PROS
- Perfect combination of cutting-edge technology and high portability
- Wacom Pro Pen 3 stands out with sensitivity features and exceptional customization options
- Anti-glare protection does not only minimize reflections but also prevents color distortion under pen pressure
- Touch keys allow for quick access to customizable shortcuts & workflow efficiency
- Super-slim but sturdy tablet made from premium materials
CONS
- Bezels may be too small to rest your wrist on
- No built-in ExpressKeys
Wacom Movink 13 Review
The Movink 13 is Wacom’s latest addition to the digital art hardware segment. It was released in 2024 and has ever since been making waves in the pen display market. How?
Well, the Movink 13, so far, is the company’s smallest and lightest screen tablet that has been designed for hobbyists and professionals alike—and priced to be accessible to both.
The Movink (pronounced “move-ink”) combines the latest technology with extreme portability and now is the front-runner in the mid-to-high-end pen display segment, making it easier than ever to get started with a high-quality screen tablet.
But is the Wacom Movink 13 actually worth it? What can you expect from the new pen display and is it the right fit for you?
In this in-depth Wacom Movink 13 review, I’ll tackle those questions and more to help you make an informed decision. I’m reviewing every aspect of the Movink 13—from unboxing to display and pen technology up to connectivity and accessories.
By the end of this review, you’ll know exactly whether or not the Wacom Movink 13 deserves a spot in your creative toolkit!
Getting Started: Unboxing the Wacom Movink 13
First things first: before anything else, you’ll notice that the Movink 13 ships in a compact box that is environmentally friendly, made of recyclable materials, without any plastic components.
Inside the box, you’ll find the display tablet wrapped in a protective sleeve, along with the Pro Pen 3, an USB-C cable, and a quick start guide.
The tablet itself is approximately the size of an A4 paper, weighing just 420 grams (0.93 pounds) and measuring slightly over 4 millimeters at its thinnest part and 6.5mm at its thickest.
All in all, the Movink’s lightweight and slim design is ideal for traveling and allows you to comfortably hold it in your hand or lap, even during longer editing sessions.
Despite being so compact, the tablet is sturdy build quality. It has a durable magnesium alloy body that does not only shield it from everyday wear and tear but also helps keep it cool during long hours of creative work.
I recommend getting a proper sleeve for the Movink to protect the device from scratches and bumps when you are transporting it, but you could as well easily pack it in your bag without it.
What’s in the box?
- Wacom Movink 13 (obviously…)
- Pro Pen 3 with nib holder
- 3 replacement nibs (1 standard, 2 felt), nib remover
- USB-C to C cable
- Quick Start Guide
Wacom Movink 13 Key Specs
- Screen: 13.3 in, 1920 x 1080 px, OLED
- Color gamut & brightness: 95% Adobe RGB, 350 cd/m2
- Active area: 11.6 x 6.5 in (294 x 165 mm)
- Pen technology: Pro Pen 3 with 8,192 pressure levels, ±60 levels tilt recognition, 5080 lpi resolution
- Buttons & Touch: Touch Keys, Multi-touch & Tablet button for ExpressKeys
- Size: 12.6 x 8.1 x 0.16 ~ 0.26 (319.5 x 205.2 x 4 ~ 6.6 mm)
- Weight: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg)
Wacom Movink 13 Review: Display Technology
The core of the Wacom Movink 13 is its 13.3-inch Full HD OLED display. The display is built by Samsung and consists of tough Corning Gorilla glass with a matte anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coating.
The coating minimizes reflections and also protects against color distortion, even when you draw with intense pen pressure.
The display comes with 95% of Adobe RGB coverage, 350 cd/m² of brightness, and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1—which is excellent. You can be sure that colors look vibrant and true-to-life.
On the other hand, the resolution is only a 1080p. This surely isn’t the best in class, but with Pantone® and Pantone® SkinTone™ validation, the Movink 13 delivers a far more vivid and color-accurate experience than its predecessors.
The Movink has several color mode presets preinstalled that you can toggle between on the fly. You can even create and save custom color profiles, in case the default options don’t meet your specific editing needs.
It’s also worth noting that the screen colors look great out of the box. You basically don’t need to change anything. However, if you prefer to custom-calibrate your display for super accurate colors, I recommend using Wacom’s Color Manager for the best results!
Color Manager
Wacom Color Manager lets you auto-adjust color accuracy on the Movink 13.
Wacom Movink 13 Review: Pen Technology
The Movink is equipped with Wacom’s latest pen technology. Just like its 2nd generation predecessor, the Wacom Pro Pen 3 boasts 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition for the most natural digital drawing experience.
What sets the Pro Pen 3 apart from the previous Pro Pen 2 is its customizability: thanks to the accessories, you can adjust the pen’s weight, grip size, center of balance, and number of buttons—although you’ll have to buy those parts separately.
