Every feature of the Cintiq 27QHD package is
designed with functionality in mind. At 27 inches with a
16:9 aspect ratio, this model is an imposing size, which
offers an impressively expansive workspace.
Professionals who intend to put hours of work into this
product will get the most use out of its truly
elephantine proportions.
Despite its size, the Cintiq 27QHD is still a looker.
Black, sleek, edgeless – it oozes style. The screen has
a slightly etched glass surface, which produced a nice
bite for the stylus, and reduces glare. It isn’t the least bit
fragile either: press as hard as you like with the pen,
even lean on it while you’re working.
Another considerable improvement offered by this
increased size is the resolution. True to its QHD (Quad
High Definition) name, the resolution comes in at 2560
x 1440, and is compatible with 4k, which looks
beautiful with the use of HDMI.A CLOSER LOOK AT THE WACOM PRO PEN
The pen is arguably the most important part of
any graphics tablet package, and Wacom has
not disappointed with the Pro Pen. Unlike the
rubbery feel of the previous model, the Pro Pen
has a comfortable, ergonomic grip that never
puts strain on the hand. It also has two fully
customisable side-switches that can be rebound
to any tool or hotkey you choose.
Conveniently, the Pro Pen is cordless and
battery-less, and works with any Wacom
hardware in the Intuos and Cintiq range. There’s
a range of accessories available for the pen,
including a wide variety of grips, and a handy
carry case.
Most impressive of all its features is its
functionality. Boasting 2048 levels of pressureThe Pro Pen, which boasts double the levels of pen
pressureoffered by the previous model – 2048 to be
exact – will make a huge difference to your working
process. Brush size and opacity control is the most
responsive it’s ever been. It comes with all the extra
functions you’d expect: two function buttons, an eraser,
tilt and flick sensitivity, as well as a pen stand
containing extra nibs. It’s light, the rubber grip is
comfortable to hold, and feels much better than its
predecessors. If you can’t justify the purchase of a
Cintiq, at least buy one of these separately; they’re
compatible with every tablet in the Intuos range.REVIEWS WACOM CINTIQ 27QHD
sensitivity on both the nib and eraser, as well as
60 levels of tilt recognition, the Pro Pen doubles
the levels of sensitivity achievable by the
previous model.
Upon comparing the old to the new, the Pro
Pen displays a greater level of control even when
the same levels of pressure are applied. Its range
affects opacity, shape dynamics, flick and tilt
operations, and to such great capacity that you
won’t need to adjust brush size quite so often.
Sold separately with the carry case, the
Wacom Pro Pen is on sale for £72.
This is an excellent way to upgrade your
current toolkit without having to pay out for an
entirely new tablet. Once you’ve used the Pro
Pen once, you won’t want to go back.It does feel strange at
first, but once you getinto the flow of drawing,
you’ll wonder what confusedyou in the first place