Wacom Reveals New Cintiq Models at an Affordable Price Range

When artists hear Wacom, the premium price tag is the first thing they think about. The industry-standard line of premium drawing monitors are critical to jobs in the animation, illustration, 3D-modeling, graphic design, and creation fields. With digital and 3D art being the standard for most careers in artistic fields, access to a good tablet is a must. However, a decent device has been a struggle for many due to cost, and Wacom finally has an answer for those who can’t afford a multi-thousand-dollar setup.

Wacom has revealed their newest line of Cintiq devices, which includes two sizes across three new devices. The Wacom Cintiq 16, Wacom Cintiq 24, and Wacom Cintiq 24 Touch. Each device has a few major upgrades to compete with brands like XPPen and Huion.

Wacom’s 2025 Cintiq Line Is Sleek And Minimalistic

As broken down by Wacom, the new 2025 line of Cintiqs is designed to be sleek. Like the Movink, there are no express keys on the device, leaving artists reliant on Bluetooth remotes and the hot keys of the stylus. The Express Key, compatible with Wacom products, is $100, which will be important to consider when shopping Cintiqs.

The sizes and prices for the 2025 Cintiq line are as follows:

• Wacom Cintiq 16 – $699.95
• Wacom Cintiq 24 – $1299.95
• Wacom Cintiq 24 Touch – $1499.95

While the price for the 16 is about the same as the previous generation, the prices for the 24 and 24 Touch are surprisingly affordable, matching similar sizes from other brands. This is exciting news for Wacom fans who have not been able to invest in the current line of multi-thousand-dollar options.

What’s New With the 2025 Wacom Cintiqs?

The new line of Cintiqs comes with a few upgrades compared to previous models. Each tablet comes with the Pro Pen 3, which offers three programmable buttons, Pen Tilt Support, and customization options for the physical pen. They also have built-in stand support, with the 16 boasting pop-out legs, and the 24 decked out with a proper stand.

The tablets are sleeker and less bulky. They can also be used on a stand or flat on a surface for whatever ergonomic needs an artist may have.

Each model also offers a fan-free design. While we don’t know what that means for device cooling at this time, the goal is to provide a noiseless drawing experience.

As for resolution, these new tablets still don’t quite meet the crisp options of the Pro series, sitting at 2560×1600 resolution on the 16 and 2560×1440 on the 24. This could be frustrating for those hoping for a more affordable 4K option from Wacom.

Pen pressure also hasn’t changed, sitting at the 8,192 standard with the Pro Pen 3. This still doesn’t challenge the 16k seen with XPPen, but it should be noted that Wacom still holds the floor for the least amount of jitter on stylus options, as well as some of the best accuracy.

Both Cintiq sizes will be available to purchase starting in mid-July according to information provided by Wacom.

Bonus Action has not had the chance to test either Wacom device against current contenders on the market, but the price points for these tablets are an exciting space for artists. With an entry point more attainable to young professionals, and the history Wacom holds for a quality product, the 2025 line could be the choice for those looking to find their next tablet.

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Laura Gray, known as Ezra when not putting pen to paper, is a D&D enthusiast with a love of all things written. They are a collector of fantasy and sci-fi novels, a lover of cooking weird food, and a player of farming sims and Pokémon games. When not engrossed in a re-read of Anne McCaffrey or a deep dive into the Adventure Zone: Balance, they can be found sniffing the cats and napping in half-finished crochet projects.

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