- Today, I'll be demonstrating the new 22 inch version
of the Wacom Cintiq.
I'll show you how it compares
to the smaller 16 inch Cintiq
and I'll share my overall opinion of the device.
Quick disclaimer, this is not a sponsored video
but Wacom did send me this tablet unconditionally
for review purposes.
As always, all opinions in this video are my own.
I'm Aaron Rutten and if you're new to this channel,
I review the latest digital art tech.
Let's start this review off with a quick overview
of some of the key features of the Wacom Cintiq 22.
Because the Cintiq 22 is nearly identical to the Cintiq 16,
which I reviewed in a separate video,
I'll only briefly list
the specifications and features of this version.
Feel free to watch my full review of the Wacom Cintiq 16
to get a more in-depth look at this device
and what it can do.
I'll link you to that at the end of this review.
The Cintiq 16 and the new Cintiq 22
were designed as a solution for artists and designers
who want the quality of a Wacom display tablet
but may not require some of the advanced features
included with the Cintiq Pro line.
The Cintiq 22 is a perfect entry-level display tablet
for anyone who wants to work directly on screen.
This device works great for drawing, painting, animation,
design, video editing and more.
You can draw directly onto the screen
or navigate just like you would with a mouse using a pen,
the Cintiq 22 comes with the Wacom Pro Pen 2
which has over 8,000 pressure levels
and is the best drawing tablet pen you can get.
But the Cintiq 22 also supports other types of pens
such as the Wacom Art Pen which can sense barrel rotation,
the Pro Pen Slim which is a lot thinner,
more like a pencil
and other types of Wacom pens.
The Pro Pen 2 also supports pen tilt
so you can tilt your pen
and shade with the side of your pencil.
The Cintiq 22 has a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 HD
with a color gamut that reaches 72% of NTSC.
And there is an adjustable stand which attaches securely
to the back of the tablet which is included.
So that's an overview of the Cintiq 22
but how does it compare to the smaller Cintiq 16?
The most obvious difference
between the Cintiq 16 and the Cintiq 22
is the size of the display.
The active drawing area and display size of the Cintiq 16
is approximately 16 inches diagonally.
And if you guessed that the Cintiq 22
has an additional six inches of screen space to draw on,
you're right!
That's the length of a lobster tail!
I mean a dollar bill.
No, you can't have the dollar...
No, you can't have the lobster tail either.
(crunching)
Now as you might expect,
there's going to be a difference in weight has well.
The Cintiq 16 is a little bit over four pounds
without the optional stand.
The Cintiq 22 is a little bit over 12 pounds
without the optional stand.
The Cintiq 16 has a three-in-one cable
that attaches very securely to the back of the tablet.
We see the same compartment door on the Cintiq 22,
but instead of a three-in-one cable,
Wacom has chosen to go with three individual cables
for HDMI, USB and Power.
Personally, I really like the cable design on the Cintiq 16
and I miss seeing it on the Cintiq 22.
Although, I have heard more than one complaint from viewers
regarding the cable for the Cintiq 16
being a proprietary cable that could be hard to find
or expensive to replace.
You can get replacement HDMI and USB cables
anywhere for cheap,
so perhaps that's why we see three separate cables here.
And perhaps, individual cables add more flexibility
in terms of cable length
because a one-size-fits-all solution
doesn't work for everyone.
I also think some of the logic behind this decision
was that a Cintiq 16 might get moved around
your desk a lot
whereas the Cintiq 22 will probably stay put.
I think I prefer the more secure connection
because honestly, the connections are a little bit loose
on the Cintiq 22.
I would be worried about accidentally yanking those cords
and possibly breaking one of the connections
or the cables.
This is the kind of design that I'd expect to see
on a Cintiq imitation, not on a genuine Cintiq.
So I'm a little bit disappointed
that they didn't go with the cable
that comes with the Cintiq 16.
Now there is a little compartment door
that closes on the cables.
It does prevent the cables from getting tugged a little bit
but not quite as much as I would like.
My solution has been to use the twist ties
that come included with the cables for the Cintiq 22.
