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Ugee UT3: Monstrous tablet with technical limitations

Ugee UT3 (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)
Ugee UT3 (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)
The Ugee UT3 impressed in our review with its matte 14.25-inch display, including pen support and a cleanly crafted aluminum unibody. However, it also has some technical deficits. We have summarized the test again.

The Ugee UT3 is an unusual tablet that clearly stands out from many of its competitors with its 14.25-inch display. Even at first glance, it's clear that this device is all about the workspace. The large, matte LC panel with three color modes is the main reason to consider this device. Not only does it allow you to write and draw without annoying reflections, but it also offers a pleasant, paper-like feel. The “ink paper mode,” which simulates the look of an eReader, makes reading or sketching for long periods of time particularly enjoyable. This is a strong selling point in this price range, even if the color reproduction is not perfectly calibrated and the brightness could be higher.

The included pen with 4,096 pressure levels works reliably, even if the latency of around 20 ms is visibly and noticeably behind more expensive solutions. This is too slow for professional graphic designers, but the precision is sufficient for students, hobby artists, or everyday note-taking. The fully laminated display provides an immediate writing feel similar to paper.

The Ugee UT3 has a matte display. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)
The Ugee UT3 has a matte display.

The aluminum casing appears robust and high-quality, although the sharp edges become somewhat uncomfortable during prolonged use. At 760 grams, the tablet is not exactly lightweight, but it feels stable and torsion-resistant in the hand. The camera unit in the center of the back limits wobbling on the table, but in practice only delivers average results: sufficient for video conferencing, but hardly convincing for photos.

Technically, the Ugee UT3 clearly plays in the entry-level class. The MediaTek Helio G99 handles everyday tasks such as surfing, videos, or text work with ease, but quickly reaches its limits with more demanding applications. The slow eMMC storage and single-band Wi-Fi slow things down even further, while Bluetooth 5.0 and the lack of Galileo support seem outdated. This tablet is therefore not suitable for gaming or professional workflows.

One positive feature worth mentioning is the 10,000 mAh battery, which provides solid runtime for everyday use and can be fully recharged in just over two hours using the included power adapter. The operating system is based on Android 14 and remains largely unchanged, but there is uncertainty about future updates.

Ultimately, the Ugee UT3 (buy here on Amazon) remains an exciting but niche offering: a large, matte display with practical stylus support at a fair price. Those who love creative tasks, enjoy reading, or simply want a generous screen area for creating and taking notes will find this product offers good value for money. However, users who expect more power, brighter displays, or longer software support should look elsewhere.

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Daniel Schmidt, 2026-01-15 (Update: 2026-01-13)