Is the Wacom Intuos Small good?

It suits you if you want a Wacom EMR pen that needs no battery, bundled software and a small footprint. The listing does not state its pressure levels or key count.

Is the Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth?

Not this version. The listing describes it as wired and does not mention Bluetooth.

Is the Wacom Intuos Small too small?

It depends on how you draw. The Small size suits a small desk and short strokes. If you draw with big arm movements, a 10 x 6.25 inch tablet such as the Huion Inspiroy H1060P gives more room.

Wacom Intuos Small vs Huion Inspiroy H640P: which should I buy?

Both are small, battery-free pen tablets. The Intuos Small comes with bundled software when you register it. The H640P lists 8,192 pressure levels, 6 press keys, a 6 x 4 inch area and 0.61 lb.

Does the Wacom Intuos Small come with software?

Yes. The listing says that registering the tablet gives you access to Wacom's creative software and online training.

Does the Wacom pen need a battery?

No. The listing describes Wacom's EMR pen as battery-free.

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Wacom Intuos Small

A small wired pen tablet with a battery-free EMR pen that works in any software, plus creative software and online training when you register it.

Best for: Artists who want a small, wired Wacom tablet that works in any software

Size: Small
Pen: Battery-free EMR
ExpressKeys: 4
Connection: USB (wired)

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Buy it if

You want a Wacom EMR pen that never needs charging
You like the idea of creative software and training included when you register
You want a small tablet. This is the Small size in Wacom's Intuos line

Skip it if

You want a large drawing area. The Huion Inspiroy H1060P has a 10 x 6.25 inch area
You want wireless. This version is wired, and the listing does not mention Bluetooth

What the Wacom Intuos Small is

The Wacom Intuos Small (CTL4100) is a wired, screenless pen tablet. You draw on the pad while your work appears on your monitor.

Its pen uses Wacom's EMR technology, which is battery-free, and Wacom says it feels like pen on paper. Registering the tablet gives you access to creative software and Wacom's online training.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

Battery-free EMR pen
The pen needs no battery, so there is nothing to charge. Wacom describes the feel as close to pen on paper.
Works in any software
Use it to draw, paint, edit photos and videos, create designs or mark up documents in the programs you already have.
Software and training included
Register the tablet to unlock Wacom's bundled creative software and online training, which is useful when you are just starting.
Compact size
This is the Small size, so it takes little desk space. The listing does not state the active area.

Wacom Intuos Small specifications

Type: Pen tablet (no screen)
Size: Small
Pen: Battery-free EMR
Active area: Not stated in the listing
ExpressKeys: Not stated in the listing
Connection: Wired
Software: Bundled creative software and online training after registration
Color: Black
Warranty: 1 year
Model: CTL4100

Who the Wacom Intuos Small suits

People who want software included. Registering the tablet unlocks Wacom's bundled creative software and online training.
Note-takers and document markup. Wacom lists marking up documents among its uses, and it works in any software.
Small desks. The Small size fits where a large tablet will not.

Look elsewhere if: you want more room and a set of programmable keys. The Huion Inspiroy H1060P has a 10 x 6.25 inch area with 12 press keys and 16 soft keys.

Wacom Intuos Small vs similar picks

Spec	Wacom Intuos Small	Huion Inspiroy H640P	Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
Size	Small	6 x 4 in area	Medium
Pressure levels	Not listed	8,192	8,192
Shortcut keys	Not listed	6	10 ExpressKeys, 2 dials
Pen	Battery-free EMR	Battery-free PW100	Pro Pen 3 with tilt
Choose it for	Wacom's bundled software	A light 0.61 lb carry tablet	Pro controls and Bluetooth

Wacom Intuos Small
Size
Small
Pressure levels
Not listed
Shortcut keys
Not listed
Pen
Battery-free EMR
Choose it for: Wacom's bundled software
Huion Inspiroy H640P
Size
6 x 4 in area
Pressure levels
8,192
Shortcut keys
6
Pen
Battery-free PW100
Choose it for: A light 0.61 lb carry tablet
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
Size
Medium
Pressure levels
8,192
Shortcut keys
10 ExpressKeys, 2 dials
Pen
Pro Pen 3 with tilt
Choose it for: Pro controls and Bluetooth

Before you buy

This is the wired version, and the listing does not mention Bluetooth.
Register the tablet with Wacom to get the included software and training.
The listing does not state the number of ExpressKeys or the pressure levels, so check Wacom's own spec sheet if those matter to you.

Frequently asked questions about the Wacom Intuos Small

Is the Wacom Intuos Small good?: It suits you if you want a Wacom EMR pen that needs no battery, bundled software and a small footprint. The listing does not state its pressure levels or key count.
Is the Wacom Intuos Small Bluetooth?: Not this version. The listing describes it as wired and does not mention Bluetooth.
Is the Wacom Intuos Small too small?: It depends on how you draw. The Small size suits a small desk and short strokes. If you draw with big arm movements, a 10 x 6.25 inch tablet such as the Huion Inspiroy H1060P gives more room.
Wacom Intuos Small vs Huion Inspiroy H640P: which should I buy?: Both are small, battery-free pen tablets. The Intuos Small comes with bundled software when you register it. The H640P lists 8,192 pressure levels, 6 press keys, a 6 x 4 inch area and 0.61 lb.
Does the Wacom Intuos Small come with software?: Yes. The listing says that registering the tablet gives you access to Wacom's creative software and online training.
Does the Wacom pen need a battery?: No. The listing describes Wacom's EMR pen as battery-free.