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Drawing Tablet XPPen StarG640 Digital Graphic Tablet 6x4 Inch Art Tablet with Battery-Free Stylus Pen Tablet for Mac, Windows and Chromebook (Drawing/E-Learning/Remote-Working)
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Brand | XP-PEN |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Operating System | Windows 7 and above, Mac OS X version 10.10 or later |
Special Feature | Stylus Pen |
Model Name | Star G640 |
About this item
- 【Battery-Free Pen】StarG640 drawing tablet is the perfect replacement for a traditional mouse! The XPPen advanced Battery-free PN01 stylus does not require charging, allowing for constant uninterrupted Draw and Play, making lines flow quicker and smoother, enhancing overall performance.
- 【Ideal for Online Education】XPPen G640 graphics tablet is designed for digital drawing, painting, sketching, E-signatures, online teaching, remote work, photo editing, it's compatible with Microsoft Office apps like Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Zoom, Xsplit etc. Works perfect than a mouse, visually present your handwritten notes, signatures precisely.
- 【Compact and Portable】The G640 art tablet is only 2mm thick, it's as slim as all primary level graphic tablets, allowing you to carry it with you on the go.
- 【Chromebook Supported】XPPen G640 digital drawing tablet is ready to work seamlessly with Chromebook devices now, so you can create information-rich content and collaborate with teachers and classmates on Google Jamboard’s whiteboard; Take notes quickly and conveniently with Google Keep, and effortlessly sketch diagrams with the Google Canvas.
- 【Multipurpose Use】Designed for playing OSU! Game, digital drawing, painting, sketch, sign documents digitally, this writing tablet also compatible with Microsoft Office programs like Word, PowerPoint, OneNote and more. Create mind-maps, draw diagrams or take notes as replacement for mouse.
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For beginners | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | 4.2 | — | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Light weight | 4.6 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen quality | — | — | 4.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Value for money | — | — | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Sold By | XP-PEN Technology | XP-PEN Graphics Tablets | XP-PEN Technology | XP-PEN Technology | XP-PEN Technology | XP-PEN Technology |
active surface area | 6 inches x 4 inches | — | — | 10 inches x 6 inches | 10 inches x 6 inches | 10 inches x 6 inches |
operating system | Windows 7 and above, Mac OS X version 10.10 or later | Chrome,Linux,Windows | Windows, Android, Linux, Chrome OS, Mac | Windows, Android, Linux, Chrome OS, Mac | Windows, Android, Linux, Chrome OS, Mac | Windows, Android, Linux, Chrome OS, Mac |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | HDMI, USB | USB | USB | USB |
pressure sensitivity | — | 8192 levels | 0 levels | 0 levels | 0 levels | 0 levels |
native resolution | — | 5080 LPI | 1920*1080 | 1920x1080 | — | — |
model name | Star G640 | — | Artist 10 2nd | Deco L-PK | Deco L-BE | Deco L-BK |
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Product Description
Super Slim and Compact Design
XPPen StarG640 Graphic Drawing Tablet is only 2mm thin, with its 6X4 inch active area for drawing, e-learning, and remote teaching.
Easy to Carry
The StarG640 drawing tablet is easy to carry, and plug and play. You can take it anywhere you want, like at home, classroom, etc.
Easy to Connect
As long as your computer or laptop has a USB-A port, you can plug and play it. If don't have one, you can use an adapter to convert the connection.
Package List
1xG640 Drawing Tablet / 1xPN01 Battery-free Pen / 20xReplacement Pen nibs / 1xUSB Cord / 1xPen nib Clip / 1xQuick Guide
Compatible with Windows 7 or bove, Mac 10.10 or above and Chrome OS 88 or above, Linux and etc.
Works with free programs like Krita, firealpaca, gimp, medibang, etc. Or other paid programs like: Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, adobe premiere, adobe after effect, sai version 2, clip studio paint, etc.