To twist tie the cables together
and make my own three-in-one cable.
Take that, Wacom.
One of the most noticeable differences
between the Cintiq 16 and 22
are the legs on the back of the tablet.
The Cintiq 16 has two legs on either side
that fold out to angle the tablet upward a bit.
These legs are nowhere to be found on the Cintiq 22.
They are, however, present on the Cintiq Pro 24 and 32.
Another key difference
is that the adjustable stand is included with the Cintiq 22
whereas it must be purchased separately with the Cintiq 16
at a price of $80.
The stands are very similar.
The stand for the Cintiq 22 is a little bit larger
and it can be angled a bit higher and lower.
I think it was a good idea to include the stand
because in my opinion it is essential.
So keep that in mind if you're trying to decide
between the 16 inch and the 22 inch models of the Cintiq.
Just like the Cintiq 16,
the back of the Cintiq 22 has a mounting holes
for a VESA-compatible stand
so you could easily mount this display to an Ergotron Arm
instead of using the official stand.
The Cintiq 16 requires a VESA mounting plate
included with the stand.
The Cintiq 22 does not require the plate.
On the exterior of the Cintiqs,
you'll notice that there's a power button
on the front of the Cintiq 16.
That power button is located on the top edge
of the Cintiq 22.
You'll also notice that the bezel is a bit wider
on the bottom of the Cintiq 16
but not quite as wide on the Cintiq 22.
There's also a bit more of a buffer zone
inbetween the bezel and the active drawing area
on the Cintiq 22.
This makes it more difficult for you
to accidentally run your pen off of the active area
and into the bezel.
Now there are a couple of other differences
such as the viewing angle
which varies by a very small amount
and the power consumption, which is a little bit higher
on the Cintiq 22.
But other than that, these tablets are nearly identical.
So basically, you just need to decide
which size would be best for you.
So which size should you choose?
Well, only you know the answer to this question.
If you're an artist, take a look at what you're using now.
Do you draw in a sketchbook?
If so, what's your most common paper size?
Do you paint on canvas?
If so what size canvas?
Do you draw on a tablet without a display?
How large is that tablet's active area?
If you draw with a mouse, how big is your mouse pad?
Compare that to the size of the Cintiq 16 and 22
and take into consideration the size difference.
This should give you an idea
of how much gesture space you're used to.
You'll also want to consider
how much screen space you'll need.
Depending on the software you use,
the UI may take up more or less of your screen.
In the case of art applications,
your brush palettes will occupy more of the screen
on a Cintiq 16 than it would on a Cintiq 22.
I'd say in this case, bigger is better
if your priorities are comfortable gesture space
and adequate screen real estate.
However, if you prefer a smaller tablet
that is more portable,
then the Cintiq 16 would certainly be an advantage.
And now for the price.
The Wacom Cintiq 22 is just one dollar shy of $1,200.
Now if you're thinking, "Whoa, that's way too much money!"
for $629 less you could get a Cintiq 16
plus the optional stand if you don't need a large screen.
But if you're thinking, "Hey, that's not very expensive."
then you could add $700 for the Cintiq Pro 24
but you'd also need to add in the cost of a $500 stand
on top of that if you wanted the next step up in size.
I'd say based on tablet sizes
that have been released in the past
such as the Cintiq 22 HD, the Cintiq 24 HD,
and the Cintiq 27 QHD,
that it could be possible that there might be
a Cintiq 24 released.
This is all the speculation on my part
but for now the Cintiq 22 is the largest entry-level
display tablet that Wacom offers.
I'd say overall, I'm happy with the design changes
made for the Cintiq 22.
Sure, I'll miss that nifty three-in-one cable,
but the included stand more than makes up for that.
If you're looking for a large display tablet
that will give you all of the essential features
that you'll need to create digital art and design
on a computer,
then the Cintiq 22 is what I would recommend.
If you'd like a more in-depth look
at the features of the Cintiq 22 and 16
or if you'd like to see
how the Cintiq compares to similar display tablets,
check out some of my helpful drawing tablet reviews.
Thanks for watching and I'll see you next time.
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