Wacom Cintiq 22 Drawing Tablet with Screen, Black, 21.5
Wacom Cintiq 22 Drawing Tablet with Screen, Black, 21.5″ Full HD Graphic Arts Tablet Includes Pro Pen 2 w/Tilt Response, Graphic Design Animation Pad for Mac, PC
- Creative Pen Display: Animation tablet features optimized display and premium pen technology ideal for creative hobbyists, enthusiasts, or students for use on campus, in the studio, or at home
- Precision Pen Performance: Included Pro Pen 2 features tilt recognition, virtually lag-free tracking, 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, and 2 customizable switches for easy access to shortcuts
- Vibrant Color Display: Windows and macOS tablet features LCD display with HD resolution and showcases uniform brightness, high resolution, and true to life color quality
- Fingertip Control: Relaxed parallax gives you full control with your fingertips, and combined with the super responsive Wacom Pro Pen 2, makes creating feel as natural as drawing on paper
- Includes: Wacom Cintiq 22 digital drawing pad, Pro Pen 2, 3 replacement nibs, nib remover, 3-in-1 connectivity cable, AC adapter, power cable, and quick start guide
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| SKU: | B07TR7YQ8Y |
| Weight: | 4.19 Pounds |
| Dimensions: | 14.1"L x 22.4"W |
| Brand: | Wacom |
| Model: | DTK2260K0A |
| Colour: | Black |
| Manufacture: | Wacom Technology Corporation |
| Colour: | Black |
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My first drawing tablet! So far it has been great! Pressure sensitivity is very good, feels like using a pen drawing on a paper. Feels fairly nice, and the pressure sensitive strokes looks natural. Took a while to decide rather or not to spend so much on this.. but so far it has exceeded my expectation!
Cons: It’s a little bigger than I thought, not something portable. Perhaps the smaller size would work better for traveling and presentations etc.
The pen is a little big, personally I prefer something like a #2 pencil sized pen/pencil to draw with. But that’s just personal preferences. First week trying this out, I keep hitting the bottom button.. I will get used to this in time.
It’s not a QLED display, but it does the job. Hopefully the price of the better quality display model will get cheaper eventually.
Pro:
-Easy to use, install the driver, reboot and good to go. (Win10)
-monitor stand can fold up to fit on to your lap
-great pen sensitivity for beginners
-can be primary monitor, extend, or duplicate like normal monitors.
(I’ll try to add more after a week or two of playing around with this)
I’m a comic artist and full-time freelance illustrator, so having the ability to work comfortably in a digital space is mandatory. I had been saving up for one of the larger Cintiq Pros because I need a larger surface that allows me to use my whole arm while drawing, but I jumped at the chance for the much more affordable Cintiq 22 as soon as I heard about it. Below I’ll list some, in my personal opinion, pros and cons and then finish with some thoughts.
Pros:
+ There is PLENTY of room for all of your on-screen palettes.
+ The size allows me to draw with my whole arm, making it easy to ink large, sweeping lines.
+ The included stand is absolutely amazing.
+ The higher levels of pressure sensitivity is a *noticeable* improvement.
+ Extremely sturdy construction.
Cons:
– Only three replacement nibs included.
– No express keys. (The EK Remote, however is amazing and worth picking up!)
– Nowhere built-in to keep the EK Remote charged.
Mixed Bags:
* Parallax is present, but not bad at all.
* There’s no touch function.
* Pens felt scratchy on the surface — at first.
Final Thoughts:
My very first impression of working on the Cintiq 22 was that the pens (all of my pens) were a little scratchy, but that went away with judt drawing for a couple of minutes. I figure it’s because I’m not used to drawing at the angle I have the screen set to and the pens needed a moment to catch up. I’ve used the smaller Cintiq 16 in the past and, if you can afford it (and have the desk space for it), I’d recommend waiting for the larger screen. Working on the smaller screen will be a little cramped for most workflows I’ve ever tried, and the construction, while good, still left a little to be desired. (The model I was working on had a bit of dust under the screen that perpetually had me trying to brush it off.) The fact that there’s no touch on this model in no way bothers me. Honestly, I’d disable it even if it came with touch, but I know some people really like it, which is why I listed it as neither a pro nor a con. I kind of wish the border of the surface was wider, like it is on the Pro models for more ergonomic use of the EK Remote, but having it on my desk is in no way a deal breaker.
