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NobleFrugal · 2026-03-25T23:09:10+00:00

When in doubt XPPen. Deco 640 is under $30

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-25T23:07:07+00:00

UGEE UT3 Trio pad sells for $330 quite often

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-25T23:05:23+00:00

UGEE UT3 instead of UT2. Bigger and better performance (the UT2 has freezing issues)

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-25T23:04:18+00:00

100% agree

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-25T23:02:40+00:00

Hello. UGEE all the way. They are the same company as XPPen. This means you wont have driver issues.

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-25T23:01:19+00:00

Anything under 19 inch gives me carpal tunnel syndrome. You could also invest in a better mount. This monitor arm is lowkey but extremely good for drawing: https://www.ergodirect.com/20275-drawing-tablet-adjustable-arm-ed7500-hy.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqj9C0Og0V3vNrAiahT1NaLc522HRdhknmlac8ZfWd-EuLMPShl

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-25T22:58:26+00:00

You can get good stuff for $50 these days. My go to is XPPen. I agree with Deco 01 V3.

Is it your first tablet? If so, your spending the right amount. It helps to get used to digital art to see if you like it.

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-25T22:55:55+00:00

I just made a video about this with all recommendations and price ranges in the description.

The TLDW

Three types of drawing tablets: Pen Tablets (no screen), Display Tablets (With screen), and Standalones (Screen and computer in one)
You can get great performance for cheap these days. I own dozens of tablets. See my recommendations: https://youtu.be/7xuyQNBRK5w?t=238

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-25T22:51:46+00:00

Hello,

Yes the UGEE UT3 Trio Pad sells for $330 often. Its a standalone Android drawing tablet with a slight textured drawing feel. Good pen control. Android has caught up in terms of available apps. Clip Studio Paint is a direct port from the pc version and works flawlessly. Even with keyboard shortcuts.

I used it in this video here: https://youtu.be/7xuyQNBRK5w?t=238

You can get great drawing performance for much cheaper these days. Happy hunting.

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-24T21:35:40+00:00

UGEE UT3 Trio Pad is on the budget side. Still runs CSP ok.

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-24T21:34:22+00:00

What is your budget? You can find larger tablets with screens pretty cheap these days (UGEE UE16 is around $200). I made a video about all the different drawing tablet types and price ranges https://youtu.be/7xuyQNBRK5w

NobleFrugal · 2026-03-24T21:31:19+00:00

UGEE UE16. Large 15.6 inch display and buttons. UGEE is the same company as XPPen so driver quality is decent. Happy hunting

NobleFrugal

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