HD Touch Pen Display

Product Description

The Cintiq 22HD combines a 21.5 Inch; HD, wide format LCD with industry leading pen input capabilities, all in a traditional desktop display. Photographers, designers, artists and other creative professionals can work naturally and intuitively directly on the surface of the display, while enjoying all the creative and efficiency gains that make Cintiq the first choice among professionals.

Stand Adjustability Rotation up to 180° right/left, Incline 10° 65°

Top Reviews

Short lifespan needs to be corrected.
by P. Hinds (2 out of 5 stars)
May 29, 2018

This lasted for three years and two months, until it failed. The unit was on and in use when the screen went black. The power unit shows it is delivering power, but the power button will not allow the unit to be powered off (always on) even though the screen is not working. $1,800 for three years of use is unacceptable! The warranty is for two years? Unless Wacom contacts me with a solution I will not be doing business with them in the future.
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Dream come true!
by QueenAshi (5 out of 5 stars)
November 13, 2014

I simply love this product! I'm an aspiring digital artist (hopefully maybe one day, an animator) & this tablet is simply perfection. Definitely worth every penny! I also recommend getting this if you have Prime! I saved up for this for about 3ish months & I finally ordered my tablet on the 7th. It was due to arrive the 11th, but UPS got it a day early & I got it on the 10th! Definitely no regrets with this purchase ♥
(sorry for the blurry phone pics, it was dark when UPS came by my house)
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Stop staring and buy... but keep a few things in mind.
by Brodie M. Perkins (5 out of 5 stars)
July 1, 2013

I've been doing animation, illustration and 3D modeling for almost 12 years now. I started with a regular small personal wacom graphire tablet way back in my college days and gradually worked my way up to a larger 12 inch intuous. Which I used religiously for almost 6 years.

About 2 years ago, I happened upon a 12WX cintiq for about half the regular retail price (around $600). I snatched it up thinking it was a great deal and as I was already used to working on a 12inch intous, figured that at the very least, being able to draw directly on the screen would enhance my productivity.

It did not.

It came down to screen size. Most of the software I use (Zbrush, Photoshop, Maya) all have extensive menus and shortcuts and the 12WX's screen-space is just enough to do any serious work. After struggling with it for a few months, I re-boxed it, shelved it and went back to my trusty Intous.

Fast forward to 2012's San Diego Comic con where I stumbled upon Wacom's booth. They were demoing their newest products.. the 22hd and the 22hd/24hd touch tablets. I excitedly jumped on the biggest and baddest with touch support... After about 15 minutes of clawing around the buggy touch interface.. (which the Wacom dude had to reset 3 times) I moved over the 22HD and wow.. heaven. I must have sat there for at least 45 minutes.. just playing. I sat there so long, they ended up putting my stuff on their overhead screen for con goers to see while I was drawing. I guess some thought I was some popular artist worth knowing (I'm not.. at least, I don't think so) as they started to take pictures of me and the scribbles I was making on the screen.. (It was Batman, for those curious minds out there).

I was sold. As soon as Amazon orders went live with their free Prime shipping, I ordered one.

I've been using it since then daily and absolutely love it. I have difficultly expressing how much it's changed my digital work life.

So pros and cons.

PROS:
- It's a very nice big screen. I love the widescreen aspect as it allows more space on the sides for menus.. though that may be a personal choice for some as it does shrink the workable (portrait style) space a little.
- Bright screen with zero pixel flaws.
- Sturdy build on the bezel for moving around whenever as you need.
- Wiring system is still a little overwrote.. but improved and streamlined through a single port on the back, which helps manage wires quite a bit.
- It works flawlessly with all my pro-software
- Game changer. In case you can't tell.. I love it. The only negative I'm finding is that when I use friends computers for work, I have a habit of touching their screens.. which they hate, understandably. :)
- Speaking of games, I play PC games on it all the time.. most recently Bioshock Infinite cranked on high and it looked great.. no streaking or screen tearing etc.

CONS:
- The base is cool.. and give you a lot of really nice adjustment options.. but for my setup, I found myself working around the stand instead of it working for me. So, depending on your desk and space.. I'd recommend you get an ergo arm for it (which I ordered off amazon as well for about a $100) That made all the difference and took "working around" out of the equation as you can easily put the screen exactly wherever it's most comfortable for you.
- The buttons work well enough, and there's a lot of them (18) which is nice. but I tend to work in a dark studio space and find fumbling around for them to be a little bit of a hassle. I wish they had LEDs or something more tactile on them to make them easier to see in the dark or find without taking your eyes off the screen.