Overall I give the Cintiq 22 a very solid 9/10, and that’s only because I had my eyes set on the Pro line for so long and would have liked some of those small details carried over. If it weren’t for that I would probably give this thing a perfect score.
Recently my old Cintiq 24HD stopped working leaving me in a real tough situation. I am a professional concept and storyboard artist that works in video games and commercials and I’ve relied on that piece of a equipment for a very long time. I was faced with the dilemma of purchasing an exorbitantly expensive Cintiq pro 24 (totaling a minimum of $2,500 with a stand) or the Cintiq 22 ($1,300 all in with remote). I became hung up on whether or not the 22 was really for “pros or just a basic piece of equipment for hobbyists and students. Fortunately I found a place that had both models set up for testing and walked away very impressed with the Cintiq 22. Of course the Cintiq pro 24 is slightly bigger and has a superior 4K screen but the 22 really punches above its weight. As good as Wacom’s marketing is, I quickly realized that the 22 is far superior to the last gen of “Pro” models like my old 24HD. Pen control is stunning and parallax is nearly imperceptible, this is hands down the closest its ever felt like drawing directly on paper for me. Obviously the 22 is for anyone who wants to work digitally regardless of ability but I also want to assure other’s who are in a Pro or Semi-pro position that this machine will not disappoint as it exceeds quality and workload standard IMO. Another positive trait of the machine is that its slimmer, lighter and less cumbersome than the old 24hd and the new Pro 24 – this allows the artist to move it around easier than the bigger models and also returns valuable desk real estate – I simply move it to the side of my desk when I’m done. Another great feature that I never considered until using it for many hours straight is that there is no fan noise and it simply doesn’t heat up to any noticeable degree – that makes a world of difference in a field so dominated by strange hours, tight deadlines and long working days, its just one less thing to get in the way.
All in all I truly believe this is a great choice for illustrators and I have no regrets about saving a lot of money by skipping the Pro 24. That said, I would still consider the pro 24 an essential item to those who work in print/photography where color accuracy is paramount as the 24 has 4k resolution and truer color representation.
TOTALLY WORTH IT
I cannot express how much of a dream the Cintiq 22 is to work with.
I finally upgraded from an old screenless Wacom Intuos 3, which I have had for about 15 years (and it still works, so I felt bad upgrading, but Wacom is definitely longlasting).
I thought screen tablets were just a gimmick, and that they would offer the same drawing experience as screenless tablets — but boy, was I wrong!
I almost dreaded working digitally with my old tablet because while you do get used to drawing in one place and looking at another, it never quite feels natural.
With the Cintiq 22, it works so beautifully that I cannot wait to use it every day. (I almost prefer it to traditional media, which I thought I would NEVER say).
It is smooth but not too slippery, it responds beautifully, the colors are great, the adjustable stand is so easy to use and comes installed to the Cintiq right out of the box (no messing around with VESA mounts necessary).
IF YOU ARE ON THE FENCE, JUST DO IT!
This Cintiq is pretty good! It’s much more compact than the older 22 inch models, and it has higher pressure sensitivity. There is a texture to the glass surface that is supposed to mimic paper, but I don’t notice it too much after using it for a few months. This is the third Cintiq I’ve owned over the years, and it holds up pretty well. The biggest benefit of this Cintiq is how compact and light it is compared to the Pro line and older models, but it also has some major downsides to it as well:
-The quality of the screen isn’t as good as older models. The color range and brightness isn’t as good if you’re coming from the DTK-2200, probably due to the different type of panel being used. The screen has a noticeable yellow tinge to everything, and the black colors don’t really look black. Everything is a bit lighter than you would expect. If you have an nvidia GPU, you can use the graphics card as well as the onboard monitor setting for the Cintiq to get things looking much more correct if you adjust the Gamma, Hue, etc. However compared to the DTK-2200 model, there is much less parallax due to less distance between the glass and screen.
-This Cintiq does not come with a pen holder which was a big disappointment. Instead it comes with a fabric loop that attached to either side of the cintiq. The fabric loop also has a little piece of plastic that contains all of your replacement nibs.
-The nib on this generation of cintiq is also different. It has a slightly cone shape to it. While it’s not too noticeable while drawing, it occasionally does making a clicking sounds when too much pressure is applied, and you’ll need to buy the new nibs to work with the new pens.
