Pen tablets are no longer the purview of those who are just wanting to do art the old-fashioned way but utilising technology. Nowadays, they are a useful and ubiquitous tool for any person to make use of. Whether you find yourself all thumbs and no fingers while typing, want to get a genuine signature on an online document or just miss that pen and paper feeling when working digitally, a pen tablet can really help you out.
This offering from Gaomon connects via Bluetooth as well as via the provided USB-C cable but the Bluetooth has a decent range of 5-10 metres, giving you plenty of room to get yourself comfortable and still remain connected. It’s also Android and macOS compatible and, when you’re using it with your mobile, it automatically switches the ratio aspect to suit so you don’t end up going ‘over-the-lines’ so to speak! It comes with 8 function buttons and a mechanical dial which can all be re-programmed within the Driver software to suit whatever use you need them for.
The pen weighs in at a comfortable-feeling 12g’s and has no battery itself (it relies on the Electro Magnetic Resonance of the tablet to provide its energy) so you never need to worry about recharging and it is holstered in a pen sleeve on the side so it won’t go missing. You also get 20 spare nibs included (these will last a looong time, don’t worry!) and it can work fine at up to 60° tilt, easily covering the majority of people’s pen-style. It also comes with a couple of re-programmable buttons, adding to the versatility of the pad with its own 8 buttons and mechanical dial. Finally, it has a pressure level of over 16000 so the contact feels realistic and the battery life on the tablet is good for about 18 hours before it needs recharging. RRP £58
- Battery-free pen
- Re-programmable buttons
- Nice paper and pen feel
- Compatible with Android and macOS
- Pen may seem a little too sensitive until you get used to it
