Wacom displays and tablets have been convenient tools for artists and designers since the 1980s, offering the ability to swap a mouse for a stylus for drawing, editing photos, and more. This line includes pen displays: screens that connect to your computer and on which you draw directly with a pen. But Wacom says it has created something completely new just weeks before Apple is set to upgrade its iPad displays. The latest pen display model is called Movink and is the company’s first with an OLED screen. It’s also Wacom’s thinnest and lightest option ever while still offering 13 inches of workspace.
Inside, a Samsung-made OLED panel offers Full HD resolution with 10-bit color and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1. Thanks to the qualities of OLED, you can expect a “perfect black point,” according to Wacom. Because color accuracy is of utmost importance to artists, the Movink covers 100 percent DCI-P3 and 95 percent Adobe RGB, with a Delta-E difference of 2 or less. The company says the pen display is factory calibrated to industry standards and stores up to two custom color profiles. It is also validated by both Pantone and Pantone SkinTone. Further calibration is available in Wacom Color Manager.
The OLED panel offers more than just visual advantages. Wacom says Movink has the fastest response time of any of its pen displays and offers greater pen detection height. The company promises no waves or light loss and the device runs cooler and quieter than other models. Movink is also a touch display with two customizable buttons on the thin frame for quick access to the most commonly used tools.
Wacom says Movink is the thinnest and lightest pen display the company has ever made. It weighs just 420 grams and measures 4 millimeters at its thinnest point. The company says it’s 66 percent thinner and 55 percent lighter than the Wacom One 13 Touch, a comparably sized model aimed more at entry-level users. The screen is covered with Corning’s Gorilla Glass and the body is made of magnesium alloy, so you can easily carry it in a bag with your laptop.
Of course, the pen is a crucial part of this setup. The Movink comes with a specially designed version of the Pro Pen 3, which Wacom says offers the same experience as the Cintiq Pro range of displays. More specifically, the Pro Pen 3’s sensitivity and tilt detection assist with everything from detailed digital painting to fine lines. Wacom has refined the pen tip design to increase visibility, which should improve the overall drawing experience. The nib remover and replacement nibs are stored in the pen, allowing you to quickly troubleshoot any problems, even when working outside of your normal studio space.
The Movink is also the first professional pen display to support Wacom’s dual pen technology, so you can use pens from other manufacturers. The list of supported devices includes pens from Samsung, Staedtler, Lamy, Dr. Grip and more. The Movink also allows you to use Wacom’s One series of UD pens, as well as older versions of the Pro Pen. Compatible with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Android, the display connects to your laptop or desktop computer via a single USB-C cable (15-watt power required).
Wacom Movink is available now from the company’s online store for $750 (€850 and £730). The company also offers a foldable stand for $80 and for $45. However, both items are currently listed as out of stock.