XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 12.2" Magic Drawing Pad 2024
XP-Pen
56 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 10.1" Pro Multi-Touch Green 2025
Samsung
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 12.2" Magic Drawing Pad 2024
88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad (2025) is highly praised for its excellent drawing experience, especially the matte textured screen that feels like paper. Users love the included pen that doesn't need charging, the long battery life, and the good value for money compared to iPads. However, some note the weak processor limits gaming, the outdated Android OS that won't get updates, and the mediocre keyboard accessory.
Pros
- Matte textured screen feels like paper
- Pen does not need charging
- Long battery life
- Good value for money
- Comes with protective case and glove
Cons
- Weak processor limits gaming
- Android OS stuck at version 14
- Mediocre keyboard accessory
- Tilt functionality poorly implemented
- WiFi signal weak
Drawing experience 7
Screen quality 6
Pen performance 5
Battery life 4
Value for money 5
Android os limitations 3
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 10.1" Pro Multi-Touch Green 2025
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Specifications
| XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 12.2" Magic Drawing Pad | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 10.1" Pro Multi-Touch | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 |
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.2" | 10.1" |
| Resolution | — | 1920 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Yes |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | X3 Pro Slim Stylus | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 12.2" Magic Drawing Pad 2024
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
- Strong storage (74th percentile)
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average cpu (35th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 10.1" Pro Multi-Touch Green 2025
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 10.1" Pro Multi-Touch
Scores 59 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.