Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K): One-minute review

The Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) is a glorious, 24-inch and 4K HDR graphics tablet that comes equipped with a keydial, which can be controlled with its 18 buttons and roller dial.

Huion makes some of the best drawing tablets, sitting comfortably between Wacom and XPPen as a mid-range manufacturer, and that's no small feat. Huion have made some of my personal favorite tablets, especially when factoring in value for money.

This vivid slate packs 1.07 billion display colors with 140% sRGB gamut thanks to the QLED technology, offering a fully laminated anti-glare etched glass surface. An integrated 20-degree stand gives a good enough tilt for comfortable drawing but is really lacking when it comes to flexibility. Alternatively, you can use its 100 x 100mm VESA mount.

It's certainly not lightweight – at 6.3kg this tablet is more likely to be a permanent fixture at your desk or in your studio than an on-the-go slate – but at this size, it’s somewhat to be expected.

The tablet comes with the 8,192 pressure-level Huion PW517 Pentech 3.0 stylus, which I’ve used before with the Huion Kamvas 13 (2.5K ) and got on really well with. For this review, Huion also sent me the Huion PW550S with Pentech 3.0+ — I tried both and found the latter can really make the tablet shine.

As a drawing surface, the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) is wonderful, although perhaps lacks a little bite for those who prefer the true pen-to-paper experience. 

It’s easy to set up and use, and the driver software is very user-friendly. However, I did have a few issues when using the surface with a MacBook Pro, where I couldn’t seem to extend my display, only mirror. For me, personally, that wasn’t the end of the world, but if you like having reference images or other windows open on your MacBook or iMac, you’ll need to make sure it’s running the latest macOS and has fully updated drivers, which seemed to fix the problem for me.

Much like my experience with the Huion Kamvas 13 (2.5K), I was pleasantly surprised by the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K). It’s a fantastic tablet if you’re verging on professionally pursuing art or want to take your hobby to new levels, especially thanks to the mini keydial that’s included. However, it is quite bulky, and the screen doesn’t offer the level of resistance I personally prefer. 

For its price, it’s pretty comprehensive at $1,299 / £1,200 / AU$2,199, especially when compared to Wacom’s closest alternative, the Cintiq Pro 24”, which retails for $2,699.95 / £1,999 / $3,679.01.

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K): Price and availability

• List price: $1,299 / £1,200 / AU$2,199

Since it launched in July 2021, the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) has consistently retailed for $1,299 / £1,200 / AU$2,199 and can be purchased directly from Huion or on third-party sellers like Amazon. 

Huion’s drawing tablets are comfortably middle-of-the-road in terms of pricing; XPPen tablets are the most budget-friendly (sometimes at the expense of build quality) and Wacom has the more premium, industry-standard options.

This particular model hasn’t quite got everything a full-blown professional will need when compared to Wacom’s top-of-the-line Cintiq Pro 27”, but for its price tag, it’s a pretty compelling offering. It could still do with being a little more affordable, given its bulk.

The PW550S comes at an extra cost of $59.99 / $62.99 / AU $99.99.

Value: 4/5

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K): Specs

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K): Design

• Absolutely massive
• Pretty heavy and not at all portable
• Comes with 18-button roller dial

The Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) is a beast of a drawing tablet at 589.2 x 364 x 22.7mm that feels best suited to stay firmly in one spot, not least because its colossal 6.3kg weight makes it a recipe for a pulled muscle. It’s all black, with its expansive 527.04 x 296.46mm active drawing space offering a thin bezel you can comfortably rest your arm on.

On the underside of the device are its 20-degree integrated stand and a VESA mount, offering a few options for your setup. For a screen this big, a stand may be essential. There were a few times I was really into my flow and nearly shunted the tablet onto the floor, but that’s likely more to do with my slightly chaotic creative process, as the inbuilt stand and the screen itself is pretty robust and doesn’t slip easily. For a tablet of this size, I’d have liked to see a more flexible stand, too; it’s only got one viewing angle, which is pretty limiting.

Along the rear and right-hand edges of the slate are its power controls and various ports. You’ll want to hook those up before you settle your drawing tablet in situ; the screen is a little too heavy to be lifting and leaning around when plugging it in. 

