Wacom Cintiq 21UX
The Cintiq 21UX from Wacom is a 2nd generation, full-sized 21.3" pressure sensitive display ideal for designers, illustrators, animators, and other creative professionals. It functions as a Wacom input tablet, allowing you to create digital illustrations with the greatest nuance and finest detail. The grip pen includes three types of nibs to simulate pen, brush, and felt pressures, while the screen itself has over 2000 pressure levels, giving you complete control of line weight. Sixteen programmable ExpressKeys let you turn features and functions from your illustrating program of choice on or off with a single touch. This unique display/tablet allows your creativity to translate seamlessly into a digital environment.
Control
- With a 21.3" TFT display area, you have more room to use the pen directly on screen. This allows you to take advantage of natural hand-eye coordination and provides the feel of natural media, but with all the benefits of a completely digital workflow.
- With Wacom's new pen tip sensor and 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity the Cintiq 21UX gives you superior control over your workflow and allows you to control your software tools by changing how hard you press the pen tip on the screen.
- The Cintiq Grip Pen has programmable side switches that allow you to program your most common actions into the pen itself. For ultimate control, the pen comes with three different nibs that allow you to get the feel you're looking for. The standard nib provides the right balance of control and longevity for extensive everyday use. The stroke nib includes a dual-action spring to simulate a natural brush-like feel. The felt nib replicates the sensation of using a felt-tip marker by creating just the right amount of surface friction.
- Sixteen programmable ExpressKeys provide quick access to modifier keys, keyboard shortcuts, and pop-up menus.
- Two finger-sensitive Touch Strips serve as natural ways to control up to 4 different functions per application such as zooming, scrolling, brush size and canvas rotation.
Comfort
- The Cintiq 21UX has a completely flat surface edge-to-edge to allow the pen and hand to glide over the entire surface comfortably. This means that artists and designers can use guides and drawing tools such as French curves, protractors, rulers, and templates directly on the Cintiq 21UX surface.
- The second-generation Cintiq 21UX has a durable, textured glass surface. The LCD itself has been structured to eliminate any screen distortion when the pen tip is pressed against the surface. The result is an incredibly natural and intuitive experience.
- Rotate your display 180° in either direction to suit your natural arm movements, or recline the stand from 10 to 65°. Rear roller feet make the incline adjustments easy, while locking handles ensure that the display stays in your selected position.
- The Cintiq Grip Pen has a contoured, cushioned barrel to reduce grip effort by 40% and offers an alternative to a mouse that can help reduce repetitive motion-related stress on your hand and wrist when spending long hours on a computer.
Productivity
- Intuitive to use and quick to assimilate into your workflow.
- The Cintiq 21UX gives you control and precision over your work and helps you speed production in your digital workflow.
- Use both hands at the same time for greater speed and efficiency by combining pen input with ExpressKeys and Touch Strips.
- Compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, the Cintiq 21UX gives you ultimate control of our configuration, working seamlessly with your existing mouse, a Cintiq 12WX, or any Wacom tablet, and can be installed as a single monitor or as part of a multi-monitor combination.
Performance
- Premium 21.3" TFT active matrix LCD display with UXGA (1600 x 1200) resolution.
- Patented professional pen technology with 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity and a resolution of 5080 lines per inch for enhanced workflow. Electromagnetic resonance powers the pen via induction and radio frequencies to communicate data from the pen to the tablet sensor for outstanding accuracy and responsiveness.
- Cintiq employs standard connection options to work with all primary platforms (USB for pen input; DVI or VGA for video).
- Tablet driver software allows you to create universal settings for your display or alter your settings by application for maximum productivity. Personalize the way your pen feels, access your favorite keystroke combinations and optimize your work environment with flexible mapping.
