Product Comparison: Wacom Cintiq 13HD (DTK1300) vs Wacom Cintiq Companion 2 (DTHW1310M)
General Specifications
Brand
Wacom
Wacom
Origin
China
China
Model
Cintiq 13HD (DTK1300)
Cintiq Companion 2 (DTHW1310M)
About the Product
Gain all the innovations of our professional pen tablets, now with the ability to work directly on the screen of this compact Cintiq 13HD. Great color and resolution, professional ergonomics, and pressure-sensitive control are all together in an affordable design.
The Cintiq Companion 2nd generation is ready to inspire the most demanding artists and designers, as it's a Cintiq Creative Pen Display when plugged into a Mac or PC via Cintiq Connect technology AND a powerful stand-alone Windows 8.1 professional creative tablet powered by Intel Core processors when you're on the go. Enjoy the superior natural pen-on-screen drawing experience and unleash the full potential of your creative software. With 2048 levels of pen-pressure sensitivity and the ability to detect the angle you hold it, the Pro Pen allows for serious artistry: every stroke, every line, rendered with finesse.
Key Specs
Type
Display
Display
Screen Size
13.3 in.
13.3 in.
Active Area Size
11.75 x 6.75
11.6 x 6.5
Pressure levels
2048
2048
Stylus Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Wacom Cintiq 13HD (DTK1300) Interactive Pen Display
- There's plenty of size to include a decent work area as well as interface elements from PS or Sketchbook Pro.
- The stylus has an eraser end, which I was happily surprised with since the description doesn't specify whether it does or not.
- Stylus is awwwwesome, can't even describe how much I liked it.
- Great fidelity and response, and the stylus and all of the tips it came with make it well worth every penny!
- Only thing I would've changed on it was for the eraser side to be less jiggly. It's the only thing on it that keeps it from feeling totally solid.
Wacom Cintiq Companion 2 (DTHW1310M) 13.3-Inch 256.0 GB Tablet
- This is a superb bit of kit that runs quickly without heating, even when cradled in your lap.
- The nice screen and well performing components are a bit difficult to enjoy because the VERY thick and durable transparent panel.
- The pen is excellent and very comfortable to use, and you get a full 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity, as well as tilt recognition.
- The screen suddenly dimmed and never worked again. I plugged it into a second monitor and saw that the software worked just fine, but something fried in the display.
- The matte screen is pretty nice, but builds up scratches so quickly and easily that I had to put a screen cover on it which takes a bit away from it.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Black
Weight
2.6 lbs.
3.74 lbs.
Height
9.75 in.
9.75 in.
Width
14.75 in.
14.7 in.
Depth
0.5 in.
0.57 in.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Wacom Cintiq 13HD (DTK1300) Interactive Pen Display
- The 13HD is an awesome size for sketching & photo retouching. Compared to the Intuos3 9" the Cintiq 13HD is only 1.5" wider and is actually shorter by .3" than the Intuos.
- To me, this is a great size for desktop use. I suspect the larger Cintiqs may actually be annoyingly large in everyday use.
- The tablet is light weight and easy to manage as a graphic artist, I turn this thing like a pinwheel when I work.
- The size is comfortable and easy to draw on- and theres no display lag!
- The pad has a really good weight to it so it doesn't feel cheap and flimsy at all.
Wacom Cintiq Companion 2 (DTHW1310M) 13.3-Inch 256.0 GB Tablet
- I found it to be the perfect size for keyboard shortcuts, which is exactly what I needed.
- It's light and sturdy enough to fit in my backpack carry on for flights so I can work on the plane.
- Ideal weight to carry with you. I can work both at home and on the street.
- Lightweight and compact. Amazing for travel. Will be what to do during the flight.
- The sizes are uncomfortable to carry in your hands, there is the opportunity to drop it.
