Wacom

Wacom Intuos S

A entry-level drawing tablet for PC and console players, leading with 7 in.

36/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
7 inPen Tablet
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Why we rate it

  • Battery-free pen
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • No tilt recognition
  • No wireless
Score profile

Where the Wacom Intuos S wins and loses

Scored against the drawing tablets class
PenActiveControlsCompatibili…42302074
Pen
42
Active area and accuracy
30
Controls
20
Compatibility
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Type and display

TypePen Tablet

Pen

Pressure levels4096
Battery-free penYes

Active area and accuracy

Active area diagonal7 "

Controls

Programmable keys4

Compatibility

WindowsYes
macOSYes

More specs

Resolution200
Pen pressure levels4096
Head to head

Wacom Intuos S vs Wacom Wacom Intuos Medium

Highlighted cell = better in that row
PenActiveControlsCompatibili…
Wacom Intuos SWacom Intuos Medium
 WacomWacom Intuos SThis pageWacomWacom Intuos Medium
Overall score36 /10036 /100
Active area7 "7 "
Pressure levels40964096
TypePen TabletPen Tablet
Who it's for

Is the Wacom Intuos S right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable drawing tablet for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need tilt recognition, in which case a higher-tier drawing tablet is the better call.

Competitive player
Cares about latency, precision and feel.
okay
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Wacom Intuos S worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 36/100 against other drawing tablets, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the Wacom Intuos S?

Its battery-free pen stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Kamvas Slate 11?

The Kamvas Slate 11 scores 38/100 versus this one at 36/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.