Review on 2020 Huion Kamvas 13 Full-Laminated Screen Graphics Drawing Tablet with Android Support, Battery-Free Stylus, Tilt, 8 Press Keys, 13.3-inch Pen Display - Black by Gelin Sepulveda

Kamvas 13My New Daily Driver Getting down to business, this latest iteration of Kamvas 13 is the best. I have tested the GT-156HD, GT-156HDV2 and Kamvas Pro 16 in the past and I must say that Huion's product improvements and developments over the past 3 years are amazing. Experience: Unpacking: I always love unpacking. because of the smell of a new gadget. The packaging is well thought out and Huion has set the bar high for its products in terms of boxes. I mean, we're currently looking at this as a product experience, and that's something to look forward to. Each item is individually wrapped and sealed in its own compartments inside the box, with a tablet wrapped in some sort of thin protective plastic protecting them from the top. If that plastic isn't enough, there's also a screen protector that covers the display. One thing they didn't include this time is a power adapter since this device can be USB powered. Kamvas 13 features a 3-in-1 cable for connection, a pen and its stand, documentation, and a USB-A power extender. The stand is also not included as it costs extra. Installation: As with all Huion interactive flat panel displays, you need to install the driver first. At first I thought the Kamvas Pro 16 driver would work, but it doesn't. After installing the driver, I connected the HDMI, black USB-A and red USB-A to the computer and the L-shaped connector to the pen display. and I was ready to go. If you don't have a USB port, there is no adapter included with the device, but when I checked the power requirements of the Kamvas 13, it turned out that it only required 5V / 2 amps. So I believe our USB-A phone chargers have enough charge to power a pen display. This tablet is also equipped with a USB-C port. Assuming your USB-C port on your computer has Thunderbolt 3 or has shutdown and display capabilities. To add complexity, you need to buy a USB-C cable that can transfer video and power. Huion offers this cable on its website and on Revain, but it costs $40. To make matters worse, you have to find a cable with a relatively narrow USB-C connector, because the connector on the pen display isn't flush with the edge, but rather in a narrow socket, the port's entry slot? Anyway I have one and it works. Connecting to a pen display with a single cable is most convenient. Drawing: The new PW517 pen is different from the Kamvas Pro 16 pen. By the way, they are not compatible with each other. The Kamvas 13 stylus uses Pen Tech 3.0 technology to reduce screen shift, increase nib size and reduce nib bounce/bounce. True, I have this calibration feature where the center alignment of the cursor shifts slightly as the stylus approaches the edges of the Kamvas Pro 16 and now they're almost gone. It was nice because I could just stay in the middle, but why was I having this problem in the first place? My experience with the stylus is great. Still has 8192 compression levels, no battery and tipped! Most of the bugs and quirks in my Kamvas Pro 16 are almost gone. The gap on the left remains. As annoying as it is, this is how I calibrated my stylus and I don't think there's anything I can do about it. However, Wacom does not have this problem. The driver now allows the second key to be used as a spacebar for panning. It used to activate before tapping and scrolling the screen, now it works as it should. Although I would have preferred a thinner stylus. A thick stylus is not ergonomic for me. At least offer a thinner one in the store or make the rubber grip removable. I'm sure some will share this opinion and I would be happy if Hewion would agree with us. please? The pen display is also rougher compared to my Cintiq 13HD. The pre-installed anti-glare film on the display provides a little friction when drawing/painting and reduces glare. It was weird to draw at first because I was used to the smoothness of Kamva's Pro 16, but once I got the hang of it, it became beautiful. Nice to draw. Oh, and I wiped the screen with a damp paper towel (a rarity these days) and drawing on the screen got even better. Like a smooth pencil on paper. The pen display also has keyboard shortcuts. I will not use them or only rarely. It's there and it works and the clicks are great if you want to use them. Portability: The pen display is light enough to carry around, small enough to fit in a pocket and large enough to draw on. The Kamvas 13 is the perfect size for me as a migrant worker. I usually move and try to work in different parts of the house so the size really helps. However, I have to be careful because it can easily slip out of my hand unnoticed because the weight is not that big. I'll probably need a foam sleeve as well if I'm going to put it in my bag. The new 3-in-1 USB power cable is a very welcome upgrade over my Kamvas Pro 16. It eliminates the need for an extra power outlet and allows the pen display to easily draw power from the laptop. This is very convenient as you don't have to use another outlet and you can hide everything behind your laptop or desk. It is clear to see that only 1 cable is sticking out. The old 3-in-1 cable with adapter is portable but too bulky to move. The only downside is that you don't have enough USB ports on your laptop. The single USB-C port is the winner here. Getting the job done with just one cable is a dream come true. This is the pinnacle of portability. I got one from Revain to test and it's amazing. I mean I'll probably resell, but that's the main point of portability. I still have my Cintiq 13HD and some cables. Sure, this device is 7 years old and still lives up to its name, but I wouldn't be using it at work unless I really had a choice. Final Thoughts: The pen display is amazing. I can't say it's perfect, but almost. Most of the little things only affect the peripherals, not the tablet itself. For $260 you really can't go wrong. If you need a stand, make sure to add one. If you need a single USB-C connection, you really need to look for a cheaper alternative. If you don't have the patience to hunt for the right USB-C cable and have an extra $40 to spare, get a USB-C cable. PS: I didn't test this Android tablet because I didn't have one. TL;DRPros: Portable - light and small Affordable Pen Tech 3.0 track pen better, not as bouncy/bouncy Anti-glare film is better and great for drawing. No more power supply, powered by USB. : foam case required thicker stylus (personal preference) stand not included Finding the right USB-C is a task Huion's USB-C expensive Nice to have: Huion should sell thinner styluses (hehe) pan and scroll function (driver software) decent stylus case