XPPen Magic Drawing Pad

Paper-like writing experience ; Doubles as a regular multimedia tablet and ereader ; Eye-protecting low blue-light display

Not the most powerful tablet ; Reading experience doesn't match true e-ink devices

The XPPen Magic Note Pad is the first writing slate from a brand that has, so far, only ever made drawing tablets and has practically nailed usability. It's the seamless blend of a notepad, ereader and regular tablet that makes it a special device....

Excellent pen-to-paper feel ; Can function as standalone tablet ; Great overall value

Not a ton of processing power ; There’s a bit of lag here and there ; Included stylus omits tilt

The XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad is a versatile, standalone slate that’s a delight to draw on. With an enticing, textured surface, colorful display and a more-than-fair price tag, slight issues like non-premium processing power feel relatively unimportant....

You don’t have a tablet and are looking for a portable do-it-all device that you can have fun editing on, while also watching Netflix. ; You’d like to supplement your photography with some digital drawing. ; You already own an Apple Pencil or Apple...

Excellent drawing experience ; Display designed for art ; Lightweight and responsive

Struggles with some simulations

XPPen Magic Pad is a genuinely good alternative to iPad for artists. This is a light, responsive drawing tablet with an impressive 16K of pen pressure, making it ideal for outdoor digital art.