Unleash Your Creativity! 🎉
The HUION Kamvas 22 Plus is a cutting-edge 21.5 inch QLED drawing tablet designed for artists and designers. It features a full-laminated screen with a 140% sRGB color gamut, anti-glare glass, and USB-C connectivity, ensuring compatibility with multiple operating systems. With advanced pen technology and an adjustable stand, it offers a comfortable and precise drawing experience.
Specific Uses For Product | Drawing, Designing, Painting |
Display Type | LCD |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, Smartphone |
Native Resolution | 1920x1080 |
Operating System | Windows 7 or later, MacOS 10.12 or later, Linux(Ubuntu 20.04 LTS), Android(USB3.1 DP1.2 or later) |
Additional Features | Anti-Glare Glass, Ergonomic, 60° Tilt Support, Full Lamination |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 Levels |
Active Surface Area | 476.6 x 268.1mm |
Item Dimensions L x W | 21.5"L x 12.7"W |
Item Weight | 7.5 Pounds |
Screen Size | 21.5 Inches |
Color | Black |
D**I
I'm just really happy with the packaging and the product itself
The media could not be loaded. First of all, the resolution and ability to show off colors are amazing. I guess I'm used to dull colors based off of my past monitor calibrations but my partner, who can see colors better than I can, pointed out the vibrancy of colors this tablet provides as compared to the Kamvas 16 pro and LG monitor paired with a Wacom Intuos Pro (M) in the past. And although I knew the size of the tablet would be larger than the 15" Kamvas 16 pro, I wasn't prepared for the sheer size of the tablet. I recall being amazed by the size of the Intuos Pro (M) as a child but this? Wow. Considering it doesn't come with quick keys, the screen is here for you to focus on minor details. (Though I will say that I was a bit sad to know it didn't come with quick keys cause I got used to using them on the Kamvas 16 pro. But it's not too big of a hindrance considering the tablet comes with a USB port that allows for a keyboard to hooked up and used at a closer range. Though I don't mind simply using the keyboard on the laptop.)I will admit to simply being excited over the sheer size of the tablet. Like, wow- a definite steal for its price, and I mean it given the colors and the hardware. I was also very pleased with how compact the packaging was with the foam. Everything just fits very nicely and seems very secure for the packaging.Though I will say that I mixed up the Kamvas 16 pro pen with the Kamvas 22 Plus pen and panicked for a good two hours before taking out the nibs (As changing the nib can help with "floating" brushes), and realizing that I was using the wrong pen. This was confirmed after opening up the little pen holder and realizing that the thickness of the Kamvas 22 plus nibs are slightly thicker in circumference as compared to the Kamvas 16 pro. A photo that I've included shoes the two holders and their nibs, Left is the Kamvas 16 Pro nibs and holder, and the right showcases the Kamvas 22 Plus.Now, although I noticed that the frame of the tablet is made with plastic, the set up itself was easy enough. I also very much appreciate the stand that comes with the tablet and that it screws into it, along with the fact that the tablet comes with the necessary tools to put it all together. It's a pully system that allows you to either lay the tablet flat and can be moved up to a 90-degree angle, which my back appreciates due to the odd angles the little stand used for the Kamvas 16 pro can reach (around 45 and down at very odd increments). I've included a video of me pulling it up and down. I'm also very happy that placing it at a 90-degree angle makes it easily stored on my desk. I'm also very happy with how the cord attaches as well, since the Kamvas 16 pro attached specifically with the cord facing downwards while the cord for the Kamvas 22 Plus simply sticks into the side, and then the main cord fits between my laptop and the tablet. I'm just pretty happy that it doesn't feel as...in the way.As for the tablet itself, away from my satisfaction with the product as a physic item, I would say that the parallax is fine. I read a review about it before but honestly, if you based your art off of the cursor, the parallax shouldn't matter all too much. I noticed it's better than the Kamvas 16 pro's parallax, but overall, I appreciate being able to see the cursor as I draw. Though that's a personal preference. I also used a ruler to draw straight lines at one point and it seemed fine making straight lines. Its ability for pressure control also seems fine. I included a video of the process and have used the tablet to draw a DTIYS challenge from Deviantart's 20th-year celebration. (An image I've drawn for the challenge is included with an overlay of a sketch I did as well as one without it. They're both WIPs though that I plan on finishing and then editing this review with.)The screen that you draw on feels the same as the Kamvas 16 pro, seeing as it's an anti-glare glass that's matte. The screen doesn't scratch easily though, but I recommend to not press hard with the pen anyway. This is because I used the Kamvas 16 pro for a while and didn't scratch the screen at all. Though I will say that it's a bit intimidating.USB-C to USB-C:It can connect to my partner’s Android phone well. It takes a quick unplug-replug but it turns on afterward.I wasn’t aware of the game-mode until I hooked up the software and I have yet to test it, though I will say it probably works as a monitor given I got bored one day and hooked up the Kamvas 16 pro to my switch and it worked just fine, it probably just isn't built for games.TLDR;Pros:-Cost-The built-in stand that reaches between 0 to 90-degrees-Resolution-Size-Compatibility with certain android phones and the switch game systemCons:-Personally, I can't think of any.It worked right out of the packaging and came faster than expected. Overall, I'm very pleased with this product and all of the components and this isn't me sucking up to the company. This is me just genuinely being content with the product as I'm a poor artist drawing on a budget. Basically, it works as it should and honestly? If you're looking for a screen tablet on a budget, Huion has plenty of tablets that are definitely cheaper than any tablet Wacom has.If you want the least amount of parallax and the use of press keys though- I’ve read that the Kamvas 22 Pro (2019) is great for those looking for something with the two. This is based on my own opinion while watching tablet reviews and reading quick tips in order to make sure I know what I’m talking about though. And I would personally like to recommend watching Teoh Yi Chie on Youtube for a more in-depth review (I came across him miraculously and enjoyed his more in-depth and more educated review. Everything mentioned in this one is based on my own experience with the tablet though.)
R**B
Phenomenal choice
It took some time to set up, get the wires positioned effectively, and finally color/display calibrated, but the end result is phenomenal. It's wonderful for a drawing tablet and even more remarkable as a second display; just set up the Windows 10 display options and it'll be perfect for both displaying documents for projects as well spending your time on an art program. Make sure you go through anything that needs be done for Windows 10 to get the most out of the display, such as the display options in settings and the Windows color calibration tool to ensure that the colors are as accurate as possible. The display is fantastic in regards to the colors it can display, but you just have to double check to make sure that what you are seeing is in fact the optimal combination of settings.The only concerns are largely outside of the actual function of the tablet. The wires may be cumbersome the first time around and also be sure to check if you have enough ports for the HDMI if you plan on using this alongside another monitor (I had to go ahead and get a Displayport-to-HDMI adapter since the CPU I'm running doesn't have internal graphics and the GPU is limited to only one HDMI and one Displayport slot, but it works perfectly with the adapter). The other concern are the drivers for the tablet: Huion, despite the great tablet and display products, has a few issues with downloading drivers from their website. The download speed seems to be capped at a sporadic 20kb/s and sometimes fails repeatedly. You're going to want to use Firefox or a similar browser, start the download, and then resume the download whenever it stops/fails to continue downloading the drivers until completion. Afterwards, make sure that the settings in the drivers are correctly assigned to which display you have it set up for and that you do the physical calibration test.Aside from the process? Perfect. Couldn't be happier about the quality, experience, and price in comparison to other tablet display makers.
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