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Screen Size | 21.3" |
| Display Area | 17 x 12.75" (432 x 324mm) |
| Resolution | 1600 x 1200 |
| Pixels | 1,920,000 |
| Pixel Dot Pitch | 0.27mm |
| Brightness | 200cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 550:1 |
| Viewing Angle | 170° |
| Color Management System |
DDC/CI ICC Profile 6500°K Whitepoint Default |
| Input | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pen: Pressure-sensitive, cordless, battery free |
| Switches | Tip Switch, 2 Side Switches, Eraser |
| Pressure Levels | 2048 (Pen Tip/Eraser) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Technology | Patented electromagnetic resonance method |
| Resolution | 5080 lines per inch |
| Enhanced Function Keys | 16 User-assignable ExpressKeys |
| Data Port | USB |
| Interface | VGA, DVI |
| Mount Compatibility | VESA 100 x 100mm |
| Power Adapter |
Input: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz Output: DC 12V 6.67A |
| Dimensions | 22.1 x 16.5 x 1.8" (561.3 x 419.1 x 45.7mm) |
| Weight | With Stand: 22.4 lbs (10.2kg) |
| System Requirements |
Windows 7, Vista, XP (SP2); OS X 10.4.8 or higher Available DVI or VGA connection Available USB port CD/DVD Drive |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 31 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good control (21)
- Increased productivity (20)
- Natural feel (17)
- Durable (4)
- Easily viewed (4)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (8)
Best Uses
- Graphic artists (19)
- Home office (8)
- Productivity (4)
- Photo editing (3)
- Professional (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (12), Experienced (9), Midrange shopper (6)
- Primary use:
- Business (7), Personal (5)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
cintiq 21ux
I'm a character animator and am trying to make the transition from paper to an entirely digital process. I teach in an art school which has a dozen cintiqs (the previous version of the ...Read complete review
I'm a character animator and am trying to make the transition from paper to an entirely digital process. I teach in an art school which has a dozen cintiqs (the previous version of the 21ux) so I've had an opportunity to experiment with them and knew exactly what to expect. When I received my Cintiq it was really just an issue of setting it up, calibrating it and making sure there there weren't any of the typical problems (dead pixels, for example). It set up effortlessly with my Macbook Pro (I found the online videos helpful in this regard) and works great. I do notice that the pressure sensitivity is improved in this new model. Now it's just getting to work with it and getting accustomed to the new workflow, which seems as if it's going to be very efficient. Quite happy.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Would be awesome but...
Wacom's Cintiqs are amazing, I've been using them at work for quite a while, with no problems. We have a whole studio full. When the new model came out i decided i would ...Read complete review
Wacom's Cintiqs are amazing, I've been using them at work for quite a while, with no problems. We have a whole studio full. When the new model came out i decided i would buy one for myself, since i have grown so accustomed to it. I ordered my Cintiq from B&H back in May, and i opened it up, and to my dismay, it had numerous dead pixels, and the panel was blotchy and not up to snuff. I've never seen a defected Cintiq before, so it was no big deal. [...]I then received a second Cintiq[...], which had less problems, but still a few dead pixels in the middle of the screen, which isn't really acceptable for a such an expensive "graphics" display/tablet.We've gotten these new models in at work, and none of them have even one dead pixel. I sent this one back[...]The Cintiq is amazing to work with, and i highly recommend it if you are a professional with some expendable income. It won't make you a better artist, but it's certainly efficient compared to a tablet alone, or a tablet PC with a small screen. I am giving minus 1 star for quality control[...]I can't wait to get one that works as i do believe it is a quality product, and i would highly recommend it despite these hang-ups.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
- Use it for high end graphics / multi-media
- Renders graphics very well
- Pen sensitivity is very good
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
I work as an 2D/3D graphic designer and animator for more than 10 years now and I used few traditional wacom tablets. It was quite usefull to work with... but this tool is simply amazing! Its intuitivity, size, customization... there is nothing more that digital artist needs no matter which specialitty he does; illustration, design, animation.... Users have to know that it is not good to work with dirty hands (buy 2finger gloove!) or leaveing it without care in dusty environments because it can be the reason of appearing scratches on its hard plastic surface under its drawing pen. But, if you take care of your device propertly, and not push too hard, I am shure it can be a very good partner for long time. The only thing that is little scary is its price, but, I am shure that it is not because of its production costs but its huge creative opportunities. I highly recommend this 'thing' whoever wants to work more intuitive and even faster.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
My name is Jose Garza
I am a landscape and pool designer, when I first saw the Cintiq in an ad I felt in love. I saw the great advantages that my designs and sketches can provide to the clients.
I take a photo of an area that I need to design and use the erase tool and erase what I need. Then I can draw on the screen the new ideas, not only that but I can set it in different layers.
Overall it is the best product I've ever used.
Thank you
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to install
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Natural Feel
Cons
- Bulky
- Screen gets warm
Best Uses
- Animation
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
A big help for animators and artists, my husband loves it..I gave it to him as a gift..he's the happiest animator in the world!! [...] My daughter wants one in her room since she got her artistic talent from Dad, well it's worth it, might purchase one more for her. [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Viewed
Cons
Best Uses
- Den
- Productivity
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
I use the cintiq in illustrator, photoshop and lightroom. I tried an intuos 4 before the cintiq and just couldnt get used to the disconnect of drawing while looking at the screen. Looked everywhere for a Ciniq 21ux and not one in stock, The big online auction site you know the one has some over priced ones or buy used for pretty much the same price as new and take a chance it would work?[...] Its a good thing I have a big desk because when you add this to beast to a desk that already houses a 23inch LCD it gets kind of crowded. Anyhow the tablet does everything I want it to and more, ive found I like the felt tips the best, the black tips are too scratchy for me. Ive read about the older 21ux and its lack of contrast, the new one I have is great, plenty of color contrast.[...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Useful
Cons
- Expensive
- Two Stuck Pixels
Best Uses
- Productivity
- Workflow Efficiency
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
I use this for animating with Flash, Toon Boom Animate and other art programs.
