The graphics tablet market has evolved enormously in recent years: for a very long time, this kind of device was very expensive, and therefore reserved for professionals.
Many brands have decided to expand their offers to make them also accessible to beginners, with powerful and affordable graphics tablets.
Of course, investing in a beginner's graphics tablet may deprive you of some advanced features, but if your goal is to train yourself in digital drawing without pressure, you have everything to gain by investing in an inexpensive model.
You can turn to an XP-Pen, Gaomon, Huion or Wacom model to get a clear idea of the requirements of this way of drawing.
If you want to go further later,
nothing will prevent you from investing in a more efficient model, but the price difference can be very significant: this is why it is recommended to proceed in stages and to get your hands on a cheap graphics tablet .
Our selection is there to help you choose the one that suits your artistic inspirations.
our selection
Star 06 Wireless Graphics Tablet, XP-Pen
Graphic tablet G430S, XP-Pen
Graphic tablet for beginners S640, UGEE
M10K 2018 graphics tablet, Gaomon
H1060P graphics tablet, Huion
Intuos graphics tablet, Wacom
Graphic tablet with Artist 12 screen, XP-Pen
Graphic tablet with screen Kamvas Pro, Huion
Star 06 Wireless Graphics Tablet, XP-Pen
Shopping street
€69.99
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Darty
€75.99
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Cdiscount
€79.99
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Fnac
€79.99
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Amazon
€89.99
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No screen integrated into this graphics tablet for beginners XP-Pen Star 06, but a wireless operation.
Precisely, it is possible to connect this model via USB, or to use it wirelessly thanks to the USB ISM 2.4G receiver which is provided.
This gives greater freedom of use.
The touch surface for drawing is 10 x 6 inches and the tablet comes with an 8192-level pressure pen.
You have to remember to recharge it regularly.
Works wirelessly
Large working area
Physical buttons
8192 pressure levels
Battery operated
Graphic tablet G430S, XP-Pen
Amazon
€29.99
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Rakuten
€38.03
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Cdiscount
€44.19
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Fnac
€48.62
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This 4 x 3 inch graphic tablet allows you to make digital drawings, but also electronic signatures, for example.
Its surface is relatively small, which can limit creative people who want to make large strokes.
It remains suitable for computer learning.
The XP-Pen G430S comes with a stylus that offers good precision: it has 8192 pressure levels, which is average for devices of this type.
The connection is made via USB on a computer.
without battery
very handy
Precise stylus
8192 pressure levels
Small area of use
Graphic tablet for beginners S640, UGEE
Fnac
30 €
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Cdiscount
€33.45
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Amazon
€33.99
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AliExpress
€42.82
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With its 6 x 4 inch surface area, the UGEE S640 graphics tablet goes straight to the point.
It works without battery and its stylus is passive, with 8192 levels of pressure.
This model is perfectly adapted to the learning of a beginner and it is compatible with a large number of software.
Simply connect the tablet via USB to a computer to start using it to draw and paint digitally.
Very easy to use
8192 pressure levels
Small area
Quite quickly limited
M10K 2018 graphics tablet, Gaomon
Cdiscount
€51.99
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Fnac
€51.99
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Amazon
€60.99
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Rakuten
€75.19
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This 10 x 6.25 inch graphics tablet is perfect for beginners.
Its useful area of use is rather large, and it comes with a passive stylus.
The 8192-level pressure sensitivity enables the tablet to support precise and responsive movements, for a natural rendering on computer.
The tablet connects via USB to your PC and you can use many drawing software to practice.
without battery
Easy handling
Manual buttons on the tablet
8192 pressure levels
Quite heavy
H1060P graphics tablet, Huion
Amazon
€67.98
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Cdiscount
€75.99
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Fnac
€89.99
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Darty
€99.99
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With its 10 x 6.25 inch surface and its battery-free stylus with 8192 pressure levels, this Huion H1060P graphics tablet is an accessible and pleasant model to use for beginners.
It works without batteries and simply needs to be plugged into your computer to work.
Interesting point: you can also connect it to an Android smartphone to draw on it.
Finally, the graphics tablet incorporates 12 express keys and 16 programmable buttons that adapt to your needs.
Good working surface
without battery
Android-compatible
Manual buttons on the tablet
8192 pressure levels
heavy
Intuos graphics tablet, Wacom
Amazon
€72.92
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Baker
€79.90
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Culture
€79.99
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Darty
€79.99
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Cdiscount
€86.47
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A safe bet in the field of graphics tablets, Wacom offers, with its Intuos model, a balanced device for beginners.
Its dimensions of 6.3 x 7.87 inches provide an easy grip and an effective use area of 6 x 3.7 inches.
The Wacom Intuos connects via USB to your computer and can be used with software such as Corel Painter Essentials 7 and Aftershot Pro 3. Its configurable stylus allows you to benefit from 4096 pressure levels.
Good working surface
without battery
Built-in adjustment buttons
Only 4096 pressure levels
Graphic tablet with Artist 12 screen, XP-Pen
Fnac
€189.59
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AliExpress
€189.66
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Cdiscount
€189.99
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Amazon
€199.99
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Darty
€219.99
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The XP-Pen Artist 12 graphics tablet features an 11.6-inch touchscreen and six adjustable physical buttons.
Its passive pen with 8192 levels of pressure offers great precision and adapts to the software of your choice.
Comfort is at the rendezvous and if this graphics tablet is suitable for beginners, it can also be useful for professionals and experienced users.
It is a versatile model that knows how to evolve with its user.
11.6 inch screen
Physical buttons
8192 pressure levels
Software offered
Must be plugged in
Only one glove provided
Graphic tablet with screen Kamvas Pro, Huion
Darty
€220.15
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Cdiscount
229 €
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Fnac
259 €
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Amazon
€269.99
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Shopping street
€319.15
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Cette tablette graphique Huion Kamvas Pro est équipée d’un écran tactile de 13,3 pouces sur lequel vous avez un aperçu immédiat de votre création numérique. Cela offre plus de précision lors de vos sessions de dessin et l’appareil est compatible PC, Mac et Chromebook. La tablette est livrée avec un stylet sans batterie qui bénéficie de 8192 niveaux de pression. Les couleurs affichées à l’écran sont précises et naturelles, pour un rendu au plus proche de celui présent sur l’écran d’ordinateur.
- Écran de 13,3 pouces
- Boutons physiques
- 8192 niveaux de pression
- Deux gants fournis
- Câble un peu court
- Doit être branchée au secteur
Comment bien choisir sa tablette graphique pour débuter?
If you have no experience with graphics tablets, first consider investing in a model with a small surface: it is not essential to have a large surface to practice mastering the right gestures .
Choose a specific model, equipped with a stylus with a high level of pressure, and make sure that the model of graphics tablet you are interested in comes with software, or is compatible with the one you already have.
You may be tempted by models equipped with a touch screen, but these are generally much more expensive.
So if you're not sure you're into digital drawing, it's safer to start with a small model that's easy to handle, even if it means going upmarket over time.