{"id":806718,"date":"2022-11-10T13:12:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T20:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/us\/?p=803482"},"modified":"2023-12-21T10:54:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T18:54:42","slug":"what-creators-are-saying-about-the-new-wacom-cintiq-pro-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/what-creators-are-saying-about-the-new-wacom-cintiq-pro-27\/","title":{"rendered":"What professional creatives are saying about the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 27"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27&nbsp;<em>really<\/em>&nbsp;the ultimate in creative perfection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s been about six weeks since the launch of Wacom\u2019s best ever pen display, the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/en-us\/wacom-cintiq-pro-pen-display\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom Cintiq Pro 27<\/a>. Built based on feedback from the professional artists and creatives who have looked to Wacom for the highest-caliber creative technology for 40 years, it\u2019s Wacom\u2019s most advanced product ever. But you can\u2019t just take Wacom\u2019s word for it \u2014 do the pros agree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cYou just need to experience it for yourself.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"New &amp; Improved from Wacom: The Cintiq Pro 27\u201d Creative Display\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9nIVBPf-UpU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jordan,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9nIVBPf-UpU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from B&amp;H Photo<\/a>, was particularly enamored with the display itself. \u201cWhile some people may be indifferent to bezel sizes, the difference from the 24 to 27 Cintiq Pro models is staggering.\u201d Because the slim bezel allows the Cintiq Pro 27 to have a&nbsp;<em>larger<\/em>&nbsp;screen but with a&nbsp;<em>smaller<\/em>&nbsp;footprint \u2014 it\u2019s right in the \u201csweet spot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also appreciated the display\u2019s brightness, color accuracy, ability to view and edit HDR content, its color fidelity, and that it\u2019s a true 10-bit display, \u201cgiving smoother color transitions for photo or video editing that requires intensive color work.\u201d They also appreciated the Wacom Color Manager calibration tool, making it usable for all kinds of color situations. And&nbsp; when it comes to the display\u2019s 120hz refresh rate? \u201cYou just need to experience it for yourself, and once you do, there\u2019s no going back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you might expect, B&amp;H Photo is primarily interested in photography and video editing. How does it fare for those tasks? \u201cPhoto editing with a pen tablet is my favorite thing to do, they said, \u201csince the pressure controls of the pen and the ergonomics of the pen and tablet make long editing sessions more enjoyable \u2026 working directly on the image itself makes the editing process much more comprehensive. My experience with the Cintiq Pro 27 was just fabulous all around.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jordan particularly appreciated the built-in ExpressKeys on the back of the device and the versatility of the Cintiq Pro 27 along with the stand. It was easy to adjust into a comfortable position, and the design helped. \u201cThe ExpressKey grip made it easier to have a direct hold on the actual display while also toggling the ExpressKeys.\u201d They noted that when it comes to professional photo and video editing, it\u2019s really a \u201cstamina game,\u201d and \u201canything that can improve ergonomics will always be a big win.\u201d Having the pen as well as the touch controls was especially helpful for video editing when adjusting colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\"Improved and redesigned\"<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"In-Depth Review of the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q6DLQaBatgQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PabloMunozGomez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pablo Mu\u00f1oz G\u00f3mez<\/a>, a digital concept art educator, was also very impressed with the Cintiq Pro 27, and went over all of its features before listing his top five most important ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, the size of the \"awesome\" screen, which takes up the same footprint on your desk as previous models, despite having a much larger active area due to the impressively thin bezel. Second, the screen's brightness: \"The brightness of the display makes it easy to work in any lighting conditions,\" he says. \"Now my room feels lighter without compromising visibility.\" Third were the ExpressKeys. While he noted that it takes time to get used to the built-in ExpressKeys, especially if you're used to the ExpressKey Remote, he considers it \"a massive improvement.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fourth, he considers the precision of the pen on the screen to be \"top notch.\" With Wacom's highest-resolution screen ever and its 120hz response speed, and 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity on the Pro Pen 3, it's the most precise pen display Wacom has ever made. Finally, he liked how lightweight the Cintiq Pro 27 is, so when it's coupled with a Flex Arm it's easy to manipulate and move to whatever position you'd like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cEverything that they can think of to put into this thing, they have.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Review\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x59b4nR3Y3E?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x59b4nR3Y3E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brad Colbow begins his review<\/a>&nbsp;with the price. At $3,499, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/estore.wacom.com\/en-US\/wacom-cintiq-pro-27-interactive-pen-display-dth271k0a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom Cintiq Pro 27<\/a>&nbsp;is not cheap. But is it worth it? Colbow notes that it\u2019s not intended for hobbyists.&nbsp;Wacom has devices across price ranges for all kinds of users (the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wacom.com\/en-us\/products\/pen-displays\/wacom-cintiq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom Cintiq line<\/a>&nbsp;is great for ambitious amateurs and starts at $649, and the Wacom One is a powerful entry-level display tablet that costs $399), but the Cintiq Pro 27 is intended for high end professionals who need a 10-bit, 120hz, Pantone skin tone validated display with HDR gamma support and world-class color validity. \u201cI\u2019m glad someone is making pen displays that are pushing the boundaries,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colbow noted that you need a stand to use the Cintiq Pro 27, and while it\u2019s built to be used with a specific stand, because of the VESA mounts it can be used with a stand you might already have or a preferred alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also liked the Pro Pen 3. \u201cWacom\u2019s pens really kick butt \u2026 the lines that this pen make are fantastic \u2026 I have great control [and] I feel like the pressure is doing exactly what I want it to do when I\u2019m trying to do it.