The Wacom Cintiq 22 Creative Pen Display is an amazing tool for those who desire the ease of digital production with the familiarity of traditional pen and paper. This particular model excels in replicating the experience while offering a gamut of 16.7 million colors (8-bit) to ensure that your range will be true throughout multiple iterations of media and print production.

Unlike Its smaller variant, the Wacom Cintiq 16, This model comes with a considerably larger frame that measures roughly 21.5 inches of active screen, hosts no dead zones, and excels in a multi-program workflow. Without its pen, it easily functions as a secondary monitor for those who require the additional space. With the pen, it has a sensitivity range of 8,192 for a smooth, accurate representation.

Lastly, The Cintiq 22 comes equipped with a stand that has an almost 90-degree adjustment angle, unlike its 16-inch counterpart. This ergonomic and flexible range for stationary setups means that your nights of craning your neck over a monitor are over. Whether for illustration or to simply function as an extra monitor, The Wacom Cintiq 22 Creative Pen Display is a versatile addition to any illustrator’s repertoire.

Experience: Graphic designer, Illustrator.

Pros: Ease of use for traditional artists; pen-and-paper feel; large active surface; multifaceted capabilities for workflow

Cons: Not a tablet computer; can’t run its own programs; missing Multi-Touch capabilities attributed to the Cintiq Pro, such as side-button navigation and remote controller

August 2022