-The cables stick out the top of the cintiq which can be very awkward. The stock cables that come with the Cintiq are also very short, so it’s beneficial to have longer HDMI cables on hand if needed.
Overall I would say it’s a good deal for the price point. It is cheaper in price comparted to the older models, and it’s significantly cheaper and more compact than the Pro line. The biggest downside to this product is the horrible color quality of the monitor. I wish there was another option in-between the pro line and this line that offered better monitor specs for a similar price without the massive size and weight of the pro line models.
Just got the tablet in today after work! this thing is HUGE and very well packaged, it also arrived pretty damn quick! Ive had a huion before this girl and that thing pales in comparison. Not to mention it just died one day for no reason. The wacom tablet has a really nice feel to the pen. It displays everything nicely with little adjustments and was incredibly easy to connect to my pc! Like took less than 30 minutes! it also looks great no flaws visible! My one and only gripe is the lack of shortcuts, the pen has 2 buttons and honestly it isnt enough. and I dont want a MILLION shortcut buttons cause I dont need that tbh I only need 4 or 5. but thats it I love i
Fairly great value
I bought a cintiq back in 2013 and I thought it recently died, Turns out it was a graphics card issue mimicking a hardware fault. (oh well this tablet is still a nice upgrade)
Having just recently bought a car, my disposable cash wasnt enough to get a new 4k cintiq, so I needed something similar to what I had for cheap, to hold me over until I could afford the upgrade. This fit my needs perfectly and I am more then happy to take one tiny scratch for some major savings, as it doesnt hinder its use at all.
Wacom has been my solid tool choice for making art many years now, and I feel the quality has never let me down.
OVERALL:
I previously had a Cintiq 22HD, and for me the Cintiq 22 is a direct upgrade. I’ve been satisfied with this product so far, although full disclosure: I have only had it for about a week. I use it for medical illustrations and digital painting. In general, I think if you’re a professional who uses a tablet for digital art some but NOT all of the time for work that is intended to be displayed on a customer’s device, or a very serious hobbyist who does a lot of digital painting sometimes for pay and sometimes not, then you’re probably the target customer for this product.
If you are just starting out with digital art then I think this product is probably not worth the cost for you (yet), and if you’re doing artwork for print or game/movie/tv production and can get your employer to buy a cintiq for you, then you should consider getting the pro 24 or 32 instead. Personally, I would have a hard time making the business case for needing such a tablet for my current job, which is why I decided to go with one I could afford to buy as a personal expense instead.
WHAT THIS PRODUCT IS NOT: this tablet is NOT a computer. It is a specialized monitor for creating digital artwork that needs to be plugged in to a computer to work. If that’s not what you are planning to use it for, then you shouldn’t buy it. Also, this product is NOT a second monitor: you should not leave it turned on when you aren’t using it for artwork, if you just leave it on all the time and use it like a regular monitor it will burn out faster.
Pros:
-If you are a wacom tablet user but have never used a pen display before then a cintiq will be a huge upgrade for you, although expect for it to take some time to get used to using it. For me the hardest thing to get used to was not being able to see the part of the screen that my hand was in front of.
-If you’re coming from one of the previous generation pen displays like the 22 HD, this tablet should be completely fine. It’s smaller than the 22HD, but has more screen area. It’s also lighter and doesn’t get as hot, and it can sit comfortably on your desk instead of needing to hover in the air. The stand it comes with is much sturdier and easier to deal with than the one that came with the 22HD as well.
-If your computer outputs to HDMI or any lower tier signal then you probably won’t have any issues with resolution. Honestly maybe I’m just getting old but I actually had to buy a DVI adapter for the HDMI video cable to hook up to my computer.
-I saw some reviews talking about paralax with this display, but I didn’t notice anything serious, and definitely nothing worse than with the 22HD.
-As with all wacom products it’s very easy to set up as long as you are capable of downloading driver software from a website and installing it.
-Finally, it is cheaper than the 22HD was 5 years ago, and a great deal cheaper than the Pro 24.
Cons:
-If you have never used a tablet before and are coming from traditional pen and paper artwork, there is going to be a period of time where the tablet will feel awkward to use, but I promise that you will get used to it if you give it time. There is no digital drawing tool that will be easier for you to get used to than a pen display, it is the most similar to pen and paper drawing of all digital art tools.
-If you are used to working with high quality 4k video output then the 1080 screen is going to be a downgrade for you. Also just like previous generations, this cintiq has issues with color matching.