Once again, I found a solution and bought Razer's Nostromo keypad. It's keys have LEDS in them, are all programable/assignable to multiple sets and it sits easily on your desk or in your lap to toggle keys as you draw/paint/sculpt. It felt much more natural for how I work, than reaching for my keyboard or holding the edge of the screen to access the Cintiq's buttons.
- The screen DOES have some sparkle.. the anti glare or scratch coating is pretty noticeable when you first fire it up.. but unlike some, it didn't bother me then and I hardly even notice it now. But it's there, so it's worth a mention.
- This is more a disclaimer as I've read some saying it's tough to color correct the screen. I come from a video background and generally run a few monitors at once, not only to have more screens to spread out my work space, but to compare my end product between them to get an average that looks good on all the screens. (colors and gamut can look very diverse on different monitors and screens) I know it's not the slickest way to work, but that method has done well by me this long. In short, I don't know if the Cintiq 22hd has trouble color correcting, all I can say is that I've experienced no issues with it myself.

Even without the extras I mentioned (ergo arm and nostromo keypad), the Cintiq 22hd is fantastic tool right out of the box.

If you can't get together the scratch, get the largest Wacom Intous you can as it's an amazingly efficient and comparably inexpensive tool that will do 99% of what you need and do it very well. (I still have mine for portability and backup) But if you're really serious about digital art and do it (or plan to do it) for a living, I couldn't recommend the 22HD higher.

Whatever you do, don't skimp and get the smaller 12WX cintiq.. you'll hate yourself later, it's money better spent or saved, elsewhere.. trust me. And as sexy as they seem.. IMO, I wouldn't bother with the more expensive touch models.. unless you just HAVE to have the touch function and extra few inches of screen space. $$$$$!

On Amazon's side, I have nothing but praise. At time of release, Wacom's own stock (also free shipping from them) was on back order.. I placed my order a few days after they were available with no tax and free shipping. Three days later, I was unwrapping the beast in my living room. Great job!

It isn't often I bother writing product reviews, particularly this long after I've bought it. But this is hands down the best (profession related) purchase I've ever made. So worth the money as it's immeasurably changed how efficiently I work.

It's a thing of beauty and I think you'll love it.
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For digital artists, it's probably the best tablet
by J (4 out of 5 stars)
June 24, 2017

I've been using Intuos 5 medium for years before trying this cintiq 22hd. I've used it for a week and here's a short review from me.

work space description:

a desk that's already filled up ~60% with a 27inch monitor, 19 monitor, keyboard, small audio mixer, mouse.

The Packaging of cintiq 22hd:

ok I didn't expect such huge box for this 22hd cintiq. It was really heavy and I don't think any women would be able to bring this box upstairs without anyone else's help. I asked my brother to help me bring it upstairs. I first thought they sent me 27 by mistake. The box is that HUGE. I almost thought of cutting the four corners of the box because it was difficult to get this heavy thing out of the packaging. The packaging itself is pretty simple but getting the monitor out with the foams along side was hard due to heavy weight.

Installing:

It's pretty much like any other Wacom tablets except you need to make sure you have a spare DVI port + power plug. Plug the DVI cable, power cord, usb (your pen doesn't work unless you plug usb). Then, find the driver on Wacom site, configure everything and you are good to go.

Pros & Cons after a week of using:

Pros
1.Display size

I draw digital paintings using photoshop and the 21 inch display was pretty much perfect for what I do (not too large/small).
2.Mount

Mount included. It's easy to use. Just stick your monitor on it and put it on your desk. Take out the foams before trying to adjust the height because otherwise, the levers don't move.
3.Plug and Play

Pretty much you plug it and get the right driver and it's usable right away.
4.You can use it as an additional monitor

It's recognized as a monitor on your pc which means you have two options in display settings: 1) extend display or 2) duplicate displays (1080p). My 27 inch monitor is 2560x1440 res., but duplicating the display forced it to match the 1920x1080 resolution of Cintiq 22hd. So, I just made cintiq my third monitor.
5.Drawing is so much easier than Intuos 5

When on Intuos 5 and similar, it's not easy to draw were you intend to draw and this makes me press the "undo" button so many times while drawing. I also have to use free transform and liquify to sometimes get the right shape. With Cintiq 22hd, I was really amazed by how easier it was to draw compared to Intuos 5. Drawing on Cintiq made me use "undo" probably 80% less and the calibration was really precise. Now,I don't have to guess where my lines will end up next...
6.Display settings button (IMPORTANT)

I like how it has the physical display settings button on top right. I use my Dell Ultrasharp 27inch IPS monitor to check the colors. It took me a few hours to realize that I could adjust the display settings on cintiq to closely match what my Dell portrays in terms of brightness and colors. It is extremely important to do this set up before you work on your project because the display on Cintiq was obviously brighter and more concentrated in color compared to my monitor; it made me think that the drawing looked okay but on my Dell, the drawing looked washed out and dull. After adjusting the display settings, it worked out all fine.