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Technical Details
Brand | XP-PEN |
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Series | Star G640 |
Item model number | Star G640 |
Operating System | Windows 7 and above, Mac OS X version 10.10 or later |
Item Weight | 6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 6.5 x 0.1 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.5 x 6.5 x 0.1 inches |
Color | StarG640 Black |
Manufacturer | XP-PEN |
ASIN | B078YR2MTF |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 4, 2016 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #4 in Computer Graphics Tablets |
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Customers like the performance, value, weight and ease of use of the graphic tablet. They mention that it works well for their needs, is cheap for its value and is easy to set up and use. Some disagree on size, ease of writing, responsiveness, and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the graphic tablet. They say it works well for their needs, including basic sketching or writing, and does well in doing their art without having to sit at their desk. Some mention it performs great with the open source wacom library, and Microsoft's One Note application. It's super easy to use, and it responds well with wherever they go at any speed, always accurate. It is a versatile and useful tool, and customers are impressed with its performance. The bigger pad and stylus make the work cleaner, quicker, and easier, and the actual product is nice and sleek looking.
"...🔇5. Pen works well, I never had a problem with that. It’s comfy suits hand very well. ✍️6...." Read more
"...Bingo, I am editing photos. Incredible. I am thrilled." Read more
"...in using the tablet as a 'chalkboard', I found it works very well with Microsoft's Whiteboard app, which can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store..." Read more
"...She was a little bummed by the fact that the tablet only works with PC as she often draws on her phone, but overall, she’s had fun sketching with it...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the graphic tablet. They say that it is easy to set up and use, and it is good for beginners. It plugs into their computer and requires no downloads. Customers also say that the source driver has a great GUI and is good introduction to digital drawing tablets for beginners, and is awesome to use.
"...💸💸💸9. Simplicity. Set up and use is so easy, you can learn how to use it even in 15 minutes. 👩💻10. It is light weighted...." Read more
"Installing the driver was easy too. It could have been better if the drivers were clearly explained what versions of OS to use...." Read more
"Cheaper way for painting in my PC. I like it, also easy to install and to use." Read more
"...It's good for getting started. I did find and download the 13-page, English language user guide from their website, as well as their PenTablet app...." Read more
Customers generally like the value of the graphic tablet. They say it is well worth the price, exactly what they need, and was easy to set up on the computer.
"...8. It is cheap for it’s value and quality...." Read more
"Cheaper way for painting in my PC. I like it, also easy to install and to use." Read more
"...parish and have been been looking for a drawing tablet that is inexpensive, and easy to use. I hate the mess of erasing chalkboards...." Read more
"I tried to go through the FAQs but it was not useful. I am returning this and will try another brand...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the product. They mention that it is extremely lightweight, compact, and easy to transport. Some mention the pen feels comfortable in their hand and glides smoothly across the tablet.
"...Also it fits in my laptop bag alongside with my laptop.2. Looks aesthetic. Everyone likes it and that makes me happy actually...." Read more
"...a $70 wacom intuos about 3-4 yrs ago and it was great, the weight and size felt amazing but this would have honestly been better since that $70 was..." Read more
"...It's portable and lightweight, so you can take it with you wherever you go...." Read more
"...Back to the point, I love how this product is light, thin, and the stylus is battery free...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the graphic tablet. Some mention it's a great little tablet, perfect for what they need, and a solid drawing/writing tablet. However, others say it feels like cheap plastic, the pen does feel cheap, and the UI for the software is mediocre.
"...pad to be heavily loaded with templates making it more useful for office and business meetings...." Read more
"...I just wish the pen has a little more weight to it, it just feels like cheap plastic but that might just be me as I'm pretty heavy handed but if the..." Read more
"...On it’s own it’s a great little tablet. Works well for what I need - basic sketching or writing...." Read more
"Great little tablet. I thought it might be too small, but it works like it's twice its size...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of writing with the graphic tablet. Some mention that it has improved their handwriting immensely, while others say that it makes writing absolutely impossible. The pad only detects writing when using the special pen it comes with, and it requires some force to write with it. However, some customers say that the product is perfect for anyone who prefers handwritten notes over typing.
