

3 sources1 derived$939as of Aug 1

The Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) is the value flagship pen display, delivering a 24-inch 4K screen, rich color and a battery-free pen for under half the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27's price. Creative Bloq scored it 9/10 and AppleInsider called it an artist's tablet that rivals Wacom. The lower pixel density and sheer size are the main trade-offs.

Strengths

— Massive 23.8-inch 4K UHD display with full lamination and anti-glare etched glass
— Excellent color: 140% sRGB / 98% NTSC gamut with Quantum Dot technology
— Battery-free PW517 pen with 8,192 pressure levels and 60-degree tilt

Watch-outs

— Lower pixel density than smaller, denser tablets at this resolution
— Not portable at this size
— 8,192 pressure levels trail newer 16K pens like the XP-Pen Deco Pro MW

$939 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

Ranked #4 in Best Graphics Drawing Tablets

XP-Pen Deco Pro MW

4.2

3 sources2 derived$160as of Aug 1

The XP-Pen Deco Pro MW is the budget screenless pick, offering a large active area, a high-pressure battery-free pen and a premium control layout for well under $200. Reviewers including Parka Blogs recommend it easily and Big Red Illustration rated it 4/5 as an accessible entry into digital art. The screenless learning curve and shaky phone support are the trade-offs.

Strengths

— Affordable screenless tablet with a large 11x6-inch active area
— Battery-free stylus with high pressure sensitivity and 60-degree tilt
— Bluetooth 5.0 wireless with 10+ hours of battery and no perceptible latency

Watch-outs

— Screenless, so it has a learning curve for those used to drawing on a display
— Smartphone connectivity and use are unreliable
— No built-in display means you draw while looking at your monitor

$160 · Buy at newegg.com Full review →

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K)	XP-Pen Deco Pro MW
Screen Size	23.8-inch	—
Resolution	4K UHD (3840x2160)	—
Color Gamut	140% sRGB / 98% NTSC	—
Lamination	Full lamination, anti-glare glass	—
Pen	PW517 battery-free, 8,192 levels	Battery-free, high pressure sensitivity
Tilt	60 degrees	60 degrees
Connectivity	USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort	—
Extras	Wireless twin-dial remote	—
Type	—	Screenless pen tablet
Active Area	—	11 x 6 inches
Controls	—	8 ExpressKeys + dual dial wheel
Wireless	—	Bluetooth 5.0
Battery	—	10+ hours
Compatibility	—	Windows, macOS, Android, Chrome OS, Linux

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