PROS: - 4K resolution - Fantastic Colors - Almost no parallax - Works right out of the box, and driver-installs are a piece of cake (for me, anyway) - The Pro Pen 2 is wonderful (best I've ever used) - The Remote, albeit a wonky button setup, works fluidly with the tablet and my workflow - Very sturdy design (feels high quality) CONS: - Expensive - No stand included in the box, just two small kickstands built under the tablet - Poor quality-control on earlier units (I don't know if they curbed that, or if I just got lucky with mine) EXTENDED REVIEW: I've owned both a Huion GT-191 and a Cintiq 13HD, and the Cintiq Pro 24 makes them both feel like cheap toys. Don't get me wrong, you can achieve essentially the same thing with any of these devices. You don't need a $2,000 tablet to make digital art. It's honestly excessive unless you can justify it for the work you do. I can't, but I obsess over using the best hardware available. That being said, I don't regret it! I went in mainly excited for the nearly non-existent parallax and the pro pen. I expected the 4K resolution to be nothing more than a gimmick for easy marketing. To my surprise, the resolution ended up being one of the most prominent features this tablet had to offer. Going from a Huion GT-191 V1 at 1080p with a really poor color grade, the Pro 24 blew me away. The colors are vibrant, and I'm able to work super close to the screen without seeing any pixels. It's fantastic. The etched glass is also really nice, and coupled with the felt nibs, it's the closest to feeling like paper that I've experienced on any tablet. The remote is also super handy. I'm still getting used to it, so sometimes I'll tap the scroll wheel and it'll do something unintended, but I still prefer it over built-in buttons on the bezels. I should add -- going from a Huion back to a Cintiq, it really is fantastic how these tablets just work right out of the box. My previous Huion consistently had driver errors or just downright wouldn't work for seemingly no reason at all. It felt refreshing to plug it in and just start drawing immediately. The main con for me is the lack of a stand in the box. I get that they wanted to market the Ergo Stand, but surely they could've thrown in something to allow more than one super-low angle. Like a lot of people, I resorted to just propping a few books under the little kickstands, and that essentially solved my problem. I've also seen some negative reviews for the Pro 24 where they've received essentially unusable units. I can't speak on that since mine was in perfect condition out of the box. It seems like Wacom had a quality-control issue with this model on release, but they've since smoothed that out. (I don't know though, maybe I just got lucky?) I was super anxious about spending $2,000 on a pen tablet when the last two I've owned had annoying issues and were letdowns in their own ways. I'm happy to say that the Pro 24 lives up to its price and delivers exactly what I was hoping for. That being said, I came from a Huion GT191, so my point of reference isn't the same as someone coming from another high-end pen tablet. Read more

Didn't arrive defective, which is nice, and contrary to a lot of the reviews on here. Great upgrade over the 24HD that I've been using for the last 10 + years. Nice and clear picture, and the surface is great to draw on. I love that it can work with an arm as well, a super huge plus if you have experience with how much desk real estate the 24HD took up. Fan isn't loud at all, haven't noticed it very much. I'm used to the classic pen, and I'm glad it works with this device. The pen it comes with is also very nice feeling and light. Read more

I use this for digital photo editing. Anyone who has to draw or use a pen or brush function really should try a pen display. The Cintiq Pro 24 is a really elegant design. It is clear that a lot of thought went into the design, flexibility, and configuration of it. It seems very solidly built and has all the connectivity options anyone should need. The display quality is superb. I really like working at 4K resolution as that matches my main monitor that I used to use for photo editing. I am disappointed that they do not have the full manual available in PDF format (I verified with Wacomon that) but I did find someone else had created one and grabbed a copy. The price is high, but I think it is absolutely worth the premium price to get a premium product. I think most users will want an arm to mount this on for maximum ease-of-use. Read more

