VEIKK A30 V2 Drawing Tablet 10x6 Inch Graphics Tablet with 8192 Pressure Sensitivity Battery-Free Pen and Touch Pad, 4 Hot Keys Drawing Pad for Computer, Supports Mac Windows Android Linux

I've been a digital artist that's been using tablets of different types for about 18 years now and it's actually become my fulltime job for the last 11 of those years. That being said, I have quite a bit of experience with tablets however, I will mentioned that my experience with this tablet is entirely related to digital illustration so my review with this device will solely be related to that area of use as opposed to use for games/ect.I feel like finding more affordable equipment is important since art should never have an unreasonable entry point, a view I wish other brands such as Wacom would take to heart. Viek has yet to disappoint me and have consistently offered great quality for the price. I always take my time when giving my thoughts on these types of products because I find it very important to really put the time in with them before I can really give my full and honest input.Now, I am not a very tech-savy person so my perspective is that of your average Jane/artist that goes for comfort and "feel" and something I really like about this tablet is it's sleek and smooth surface. A lot of newer brands and tablets seem to be going for a simulated paper texture and if that's something you enjoy, by all means! As someone who started back in 2003 with a Wacom Graphire 3 (which was $200 in 2003, btw!), that sleek surface is something I started with and have a strong preference for. In my opinion, it gives me a sense of flow and control when my pen can just gently glide across the surface of the tablet.Another thing I appreciated a lot was how easy to use this tablet was; The installation process was easy and programming functions for the buttons was also a breeze! I did have a few driver issues at first, but they were solved by uninstalling my Wacom tablet drivers; I assume there were some conflicts going on, but once I did that it was very smooth sailing! If you purchase this tablet, PLEASE be sure to uninstall any other tablet drivers and that should solve issues. I do consider this a con though as I am very picky about my driver settings and I don't especially like having to uninstall and reinstall drivers if I want to use a different tablet on the same device. I actually did notice something interesting about the software as well; If you've ever owned a Wacom, you'll definitely relate to the "Tablet Driver has stopped functioning" dilemma and it's the worst when you're in the middle of working on a piece! In the few months I have been using the Veikk, it has not once given me this error and that alone is a big thumbs up from me!As I mentioned above, I am not tech-savy so I'm not entirely sure what 8000 levels of pressure means on paper, however when I was using the tablet to draw it was always very responsive and felt very smooth to work with. I was able to get some really nice work from brushes in various programs using different degrees of pressure; It especially paired nice with ClipStudio however it didn't feel quite as responsive in Paint Tool Sai. I would say take that with a grain of salt though, as Paint Tool Sai itself is a pretty old program these days. The only downside to this tablet I discovered was that it's not quite great when it comes to detecting the tilt of the pen, which is a minor complaint as I only need this function for a few brushes I use in different programs!Overall, I really enjoyed working with this tablet and my complaints are very far and few between; I would absolutely recommend this tablet for anyone fresh or just starting their journey into the world of digital art. For the price, the quality is unbeatable and even if you're a veteran, this compact tablet is great to take with if you're going out for a bit. Definitely worth trying out for the features and how responsive the pen feels; it's a great bargain and I wish Veikk was around when I started all those years ago!

I am comparing this tablet to my experience working with Wacom Intuos Pro Medium. I have also had experience working with Wacom Bamboo and Wacom Intuos 3 Small and Large tablets.FIRST IMPRESSION: This VEIKK tablet is of similar size to the Intuos Pro Medium, but it is significantly more lightweight. I would be concerned about dropping this one, especially on its corners or sides. The pen is also similarly lightweight in comparison to Intuos pens. The buttons are more flat and a little less ‘clicky.’ It came with a set of nibs and a nib remover, and replacing the nib was very easy.The left side of the tablet contains touch-sensitive areas opposed to clickable buttons. The material is very smooth and fingerprints form easily and visibly. You might want to keep a microfiber cloth handy. The center touch-sensitive area was easy to navigate with it. You start by setting your finger down in the center of the rectangle and swipe in the direction you need. You can map what happens when you swipe this (for me I use it to zoom in/out of my canvas and change my brush size).SOFTWARE: The VEIKK tablet settings app is comparable to Wacom’s. Once you install the driver and plug in the tablet, the program behaves as expected, allowing you to remap the buttons on the side, select the active area and active monitor, and adjust pressure sensitivity.TESTED PROGRAMS: Photoshop CS, Clip Studio Paint, Paint Tool SAI, FireAlpacaPhotoshop CS (19.1.5) and FireAlpaca (2.2.10)’s pressure sensitivity worked immediately out of the box for me. Clip Studio Paint (1.9.4) and Paint Tool SAI (1.2.5) needed a little tweaking before they accepted the tablet. These settings worked well for me:Windows INK in your VEIKK Pen Tablet software UNCHECKEDCSP:Preferences > Tablet > WinTab Checked + Use Mouse Mode in Setting of Tablet Driver CheckedSAI:Options>Digitizer Support>Coordinate Mode set to MouseFINAL IMPRESSIONS: The tablet honestly does everything you would need. I am a professional artist and I have worked just fine without a screen/display tablet since I first started digital art in the late 90s, and I have never needed a screen for my tablets- I only need a wide range of pressure sensitivity.The VEIKK compares well to my Wacom Intuos Pro. My main concerns with it are long-term durability and that some programs need some extra attention. The pressure sensitivity felt perfectly on-par with my Intuos. I did have some difficulty matching it to the same sensitivity I was used to, and it ended up favoring gentler strokes than heavier ones. However, I did not mind this. I felt it gave my art a very nice quality, and made me reconsider my Intuos’s own pressure sensitivity settings.I think this VEIKK tablet is a great first-time or budget-friendly professional tablet. I’m glad I had the opportunity to provide feedback and would recommend it to fellow artists.