The Cintiq 22 comes bundled with the multiangle stand that is elective for the 16-inch mannequin.
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Wacom’s less-expensive line of pen shows simply bought larger — actually — with the brand new 22-inch mannequin, the Cintiq 22. It joins the Cintiq 16, which debuted at CES 2019 as a part of Wacom’s push to draw new artists in want of its pressure-sensitive prowess however who do not have the bucks for its historically costly skilled graphics tablets to connect to creatives-focused programs.
The Cintiq 22 will likely be obtainable this month for $1,199 (straight transformed, about £964 and AU$1,705). As compared, the 24-inch Cintiq 24 Professional begins at $2,000 (£1,900, AU$three,000), which is a nontrivial financial savings. However in trade you quit the a lot higher-quality show; the Professional makes use of a 4K Adobe RGB gamut show, whereas the 22’s is an HD (1,920×1,080) sRGB mannequin. The non-Professional fashions additionally lack a contact choice.
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Primarily a bigger model than the Cintiq 16, the 22 improves on that mannequin by bundling the multi-angle stand somewhat than the so-so folding legs the smaller pill makes use of, however sadly, gives a cabling system that is not a lot better. I disliked the 16’s awkward, old school hydra that mixed the USB, HDMI and energy connection right into a single cable with three heads, however the 22’s three-cable answer is not a lot of an enchancment. (Then once more, none of Wacom’s cabling options are significantly elegant. Ready for USB-C with show assist, Wacom!)
The Cintiq shows are additionally considerably dim. Although the pen-optimized matte surfaces essentially scale back the sunshine output, the Professional 24-inch at the least hits 235 nits, which is a cushty stage for folks used to working with Adobe RGB calibrations; the 22 is just about 210 nits, which is just a bit too low.
