so, after using the same no-screen drawing tablet (Gaomon M10K Pro) for YEARS, i eventually outgrew it; i decided to look into a screen tablet, and i landed on this. i'm only half a week into using this thing, but i've used it enough to write a semi-comprehensive review and list the pros/cons as honestly as i can. this review will also be edited as i use the tablet more or if i run into any problemsas i was researching, these were my must-haves for a screen tablet:✓ left-handed friendly✓ around the same working area as my previous tablet (M10k is 10" x 6.25", this tablet is around 11.5" by 6.5", pictured below). also because i have limited desk space✓ price-friendly, preferably ≤$400 (I got this thing for like $200, it was on sale + used coupon)✓ scrolling wheel (M10k put me on it, I use it SO often so there's no way I could do without it)✓ battery-free pen✓ more than like 4 shortcut buttons (again, M10k put me on it)⚠️ i would like to preface this by saying this is my first SCREEN tablet and therefore have nothing to compare it to. however, Brad Colbow on YouTube has a great review on the 13.3" and 12"; i recommend watching that for a more physical demonstration of the tablet's features/capabilities, as well as a fair comparison to its competitors.pros:➤ 1 ) price i got this for around $200 (sale + Amazon coupon); this is an amazing price for something of this size and performance level. this tablet's working area is around 11.5" x 6.5" (13.3" diagonally), while name-brand screen tablets of smaller sizes run twice, thrice the price of this.i'm very happy that i got something in this price range for this size, it fits nicely on my desk (pictured below) while also not breaking the bank➤ 2) easy transition from a non-screen tablet, beginner-friendlyas described above, i purposely picked a tablet close to the size of my old one to make this transition as easy as possible. if this is your first tablet in general, this is a completely reasonable pick as even name-brand, non-screen tablets run upwards of >$50-200 nowadays.if you are considering another size: i would say anything between 12"-16" is reasonable if you don't want something massive (i also have limited desk space so i decided not to opt for the 15.6").➤ 3) easy setup + adaptabilitywithin ten or so minutes, i was able to quickly transfer all my shortcut keys & get started pretty much right away. i took the advice of another review & used the power adapter since i wanted this thing on 100% brightness. if you already have 2 monitors, i would also recommend using the power adapter as to not overwhelm your PC (my GPU doesn't have integrated graphics, so i can only use the HDMI on my motherboard— i only have 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, and 1 DVI-D port.)SPEAKING OF ADAPTERS: IF you only have one HDMI port and can't use it for this tablet, this tablet MIGHT work with a 4K Displayport (Male) to HDMI (Female) adapter; please check your PC's specifications, you wouldn't want to buy this tablet only for it to not work with an adapter. DVI-D to HDMI adapters probably won't work (i think DVI-D doesn't transmit information the same way DVI-I or DisplayPort can). i would honestly recommend just reconfiguring your setup so that the tablet can go into the HDMI port, and plug in any extra monitors with Displayport/DVI-D adapters; any extra adapters between the tablet and your PC might result in lower quality/calibration issues (which I get into with the cons below).IF YOUR LAPTOP/PC DOES NOT HAVE HDMI OR DISPLAYPORT, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND BUYING THIS TABLET. a USB to HDMI adapter might not even work at all, it'll just be a hassle to return this thing once you find that out.➤ 4) screen responsivenessthe responsiveness of the screen is awesome! my artstyle includes very quick hatching/precise lines so i needed something with little lag and great precision. this fits the bill! the pen pressure levels and responsiveness are standard for its competitors, but it's definitely impressive at this price➤ 5) extra itemsagain, for the price i purchased this for, the extra items are very much appreciated and bumped up my satisfaction points. the 3-in-1 adapter is awesome for cable management and not having a million wires coming from the tablet. the extra pen nibs are awesome; however, upon reading the reviews, it seems that other people's nibs are running out quite quickly because of the friction with the screen protector. i ended up adjusting my settings so that i don't have to press as hard on the screen to preserve both the nib and the protector. i have a heavy hand while drawing, so i'm gonna stay conscious of that per the other reviewsmeh:➤ 1) non-adjustable standdespite there being a ton of extra items included, the stand is probably the least impressive of the bunch. it only has one setting and isn't at the angle i'd prefer it to be. i ended up putting a notepad underneath it (pictured below) so that it can be more comfortable, and i'd recommend that others do the same if you're uncomfortable. also, make sure the stand clicks into place before setting the tablet on it... i'm a dummy and i didn't properly click it into place, and the thing collapsed after i set the tablet on top➤ 2) calibration confusion/tiltas stated above, if a DisplayPort adapter ends up working with this thing, you might end up running into a few calibration issues. furthermore, if you're unplugging the HDMI often, you might run into the same issue.while i was reconfiguring my setup, i felt that i had to recalibrate this thing every time i unplugged it or changed it to a different port. i ended up configuring my setup so that it can stay plugged in 24/7, but ik many artists only plug in their tablets when they intend to use it. if that's the case for you, i would be cautious— if your calibration messes up each time you replug, it's gonna get annoying. i saw a couple other reviews saying something along the same lines but i guess it depends on whether you're patient enough for it. recalibration takes like 30 seconds but i quickly got annoyed even doing it a couple of times.as for the pen tilt problems: if you're using the stand and you often have your pen tilted, i would recommend calibrating the tablet with a tilted penhold instead of doing it straight-on (if that makes sense). idk it might just take some getting used to but it threw me off before i realized the problem➤ 3) wheel click (subjective)the wheel makes a clicking noise when you spin it. i personally like the noise (its kinda ASMR lol) but i can see why someone would quickly get annoyed. if you're going to be using the wheel often and you hate that type of noise, don't drive yourself crazy— there are other screen tablets with wheels out there at a similar price.OVERALL:i'm impressed! despite having this thing for under a week, i've been using it every day and have collected a fair list of pros and cons thus far. i'm going to keep the packaging for the off-chance I'll return it by the end of the month but i doubt that'll happen since i'm pretty satisfied.i'm super anxious when it comes to buying new and expensive things; i researched like a dozen other tablets and I think this was the best choice for me! beginner or not, if you are looking for a screen tablet in this price range (with these specific features) i'd recommend giving this thing a chancelast updated 11/2/2023