Huion GT-220 V2 Black Graphics Drawing Monitor with 8192 Pen Pressure 21.5 Inch HD(1920x1080) IPS Pen Display for Windows and Mac

I bought one of these and like it very much. Still whilst quite reasonably priced, it’s a fair amount to pay for something you are unlikely to have had a chance to try out before buying, so I thought I’d add a few thoughts about why you might consider one.First off, if money is no object then a Wacom pen monitor is an excellent choice. Not wishing to spend quite so much but still after a quality product I found a number of more affordable devices available. After reading lots of reviews the Huion appeared to rate highly amongst these competing brands so I gave it a try.The screen is very good and the pen whilst not quite a match maybe for the iPad Pro Pencil, works well. Occasionally there is slight parallax evident but by adjusting how you hold the pen you can easily compensate for this. It does need charging but it seems to keep its charge for a long time so this isn’t at all an issue. As I benefitted from a flash sale I chose a larger screen than the Huoin DT-191 I was originally looking at. I would suggest if your workspace can accommodate it you get the largest screen you can comfortably afford. The more you can view without having to zoom in and out, the better. Also consider the pro version of this monitor which has ‘hot keys’. It might be worth the extra cost as they do help workflow. I quite like the cleaner look of this ‘non pro’ version though.Any cons?Take time to calibrate the monitor. I found it looked slightly washed out when connected my Mac but was fine after a little tweaking of the menu options. On my PC laptop colours also looked less vibrant on the Huion. On checking, the Huion seemed to be giving me pretty good colour values but my laptop’s screen settings were too vibrant. Basically it pays to take a little time to adjust your settings to get the most out of it.The other reason for a lack of colour saturation is simply the screen protector which is quite thick. It works perfectly, reduces glare and provides a surface with a bit of bite for the pen. It does diffuse the screen image though so it’s your choice whether to discard it and work directly on the glass. Unless you are very heavy handed it should be ok but I am looking at getting a more transparent 3rd party screen protector.The manual refers to the older 2048 pressure level pen and it’s orange charging light. You actually now get the 8192 pressure level pen (which is nice) and has a white charging light. I wasn’t quite sure how long it took to charge though so gave it a couple of hours which seems to do the trick.Another thing some reviewers have remarked on is the downward facing connectors and that the cables can get in the way if you try to angle the monitor flatter. I like an almost flat drawing surface so was concerned. I found only the power cable seemed likely to get in the way so before connecting it I gently bent it into a right angle and it now sits out of the way and not stressing the monitor connector when I drop the monitor all the way down. I found any cons seemed easily worked around and in summary I am very happy with the price and quality of myGT-220 v2.

I use a wacom 22hd in work and wanted a drawing device at home but average cost of the wacom is £1,300. The huion gt220 v2 is just under £500.using photoshop this basically performs the same as the wacom in picture quality, build and performance. purchased a different screen protector as the original is a matt anti-glare type which dulls the picture and has a rough feel using the pen. the replacement is a crystal clear smooth version (cost £33..but worth it.sold on amazon and is for the huion 220 but fits the 220 v2) but still a huge overall saving compared to a wacom..around £800 difference!! You can draw directly onto the screen but just my personal preference. Easy to set up no driver problems.pen easy to calibrate.good overall build quality performs great.no lag or delay on the pen (using a basic laptop).connects using either hdmi or vga cables. All cables included. really well packaged. 2 pens.a glove. Has good overall reviews on youtube. Only reason i did not get the pro version is i dont use the short cut keys on the wacom so it would be an extra £200. the pro has a bigger frame and cables are located on the side and not underneath but i have not had any problems with the cable locations on the 220 v2. As a professional using this for designing and photo editing the huion gt 220 v2 is a great 2nd drawing device for home and comes highly recommended.

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  The first screen tablet I have owned. I always wanted a Wacom Cintiq but never wanted to pay the high price for it. However, I found the HUION to be a good alternative at a lower price.The packaging box was undamaged on delivery, it had two thick pieces of cardboard to stop everything from being squished - nice touch.My first impressions, the screen is rather BIG, I was worried about the quality of the screen would then be bad but at 1080p the quality is still really good. It came with a good quality screen protector on it, which I have kept on as I prefer the feel compared to the shiny glass and then you don't need to wear the glove to stop it smearing. It does mean it's not as bright as shiny, but me personally I tried it without the screen protector and I was not a fan.The product came with a lot of added extras like an extra pen, drawing glove, extra nibs, sturdy stand and even a screwdriver to attach the stand - quite unheard of.The setup was simple, I have been using it on a mac, downloaded the drivers installed them plugged the USB and HDMI and Power. Did a quick calibration setup and I was good to go. I was worried it would have a big learning curve, as I am used to digital tablets that you look up at a separate monitor but after about 10 mins I was drawing and animating away at my normal pace.It does not have express keys, I am not a fan of these anyway as I prefer to use a keyboard for shortcuts, just keep that in mind if you are a big express key fan. The Pen Pressure is good, I did have to put it on the max setting and for the artwork, I create it is more than capable but I can imagine if you are doing very very detailed lines that need to flow perfectly very well from thin to thick it could be a little jarring.However generally I am impressed with it, it is a lot cheaper than Wacom's Cintiq size of Tablet if you are using it as a hobby like myself you will be more than happy and find it fun to work on. If you are a full-time illustrator who needs the best quality humanly possible and doing highly detailed work then obviously it's worth investing in the more expensive products.