"...The pen is easy on the hand - what I'd call a 'cramp-free design' - and is truly battery-free, a definite plus...." Read more
"It is good for beginners. The writing space is small though. The stylus pen is good. But at times, while writing in the XP pad, the lines are broken." Read more
"...It takes practice to learn how to write with it but it can be done and in my opinion, once you even get half decent doing it, it's still faster than..." Read more
"...The pen is a joy to use, although I am still finding my way with the buttons - which I have assigned to zoom in/out as I find myself needing that..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the product. Some mention that it's fast, accurate, and has little to no input lag. They're more comfortable and can write faster and neater, and can draw pretty smoothly and quickly. However, others say that it started to run slow and lag, the pen/mouse responsiveness was slow, and dragging on this tablet sucks.
"...the button on the pen to grab and drag doesn't really work and kinda glitches really hard, but the port still works despite me actually cracking a..." Read more
"The response of pen is quickly" Read more
"...real complaint I have is the cable being bent and the cursor has a kind of slight lateness to it, it might need to be calibrated." Read more
"...The feel of the pen is smooth and very precise, and there is virtually no lag at all!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the graphic tablet. Some mention that its perfect as it doesn't take too much room on their desk, it's the perfect size and level of simplicity to introduce a beginner to using a drawing tablet, the pen fits perfectly, and the surface is an appropriate size. However, others say that it is too small and no settings that they could adjust. The writing pad is small, but works for what they need it for at this time. It is good for drawing, but it' a little bit to small to do detailing while drawing, and it runs out pretty fast.
"My daughter absolutely loves this tablet! It’s the perfect size for a beginner...." Read more
"It is good for beginners. The writing space is small though. The stylus pen is good. But at times, while writing in the XP pad, the lines are broken." Read more
"...Its responds to pen touching in real time. Its size is perfect as it doesn't take too much room on my desk...." Read more
"...The StarG640 is kinda smaller than I expected but that's just on me for not understanding the measurements I guess but the USB-C port came slightly..." Read more
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The facts I loved about it:
1. It is portable. This is an important fact because I would like to take this tablet to my college lectures and there wouldn’t be a space for me to out it, if it was huge. Also it fits in my laptop bag alongside with my laptop.
2. Looks aesthetic. Everyone likes it and that makes me happy actually. 😊
3. Strong sensors and magnetic work area (it senses the pen even when it’s 1 inch up) 🦾
4. Soft work area, it doesn’t get scratch as easily as other brands do. So you don’t hear that scratching sound all the time. 🔇
5. Pen works well, I never had a problem with that. It’s comfy suits hand very well. ✍️
6. There is 4 plastic small legs under the tablet and it avoids unwanted movements. It sticks to the table with just enough pressure. ✅
7. It doesn’t require an extra charging cable. You only need to plug it into your device to use it and don’t have to wait for it to get charged. 🔋
8. It is cheap for it’s value and quality. If I was the manufacturer I would tag a bigger price, can’t see why Wacom 6x4 is almost $80 and Xp-pen $40, except 4 buttons. Additionally, I am majoring in Industrial Engineering and I can say that the material used has high quality (especially for the working area) for it’s price, and when you compare it with other tablets. 💸💸💸
9. Simplicity. Set up and use is so easy, you can learn how to use it even in 15 minutes. 👩💻
10. It is light weighted. When I was carrying this tablet around campus, I felt like I’m carrying nothing extra. ⚖️
This product is in ‘Amazon’s Choice’ category and it has the highest rating among other graphic tablets by far difference. 📈
I attached my incomplete digital drawing that I drew by using this tablet. Also I attached some of my homework notes, that I used this tablet to create. You can see why I loved this tablet so much by looking at this pictures😉💥
Thank you for reading!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
The facts I loved about it:
1. It is portable. This is an important fact because I would like to take this tablet to my college lectures and there wouldn’t be a space for me to out it, if it was huge. Also it fits in my laptop bag alongside with my laptop.
