Is the XPPen StarG640 good for drawing?

XP-Pen lists digital drawing, painting and sketching among its uses. The 6 x 4 inch area is small, so for more drawing room, look at a 10 x 6.25 inch tablet such as the XPPen Deco 01 V3.

Is the XPPen StarG640 good for osu!?

XP-Pen lists playing osu! among its designed uses, and the pen needs no charging.

Does the XPPen StarG640 work on Mac?

Yes. It works with Mac, Windows and Chromebook.

How do I use the XPPen StarG640?

Connect it to your computer and use the pen on the tablet as you would a mouse while watching the screen. The listing does not describe driver setup.

Does the XPPen StarG640 work with iPhone?

The listing names Windows, Mac and Chromebook only. iPhone is not listed.

XPPen StarG640 vs Huion H640P: which should I buy?

They are a similar size. The H640P adds 6 shortcut keys and lists Linux and Android 6+ support. The StarG640 is only 2 mm thick and supports Chromebook.

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XPPen StarG640

A small 6 x 4 inch pen tablet, only 2 mm thick, with a battery-free pen that works on Windows, Mac and Chromebook in place of a mouse.

Best for: Students in online classes, osu! players and anyone signing documents

Active area: 6 x 4 in
Thickness: 2 mm
Stylus: Battery-free
Works with: Windows, Mac, ChromeOS

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Buy it if

You want a pen instead of a mouse for class, signatures or notes, in a small, slim tablet
You play osu!, which XP-Pen lists among the tablet's designed uses
You use a Chromebook, which this tablet supports

Skip it if

You want room for big arm strokes. A 6 x 4 inch area leaves little space for large drawings
You want shortcut keys. The StarG640 listing names none, while the Huion Inspiroy H640P has 6

What the XPPen StarG640 is

The XPPen StarG640 is a small screenless pen tablet. You plug it into a Windows PC, Mac or Chromebook and use the pen instead of a mouse, while your strokes appear on the monitor.

Its drawing area is 6 x 4 inches and the tablet is only 2 mm thick, so you can carry it on the go. The PN01 pen is battery-free, and XP-Pen pitches it for online classes, signing documents, note-taking and the rhythm game osu! as well as sketching.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

Battery-free PN01 pen
XP-Pen says the pen does not require charging, so you can draw or play without interruption.
Only 2 mm thick
XP-Pen lists it at only 2 mm thick, so you can carry it with you on the go.
Chromebook supported
It works with Chromebooks, so students can write on Google Jamboard, take notes in Google Keep and sketch diagrams with Google Canvas.
Made for online learning and remote work
XP-Pen lists Word, PowerPoint, OneNote and Zoom among the apps it works with, so you can handwrite notes, make mind-maps and sign documents.
A mouse replacement for osu!
XP-Pen lists playing osu! among its designed uses, alongside drawing and signing documents.

XPPen StarG640 specifications

Type: Pen tablet (no screen)
Active area: 6 x 4 in
Thickness: 2 mm
Stylus: PN01, battery-free
Shortcut keys: None listed
Connection: Not stated in the listing
Works with: Windows, Mac, ChromeOS
Apps named on the listing: Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Zoom, Google Keep, Google Jamboard
Model: G640
Warranty: One year

Who the XPPen StarG640 suits

Students in online classes. Chromebook support and Office apps make it an easy way to write and annotate instead of typing.
osu! players. XP-Pen lists osu! among the uses it was designed for.
Anyone who signs or marks up documents. It replaces the mouse for e-signatures, diagrams and quick sketches.

Look elsewhere if: you want a larger area for drawing. The XPPen Deco 01 V3 gives you 10 x 6.25 inches and 8 shortcut keys.

XPPen StarG640 vs similar picks

Spec	XPPen StarG640	Huion Inspiroy H640P	XPPen Deco 01 V3
Active area	6 x 4 in	6 x 4 in	10 x 6.25 in
Shortcut keys	None listed	6	8
Stylus	Battery-free	Battery-free	Battery-free
Works with	Windows, Mac, ChromeOS	Mac, Windows, Linux, Android 6+	Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, Android 10+
Choose it for	The thinnest, simplest option	Shortcut keys at the same size	More room to draw

XPPen StarG640
Active area
6 x 4 in
Shortcut keys
None listed
Stylus
Battery-free
Works with
Windows, Mac, ChromeOS
Choose it for: The thinnest, simplest option
Huion Inspiroy H640P
Active area
6 x 4 in
Shortcut keys
6
Stylus
Battery-free
Works with
Mac, Windows, Linux, Android 6+
Choose it for: Shortcut keys at the same size
XPPen Deco 01 V3
Active area
10 x 6.25 in
Shortcut keys
8
Stylus
Battery-free
Works with
Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, Android 10+
Choose it for: More room to draw

Before you buy

It has no screen, so you draw on the tablet while you watch your monitor. Expect a short adjustment period.
The listing names no shortcut keys, so plan to use the keyboard for undo and brush changes.
iPhone and iPad are not listed as supported devices.

Frequently asked questions about the XPPen StarG640

Is the XPPen StarG640 good for drawing?: XP-Pen lists digital drawing, painting and sketching among its uses. The 6 x 4 inch area is small, so for more drawing room, look at a 10 x 6.25 inch tablet such as the XPPen Deco 01 V3.
Is the XPPen StarG640 good for osu!?: XP-Pen lists playing osu! among its designed uses, and the pen needs no charging.
Does the XPPen StarG640 work on Mac?: Yes. It works with Mac, Windows and Chromebook.
How do I use the XPPen StarG640?: Connect it to your computer and use the pen on the tablet as you would a mouse while watching the screen. The listing does not describe driver setup.
Does the XPPen StarG640 work with iPhone?: The listing names Windows, Mac and Chromebook only. iPhone is not listed.
XPPen StarG640 vs Huion H640P: which should I buy?: They are a similar size. The H640P adds 6 shortcut keys and lists Linux and Android 6+ support. The StarG640 is only 2 mm thick and supports Chromebook.