Display Parameters
Display Technology
a-Si Active Matrix TFT LCD (IPS)
a-Si Active Matrix TFT LCD (IPS)
Display Resolution
5080 LPI
5080 LPI
Displayable Сolors
16.7 million
16.7 million
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Multi-Touch
No
Yes
What customers say about "Display Parameters"
Wacom Cintiq 13HD (DTK1300) Interactive Pen Display
- The screen resolution is 1920x1080, and with the size of the display, it is not quite retina-display resolution, but definitely finer than standard.
- The screen texture is smooth and the stylus glides along the surface.
- Screen is not too bright to give you eye strain and I've gone stretches using this thing for hours and it did not get hot at all.
- The display is full HD 1920x1080 that is good. It's good in that the details are crisp and beautiful.
- If you want a Cintiq, but don't have ridiculous amounts of spending cash to throw at the bigger models, this is a PERFECTLY awesome display.
Wacom Cintiq Companion 2 (DTHW1310M) 13.3-Inch 256.0 GB Tablet
- Pan, rotate, or zoom seamlessly while you create with multi-touch gestures, getting all of those tiny details perfect and bringing life to your project.
- The digitizer is as good as it gets. Cintiq tablets are the best when it comes to on-screen pen display.
- I should also note that the Cintiq Companion 2 is a multi-touch tablet. And this function exceeds all expectations. Very happy with the purchase.
- The screen isn't great outdoors in bright light, and, as with all Wacom products, the price will exclude many potential buyers.
- I had to turn down the resolution to be able to properly read the text on the screen.
Features
Controls
4 customizable ExpressKeys
6 customizable ExpressKeys, Rocker Ring, Windows Button
Interfaces
HDMI, USB 2.0
3.5mm jack, USB 2.0, 2x USB-C, mini DisplayPort
OS Compatibility
Windows 10/8/7, Mac OS X, 10.10, 10.11, & 10.12
Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.8 or later
Stand Adjustability
Yes
Yes
Pen Stand
Yes
No
Power Source
Outlet
11.4 V, Li-polymer, 50 Wh
Accesories Included
Adjustible stand, Pro Pen, pen box with 9 replacement nibs and nib removal tool, pen stand, Wacom 3-in-1 cable with HDMI and USB connectors, AC power adapter, Installation CD, CD-ROM with driver software
Wacom Pro Pen, AC adaptor, USB cable
Extras
Soft-grip backing, Simple setup to any computer, Wacom Pro Pen
Up to 4.5 hours, Right or left-handed use, Security: Kensington security slot, Camera: Front - 2 megapixels / Rear - 8 megapixels, 75% Adobe RGB
What customers say about "Features"
Wacom Cintiq 13HD (DTK1300) Interactive Pen Display
- There is texture to the screen, which has a satin-type "finish." When using the standard nib, it feels, to me, like using Copic marker on marker paper. This feels a lot better than the Intuos3
- The pressure sensitivity is great. The drivers are great and support all of my favorite software.
- The stand - is slim, lightweight but very functional, for the most part.
- When using photoshop cc with the cintiq my computer blue screens. Apparently this is an issue with the compatibly of each other.
- The stand is really clunky and kinda unpleasant to set up and the cables are a little awkward though.
Wacom Cintiq Companion 2 (DTHW1310M) 13.3-Inch 256.0 GB Tablet
- The pen comes with a comfort grip and flared design so you can use it for hours at a time without pain.
- The Cintiq can be customized with onscreen controls, side switches, and other shortcuts, saving you time.
- The companion 2 is compatible with most professional creative software. This include Adobe’s Creative Suite, AutoDesk, AutoCAD, Corel DRAW, Coral Painter, and much more.
- The Companion 2 doesn’t have the greatest battery life and lasts 5 hours maximum if you’re using Photoshop CS5, while other tablets last closer to 10.
- The fan on this tablet is quite loud compared with other devices.
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications
CE
VCCI Class B, FCC, CE, KCC, BSMI, C-tick, CB, CCC, GOST-R, RoHS
Manufacturer warranty
2
1
Other Information
Manual
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