2. Looks aesthetic. Everyone likes it and that makes me happy actually. 😊
3. Strong sensors and magnetic work area (it senses the pen even when it’s 1 inch up) 🦾
4. Soft work area, it doesn’t get scratch as easily as other brands do. So you don’t hear that scratching sound all the time. 🔇
5. Pen works well, I never had a problem with that. It’s comfy suits hand very well. ✍️
6. There is 4 plastic small legs under the tablet and it avoids unwanted movements. It sticks to the table with just enough pressure. ✅
7. It doesn’t require an extra charging cable. You only need to plug it into your device to use it and don’t have to wait for it to get charged. 🔋
8. It is cheap for it’s value and quality. If I was the manufacturer I would tag a bigger price, can’t see why Wacom 6x4 is almost $80 and Xp-pen $40, except 4 buttons. Additionally, I am majoring in Industrial Engineering and I can say that the material used has high quality (especially for the working area) for it’s price, and when you compare it with other tablets. 💸💸💸
9. Simplicity. Set up and use is so easy, you can learn how to use it even in 15 minutes. 👩💻
10. It is light weighted. When I was carrying this tablet around campus, I felt like I’m carrying nothing extra. ⚖️
This product is in ‘Amazon’s Choice’ category and it has the highest rating among other graphic tablets by far difference. 📈
I attached my incomplete digital drawing that I drew by using this tablet. Also I attached some of my homework notes, that I used this tablet to create. You can see why I loved this tablet so much by looking at this pictures😉💥
Thank you for reading!
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After three years, the micro USB connection got so flaky that I can’t use the tablet anymore. Micro USB is awful. It got phased out in favor of USB-C for a reason. Buyer beware!
Size: Perfect. Akin to the smallest Canson XL sketchbook, but the active area is a bit smaller. I've used the Huion H420 and a gigantic 12x9 inch Monoprice tablet, both of which were uncomfortable to use. This one is ideally medium-sized. It's super thin, resulting in top-tier portability, but this topic will come up again in a few.
Pen: Really light, battery-less, pressure sensitivity well above it's price, and a sizable lift-off distance for hovering, at the tolerable cost of being a bit thin for my 18.3cm by 10cm caveman hands.
Design & Pack-Ins: Very sleek and modern, giving the impression of being more expensive than it is. Uses a standard Micro USB cable. The one it comes with has a velcro strip attached for easy storage. Comes with 20 replacement pen nibs.
Drivers: hawku's TabletDriver is an open-source driver that has a great GUI, less latency, and added functionality. It has three modes, Absolute (osu!), Relative (mouse), and Windows Ink (the only mode with pressure sensitivity). I wouldn't bother with the stock drivers unless you're too lazy to quickly Google this one. Make sure to disable Windows' "Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service" as long as you don't require the on-screen keyboard.
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Fingerprints: Get your microfiber cloth ready. Even if you wash your hands with neurotic frequency, I promise you, there will be smudges.
Durability: XP-Pen don't lie when they call something ultra-thin. This thing probably won't hold up well to drops if you plan on carrying it around. The nice finish apparently wears off after heavy and/or continued usage, but this doesn't seem to affect the functionality, just the texture. You can extend the tablet's life by not drawing/dragging so heavily, getting a cover or protector, and just being careful. I read earlier that some osu! players will even put their mouse pad on top of the tablet before loading up a song. The buttons on the pen have a little bit of rattle, but it's negligible, especially considering that most sane people don't swing their writing utensils around like Light Yagami.
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You'll get your money's worth out of the StarG640 in no time at all. It's hard to find *any* good game peripherals for $30 these days, let alone one that doubles as both a mouse replacement AND a specialized input device for use in digital art workstations like Photoshop, GIMP, Clip Studio, Krita, SAI, Medibang, FireAlpaca, and every other program that an artist reading this could be sad that I forgot to mention.