Thankfully, setup is made a lot easier as Huion has not opted for the notoriously unruly octopus cable. This does, however, mean you end up with a lot more wires sitting around; the grass is always greener.

With the tablet comes the 18-button roller dial, which isn’t quite as luxe and professional-feeling as some of the Wacom alternatives. It’s got a quite plasticky feel to it and I would have liked it if the buttons were a little more obviously tactile. Still, they press with a satisfying ‘clack’, and the roller dial offers a good amount of resistance.

Design: 3.5/5

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K): Performance

• Gorgeous 4K screen
• Pleasant drawing experience
• Easy to use drivers

A display this massive isn’t for everyone, but it certainly comes with its perks. Drawing on the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) feels wonderful, providing ample room to rest your arm and plenty of real estate for detailed work. The 4K display reduces pixelation, especially when working with high-resolution files 

The fully laminated, 3,840 x 2,160(16:9) UHD IPS screen with anti-glare etched glass, feels smooth and slick, offering a decent amount of resistance, though I personally prefer a little more. It offers 140% sRGB color gamut, too, making this a beautifully vivid display. 

The drivers are super easy to install and use. I drew using Krita and Photoshop and found the tablet worked pretty flawlessly with no line jitter or driver issues. At release, it seemed a few reviewers struggled with this, but Huion has likely updated the drivers to reduce any issues by this point.

Lines are smooth and even, but there’s a loss of weight sometimes at the end of strokes. Once you get used to this, however, it’s easy to accomplish the intended effect. There’s no parallax, thanks to the laminated screen, and no noticeable input lag

Overall, the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) gives you pretty much everything you need; the only major omission is touch-screen capability on a screen this big. I do like that it comes with the 18-button keydial, but it would have been great to see even one or two shortcut keys on the tablet itself for really quick actions.

Performance: 4/5

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K): Stylus

• 8,192 pressure levels
• Slick and lightweight design
• Comfortable in hand

I really like the included 14g battery-free PW517 stylus, which is the same one I used with the Huion Kamvas Pro 13 (2.5k). It’s black, very lightweight and ergonomic, and packs industry-standard specs – 8,192 pressure levels, 60-degree tilt.

There are two shortcut buttons on the stylus, which are well-designed and difficult to accidentally press, unlike some cheaper options. The nib is stable and not prone to scratching, and I especially enjoy the felt nibs that come included.

The Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) also comes with a donut-shaped pen stand, which can be opened to store spare felt and regular nibs for the stylus.

While I really enjoy this stylus, I’d be remiss not to mention how much I prefer the lightweight 12.5g PW550S, which Huion sent me to test along with this tablet. Its design and in-hand experience is superior, although the shortcut buttons on this one are far too easily pressed, leading to a few accidental erasure incidents. Both offer 8,192 pressure levels and 60-degree tilt, but the PW550S is slimmer and more pencil-like with a 9.5mm diameter and slimmer nib. Its only drawback is the buttons are easier to accidentally press, especially given how slim the stylus is.

Both of the styluses I used with the Huion Kamvas 24 (4K) had their strengths, and it’ll be a matter of personal preference whether to upgrade to the PW550S. I certainly would, though.

Stylus (included): 4.5/5

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How I tested the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K)

• I tested the Huion Kamvas Pro for two weeks
• I used it to work on a few projects, including font and illustration
• I used Photoshop and Krita 

I used the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) for a couple of weeks while I worked on a few different projects, from illustration to graphic design.

I installed its drivers on both a Windows and MacOS device to stress test for issues like line jitter, comparing the results to my go-to Huion Kamvas Pro 13 (2.5k), as well as previously reviewed devices like the XPPen Artist 15.6 Pro and the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27.

As well as working on my projects, I also completed line and tilt tests, checking for line weight, parallax and input lag. I've been drawing for many years, and for the past 3 focusing on digital art specifically.

• First reviewed June2023

The espressoDisplay portable monitor is an incredibly flexible display with some impressive features. Cheekily named after the beloved caffeinated beverage as both give a shot of productivity, what I love about this monitor is just how easy it is to use. One cable, one slab of glass similar in size to an iPad, and a choice of accessories to pair. No unnecessary software, no odd attachments, and no need for software (although there is a companion software for extended controls). I chose to compliment my new portable monitor with the Creator bundle and am thrilled with my choice.