The Pro Pen 3 has three fully customizable buttons. By default, the top button works as an eraser—just like on older Wacom pens. The other two buttons function as left-click and right-click. If you’re doing mainly photo manipulation and retouching like myself, these default settings will most likely work just fine for you. If not, you can always tweak the functions in the software to fit your specific requirements.
The top of the pen can be unscrewed and provides a little storage room for the replacement nibs. You’ll find two felt nibs and one standard nib, all tucked into a rubber holder. Underneath that, there’s even a built-in nib remover, which is super handy.
On the downside, there’s no included case or pen holder for the Pro Pen 3, meaning if you don’t tuck it away carefully, the stylus may be easy misplaced or lost. I recommend putting the pen in a pencil case or something similar, just to make sure it’s kept safe.
Altogether, the Pro Pen 3 is thinner and lighter than the previous models. It feels more like a real pencil, which many digital artists prefer over the more clunky pens. If you’re used to working with the Pro Pen 2, you might take a bit of time getting used to the new edition.
On the bright side, you can always switch to another pen. The Movink 13 is compatible with a whole range of other Wacom styluses and third-party pens, e.g. from Lamy, Staedtler, or the Dr. Grip Digital for Wacom. Click here to view all compatible options.
Wacom Movink 13 Review: Creative Experience
Active Area
With the Movink 13, Wacom has done everything to provide the largest drawing space possible. And really—despite being so compact—the tablet boasts an active area of 11.6 x 6.5, which is around the size of a US letter paper.
To achieve these dimensions, the Movink has been stripped down from all unnecessary frills. The bezels are now minimal, which gives you the largest possible working area, but also deprives you of the space to rest your palm on.
But even with touch enabled, resting your palm on the screen is rarely an issue. If you want to be extra sure to avoid accidental touches and keep your display free of smudges and fingerprints, you can get Wacom’s drawing glove.
Apart from that, the small footprint makes it easy to hold the Movink in a single hand or rest it on your lap while editing. However, you’ll need a long enough USB-C cable to do so, because the tablet needs to be connected to a laptop or computer at all times.
It’s not Bluetooth-capable like the Intuos Pro series and even though it’s often referred to as a competitor to the iPad Pro 2024 (which also has an OLED screen), the Movink is not a standalone device with its own operating system.
The advantage is that you can work with sophisticated software programs, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, that don’t run on an iPad—or with limited features only.
Creative Workflow
Moving on to the design, the Movink features a well-thought-out layout in every aspect. It’s built for both left- and right-handed users, with both sides of the tablet being practically identical—except for a small LED light on the right side to signal when the power is on.
There’s a button on both the left and right outer edges that serves as both power and menu toggle. Pressing it once brings up a number of touch-based controls, such as display settings, tablet buttons, input source, and multi-touch functionality.
Speaking of multi-touch, the screen is sensitive to up to 10 touch points, meaning you can map different gestures to specific finger combinations and movements to make your workflow as efficient as possible. Everything can be super easily customized in the online Wacom Center.
If you prefer to use physical buttons, you can either use shortcuts on your keyboard or get the external ExpressKey Remote with altogether 17 customizable buttons and a touch wheel at the top.
ExpressKey Remote
The Wacom ExpressKey Remote with 17 customizable buttons puts your favorite shortcuts right at your fingertips.
Foldable Stand
On the back of the tablet are two rubber strips running along the top and bottom to keep the device stable when lying on a desktop or other flat surface.
Unfortunately, the Movink doesn’t have foldout legs like Wacom’s Cintiqs and Cintiq Pros and there’s no included stand either.
Thanks to the Movink’s compactness and depending on your workstation, you do not necessarily need a stand. However, if you wish to work at a more comfortable position, you can get the foldable stand for the Movink. It allows you to tilt the tablet to a 20-degree angle.
Being foldable and weighing less than half a pound, you can easily slide the stand in the supplied sleeve and tuck it into your bag for travel.
Foldable Stand for Movink 13
Compatibility & Connectivity
On the top left and right edges are the USB-C ports to connect the Movink to a Mac, PC, or Android phone (but not iPhone or iPad).
A single USB-C connection is enough to power the tablet and give it access to the software that’s running on the host device. If you have a newer laptop or desktop, this setup is incredibly fast and practical.
For those with older computers, there’s the Wacom Converter that provides USB and HDMI ports for a full 10-bit color output on your Movink.
Wacom Converter
Wacom Movink 13 Alternatives
Wacom Movink 13 vs Wacom One
The Wacom Movink 13 and the Wacom One 13 are both 13.3-inch pen displays, but there are significant differences between the two models.
First of all, the Movink 13 features an OLED screen with 95% Adobe RGB color gamut, while the LCD screen of the Wacom One 13 covers only around 72% NTSC.
This makes the Movink the better option for creatives who emphasize color-accuracy, like professional illustrators and photo editors. The Wacom One’s LCD screen is good enough for casual use, but it doesn’t come close to the color vibrancy and sharpness of the Movink.
