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Huion Inspiroy 2 Medium vs Wacom Intuos Medium Bluetooth
Short answer
Get the Huion Inspiroy 2 Medium for the better pen, tilt and far more shortcuts. Get the Wacom Intuos Medium if you want wireless and the most predictable setup.
Side by side
| Spec | Huion Inspiroy 2 Medium | Wacom Intuos Medium Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| My rating | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Active area | 221 x 138 mm (8.7 x 5.4 in) | 216 x 135 mm (8.5 x 5.3 in) |
| Pen | PW110, battery-free | Wacom Pen 4K, battery-free |
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 4,096 |
| Tilt | ±60° | No |
| Shortcuts | 8 keys + 3 group keys (24 shortcuts) + scroll wheel | 4 ExpressKeys |
| Connection | USB-C (wired) | USB |
| Wireless | No | Bluetooth, 15+ hours |
| Weight | 420 g | 410 g |
| Works with | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, Linux | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android |
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Where the Huion wins
- The pen. 8,192 pressure levels and tilt. The Wacom has 4,096 levels and no tilt.
- Shortcuts. 8 keys with 3 group buttons (24 shortcuts) plus a scroll wheel. The Wacom has 4 keys.
- USB-C. A modern connector, with an adapter for older ports.
Where the Wacom wins
- Wireless. Bluetooth with 15+ hours per charge. The Huion is wired only.
- Setup. Wacom's drivers are the easiest to get right. The Huion may need Windows Ink turned on for some Windows apps.
- Track record. The Intuos line has thousands of owner reviews, and ease of use is the top praise.
Where they're the same
Size is nearly identical: about 305 square centimeters on the Huion and 292 on the Wacom. Both move the cursor about 2.4 to 2.5 mm per millimeter of pen movement on a 24-inch monitor. Both work with Windows, Mac, ChromeOS and Android, and neither pen needs a battery.
My pick
For most people, I'd buy the Huion Inspiroy 2 Medium. You get a better pen, tilt and six times the shortcuts, and it costs less. Pick the Wacom if a cable on your desk bugs you, or if you want the setup with the fewest surprises.