This allows you to draw on the surface just like paper.
The only thing I don't like (and some of you will like this) is that the screen isn't smooth enough. My tablet PC is smooth like using a marker on glass, this screen has a little bit of friction. I called Wacom and they said the glass is etched to make it feel more like paper.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Superb drawing accuracy
Cons
- Expensive but worth it
Best Uses
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
There isn't much else I can add to what everyone else has posted about the Wacom Cintiq 21UX. I absolutely love this product and it was worth every penny. Due to the type of work that I do, one job pays for itself. [...]
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Productivity
- Professional
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
Everything was perfect, [...] the product is beauifula nd works so well. The only remark I hae is with regards to the stand, it seems a little loose, so it doesnt stand completely upright. It starts tilting backwards a bit.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Viewed
- Excellent Stand
- Large Display Area
- Quick setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Any graphics
- Photo Retouching
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
[...] day!! - This is truly an amazing piece of technology - Quick setup - customer support top notch - I own a print design firm and it opens doors for things you never thought of...
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Beautiful
- Bright
- Easily Viewed
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
I'm able to get through twice as much work with this Cintiq as I could before... The performance is amazing. The display is top notch. I love everything about this and recommend it without reservation.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Viewed
- Long Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
Product is used for game development. User friendly and very precise. [...]
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Productivity
- Professional
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
Been using it for both professional and personal use. It's simply great. It's pretty much everything people and wacom advertise.
Accurate, easy to use, several usefull features, quality of image is excellent.
The one and only con i would give is that is somewhat heavy. So it's not the easiest thing in the world to transport. But after you set it up on your desk, best tablet by miles.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
I purchased the Cintiq to replace my Intuos 2. I was tired of looking in one place, while I drew somewhere else. The cintiq is fantastic for illustrating and photo editing. I love how fully customizable the buttons are and the various tilt and rotate options. So far I haven't found anything wrong with it. It has exceed expectation and made my workflow so much more efficient.
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
I am currently taking design classes and do some design work on the side. The Cintiq is an amazing product. I haven't come close to getting the full advantages yet.
Simple, easy to use and Wacom folks are very helpful. I love this product.
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Natural Feel
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
I been holding off for a top of the line tablet to begin learning digital painting and to edit photo's for our upcoming photography business, After watching now in stock alerts at over 6 different stores I was able to score one here at B&H. The screen only has 1 full dead pixel and 1 faint dead pixel, that is pretty good considering some of these that have been manufactured have more than that.[...]
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
Cons
Best Uses
- Animation
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
I'm a character animator and am trying to make the transition from paper to an entirely digital process. I teach in an art school which has a dozen cintiqs (the previous version of the 21ux) so I've had an opportunity to experiment with them and knew exactly what to expect. When I received my Cintiq it was really just an issue of setting it up, calibrating it and making sure there there weren't any of the typical problems (dead pixels, for example). It set up effortlessly with my Macbook Pro (I found the online videos helpful in this regard) and works great. I do notice that the pressure sensitivity is improved in this new model. Now it's just getting to work with it and getting accustomed to the new workflow, which seems as if it's going to be very efficient. Quite happy.
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Natural Feel
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
This is the best thing I ever bought it. If you are serious about doing digital work, this is the ultimate tablet. The screen is so sharp, the precision of the pen, everything makes this product essential to the next generation of digital production.
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
This is my first tablet and I absolutely love it. It has increased my productivity.
Install on Windows 7 was flawless.
Would like to see:
An automatic driver update feature. I was using a old driver and it caused the stylus to malfunction, but the latest drive fixed the problem.
Pros
- Good Control
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Illustration
Comments about Wacom Cintiq 21UX:
Amazingly responsive the cintiq allows me to draw at a natural speed. The monitor and tablet layers have a bit of parallax, but it didn't take long to get use to it, in fact I found that the hardest thing to learn was not to prod my regular computer screen with the pen :-)
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What's in the Box
- Grip Pen (KP501E2)
- 10 x Nibs (6x Standard, 3x Felt, 1x Stroke)
- Pen Stand
- Display Stand
- Five Replacement Pen Nibs
- DVI-I to VGA cable adapter
- DVI-I to DVI-D cable adapter
- AC Power Adapter
- Power Cable
- 4 x Rotation Lock Screws
- Bearing hub recess cover plate and screws
- Quick Start Guide
- User Manual
- CD w/ Software and Documentation
- Application DVD
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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