Can the XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 work without a computer?

No. It is a pen display that works as a second screen, so it must be connected to a computer or laptop with the included 3 in 1 cable.

How do you connect the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 to a PC?

Plug the included 3 in 1 cable into the display and your computer. The listing does not describe the driver setup.

Does the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 come with a stand?

The listing mentions a multifunctional pen case that serves as both a stand and holder. It does not list a separate stand for the display.

XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 vs Huion Kamvas 13: which is better?

Both are 13.3 inch fully laminated displays with 16,384 level pens that need a computer. The Artist 13.3 Pro V2 has one red dial and 8 keys. The Kamvas 13 Gen 3 lists dual dials, 5 keys, 99% sRGB and a factory calibration report.

What operating systems does it support?

Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.10 or later, ChromeOS 88 or later, and Linux.

What does full lamination mean?

The protective glass and the display are bonded into one layer, which removes most of the gap between the pen tip and the cursor.

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XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2

A 13.3 inch Full HD pen display with a fully laminated screen, a red dial, 60 degrees of pen tilt and 88% NTSC color, connected by a 3 in 1 cable.

Best for: Artists who want to draw on screen and use a dial to zoom and flip the canvas

Screen: 13.3 in FHD, fully laminated
Color: 88% NTSC
Tilt: Up to 60 degrees
Needs computer: Yes

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Buy it if

You want to draw directly on the image rather than on a screenless pad
You want a dial for zoom, brush size and canvas flipping right beside the screen
You work on Windows, Mac, ChromeOS or Linux and want wide color coverage

Skip it if

You want to draw without a computer. It must be connected to one to work
You want a bigger canvas for detailed work. The Huion Kamvas Pro 16 has a 15.6 inch screen

What the XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 is

The XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 is a pen display: a 13.3 inch Full HD screen you draw on directly, so the line appears right under the pen tip. It is not a standalone tablet. It connects to your computer or laptop with the included 3 in 1 cable and shows your drawing app on its own screen.

The screen is fully laminated, which means the glass and the display are bonded together with virtually no gap, so the cursor sits close to the pen tip. XPPen pairs it with a battery-free pen rated at 16,384 pressure levels and up to 60 degrees of tilt, plus a red dial and 8 shortcut keys.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

13.3 inch fully laminated Full HD screen
The glass and screen are bonded together, so there is virtually no parallax: the line appears where the pen touches, not slightly to one side.
88% NTSC color
XPPen lists 88% NTSC coverage, which it puts at 91% or more of Adobe RGB and 123% or more of sRGB, with a 178 degree viewing angle. A wide viewing angle means the picture holds up when you look at it from the side.
Red dial plus 8 shortcut keys
One wheel handles zoom, brush size and canvas flipping, and the 8 keys take the commands you use most, so you reach for the keyboard less.
16,384 pressure levels and 60 degrees of tilt
Press lightly for a thin line and harder for a thick one, then tilt the pen to shade. The pen reports at 220 RPS and has a low initial activation force, so light strokes register.
Battery-free pen with two buttons
There is nothing to charge. The pen has two customizable buttons, and it comes with 8 replacement nibs and a pen case that serves as a stand and holder.
Works with the big creative apps
It supports Photoshop, Illustrator, SAI and Blender 3D. Registering the device unlocks extra programs such as ArtRage 5 and openCanvas.

XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 specifications

Type: Pen display (needs a computer)
Screen: 13.3 in Full HD, fully laminated
Color: 88% NTSC (Adobe RGB 91%+, sRGB 123%+)
Viewing angle: 178 degrees
Pressure levels: 16,384
Tilt: Up to 60 degrees
Pen: Battery-free, 2 buttons, 220 RPS
Controls: Red dial + 8 shortcut keys
Connection: 3 in 1 cable (included)
Works with: Windows 7+, Mac OS X 10.10+, ChromeOS 88+, Linux
In the box: Display, pen, pen case and stand, 8 replacement nibs, 3 in 1 cable
Model: Artist 13.3Pro

Who the XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 suits

Artists who want to draw on the screen. The line appears under the pen tip, and full lamination leaves virtually no parallax.
Illustrators who use a lot of zoom and rotation. The red dial puts those moves under your thumb while you keep drawing.
Artists who want wide color coverage. XPPen lists 88% NTSC, which it puts at Adobe RGB 91% or more and sRGB 123% or more.

Look elsewhere if: you want to draw away from your desk without a computer. A standalone tablet such as the XPPen Magic Drawing Pad runs on its own.

XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 vs similar picks

Spec	XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2	Huion Kamvas 13 Gen 3	XPPen Artist 12 3rd Gen
Screen	13.3 in FHD, fully laminated	13.3 in, fully laminated	11.9 in FHD
Pressure levels	16,384	16,384	16,384
Color	88% NTSC	99% sRGB, factory calibrated	99% sRGB
Needs computer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Choose it for	A red dial for zoom and brush size	Factory color calibration	A smaller, lighter display

XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2
Screen
13.3 in FHD, fully laminated
Pressure levels
16,384
Color
88% NTSC
Needs computer
Yes
Choose it for: A red dial for zoom and brush size
Huion Kamvas 13 Gen 3
Screen
13.3 in, fully laminated
Pressure levels
16,384
Color
99% sRGB, factory calibrated
Needs computer
Yes
Choose it for: Factory color calibration
XPPen Artist 12 3rd Gen
Screen
11.9 in FHD
Pressure levels
16,384
Color
99% sRGB
Needs computer
Yes
Choose it for: A smaller, lighter display

Before you buy

It needs a computer or laptop. The 3 in 1 cable that connects it is in the box.
Registering the device unlocks extra programs such as ArtRage 5 and openCanvas.
Check your computer's operating system: Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.10 or later, ChromeOS 88 or later, or Linux.

Frequently asked questions about the XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2

Can the XPPen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 work without a computer?: No. It is a pen display that works as a second screen, so it must be connected to a computer or laptop with the included 3 in 1 cable.
How do you connect the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 to a PC?: Plug the included 3 in 1 cable into the display and your computer. The listing does not describe the driver setup.
Does the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 come with a stand?: The listing mentions a multifunctional pen case that serves as both a stand and holder. It does not list a separate stand for the display.
XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2 vs Huion Kamvas 13: which is better?: Both are 13.3 inch fully laminated displays with 16,384 level pens that need a computer. The Artist 13.3 Pro V2 has one red dial and 8 keys. The Kamvas 13 Gen 3 lists dual dials, 5 keys, 99% sRGB and a factory calibration report.
What operating systems does it support?: Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.10 or later, ChromeOS 88 or later, and Linux.
What does full lamination mean?: The protective glass and the display are bonded into one layer, which removes most of the gap between the pen tip and the cursor.