In search of the perfect drawing tablet: My top 3 value-for-money tablets [ENG/ESP]
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Greetings to all! I'm back after a few days off, taking the opportunity to rest a bit and also researching the tablet market. For some time now I have been looking for a more portable device to draw casually, due to the fact that always sitting at the PC is usually exhausting. Although I have been looking for some time and informing myself about some models the truth is that almost nothing called my attention, simply because of the high price that obviously I could not afford. Nowadays many devices have been released and I would like to tell you about my search for what I consider the top 3 tablets of drawing quality-price currently.
¡Saludos a todos! He vuelto luego de algunos días de descanso, aprovechando de descansar un poco y también investigando el mercado de las tablets. Desde hace tiempo he buscado un dispositivo más portable para dibujar casualmente, debido a que estar siempre sentado en el PC suele ser agotador. Aunque llevo tiempo buscando e informándome sobre algunos modelos la verdad es que casi nada me llamaba la atención, simplemente por el elevado precio que obviamente no podría costear. Hoy en día han salido muchísimos dispositivos y me gustaría hablarles sobre mi búsqueda de lo que considero el top 3 de tablets de dibujo calidad-precio actualmente.
My Top price-quality | Mi Top Calidad-Precio
After researching and comparing several devices, the three models that caught my attention both for their price and features would be: the iPad 10th generation, the Lenovo Tab P12-2024 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE of 10.9 inches. I consider these models to be the best for those looking to make digital illustrations at a reasonable price, since for multimedia consumption or social networks there are much cheaper and good quality options. Let's take a closer look at these models:
Después de investigar y comparar varios equipos, los tres modelos que me llamaron la atención tanto por su precio como características serían: el iPad de 10ª generación, la Lenovo Tab P12-2024 y la Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE de 10.9 pulgadas. Dichos modelos considero que son los mejores para quienes busquen realizar ilustraciones digitales a un precio razonable, dado que para consumo multimedia o redes sociales hay opciones mucho mas baratas y de buena calidad. Analicemos un poco mas a detalle estos modelos:
| Model | -- | Specifications | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | iPad 10ª Generación | Pantalla: 10.9" Procesador: A14 Bionic RAM: 4GB Almacenamiento: 64GB/256GB Conectividad: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Precio: $299.00 | IOS support, good performance, fast processor, Apple Pencil support, included charger, Procreate | Pencil not included, limited storage, Apple Pencil 1st Gen. |
 | Lenovo Tab P12-2024 | Pantalla: 12.7" Procesador: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 RAM: 8GB Almacenamiento: 128GB/256GB Conectividad: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 Precio: $350 | Great 3K screen, powerful sound, good performance, includes Lenovo Tab Pen Plus, charger and protective case. | No future support of Android system, fast battery drain, worse stylus. |
 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | Pantalla: 10.9" Procesador: Exynos 1380 RAM: 6GB/8GB Almacenamiento: 128GB/256GB Conectividad: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Precio: $419 | Android system updates, good performance, good connectivity, S Pen included | Processor not very powerful, battery not so long lasting, charger not included. |
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My top would be as follows:
Mi top quedaría de la siguiente manera:
3rd place - Lenovo Tab P12-2024:
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It is the cheapest, comes with all its accessories, has a great screen and good storage/RAM, but its stylus is not as good as Samsung's or Apple's and it has the least future system support.
Es la mas barata, trae todos sus accesorios, tiene una gran pantalla y buen almacenamiento/RAM, pero su lápiz no es tan bueno como el de Samsung o Apple y es la que menos soporte a futuro de sistema tiene.
2nd place - Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE:
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It is currently the most expensive due to its high demand, although it actually costs less. It has system support, good performance for the moment and comes with the S-pen, its biggest disadvantage is that it does not include charger and you have less RAM than the Lenovo at least the base model.
Actualmente es la mas cara por su alta demanda, aunque realmente cuesta menos. Tiene soporte de sistema, buen rendimiento por los momentos y viene con el S-pen, su mayor desventaja es que no incluye cargador y tienes menos RAM que la Lenovo al menos el modelo base.
1st place - iPad 10 generation:
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The processor is a bit more powerful than Samsung's tablet and for less price, it has great system support and better app store. Its weak point is its low storage (64GB), non-laminated screen and that it does not include the stylus.
El procesador es un poco más potente que la tablet de Samsung y por menos precio, tiene un gran soporte de sistema y mejor tienda de aplicaciones. Su punto débil es su poco almacenamiento (64GB), pantalla no laminada y que no incluye el lápiz.
My Conclusion | Mi Conclusión
After this small comparison, these are undoubtedly the devices that I consider quality-price at this time to draw within the mid-range, mid-low range. Although they are not the best in the market, any of these 3 can do a great job in terms of digital illustration.
Personally I'm gathering to purchase any of these 3 models, although I'm still a bit undecided on Android or IOS drawing apps. Although I like Android, I must admit that Procreate seems to me an incredible app and with the great advantage of being a one-time payment, something that in Android apps like Clip Studio or Ibis Paint don't have as they are subscription apps, even so both systems seem to me very good and any of this top would suit me very well for what I'm looking for. Thanks a lot for reading and see you next time!
Luego de esta pequeña comparación sin duda estos son los equipos que considero calidad-precio en estos momentos para dibujar dentro de la gama media, media-baja. Si bien no son los mejores del mercado, cualquiera de estos 3 podrá hacer un gran trabajo en cuanto a ilustración digital.
En lo personal estoy reuniendo para adquirir alguno de estos 3 modelos, aunque sigo un poco indeciso en cuanto a las aplicaciones de dibujo de Android o IOS. Aunque me gusta Android, debo admitir que Procreate me parece una app increíble y con la gran ventaja de ser de pago único, cosa que en Android aplicaciones como Clip Studio o Ibis Paint no tienen al ser de suscripción, aún así ambos sistemas me parecen muy buenos y cualquiera de este top me vendría muy bien para lo que busco. ¡Muchas gracias por leer y hasta la próxima!
Which of these models do you think would be the most ideal? ⬇️👇
¿Cuál de estos modelos creen que sería el más ideal? ⬇️👇
The illustration and separators used in the post are my property.
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Just to clarify, the iPad 10 Generation uses Apple Pencil 2 (now just called Apple Pencil USB-C) but it can also use Apple Pencil 1. Weirdly, Apple Pencil 1 is $40NZ more than Apple Pencil USB-C.
It can't use Apple Pencil Pro.
The Apple pencil USB-C is not for drawing, my friend, that's why I didn't include it in the review. Regards!
That’s interesting. How so? I thought its pressure sensitivity made it better for drawing?
No my friend, the Apple Pencil USB-C has no pressure sensitivity, that's why it's not the most suitable for drawing:
You’re right, I was thinking Apple Pencil Pro.
Still interested in why you think Apple Pencil USB-C isn’t for drawing but you quote Apple Pencil 1 which is less powered than Apple Pencil USB-C. I have the one for my iPad Mini and it doesn’t have any features for drawing.
Seguro de que será más cómodo trabajar con un tablet, espero que escojas lo que escojas le saques buen provecho.
Mucha suerte.
Muchas gracias por el comentario amigo!
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Saludos!