Is the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium good?

Wacom describes it as a professional-grade tablet. It pairs the Pro Pen 3 (8,192 pressure levels, tilt, adjustable grip) with 10 ExpressKeys, 2 dials and Bluetooth, which suits you if you want those controls and wireless use.

How big is the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium?

The tablet measures 11.4 x 8.1 inches (291 x 206 mm) on the desk and is 4 mm thick at its thinnest point, with a 16:9 drawing area.

Wacom Intuos Pro Medium vs Small: which should I get?

The Intuos Pro Medium is Wacom's pro line with the Pro Pen 3, 10 ExpressKeys, 2 dials and Bluetooth. The Wacom Intuos Small is a smaller, wired tablet with a battery-free EMR pen and bundled software, and its listing does not state a key count.

Wacom Intuos Pro Medium vs Huion: what is the difference?

The Huion Inspiroy H1060P lists 12 press keys plus 16 soft keys, a battery-free pen with tilt and a 10 x 6.25 inch area over USB. The Intuos Pro Medium adds the adjustable Pro Pen 3, 2 mechanical dials, Bluetooth and a magnesium build.

Does the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium work wirelessly?

Yes. It connects by USB or by Bluetooth, and it can pair with more than one computer.

What pen comes with the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium?

The Pro Pen 3, with 8,192 pressure levels, tilt support and a choice of slim, straight or flared grip.

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Wacom Intuos Pro Medium

A professional screenless pen tablet with an 11.4 x 8.1 inch active area, a Pro Pen 3 with 8192 pressure levels, 10 ExpressKeys, 2 dials and Bluetooth.

Best for: Professionals who work across more than one computer or wide monitors

Pen: Pro Pen 3, 8,192 levels, tilt
Controls: 10 ExpressKeys, 2 dials
Connection: USB or Bluetooth
Format: 16:9

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Buy it if

You want Wacom's pro pen and a pen you can adjust to your grip
You want to work wirelessly, or switch the tablet between computers
You rely on shortcuts and want 10 ExpressKeys plus 2 dials within reach

Skip it if

You want creative software bundled in. The Intuos Small listing includes software and training, and this listing mentions none
You want to draw on the screen. There is no display, so you still watch your monitor

What the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium is

The Wacom Intuos Pro Medium is Wacom's professional screenless pen tablet. You draw on the tablet while watching your monitor, and it connects by USB or wirelessly by Bluetooth.

This model comes with the Pro Pen 3, which Wacom rates at 8,192 pressure levels with tilt support and lets you choose a slim, straight or flared grip. It has 10 ExpressKeys and 2 mechanical dials along the top, and it is 4 mm thick at its thinnest point.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

Pro Pen 3 with an adjustable grip
The pen reads 8,192 pressure levels and tilt, and you can choose a slim, straight or flared grip and adjust its balance and button layout to suit your hand.
10 ExpressKeys and 2 mechanical dials
The keys and dials sit at the top of the tablet, close to your keyboard, and they are customizable, so you can put the shortcuts you use most within reach.
16:9 format for wide monitors
The drawing area matches the shape of modern wide screens, which makes mapping the tablet to one or more monitors more natural.
4 mm thin with a magnesium build
It is 4 mm at its thinnest point, and Wacom uses magnesium for durability on a desk or in a bag.
USB or Bluetooth
Use it with a cable, or connect by Bluetooth to more than one computer and switch between them with a simple switch.

Wacom Intuos Pro Medium specifications

Type: Pen tablet (no screen)
Size: Medium, 16:9 format
Footprint: 11.4 x 8.1 in (291 x 206 mm)
Thickness: 4 mm at its thinnest
Pen: Pro Pen 3, 8,192 pressure levels, tilt, slim, straight or flared grip
Controls: 10 ExpressKeys, 2 mechanical dials
Connection: USB or Bluetooth, switchable between computers
Body: Magnesium
Model: PTK670K0A
Warranty: 2 years

Who the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium suits

Artists who want a professional-grade screenless tablet. Wacom calls it professional-grade, and the Pro Pen 3 lets you adjust grip, balance and button layout for comfort.
People with more than one computer. Bluetooth pairing with a switch lets you move between machines without re-plugging.
Multi-monitor and ultrawide setups. The 16:9 format lines up with wide displays.

Look elsewhere if: you are just starting out. The Wacom Intuos Small is a smaller, wired Wacom with a battery-free EMR pen and bundled software.

Wacom Intuos Pro Medium vs similar picks

Spec	Wacom Intuos Pro Medium	Wacom Intuos Small	Huion Inspiroy H1060P
Pen	Pro Pen 3, 8,192 levels, tilt	Battery-free EMR	Battery-free PW100, 60 degree tilt
Controls	10 ExpressKeys, 2 dials	Not listed	12 press + 16 soft keys
Connection	USB or Bluetooth	USB (wired)	USB
Size	Medium, 16:9	Small	10 x 6.25 in area
Choose it for	A pro pen and wireless use	Wacom with bundled software	The most shortcut keys

Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
Pen
Pro Pen 3, 8,192 levels, tilt
Controls
10 ExpressKeys, 2 dials
Connection
USB or Bluetooth
Size
Medium, 16:9
Choose it for: A pro pen and wireless use
Wacom Intuos Small
Pen
Battery-free EMR
Controls
Not listed
Connection
USB (wired)
Size
Small
Choose it for: Wacom with bundled software
Huion Inspiroy H1060P
Pen
Battery-free PW100, 60 degree tilt
Controls
12 press + 16 soft keys
Connection
USB
Size
10 x 6.25 in area
Choose it for: The most shortcut keys

Before you buy

It has no screen, so you draw on the tablet while looking at your monitor.
The pen's grip, balance and button layout can be adjusted, so try the three grip shapes before settling on one.
11.4 x 8.1 inches is the overall size of the tablet on your desk. The listing does not give the active area size.

Frequently asked questions about the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium

Is the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium good?: Wacom describes it as a professional-grade tablet. It pairs the Pro Pen 3 (8,192 pressure levels, tilt, adjustable grip) with 10 ExpressKeys, 2 dials and Bluetooth, which suits you if you want those controls and wireless use.
How big is the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium?: The tablet measures 11.4 x 8.1 inches (291 x 206 mm) on the desk and is 4 mm thick at its thinnest point, with a 16:9 drawing area.
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium vs Small: which should I get?: The Intuos Pro Medium is Wacom's pro line with the Pro Pen 3, 10 ExpressKeys, 2 dials and Bluetooth. The Wacom Intuos Small is a smaller, wired tablet with a battery-free EMR pen and bundled software, and its listing does not state a key count.
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium vs Huion: what is the difference?: The Huion Inspiroy H1060P lists 12 press keys plus 16 soft keys, a battery-free pen with tilt and a 10 x 6.25 inch area over USB. The Intuos Pro Medium adds the adjustable Pro Pen 3, 2 mechanical dials, Bluetooth and a magnesium build.
Does the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium work wirelessly?: Yes. It connects by USB or by Bluetooth, and it can pair with more than one computer.
What pen comes with the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium?: The Pro Pen 3, with 8,192 pressure levels, tilt support and a choice of slim, straight or flared grip.