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 Post subject: Drawing Tablet for GIMP - Recommendations please
PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2026 2:55 pm  (#1) 
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Hoping I've posted in the right place.

I've been using GIMP for some years now, and have come to the conclusion I need a Drawing Tablet. Could anyone recommend one for me that works well with GIMP. I have done my research but there is so much to choose from, and I want to get the right one. I have a budget for around £50. I don't need professional equipment, but I don't want garbage either.

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 Post subject: Re: Drawing Tablet for GIMP - Recommendations please
PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2026 6:03 am  (#2) 
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My Huion H420 works well in GIMP. It's pretty basic and not that big, but you can pick one up second hand now for under £10! It could be a good option if you want to see if using a tablet is for you, before getting something bigger and better.


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 Post subject: Re: Drawing Tablet for GIMP - Recommendations please
PostPosted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 10:20 pm  (#3) 
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I do still have a very functional Wacom Intuos Pro (PTH-860),
sitting around if needed,
but I don’t generally use my tablet much these days.

With a £50 / ~$67 budget,
You're looking at smaller tablets,
brands like the already mentioned Huion tablet,
or a XP-Pen,
or perhaps Veikk.
Models in the XP-Pen Deco range,
or the Huion Inspiroy range,
tend to sit around your budget,
and offer a few good features as well.

I’d avoid very cheap tablets or writing pads,
as some may not provide proper pressure sensitivity,
among other things,
if they work at all.

A small, non-screen tablet can work perfectly fine,
and may also begin to feel natural over time.

Hope this helps!

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 Post subject: Re: Drawing Tablet for GIMP - Recommendations please
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2026 12:49 pm  (#4) 
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Thank you so much for your comments both of you. much appreciated.


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