Speaking of practicality, at just under 2.5 lbs for the display itself, while not insignificant, the 13 is something you could pack in a bag and move around with, which is more than can be said of any of its 3 larger siblings that come in the 16, 24, and 32 inch varieties. You kind of get the idea that Wacom’s new design ideology comes with a new design team with a better finger on the pulse a team that knows that aesthetics can be had with practicality. The previous generations of Cintiq were not unsightly by any means, but this looks and feels more sturdy and thought-through. The metal alloy that you’ll find on the sides and back is cool to the touch, which probably helps with heat dissipation, and the built-in stand legs are made of the same material and fall flush with the body when not in use. The etched glass spans not only the active screen area but the bezels too, and that gives it a smooth finish all across the top like an infinity edge. Unlike lower end models of old, the Cintiq Pro 13 really does look just like a smaller version of its bigger 16 inch brother. The cables are the right stiffness and there’s a lot of them and a lot of length the pen and base are weighted and sleek, and the main event, the Cintiq itself, looks and feels premium.

Every piece in the package feels good – not like they scraped the discount bin for peripherals. They’re boxed as if they were designed in Cupertino and the look and feel that way too. Without a challenge, Wacom makes the most aesthetically pleasing pen displays on the market.

USB Type-C, Mini Displayport & HDMI Connectivity.

8192 Levels of Pen Pressure Sensitivity.

To answer those questions I’ve lived with the Cintiq Pro 13 for a few months using it with Capture One, Photoshop & Lightroom, and Affinity Photo, and to answer them we’ll focus on the following key points: So the question is, is the new Cintiq Pro line a good tool for photographers, and is it worth it? However, this added functionality does come with added complication and requires a new way of operating, and older Pen Displays like older Cintiqs had their share of problems.

It is the most natural way to interact with your digital images, and the allure of that is relatively obvious. Pen Displays combine the utility of a pen tablet with that of a graphic tablet, allowing you to interact with your applications and images as if they were on paper in front of you.

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