Personally, I had to bring down the 'contrast' all the way down. I also had to touch the RGB settings as well to match my monitor.

Cons:
1.It gets warm

It doesn't get as hot as my other monitors but it still does get pretty warm after using it for 2 hours +. I wouldn't mind it if it were winter but it's pretty warm here so your hands will get a little sweaty. It's not too warm but still a bit annoying for someone who doesn't like any kind of heat on hands and feet. You need probably 20-30min with the power off for it to completely cool down IMO.
2.Grainy Display (antiglare coating)

I can clearly see grains (like the "add noise" effect on photoshop XD) on the glass panel on cintiq. I researched a bit and it turns out it's for the anti glare purpose. You get used to it but it would've been better if it were smooth like other normal monitors.
3.Thick Bezel

For a 21-inch display, the whole tablet's size is about the same size as my dell 27inch monitor. This thing will take lots of space and I can definitely see why people would get arm mounts for this. Do we need all those buttons and thick frame around the display?? I really wish newer cintiq models are made thinner and lighter.
4.Mount

For the price, I wish the mount was better. I saw 27 inch cintiq with a better mount. If I adjust the height to its highest, it becomes too tall and I can't see half bottoms of my two other monitors... I wish the mount allowed me to position the tablet so that it's almost flat + stick out from the desk (like the mount included in 27 inch).
5.Price

Wacom's display tablets are the best out there for artists but still I feel like it's a little too expensive for what I get. However, since there are not many brands that are near this good, there's no choice really...

Overall, I'm happy with the drawing experience I get from using this cintiq.

However, the weight, heat problem, size, mount, and thick bezels could've been better for such a high price tag.

I would recommend it only if you have enough desk space, and are a serious/professional artist.
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It's okay. Not worth the price.
by Dan (3 out of 5 stars)
August 3, 2017

It's fine. Not worth the price.

I tried the Cintiq Pro 13, and then the Cintiq 22HD.

First off, the 22HD is 5-year-old (at least?) hardware. Why has Wacom not come out with a new large-screen tablet? Yeah the screen size is big, but it's also bulky. It's like what old "flat screen" TVs used to be like: Flat screen on front, bulky, curved backside and heavy in the back. Tablets should be light and slim these days.

Secondly, there's the dreaded "parallax" going on (because it's old hardware). There is a noticeable space between the nib of your pen and the drawing screen - this space is the glass pane between the two. It is distracting. The Cintiq pro 13 (and presumably the 16) does not have this problem.

I couldn't get a decent sized drawing without pixellation going on. I don't know if it's an issue with the 22HD or what, but it did not happen when I used the Pro 13.

Lastly, the lack of "touch gestures" like pinch-zoom is a killer. It is so inconvenient to not be able to rotate and zoom with pinch gestures. The Pro 13 has this. The 22HD (non-touch version) does not. Talk about tedious! The need to manually press "zoom" and "rotate" buttons was the most annoying part of this.

I returned the Pro 13 simply because it's too small. It was like drawing on a greeting card.

I got the 22HD because the screen looked huge. But it had the cons above. Also a problem with the express "touch strip."

I'm returning this, and trying the Pro 16. The Pro 13 was great and superior in all aspects except the size. Hopefully the Pro 16 is a little better when it comes to screen size and it'll be what I'm looking for.
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Stellar!!
by Leigh (5 out of 5 stars)
April 20, 2017

I've been using my Cintiq 22HD for a year and three-four months now. I can only say I am ECSTATIC. It was the best art related investment ever. That being said, it's a very expensive item, and I wold never ever recommend this to a beginner or a newbie to digital art. You're much better off with an entry level tablet or perhaps the cheaper alternatives if you're not sure you want to stick with digital art or not.

The screen is silky smooth to draw on. Temperature maybe ran hot after many hours of use, I use it as a secondary monitor permanently as well as my tablet of course. That being said, i got a smudge guard so I had no issue with sweat or sticking to a hot screen.

