Find the best tablet for artists in 2025
Must-have features for artists:
- Pressure-Sensitive Stylus - 2048+ pressure levels
- Low Latency - Minimal lag between pen and screen
- Color Accuracy - Wide color gamut coverage
- Palm Rejection - Draw naturally without issues
Best tablets under $300 for art-design
No tablets found under $300 for this category.
Best tablets under $600 for art-design
Apple iPad Air iPad Air
Why we recommend this â–¼
The iPad Air offers most of the iPad Pro's capabilities at a more accessible price point. With the M1 chip, support for Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, it's perfect for students and professionals who don't need the Pro's advanced display.
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Lenovo Tab P11 Tab P11 Pro Gen 2
Why we recommend this â–¼
The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 offers excellent value with its OLED display and included stylus. Perfect for media consumption and basic productivity, it provides premium features at a mid-range price point.
Best tablets under $1000 for art-design
No tablets found under $1000 for this category.
Best tablets under $1500 for art-design
Apple iPad Pro iPad Pro 12.9
Why we recommend this â–¼
The iPad Pro 12.9 with M2 chip delivers laptop-class performance in a stunning tablet form factor. The mini-LED display with ProMotion, combined with Apple Pencil Pro support and excellent battery life, makes it the ultimate tablet for creative professionals.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Why we recommend this â–¼
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra offers the largest AMOLED display in a tablet with incredible brightness and color accuracy. The included S Pen, DeX desktop mode, and powerful Snapdragon processor make it a true productivity powerhouse.
Microsoft Surface Pro Surface Pro 9
Why we recommend this â–¼
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 bridges the gap between tablet and laptop with its versatile 2-in-1 design. Running full Windows 11, it offers complete desktop functionality with excellent build quality and the renowned Surface Pen experience.