Unboxing and First Impressions

Unboxing the espressoDisplay wasn't anything too difficult - I opened the boxes and actually thought I was missing something because of the lack of parts. In the main box was a piece of glass and a cable. That is all. Since I chose some additional accessories (sadly, at an additional cost), I quickly unboxed those and got even more excited about my new portable workstation setup.

I chose to pick up the magnetic stand, the creator screen protector, the folio case, and the pen to complement the display. From the moment they are unboxed, it's evident that all these items are made of top-quality materials and are designed to be durable.

Design and Build Quality

The stand can magnetically attach to the display in any orientation and fold down flat, or expand in a "Z" shape to stand up like a monitor, fold down like a drawing surface, or angle to match a workspace. 

The Creator screen protector adds a matte finish to the Display's glass screen, making it easier to write on and easier to see in direct sunlight. This screen protector pairs wonderfully with the Pen, another great attachment from Espresso.

The pen is a stylus accessory designed to compliment the espressoDisplay perfectly, packing a 100-hour battery life and proving an ideal partner for touch, drawing, design, and note-taking. This pen features 4,000 levels of pressure and tilt sensitivity and minimal lag - as a result, it provides a paper-like experience on a glass surface and can function with various operating systems.

Lastly, the espressoCase is a sleek microfiber folio stand that functions as a screen cover (not a case) and stand. One end of this folio magnetically attaches to the Display, and the other part can fold out to create a kickstand allowing the monitor to sit upright with the help of simply the folio, with no stand necessary.

In Use

I have used the espressoDisplay for my portable workstation for weeks and am beyond impressed. I can use this display at the kitchen table, at a proper desk, at a coffee shop, or even on a ping-pong table at a makeshift desk in the middle of the woods at my family cabin/lake house. No matter what scenario I throw at it, this monitor makes the area more productive and conducive to maximum work efficiency. Additionally, its ease of use makes me want to use it more. I want to find times to sneak away to a coffee shop throughout the week, so I have an excuse to use my espressoDisplay.

When I am working on catching up on emails, I will usually throw Slack or some other tool I need to reference on my espressoDisplay in landscape mode. When writing articles like this, I throw reference materials and my notes on this display in portrait mode, with my notes on top and specs from the company on the bottom. This way of using the screen has become my favorite as it feels much larger in portrait than landscape. When working on light photo editing, I like to throw my file browser on there, taking up the entire screen so that I can easily see a preview of my images without opening them up.

The stand is fantastic, The folio is super easy and helpful, and now the pen and Creator screen protector. I have been a fan of Paperlike for years since they started. While part of me believes that no screen protector could be as good as Paperlike, this one is about as close as possible. While using the pen with the Creator screen protector, it feels a like I am writing on paper, and what's incredible about this is that I can do it on any application that previously I would have needed to use my iPad to notate with. Now, I can do it all through my MacBook with my espressoDisplay.

Espresso also has a fantastic companion app called espressoFlow, which gives the user full control of the monitor. So much so it feels like a natural extension of whatever laptop or computer you are using. The three main features that make this incredible are Workspaces, Snap, and Arrangement. Workspaces allow custom screen setups to be triggered with a simple touch across both (or all) of the attached screens. So, if you have a workflow and a way you get certain tasks done, such as emails or scheduling, you can now get started with all needed windows sized the way you need in a moment. Snap is the feature that all Mac users want. It allows windows to easily 'snap' to where you want them to allow for maximum screen usage without accidentally putting some windows off-screen or spending precious time you could be working on resizing the windows perfectly. Lastly, the arrangement feature seamlessly rotates the screen from landscape to portrait just by physically rotating the screen. This, plus the ability to change things like brightness, screen mirror settings, color profile, volume, and rotation lock, makes the espresso display feel like something that should have always been there rather than an extension you need to learn.

Final Verdict

For those who are going to be drawing or notating, this espressoDisplay is a no-brainer. For nomads who are working on the go, this display is perfect. This monitor is a must for those who are hybrid workers, who work at a dedicated setup, then travel to a different location to continue working.

This monitor is fantastic all around, and the only downfall is that the accessories that make this display even better are all additional. For this reason, we suggest getting the bundle with all the accessories.