\u201d He demonstrates how customizable the Pro Pen 3 is, especially the weight balance options, and explained that having three buttons on the pen itself was great, especially when doing 3d work in Blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOverall, I just loved drawing on this thing,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was fun the whole time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cThe best display tablet money can buy.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ultimate Wacom CINTIQ PRO 27 Review + Ergo Stand &amp; Pro Pen 3\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LybW8WZBrrg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LybW8WZBrrg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aaron Rutten<\/a>&nbsp;has been a long-time user of the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 QHD device, so they were especially excited for a new 27 inch display tablet from Wacom. First, Rutten noted something rarely mentioned: the 120hz refresh rate of the Cintiq Pro 27, unique among creative display tablets, doesn\u2019t just mean a quicker response and smoother lines when doing repetitive linework like crosshatching, or benefit game designers whose games will run in 120hz \u2014 it also means better video for content creators, as the \u201cstrobing\u201d effect will be minimized if you\u2019re filming your display. Overall, it\u2019s an \u201cexcellent display that looks great, [and] it feels really nice to draw on,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rutten was impressed with the new Pro Pen 3. \u201cI didn\u2019t think there was much room to innovate with a drawing tablet pen, but Wacom has surprised me here.\u201d He mentioned the variety of ways the pen can be customized, and because he currently uses a Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 QHD, the 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity are a huge step up. He mentions that current creative software like Rebelle and Painter have increased the degree to which pressure sensitivity can be utilized with things like opacity controls, making this feature more important. He also praised the Pro Pen 3\u2019s tilt recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also useful for content creators: the screw holes built into the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27, used for the pen stand or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/estore.wacom.com\/en-US\/accessories\/accessories-other\/wacom-extension-table.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpqyapqmk-wIVNG5vBB2RhA2PEAQYASABEgIIaPD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Extension Table<\/a>, have a standard 1\/4\u201d thread. \u201cYou can screw on a camera, microphone, lights, and more. As a content creator and live-streamer, I can really appreciate this feature for being so simple, yet useful \u2026 now I can attach a camera to the Cintiq \u2026 so I don\u2019t have to worry about that extra piece of gear on my desk. And if I have to move my displays, the webcam moves with it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Rutten still likes his Wacom Cintiq 27 QHD, he believes that if someone doesn\u2019t currently have a Cintiq Pro, this is \u201cthe best display tablet money can buy.\u201d In another video&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DfNy1hnlKxuY&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cabeni.jones%40wacom.com%7C2de861fef3734d7f600108dac2b73030%7C9655a91b107e4537834ed15e84872626%7C1%7C0%7C638036389287425475%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cm3GxSC97gU9XU50rJWE3FyWP3yWPJFbaQHJ9%2BVVRwE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ranking the best drawing tablets of 2022<\/a>, he considered the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 the second-best display tablet available in 2022 after his favorite device, the QHD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/06\/C0MZU4LE_400x400-150x150-1.png\" alt=\"No Film School logo\" class=\"wp-image-810578\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/06\/C0MZU4LE_400x400-150x150-1.png 150w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/06\/C0MZU4LE_400x400-150x150-1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cSo good, digital artists will never go back to a mouse.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nofilmschool.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No Film School<\/a> saw the Cintiq Pro 27 as a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nofilmschool.com\/wacom-announces-27-pen-display\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">continuation of Wacom\u2019s legacy<\/a>: \u201cWacom was one of the first companies to develop a touch tablet for creatives. Furthermore, it was also one of the first to develop a monitor with touch tech built-in. Now the new monitor\/tablet builds on that legacy. They especially see the value for photographers: \u201cWhile Wacom has been a staple for digital painters and VFX artists for decades, it has found a new home with photographers who want a new approach to editing their photos.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/06\/newie2021-outline-150x150-1.jpg\" alt=\"Jason Chatfield drawing\" class=\"wp-image-810579\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/06\/newie2021-outline-150x150-1.jpg 150w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/06\/newie2021-outline-150x150-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cAn epic beast.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasonchatfield.com\/blog\/wacom-doubles-down-and-releases-an-epic-beast-of-a-cintiq-pro-the-new-cintiq-pro-27?rq=cintiq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cartoonist Jason Chatfield<\/a>&nbsp;has been a Wacom user for decades, and has \u201cnever seen anything this crazy.\u201d When it comes to drawing, \u201c[t]his is as close as they\u2019ve ever got to pencil on paper. There\u2019s no longer any noticeable parallax. It\u2019s wild,\u201d he says. Chatfield also really appreciated the design of the ExpressKeys, as he wasn\u2019t a fan of the ExpressKey remote: \u201cI\u2019m really excited about this feature \u2026 It may even mean I remove the keyboard altogether.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The reviews are in \u2026 it\u2019s the best Wacom display tablet ever.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to learn more? Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/us\/the-top-three-features-of-the-new-cintiq-pro-27\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the top three features of the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27<\/a>, head over to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/estore.wacom.com\/en-US\/wacom-cintiq-pro-27-interactive-pen-display-dth271k0a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom\u2019s eStore<\/a>&nbsp;to get one yourself, or contact Wacom by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:enterprise@wacom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enterprise@wacom.com<\/a>&nbsp;if you want to explore upgrading your studio to the Cintiq Pro 27.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We rounded up some reviews of the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 27. 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