Huion Inspiroy H640P Review: The Cheapest Way to Start
Quick verdict
A tiny, very cheap pen tablet with real pressure sensitivity. It's small, has no tilt and still uses micro USB.
Buy it if
- You want to try digital drawing for the least money.
- You draw on a laptop or play osu!.
- You want something that fits in any bag.
Skip it if
- You use a big monitor. The small area feels twitchy.
- You shade with tilt brushes.
- You can spend a little more on the Inspiroy 2 Medium.
Specs
| Active area | 160 x 100 mm (6.3 x 3.9 in) |
|---|---|
| Pen | PW100, battery-free |
| Pressure levels | 8,192 |
| Tilt | No |
| Shortcuts | 6 keys |
| Connection | Micro USB (adapters in box) |
| Wireless | No |
| Weight | 277 g |
| Works with | Windows, macOS, Android, Linux |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very low price for real pressure sensitivity.
- Light (277 g) and thin (8 mm).
- Matte surface with nice bite.
- Works with Windows, Mac, Android and Linux.
Cons
- Small drawing area.
- No tilt, despite some listings saying so.
- Micro USB, not USB-C.
- The textured surface wears nibs fairly fast.
Real-world math
Drawing space. 160 x 100 mm, about 160 square centimeters. That's roughly the size of an index card.
How it maps to your screen. On a 24-inch monitor, each millimeter on the tablet moves the cursor about 3.3 mm. That's twitchy for detailed work. On a 13-inch laptop screen it feels fine.
Weight. 277 grams. Easy to toss in a backpack.
The pen
The PW100 pen needs no battery and has 8,192 pressure levels. drawtablets described the pressure as excellent in practice, with a comfortable rubber grip. There's no tilt.
Setup
It plugs in over micro USB, and the box includes adapters for phones and newer ports. The driver lets you set up the 6 keys, the pen buttons and the pressure curve.
How it compares
| Spec | Huion Inspiroy H640P | XPPen Deco 01 V3 | Wacom Intuos Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| My rating | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Active area | 160 x 100 mm (6.3 x 3.9 in) | 254 x 159 mm (10 x 6.25 in) | 152 x 95 mm (6.0 x 3.7 in) |
| Pen | PW100, battery-free | Battery-free | Wacom Pen 4K, battery-free |
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 16,384 (claimed) | 4,096 |
| Tilt | No | 60° | No |
| Shortcuts | 6 keys | 8 keys | 4 ExpressKeys |
| Connection | Micro USB (adapters in box) | USB (USB-C adapter in box) | USB (wired version) |
| Wireless | No | No | No (Bluetooth version sold separately) |
| Weight | 277 g | - | 230 g |
| Works with | Windows, macOS, Android, Linux | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, Linux | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android |
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FAQ
- Does the H640P support tilt?
- No. Huion's own spec page says tilt isn't supported, even though some Amazon titles mention it.
- Does it work with iPad or Chromebook?
- Huion lists Windows, macOS, Android and Linux. Not iPad or iPhone.
- Is it good for osu!?
- Yes. It's small, light and cheap, which is why it's popular with players.
- What should I get instead if I can spend more?
- The Huion Inspiroy 2 Medium: almost twice the area, tilt, USB-C and 24 shortcuts.
Bottom line
If you just want to find out whether you like drawing digitally, this is the cheapest good way to do it. If you already know you do, spend a bit more on the Inspiroy 2 Medium.