Wacom displays and tablets have been useful tools for artists and designers since the 1980s, offering the ability to swap a mouse for a pen for drawing, photo editing, and more. That lineage includes pen displays: screens that connect to your computer and on which you draw directly with a stylus. But Wacom says it has created something completely new just weeks before Apple updates its iPad screens. The latest model of interactive display is called movink, and it is the company's first with an OLED screen. It's also Wacom's thinnest and lightest option, while still offering 13 inches of workspace.
Inside, an OLED panel made by Samsung offers Full HD resolution with 10-bit color and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio. Thanks to the qualities of OLED, you can expect a “perfect black point,” according to Wacom. Because color accuracy is paramount for artists, Movink covers 100 percent DCI-P3 and 95 percent Adobe RGB, with a Delta E difference of 2 or less. The company says the pen display is factory calibrated to industry standards and stores up to two custom color profiles. It is also validated by Pantone and Pantone SkinTone, with additional calibration available in Wacom Color Manager.
The OLED panel has benefits other than looks. Wacom says the Movink has the fastest response time of any of its pen displays and offers a higher pen sensing height. The company promises that there will be no ripples or light leaks and that the device will run cooler and quieter than other models. Movink is also a touchscreen, with two customizable buttons on its slim bezel for quick access to your most used tools.
Wacom says the Movink is the thinnest and lightest pen display it has ever made, weighing just 420 grams and measuring 4 millimeters at its thinnest point. The company explains that it is 66 percent thinner and 55 percent lighter than the Wacom One 13 Touch, a comparably sized option designed more for beginners. The screen is covered with Corning's Gorilla Glass and the body is made of magnesium alloy, so you can carry it in a bag with your laptop without worry.
Of course, the pen is a crucial part of this setup. Movink comes with a specially designed version of the Pro Pen 3, which Wacom says provides the same experience as that of the Cintiq Pro line of displays. More specifically, the Pro Pen 3's sensitivity and tilt detection help with everything from digital painting detailed to fine line work. Wacom refined the design of the pen tip to increase visibility, which should improve the overall drawing experience. The nib remover and replacement nibs are stored inside the pen, so you can quickly fix any problems even if you work outside your usual study space.
Movink is also the first professional-grade pen display to support Wacom's Dual Pen technology, allowing you to use styluses from other companies. The list of supported devices includes pens from Samsung, Staedtler, Lamy, Dr. Grip, and more. Additionally, you can use Wacom's UD pens from the One line of devices, as well as older versions of the Pro Pen with Movink. The display is compatible with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Android and connects to your laptop or desktop via a single USB-C cable (15W power delivery required).
Wacom Movink is now available in the company's online store for $750 (€850 and £730). The company will also offer a folding stand for $80 and for $45. However, both items are currently listed as out of stock.
