Wacom DTK1660K0A Cintiq 16 Drawing Tablet with Screen
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About Wacom DTK1660K0A Cintiq 16 Drawing Tablet with Screen
Overall Feedback:
91% positive
67% appreciated the battery life, though 33% found it drained quickly
The tablet's battery life is not sufficient for lap use for two to three months, which may make it unusable if my setup doesn't accommodate it.
78% praised the seamless compatibility, while 22% experienced issues
The tablet has backwards compatibility with older Wacom pens. The list of compatible pens was also specified.
I had a difficult time with the driver installation and my tablet was not compatible with my version of SAI.
Moving a window to another monitor causes my device to crash and reboot every time. I have to set it as my main monitor just so photoshop will open in it.
The software is not compatible with Mac OS.
92% appreciated the customizable options, but 8% found them limited
Drawing on the device is like drawing on paper, with the added feature of changing colors and pen size.
Only three replacement nibs were included.
82% praised the drawing accuracy, while 18% experienced some lag
The tablet's accuracy is dead-on, with the cursor going right to the tip of the nib.
I noticed a significant difference in pen pressure with 8k levels compared to my old Intuos with 2k.
For sketching or 2D illustrations/comics, the Cintiq 16' is perfectly adequate, especially if the software has a simple UI.
Even though Wacom provides excellent pen tracking and accuracy, the screen quality of this drawing tablet is not acceptable.
82% praised the durable construction, but 18% faced issues
I have compared the durability of this drawing-and-sketching-tablet to that of a brick and it has the same feel of invincibility as the classic iPods.
I have accidentally dropped the tablet on the floor a few times and it has not caused any wear, tear or scratches.
After just a few months of extremely light use, the screen got scratched, indicating poor durability of the tablet.
81% liked the portable design, though 19% found it bulky
I find that the sheer amount of wires is a problem. It will be a pain to pack, carry, assemble, and ultimately not trip over. This makes the product less portable.
82% appreciated the pressure sensitivity, though 18% didn't
The pressure sensitivity is good and the initial activation pressure is very light.
The pressure sensitivity of this tablet is great throughout all 4 corners of the screen. Earlier issues of skipping have been fixed by Wacom.
I experienced issues with the tablet's tilt functionality and pressure sensitivity dropping out multiple times during a single stroke.
74% praised the high-resolution, though 26% found it lacking
The tablet has a resolution of 1080p.
For those who work in print/photography where color accuracy is paramount, the Pro 24 is essential with its 4k resolution and truer color representation.
When doing line work, the resolution is a bit soft, but I can still achieve smooth and quick cross hatching, feathering or paint strokes.
The resolution and color scale are slightly lower than expected, but considering the price difference, this is a better option.
72% liked the tilt recognition, while 28% experienced glitches
With the pen and drivers' pressure and tilt sensitivity, I was able to recreate my approach to traditional art.
There is no tilt or eraser feature.