I tried to draw again on a screenless Wacom product and I found it to be impossible. This Cintiq spoiled me! If you already make a fair wage with your art and think that the investment will pay itself off in a couple months, definitely jump on it It's worth noting as well that in all this time of owning the Cintiq, I haven't even had to change the pen nib once.
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Software updates are a routine. Love them or hate them.
by Kris (5 out of 5 stars)
February 22, 2018

Now that I have owned this a few years I feel I can give an adequate review: software is a bit tedious but an easy install. Drivers are accessible on website and pen calibration is a time to time maintenance must (it's a sequence of stylus interactions you have to do to calibrate where the stylus meets the screen and where the contact goes on the program you're using). Asides that, this monitor is responsive, works with a variety of programs without issue. I'd recommend an ergo arm or similar as the stand it comes with isn't very versatile (angle up, down, you're welcome). The buttons on either side of the screen can potentially be programmed but to be honest, I myself rarely use them. The touch strips however are responsive and do come in handy. The screen cleans easy and has withstood well to regular use without a protector (I tend to bear down on my stylus too so this is a huge relief). The backlight is sharp and the colors are crisp. It's a bit heavy and tends to take up a lot of room but it's a nominal fee for the ability to work directly on a surface.
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repetitive disconnecting as a tablet (having to restart the Wacom system - this is an issue I've had
by B (3 out of 5 stars)
October 13, 2017

As handy as this for designing and illustration - there are issues getting the colors correct, repetitive disconnecting as a tablet (having to restart the Wacom system - this is an issue I've had with all Wacom products) - but comes with horrible customer service. Mine completely stopped working just after warranty, so had to send it for hundreds to have it repaired. Now I have large dark spots in the lower left corner which is a rising issue for this 22HD model. Same spots in same location. Wacom claims they're user-caused, to skirt around having to cover it under warranty - but I literally never draw or place my hand there. This is similar case with others who have this issue. For the price, I would expect something to work more reliably and have better support.
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Terrible resolution. Needs an adaptor for my imac :(
by MK1 (2 out of 5 stars)
December 27, 2018

I exchanged my cintiq pro 13 for this one b/c the 13in was too small. I wanted the size upgrade and had read tons of good reviews on this display. Unfortunately none of the reviews mentioned the need for an adaptor to use my 2017 imac (27-in).

Wacom customer reps seem to have zero knowledge of apple products. I found better info through forums.

Waited another week for an adaptor on amazon, and was dissapointed with the crappy resolution. The parallax was TERRIBLE. No way around it. Wacom customer service unhelpful.

I returned yet another wacom product. Amazon charges you for shipping the item back.

The only thing I liked was how silent the fan was, unlike my new cintiq pro 24, which runs like a jet engine.
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Absolutely pleased!!!
by Bobby J Dabbs (5 out of 5 stars)
November 6, 2014

Before I ordered, I had no idea what to expect, except a few reviews and some YouTube videos to go on but I finally made the leap and as an artist its the best piece of equipment I own other than my pc. This thing is amazing. It did take me a few days to get it working properly due to a (dvi to data-port) adapter being the wrong one. NOTE: The adapter should be active NOT passive, which will change/correct the signal internally before sending it through! Other than that little hiccup, the tablet itself, works great. Its very responsive, crystal clear, and works great as an extra monitor. The pen fine tuning and button set up went pretty quickly. The only thing I am disappointed with is that I waited so long to order one. The item is a little pricey but in terms of bang for buck, its definitely a top notch professional tool all the way!! Knowing what I know now, I'd for sure recommend it!

Note: I felt a need to add this. I found one issue so far but I have to say, it's not Wacom's issue in my opinion, it's Windows but any way there's this annoying issue of your tablet's drivers disappearing after you wake your pc up from sleep once in a while. At first, I just went to my downloads folder re-install, restart and good to go, but after about the 4th time, this got really annoying, so I thought I'd post the solution I found here. If you can't click on it, just copy and paste that link into your browser for the page with answers. Turns out window's tablet controls are fighting with Wacom's over control of your Cintiq, and Window's "Tablet PC Input Service" needs to be disabled for this Cintiq tablet drivers to wake up and work properly. I guess when the Cintiq goes to sleep, so does its drivers, and when you wake it up, sometimes Windows tablet controls have taken over and the Cintiq's drivers stay asleep but haven't actually disappeared! Hope this helps and good luck out there!

Link: http://fox-orian.tumblr.com/post/39456072610

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