Graphics tablets are similar to a mouse, but they allow you to draw and design graphics using a stylus instead of your fingers. This makes them perfect for drawing or painting, as well as for doing precise work with images and designs.

So, if you are looking for a more versatile way to use your computer, a graphics tablet might be the perfect solution for you.

For over 10 years I have been working with Wacom Intuos tablets and Photoshop image editor creating graphics and illustrations. Often I would draw out my ideas on paper, photograph them and then import into a layer.

Photoshop would act as my inking and coloring tool with the great advantages of layering, masks and the forever forgiving control Z. But, rarely did I start the design directly in the application itself.

For all of those who muscled through blind contour drawing sessions in art school and taught your brain to follow edges without looking at your pencil, this is what using a standard Wacom tablet was like.

You look at the screen and draw below you not seeing directly what you are drawing as it comes out of the stylus.

I have to say that it really strengthened my drawing skills but at the detriment of being able to achieve what I can do with traditional media.

For drawing, it is hands down a Wacom Cintiq cause it is much more easier and intuitive to draw directly on something that you can see.

At the end of the day, if you are on a budget, buy Intuos. If you can afford it, buy Cintiq. Preferably a big one. If money is no issue, buy both.

In addition, Brands like Huion and XPPen are gaining popularity due to being still expensive, but cheaper than Wacom, and offering more variety at all price points but Wacom is still the industry leader, no one ever managed to get at their level.