PicassoTab X14 Review: A Big Screen for Kids, With Catches
Quick verdict
A big, cheap Android tablet with a pen, case, glove and art apps included. The pen runs on a battery, wobbles on slow lines and palm rejection misfires.
Buy it if
- You're buying a first drawing tablet for a kid.
- You want a big screen for little money.
- You want everything, including a case, in the box.
Skip it if
- You want clean, precise line work.
- You don't want to swap pen batteries.
- You want a fast, modern tablet.
Specs
| Screen | 14.1 in IPS |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (16:9) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness (claimed) | - |
| Chip | MediaTek MT8183 |
| Storage | 128 GB + microSD, 6 GB RAM |
| OS | Android 13 |
| Pen | Picasso Pen, 4,096 levels, AAAA battery |
| Pen included | Yes |
| Weight | - |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Big 14.1-inch screen.
- Pen, case, glove and screen protector included.
- Art apps like Concepts and Infinite Painter preinstalled.
- microSD up to 1 TB.
Cons
- Pen needs an AAAA battery; 4,096 levels.
- Wobble on slow diagonal lines.
- Palm rejection triggers zoom and undo; glove needed.
- Older chip and Android 13.
Real-world math
Screen space. The 14.1-inch 16:9 screen is about 312 x 176 mm, or 548 square centimeters. That's the biggest drawing surface of any budget standalone tablet here.
Sharpness. 1080p on 14.1 inches is about 156 pixels per inch. Softer than smaller tablets.
Ongoing cost. The pen runs on AAAA batteries, so keep spares. Most other pens on this site need no battery at all.
Drawing on it
Parka Blogs found slow diagonal lines wobbly, with cursor shifts when the pen tilts. Line smoothing helps but adds lag. Palm rejection is strict for fingers but often reads your palm as zoom or undo, so the glove is a must. A thick pre-applied protector also made taps less sensitive.
What owners like
On Simbans' own store (57 reviews, which tend to run positive), owners praise the big screen, the included apps and the paper-like feel.
How it compares
| Spec | Simbans PicassoTab X14 | Huion Kamvas Slate 13 | XPPen Magic Drawing Pad |
|---|---|---|---|
| My rating | 6.7/10 | 6.8/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Screen | 14.1 in IPS | 12.7 in IPS, laminated, anti-glare | 12.2 in IPS, matte anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (16:9) | 2176 x 1600 (4:3), 212 PPI | 2160 x 1440 (3:2) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (claimed) | - | 350 nits | 360 nits |
| Chip | MediaTek MT8183 | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek MT8781 |
| Storage | 128 GB + microSD, 6 GB RAM | 256 GB + microSD, 8 GB RAM | 256 GB + microSD, 8 GB RAM |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Pen | Picasso Pen, 4,096 levels, AAAA battery | H-Pencil, 4,096 levels | X3 Pro Slim, battery-free, 16,384 levels |
| Pen included | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | - | 682 g | 590 g |
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FAQ
- What's in the box?
- Simbans lists the tablet, Picasso Pen, case, screen protector, drawing glove and charger with travel adapters.
- Does the pen need a battery?
- Yes, an AAAA battery. Parka Blogs' unit came with a spare.
- Is it good for serious art?
- Not really. Parka Blogs found the pen workable with practice, but not for precise line work.
- Is it good for kids?
- It's a reasonable, big-screen starter with everything included. Use the glove to avoid palm mistakes.
Bottom line
As a big first tablet for a kid, it does the job and includes everything. For anyone serious about drawing, the Magic Drawing Pad or MovinkPad 11 is worth the step up.