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Wacom Cintiq Pros and Cons

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The pros and cons of Wacom Cintiq 21UX

PRO:

  • Stylus calibration – accurate pen motions and pressure sensitivity
  • No distortion when the pen touches the LCD screen
  • 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity
  • Tilts and rotates
  • Bright monitor
  • Touch Strips


CON:

  • Aspect ratio is 4:3
  • Very large and heavy
  • Lack of multi-touch support
  • Price


The pros and cons of the Wacom Cintiq 12WX

PRO:

  • Light-weight
  • Portable
  • 360 degree rotation
  • Touchpad plus monitor – Toggle between the Cintiq and your monitor


CON:

  • A lot of cables
  • Shaky cursor when you draw close to the edges
  • Minor lag when doing quick sketching

Read more details about the pros and cons here:
Wacom Cintiq 21UX
Wacom Cintiq 12WX

Difference Between Wacom Cintiq Tablets

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Comparison of the Wacom Cintiq 21UX and the Wacom Cintiq 12WX

There are several differences between the Cintiq 21UX and Cintiq 12WX. I’ve provided a list for those who want a quick reference.

Tablet Physical Size Display Area Weight Aspect Ratio Stand Adjustability
Cintiq 21UX 22.1″ W x
16.6″ H x
1.9″ D		 17″ W x 12.75″ H 19 lbs
(8.7 kg)		 4:3 ±180° rotation,
10° to 65° incline
Cintiq 12WX 16″ W x
10.5″ H x
67″ D		 10.3″ W x 6.4″ H 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
with video control unit		 16:10 Flat on desktop,
25°to 60°,
360° flat position on pivot
Tablet Screen Size Native resolution Pressure Levels Nibs Included
Cintiq 21UX 21.3″ diagonal (541 mm) UXGA (1600×1200) 2048 6 standard, 1 stroke, 3 felt
Cintiq 12WX 12.1″ diagonal (307.3 mm) WXGA (1280×800) 1024 3 standard, 1 stroke, 1 felt

Click here to read my full Wacom Cintiq 21UX review.

Click here to read my full Wacom Cintiq 12WX review.