-The stand is very sturdy but it does require that your cintiq sits stationary on your desk and you can’t rotate it around in this position. The way it’s built also makes it more difficult to attach an ergo arm to it which was easy enough to accomplish with the 22HD.
-Although it is cheaper than the Pro 24 cintiq, it’s still a 1200$ piece of equipment and that is probably going to be beyond many people’s budget.
-And my final gripe with this tablet, which is maybe being a little nitpicky, is the location and setup of the three (!) cords that it needs in order to work. The power cable, USB cable, and HDMI video cable all plug in to the TOP of the tablet, rather than hooking into the back or side, causing them to loop over and hang down behind the device awkwardly. Also honestly the fact that it needs three separate cords is a lot of wires on your desk. All of this is a fairly minor complaint though: even if one of the cords does get kinked, they aren’t that expensive to replace: you don’t even have to get them from wacom, it’s just a standard high speed usb cable and an hdmi video cable.
In conclusion, if you’re doing artwork for a job that involves some digital painting, or perhaps you’re a freelancer who doesn’t have a gigantic budget, or someone who does a lot of digital painting but isn’t selling it for whatever reason, this tablet will be totally fine for your needs without destroying your budget.
I am an illustrator and animator (@inkshift) with over 14 years of experience working for Disney & Cartoon Network here in Portland, OR. I’ve also been a Wacom user for over 20 years, so let me open this review by saying they really knocked it out of the park with this new Cintiq 22.
This is also my 4th Cintiq, so you judge for yourself if i have a problem or not 😉 I have the 27″ pro at my office as well as the new 16 and a super old 12″ in addition to a handful of tablets dating all the way back to the late 90s.
This Cintiq 22 is part of their new line of more affordable Cintiqs Wacom started rolling out this year and it really seems to be the golden mean between the smaller 16 and the larger Pros. Full disclosure: Wacom DID provide me this unit for review purposes but I hereby solemnly swear all views in this review are entirely my own and 100% my own opinions.
First off: the pressure sensitivity is beautiful and virtually indistinguishable from my 27″ pro, which cost over twice as much. As you can see in the attached timelapse of an illustration I did on this 22, each line came out exactly like I wanted it: smooth tapers, no shaky lines, no blotches, weird unintended textures or weird ends to my strokes.
The included Pro Pen 2 is a solid, comfortable pen and really helps you feel the 8192 levels of pressure. You can also the new Pro Pen slim if you want a sleeker pen but i prefer the stubbier feel.
Secondly, the overall build quality and polish impresses, it is very solid and the design is professional and clean. Small detail but important to me: the power button is easily pushed and feels pleasant and responsive.
The entire machine feels very sturdy while not being too heavy. I kind of wish they brought back the side buttons they had on the 12″ and 21″ but I can see how it makes sense ergonomically and aesthestically to leave those off. It should be noted that this 22″ doesn’t come with a remote or a bluetooth keyboard, which is not a deal breaker for me because my 27″ came with the remote and I never use it.
It DOES however come with a fantastic, preattached stand! The new stand is sturdy, stable, lightweight, solid metal with non-slip rubber grippy feet, easy to use and highly flexible. Wacom REALLY came through for its users with the stand this time, as I have not been a fan of the stands of the past: they’re either huge, expensive, cumbersome and awkward to operate or they just have the little fold out legs, which are simply insufficient for long term use and you’d need to invest in an extendable arm that can keep your Cintiq suspended/supported.
One difference between the pro line and this newer, more affordable line is that these units do not have a bonded glass display. THis means that there’s a tiny bit of space between the pen and the screen and that generally means there is more parallax (the offset between the cursor and the pen), but it was not noticeable to me once I calibrated it properly. The screen has an anti-glare surface which feels nice and smooth, not slick or slippery at all with just the right amount of texture to it.
Another difference between this 22 and the pro line is the Adobe RGB colour range. This Cintiq sports a 72% Adobe RGB vs a 97% for the pro line, but I don’t think you will be disappointed (or honestly really notice? I didn’t) unless you’re super tuned into colour and colour correction or need the most accurate representation possible. But at that point, you should probably be investing in the pro line.
Like I said, I also have the new 16 which is also great but felt a bit small to me and became cumbersome very quickly for when I needed a number of palettes/windows open. At 22″, (21.5″ viewable), that is is not a problem here at all.
