#Wacom cintiq 22hd touch pen display full#
The brightness of the 22HD’s display (230 cd/m2) is actually much higher than that of the 24HD (190 cd/m2) and with a viewing angle of 178 degrees, it would be difficult to not see your art work in full clarity, no matter where you stand. This feels incredibly comfortable and makes performing numerous functions using the Touch Strips a breeze.
However, this is nit-picking: in all other respects, the Touch Strips perform well, and are conveniently positioned on the back of the device, directly behind the toggle buttons that change their function (each Touch Strip can have up to four), making it easy to switch function with your thumb while scrolling with your index finger. With the Touch Strips, however, it’s necessary to slide your finger up or down, lift it, bring it back, and repeat until you get the desired result. The Touch Rings on the 24HD are efficient and got the results I needed quickly, since the wheel enabled me to scroll continuously without having to lift my finger or pause. The one thing I wish Wacom could have upgraded is the Touch Strips. This will especially be handy for those who work in 3D and require the extra hotkey options at their disposal. Where as the 24HD had only 10 assignable ExpressKeys, the 22HD has 16: eight on each side. The other thing that sets the 22HD apart is the button interface. Performing any of these actions is quick and easy, and will not interrupt your workflow. The screen can also be laid down flat or pulled upright using the side levers, then locked into any position you want once the levers are released. Unlike the 24HD, the screen pivots on the stand so it can be turned 180 degrees in either direction. Setup is easy: you only need to put up the stand, slide the screen into place, and it’s ready to go.
Whereas just getting the 24HD out of the box was a two-person job (once it was set up, I hoped I never had to move it again), the 22HD is easy to move from place to place. At 55mm thick, it’s also a fraction more slimline. Right out of the box, there is an immediate and noticeable difference: the 22HD weighs in at only 18.7 pounds – less than a third of the weight of the back-breaking 63.8-pound 24HD. At $1,999 – $600 less than the 24HD – is this a better choice for CG artists? It has the same key features as the 24HD, but lacks its ridiculous weight and, like the 21UX, can be turned 180 degrees left or right. Since then, Wacom has announced its new Cintiq lineup, including a replacement for the 21UX, the 22HD. In that review, we made numerous comparisons between the 24HD and the 21UX: its smaller, inferior sister model. What was less impressive was the weight and restrictive movement of the counterweight stand. When we reviewed Wacom’s Cintiq 24HD pen display earlier this year, we were easily impressed by its large high-definition display, the custom key layout and the screen’s responsiveness. But by shaving off $600 from the price – not to mention a whopping 45 pounds in weight – the new 22HD goes one better, says Fernando Caire. Wacom’s Cintiq 24HD set a new benchmark for input devices.