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394 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 394 reviews of Wacom Cintiq 12WX. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and design. The size and usability are also appreciated. Opinions about the reliability and price are different.
usability, size, design, durability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Wacom Cintiq 12WX is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Wacom Cintiq 12WX from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and size. The design and usability also get good feedback, whereas opinions about the reliability and price are different.
usability, design, size, durability
83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 212 user reviews of Wacom Cintiq 12WX from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the durability and design. The size and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.
usability, price, size, design, durability
88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)
The Cintiq sub-brand comes of age in spectacular style
Superb ergonomics ; Ability to toggle between displays ; Phenomenal impact on workflow ; Great stylus and tips
Screen a little dim and grainy ; Expensive
We should care that it costs over £800, but we just don’t. It’s lovely
Expert review by : David Karlins (techadvisor.co.uk)
At this screen size, unless you really value the built-in LCD, you might be better off with a cheaper drawing tablet.
Is the Wacom Cintiq 12WX worth twice the price of a comparable-size Intuos tablet? Only if you value the built-in LCD.
Expert review by : TIPA Awards (tipa.com)
The Wacom Cintiq 12WX is an interactive pen display combining wireless pen technology with a high-resolution LCD monitor. Images can be manipulated directly on the display, allowing a more intuitive workflow when retouching or drawing. With 1280x800...
Expert review by : electricpig (electricpig.co.uk)
If you're serious about taking your art digital, the Wacom Cintiq 12WX is as essential a tool as your HB pencil
Feels utterly natural to use, so even your scrappiest scribblings end up looking top notch
Fiddly set-up and extra cables for new Macs needed
Expert review by : Tracy and Matt's Blog (tracyandmatt.co.uk)
I really do like the 12WX, but my frustration with the alignment led to me try using the display as a traditional tablet to draw on my primary monitor. I was much happier working this way as I wasn't visually expecting the pen and the display to be...
Expert review by : Doug Harman (best4reviews.com)
Wacom's Cintiq 12WX combines the best of graphics tablet technology with an excellent interactive display in a portable format that makes it both very versatile and easy to use.
Design and build, ease of use, portability, indispensable portable tool for graphics professionals
Price may be beyond the more “casual” user
Taken on price alone, the Wacom Cintiq 12WX looks expensive. But once out of its box the quality of the display, the build quality and the sheer versatility of the device quickly becomes apparent and makes the Cintiq 12WX an indispensable tool for any...
Expert review by : Nick Spence (macworld.co.uk)
With a built-in TFT display, the Wacom Cintiq 12WX has much to offer artists looking to treat Photoshop like a canvas. It's also much more reasonably priced than other tablet displays. We discover why the Wacom Cintiq 12WX could change the way you work.
Stylish, quality build, excellent subtle response, good screen definition with wide viewing angle, 16:10 format display, ergonomic weighted grip pen, relatively compact size, customisable controls, spare pen nibs
Reduced price still too high for some, relatively small screen size, no Bluetooth option for fuller portability, no dedicated carry case, some calibration issues, bundled software doesn't reflect premium price
If you already own the mighty Cintiq 21 UX you're unlikely to want to replace it with the smaller version despite its obvious charms. That said, this is a wonderful alternative for anyone restricted by budget and space. Likely to outlive the average...
Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)
Is the Wacom Cintiq 12WX worth twice the price of a comparable-size Intuos tablet? Only if you value the built-in LCD.
Expert review by : Hannah Gal (digitalartsonline.co.uk)
The new Cintiq 12WX is a smaller, less expensive version of the Cintiq 21UX. The 21UX has a 24-bit, 1,600-x-1,200 pixels screen and an impressive 21.3-inch drawing area.
Sleek, light, bright and accurate ; highly responsive on-screen technology ; superb sensitivity and pen control
Status and power LED lights are distracting ; desperately wants a simple keyboard for basic type/shortcuts ; stand could use padding for on-lap sketching
It's also great for on-lap use, but if you're considering buying this device as a mobile digital sketchbook, you might want to try before you buy, because it was not designed specifically for this purpose
Expert review by : Digital Arts (digitalartsonline.co.uk)
Sleek, light, bright and accurate; highly responsive on-screen technology; superb sensitivity and pen control.
Status and power LED lights are distracting; desperately wants a simple keyboard for basic type/shortcuts; stand could use padding for on-lap sketching
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