This is a powerful pen computer built with digital artists in mind. If you're a professional artist then even the iPad Pro can feel confining, which is why this tablet with a pen, with its large Ultra HD 15.6 inch display can be essential.

The Wacom MobileStudio Pro 16 is a dedicated digital art tablet that enables professional artists to take their work on the go, whether 2D or 3D. The best tablets with a stylus pen available now But you may still wish to buy a second stylus, which is why we have guides to the best stylus for iPad and the best stylus for Android tablets these can often offer new ways to make use of your device. Many tablets come with a stylus included, and these are the ideal ones I've selected in my guide below. If you know that you definitely don't want an Apple device, you may also want to check out our best iPad alternatives guide. In most cases I've tried the tablets out, or the team has, and we've judged their display, the drawing experience, build quality and the functionality of the pen itself (I've linked to the full product reviews).

Our team of reviewers have assessed a range of tablets that come with a stylus that you can buy right now, whatever your budget, and I've gathered the best in this guide. There are also three categories – pen computers (standalone devices), pen displays (these need a computer) and graphics tablets (no screen and need a computer). They can differ in size but also latency, resolution and feel – leading manufacturers aim to emulate the sense of using paper and canvas. In this guide I'll list the best tablets for drawing with a pen as well as those that are good for taking notes.

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