XPPen Artist 12 3rd: Drawing tablet with pen offers 16,384 pressure levels and 99% sRGB for $216

The Artist 12 3rd supports many pressure levels and comes with USB Type-C (Image source: XPPen)

The XPPen Artist 12 3rd is a relatively compact graphics tablet that should allow users to create high quality drawings. Several physical buttons are available and should make it easier to use the 12-inch tablet.

Silvio Werner (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 10/21/2025 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 ...

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XPPen is a well-known manufacturer of products for users who create drawings as a hobby or even on a professional level. With the XPPen Artist 12 3rd, the brand now offers a new display that supports pen input. The pen can differentiate between 16,384 pressure levels and the company specifies an accuracy of 0.2 millimeters, although this figure only applies to the center of the screen. The resolution is listed as 5,080 LPI, which are 5,080 lines per inch.

The drawing tablet carries the model number CD121FH and measures 11.9 inches diagonally and sports a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels as well as a refresh rate of 60Hz. The panel reportedly covers 99% of the sRGB color space, and XPPen advertises a typical brightness of 260 nits, which is not very bright. The slate weighs 1.58 lbs, measures 12.88 x 7.44 x 0.47 inches and should therefore be quite portable.

XPPen also opted for several physical buttons on the left side, which can be customized to use certain features, such as the eraser. The tablet is supposedly compatible with various applications including Blender 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and GIMP. A foldable stand and rotary dial are also onboard. The XPPen drawing tablet is now available for purchase directly from the manufacturer for $216.

For a larger alternative, check out the XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro on Amazon.

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Editor of the original article: Silvio Werner - Senior Tech Writer - 15891 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2017

I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.

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Translator: Enrico Frahn - Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer - 5816 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

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