To keep things brief, The Wacom Cintiq Pro is the best display tablet on the market. It's long-lasting, durable, and offers a beautiful 4K Display with high color fidelity, but... it's not for everyone. In this review I'm going to discuss the Cintiq Pro from the perspective of both a layperson and the perspective of a professional artist. I've been using Wacom tablets for about 10 years now, and I've been working as a professional artist for about three. First and foremost, if you're combing through reviews, I assume you're asking yourself the same question I did when I was shopping for a display tablet: -Between Huion's Kamvas, XP Pen's Graphic Display, and Wacom's Cintiq, which brand of display tablet is right for me? Why is Wacom's product so much more expensive than both Huion and XP Pen? Is there something here I'm missing? It really depends on what you want out of your tablet. Wacom's premium price tag is largely due to the fact that the brand dominated the tablet space for nearly half a decade before any real competition (Huion) entered the game, and it established itself as the brand for professionals. That said, Wacom's hardware is designed to last... and last... and last. There's a reason that Wacom still sells and supports the tablets they released a decade ago: they still work as well as ever! In my opinion, buying a Wacom tablet is like buying a pair of expensive leather shoes. It might cost more now, but you know it won't be giving out on you... even if it gets roughed up a bit. My old Cintiq 13HD went through a LOT, and it's still kickin' like new. But does this longevity really justify the difference in price? In my opinion, not really. If all you want out of this purchase is a display tablet that you can draw/paint on, there's nothing you'll get out of the Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 that you wouldn't get out of Huion or XP Pen for a fraction of the price. INSTALLATION: The installation process was surprisingly painless. The tablet comes with two different setup configurations depending on the build of your PC/Mac, allowing you to use either a USB -Type C connection OR a USB and Displayport connection. Because the Cintiq 24 Pro is a 4K display, a standard HDMI port will not work without an adapter. all the cables were neatly packaged and clearly labeled, and I was able to get things running out of the box with no hassle. ACCESSORIES & PORTS: The tablet comes with Wacom's ExpressKey and their new pen. The ExpressKey was the biggest surprise for me; I expected to toss it to the side and keep using my keyboard shortcuts, but the ExpressKey is extremely easy to configure and very easy to get used to. Incorporating it into my workflow was a snap, and it's a feature I think I'll sorely miss if I'm working elsewhere. The additional USB ports and audio port allowed me more flexibility in my workstation setup, which I appreciate seeing as a few of the ports on my main machine are now taken up by Wacom's wiring. SIZE: The size of this tablet is formidable, but not too large for a dedicated office space. In some ways I wish I'd upgraded to the 32 because I'm used to a slightly larger monitor size, but when I'm using it as a drawing surface the tablet feels almost too large! Likewise, when I'm using it as a monitor, the bevels are a bit annoying. When I'm using it as a tablet, I'm glad they're there! WORKFLOW BOOST: The ExpressKey and pen work intuitively with most any software I've tried so far. ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Clip Studio, Maya... Being able to customize those hotkeys is fantastic! CONS: The glass on the front is beautifully matte, but does catch a glare just a little more than a standard monitor might. I have to close the blinds in my office (which are directly across from my workstation) while I work to avoid this. I would not recommend buying this tablet without buying a Flex Arm or an Ergo Stand. In the images I've provided you can see it mounted to the Flex Arm. The freedom of being able to rotate and twist this tablet so freely makes it so much more of a joy to use. I've seen other reviews mention that their tablet dies out within 6 months to a year of purchase, so I paid extra for insurance. If any issues arise, I will return to this review with updates. UPDATE: 15 Months later and I have had no issues with the tablet’s functionality. The only thing that’s changed is that the ExpressKey accessory doesn’t stick to the magnetic bevel as well as it used to because the rubber backing of the ExpressKey is prone to collecting dust (which makes it slide). It’s a little difficult to clean, but otherwise… no complaints! Read more

Reading some of the reviews here, I was a bit worried about purchasing this expensive tablet. My tablet arrived 4 days before the estimated date. The screen quality is outstanding. Upgraded from a 13HD. You need to get used to the size space-wise on your desk, but it works like a charm. My only complaint about it is the back board, where to plug the cables. It was so hard to lift, I thought I’d break it. Quite ridiculous, for such an expensive product. You can’t find a slicker way to open the back board? Also, you have to get used to a slight fan noise. But I already forgot about it. I LOVE MY TABLET! Read more