For just a bit more money than other commonly-recommended budget tablets, I think the larger active area and battery-less pen set this tablet tiers above, especially if you're going to treat it right and keep it safe.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
Size: Perfect. Akin to the smallest Canson XL sketchbook, but the active area is a bit smaller. I've used the Huion H420 and a gigantic 12x9 inch Monoprice tablet, both of which were uncomfortable to use. This one is ideally medium-sized. It's super thin, resulting in top-tier portability, but this topic will come up again in a few.
Pen: Really light, battery-less, pressure sensitivity well above it's price, and a sizable lift-off distance for hovering, at the tolerable cost of being a bit thin for my 18.3cm by 10cm caveman hands.
Design & Pack-Ins: Very sleek and modern, giving the impression of being more expensive than it is. Uses a standard Micro USB cable. The one it comes with has a velcro strip attached for easy storage. Comes with 20 replacement pen nibs.
Drivers: hawku's TabletDriver is an open-source driver that has a great GUI, less latency, and added functionality. It has three modes, Absolute (osu!), Relative (mouse), and Windows Ink (the only mode with pressure sensitivity). I wouldn't bother with the stock drivers unless you're too lazy to quickly Google this one. Make sure to disable Windows' "Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service" as long as you don't require the on-screen keyboard.
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Fingerprints: Get your microfiber cloth ready. Even if you wash your hands with neurotic frequency, I promise you, there will be smudges.
Durability: XP-Pen don't lie when they call something ultra-thin. This thing probably won't hold up well to drops if you plan on carrying it around. The nice finish apparently wears off after heavy and/or continued usage, but this doesn't seem to affect the functionality, just the texture. You can extend the tablet's life by not drawing/dragging so heavily, getting a cover or protector, and just being careful. I read earlier that some osu! players will even put their mouse pad on top of the tablet before loading up a song. The buttons on the pen have a little bit of rattle, but it's negligible, especially considering that most sane people don't swing their writing utensils around like Light Yagami.
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You'll get your money's worth out of the StarG640 in no time at all. It's hard to find *any* good game peripherals for $30 these days, let alone one that doubles as both a mouse replacement AND a specialized input device for use in digital art workstations like Photoshop, GIMP, Clip Studio, Krita, SAI, Medibang, FireAlpaca, and every other program that an artist reading this could be sad that I forgot to mention.
For just a bit more money than other commonly-recommended budget tablets, I think the larger active area and battery-less pen set this tablet tiers above, especially if you're going to treat it right and keep it safe.
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I have been steadily using mine for 3 months since it arrived. The box it came in had all components packed snugly so it wouldn't be damaged from getting jostled during shipping.
The tablet is powered via the Android USB cable it comes with and works as soon as your desktop recognizes the connection but you should still install the latest drivers from the XP-Pen website, especially if you are using this for digital art.
The pen is very responsive I don't notice any lag and don't feel as if it's not doing what I want it to. It has 2 programmable buttons that you can set the functions for in the driver. The driver has pressure sensitivity modifiers. I have not needed to use it but it's nice that it's there. The default pressure sensitivity is perfect. You don't have to press too hard to get the brush to it's full size.
The manual it comes with says to avoid dropping the pen, obviously to avoid damaging it. One day I did accidentally drop it on the cement floor of my work space but fortunately it still works perfectly. Of course you should avoid dropping it but the fact my pen survived such a fall is a plus for me.
It comes with a decent supply of spare nibs. I have been using this tablet steadily for 3 months and the first nib isn't even close to being half worn down yet.
The tablet itself is fine. the size is comfortable and doesn't feel cramped. The matte surface allows for a semi rough texture that decently simulates the friction of paper. There are noticable scratches on the surface after frequent use but it doesn't affect the functionality at all. if the scratches are a problem, I'd recommend placing a layer of wax paper over the surface.
I mostly use Krita and Gimp (free software) but I can still produce quality artwork with this tablet. So I imagine higher end paid software will cause no issue.
Overall this tablet is a quality product and I have yet to experience any severe, deal-breaking issues or any issues in general. For such an affordable tablet I'm impressed and look forward to one day getting my hands on one of XP-Pen's LCD Screen Tablets.