The Huion Kanvas 24 Pro - Is it trust worthy?

Huion Kanvas 24 Pro

I recently purchased a Huion Kanvas 24 Pro. Why a Huion device? As a digital artist with more than two decades of experience, I'll share my pros and cons.

For years, I used a Wacom Cintiq before switching to the iPad Pro. My Wacom 21UX was a reliable screen tablet. However, with the release of the iPad Pro, it became clear that the resolution and bulky size of the 21UX were dated.

The iPad Pro, both the 1st gen and 2nd gen, was a delight to use. A clear, crisp image is important to me, as I was reminded of when considering the Huion Kanvas 22 Plus. I wasn't initially in the market for a new device, as I was familiar with Wacom's products and prices. However, while watching a YouTube video, I noticed a new screen tablet brand, X-Pen. I was excited to try a larger format screen tablet again at an affordable price.

All that remained was to research the reliability of the X-Pen brand. This opened a can of worms as X-Pen was not the only new player to enter the market since I had taken my eye off the ball. It took a week to narrow down to the Huion brand, but which model?

The Huion Kanvas 24 was my choice; however, its price was too steep for a device that I was yet to trust. One of the problems with online purchases is that you don't get to make a hands-on decision. You're relying solely on reviews. So, I decided to test the waters by purchasing the much cheaper Kanvas 22 Plus.

The Kanvas 22 Plus provided me with a hands-on experience for buying the more expensive Kanvas 24 Pro. Although the Kanvas 22 HD display was a disappointment, the device itself was sleek, not bulky, and worked straight out of the box. Very quickly, I knew that the Huion brand was good. I won't go into detail on the Kanvas 22 Plus, as I feel that other than the lower resolution and slightly smaller display, it performs the same. The pen, the software, and connectivity are similar.

I mentioned at the start of this review how important a crisp display is to me. Anything less than the retina iPad displays is a step backward. The Kanvas 24 Pro is a beautiful display with great brightness and colors. There is a noticeable grainy effect; however, this is unavoidable due to the screen texture required for the tactile drawing experience.

From the first day of using the Kanvas 24 Pro, I have not drawn on the iPad Pro. It now feels too small and restricted compared to my desktop setup. I originally loved the portability of the iPad; however, it was restricting my artwork without realizing it. The large-format screen tablet was not a new concept, just one I walked away from due to its expensive price.

Thanks to the new players in the screen tablet world, more people can afford larger digital screen tablets. At the time of writing this review, I have been using the Kanvas 24 Pro solidly for close to 3 months without any problems. If money were not an issue, I'd probably buy a Wacom again, knowing it's a tried and proven device. That said, more and more people are praising the Huion devices, and in time, I might just change my opinion.

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