Wacom has paid great attention to detail in packaging as well as the attached power cords: it includes a British power plug free of charge, as well as 2 different orientations of power cords: horizontal and vertical. As you can see in my unboxing clip, I’m a little surprised by the amount of power cables at first glance but upon further inspection it all makes sense.
Setup was very easy: 3 cables as seen in the picture. The HDMI cable is a welcome addition compared to the 3-in-1 cables, which are a bit messy, cumbersome and require complete replacement should ONE of them have an issue.
Things to note!
I didn’t bother adjusting the pressure curve settings because they were great out of the box, but I did change the click speed and I also deactivated Windows Ink (I use windows 10). I don’t understand what Windows ink is for but all it seems to do to me is make you unable to drag/select text in input fields.
Conclusion:
All in all, this is a beautiful and affordable piece of equipment. It is technically part of their ‘budget’ line but there is nothing budget about the size or the quality of this device. The size, design and build quality exude class and quality and the pen and pressure sensitivity are best in class.
While the unit is not small, it strikes a perfect balance between spacious and compact. It doesn’t take over your whole desk like my larger units nor does it break the bank at $1200. I would definitely recommend this to the professional on a budget or a very lucky/forward thinking student or hobbyist.
PROS:
– Buttery smooth & responsive pressure sensitivity
– Smooth but not slick anti-glare surface
– Solid build quality and professional look & feel
– Comes with a sturdy, stable and flexible stand
– Great size with room for longer strokes and all the palettes/windows you may need open
– Stays cool even when working on it all day
CONS:
– “Only” full HD (1920 x 1080) vs the 4k of newer models but I have the 4k model as well and I haven’t been bothered
by any potential pixelation. All my illustrations are all made at 600 Dpi and I haven’t noticed any problems.
– Mine had 1 dead pixel but I only notice it when I look for it. I streamed a commission earlier today in my
Inkshift Facebook group and didn’t notice it once.
Mejor que lo esperado.
Como producto de entrada es excelente, las cajas estaban un poco maltratadas, pero el interior lleg en excelentes condiciones, nuevo, limpio, con todos los sellos, al estar acostumbrado a monitores entre 2k y 8k, la resolucin llega a ser notable pero muy funcional, tiene una precisin excelente, al ver la pantalla de lado se puede percibir el paralax debido al grosor de la pantalla pues la capa de escritura es algo gruesa, sin embargo desde un ngulo ms adecuado es prcticamente imperceptible, me parece que depende ms de los perifricos que se utilicen y de la potencia del ordenador, pero su funcin es excelente. Con el descuento es preferible esta adquisicin que cualquiera de competencia, pues en mi opinion, la utilidad, compatibilidad y precisin lo valen (a pesar de haber equipos que prometan mejores calidades, esto es prcticamente una herramienta de alta gama profesional, en mi escuela tienen equipos ms viejos y se siguen utilizando para los proyectos ms grandes del instituto). Sin duda una excelente opcin, completamente nuevo, sellado, sin basura en el interior ni algo que no deba ser. Tiene una capa antireflo por lo que podra parecer una pantalla muy sucia pero slo es la proteccin, pues en un ambiente con menor iluminacin esta capa no se percibe; el equipo es muuuuy pesado aunque si lo puede instalar una sola persona, recomiendo utilizar un guante pues las manchas son muy notables y cualquier particularista de polvo o cabello se puede ir eliminando del camino mientras se utiliza; como accesorio recomiendo un controlador de atajos de teclado pues al ser tan grande puede dificultar el tener cerca el teclado, aunque es decisin de quien lo use, en mi escritorio es ms fcil usar el express key que acercarme el teclado (el mouse o trackpad cerca tambin es mejor).
En cuanto a calidad-precio con el descuento vale mucho la pena pero por el costo real del producto creo que sera mejor buscar ms opciones, aunque de mismo Wacom, como una 16” o una pro de 13” pues son ms accesibles y siguen siendo lo mejor, pues en ocaciones debemos entender el por que del posicionamiento de las marcas, pero llega a ser excesivo… con un precio mayor a 25k no lo recomiendo.
En cuanto al diseo, tiene marcos demasiado grandes, pero no lo suficiente como para poner el express key y que no tape algo en la pantalla, as que… no es mi diseo preferido, pero sin duda alguna es muy bueno, se ve increble, funciona increble, tiene un buen 8.5/10. adems lleg antes de lo esperado.