In terms of pen performance, the Movink comes with the Wacom Pro Pen 3 that offers 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt support, and a customizable design. The Wacom One 13, on the other hand, works with the simpler Wacom One Pen with 4,096 pressure levels and no physical customization options.
Moreover, the Movink 13 is extremely thin and light—only about 4 mm thick and weighing 420 grams. That’s even lighter than an iPad! It’s super portable and has a metal body that makes the device sturdy and protects it from getting damaged during transport.
The Wacom One is thicker and heavier (about 830 grams) and made of plastic, so it’s a bit bulkier to carry around and probably a little less scratch-resistant.
All in all, the Wacom One 13 is a great pick if you’re just getting started and want affordable screen tablet. However, if you’re more serious about your art and wish to work with a pro-level device with a color-accurate display, go with the Wacom Movink 13!
Wacom One
Wacom Movink 13 vs Cintiq 16
In terms of Wacom Movink 13 vs. Cintiq 16, the Cintiq is a tried-and-true drawing device that’s been popular with artists for years.
Both tablets are aimed at (semi-) professional creatives, but take different approaches.
The Cintiq 16 has a larger 15.6″ LCD display, also 1080p resolution, and covers about 72% NTSC (roughly equivalent to full sRGB). It’s good, but not as vibrant and color-accurate as the smaller 13.3″ OLED display of the Movink.
Both the Movink and the Cintiq 16 basically use the same professional stylus with 8,192 pressure levels and tilt sensitivity. The only difference is that the Pro Pen 2 of the Cintiq is not physically customizable like the Pro Pen 3 that comes with the Movink.
When it comes to size and portability, the Movink wins hands down. Weighing about 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs), the Cintiq 16 is much bigger and bulkier—and feels more like a “desktop-only” setup.
That being said, the Wacom Cintiq 16 is a great fit for you if you prefer a larger drawing area and a creative home or studio setup that you do not necessarily want to travel with—at a lower price than the Movink 13.
Wacom Cintiq 16
The Wacom One is Wacom’s budget-friendly professional-level pen display for beginners.
Wacom Movink 13 vs Cintiq Pro 16
The Cintiq Pro 16 belongs to Wacom’s professional display tablet series that was already released in 2016, and later on updated in 2021.
The Cintiq Pro has a 15.6″ 4K UHD LCD screen (3840 x 2160) and covers 99% of Adobe RGB. The resolution is much higher than the Movink’s 1920×1080 Full HD and, along with the color spectrum, makes it ideal for ultra-detailed editing needs of professional artists.
Just like the regular Cintiq 16, the Cintiq Pro 16 comes with the Pro Pen 2, which has no modular features, as opposed to the newer Pro Pen 3. However, the Cintiq Pro 16 can work with Pro Pen 3, if you purchase one separately.
Apart from on-screen touch controls and multi-touch gesture support, the Cintiq also has programmable buttons on the back—a big standout feature for all artists who like to work with physical on-tablet controls that the Movink’s button-free design is lacking. However, both devices can be used with Wacom’s ExpressKey Remote.
As opposed to the portable Movink, the Cintiq Pro 16 is a desktop-focused device, weighing about 1.5 kg and requiring more cables (USB-C or HDMI + USB + power). It does have built-in legs and can be mounted on a stand or arm.
Wrapping it up, the Cintiq Pro 16 costs about twice as much as the Movink, but it’s worth the price if you’re looking for a high-resolution studio-grade setup with shortcut buttons and ample screen space.
Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
Wacom Movink 13 Review:
Overall rating
When Wacom released the Movink 13, they set out to offer a display tablet with more contrast, vibrant colors, and overall better specs—all at a more affordable price point than ever—and they delivered.
The Movink’s OLED screen is absolutely top-notch, setting a new visual standard for pen displays at this size and price range. Paired with its ultra-lightweight and thin design, it’s perfect for creatives on the move.
The new Pro Pen 3 adds a professional, customizable drawing experience, and the single USB-C connection keeps the setup easy and clutter-free.
While the Movink 13 lacks built-in shortcut buttons and may not replace a full-size studio display, it is a portable powerhouse that blends performance with practicality.
Hence, the takeaway of this Wacom Movink 13 review in a nutshell: this is Wacom’s most compact professional-level pen display tablet yet—and one of the most budget-friendly in its class.
PROS
- Perfect combination of cutting-edge technology and high portability
- Wacom Pro Pen 3 stands out with sensitivity features and exceptional customization options
- Anti-glare protection does not only minimize reflections but also prevents color distortion under pen pressure
- Touch keys allow for quick access to customizable shortcuts & workflow efficiency
- Super-slim but sturdy tablet made from premium materials
CONS
- Bezels may be too small to rest your wrist on
- No built-in ExpressKeys
My name is Angie and I’m a self-taught digital artist. On this blog, I am sharing my knowledge and discussing the best software and hardware for different artistic needs. My desire is to offer options for all creative stages and budgets so that everyone can follow their dream and create art!
