--- product_id: 82512360 title: "XPPen Deco 01 V3 10x6 Drawing Tablet, 16K Battery-Free Stylus, 8 Keys | Battery-Free Stylus, 8 Keys for Digital Art, Teaching, OSU, Mac, PC, Android, Chromebook, Designed for Beginners" brand: "xp-pen" price: "R2107" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Xp Pen" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/82512360-xppen-deco-01-v3-10x6-drawing-tablet-16k-battery-free store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 60Β° tilt support 16,384 pressure levels 8 customizable shortcut keys XPPen Deco 01 V3 10x6 Drawing Tablet, 16K Battery-Free Stylus, 8 Keys | Battery-Free Stylus, 8 Keys for Digital Art, Teaching, OSU, Mac, PC, Android, Chromebook, Designed for Beginners **Brand:** xp-pen **Price:** R2107 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your digital art game β€” because your ideas deserve the best canvas. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** XPPen Deco 01 V3 10x6 Drawing Tablet, 16K Battery-Free Stylus, 8 Keys | Battery-Free Stylus, 8 Keys for Digital Art, Teaching, OSU, Mac, PC, Android, Chromebook, Designed for Beginners by xp-pen - **How much does it cost?** R2107 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/82512360-xppen-deco-01-v3-10x6-drawing-tablet-16k-battery-free) ## Best For - xp-pen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted xp-pen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Generous Drawing Canvas:** A spacious 10 x 6.25 inch active area lets your creativity run wild without feeling cramped. - β€’ **Lightweight & Travel-Ready:** At just 8mm thin and portable, it’s the perfect companion for on-the-go digital artists and managers balancing work and passion. - β€’ **Ergonomic Workflow, Your Way:** 8 fully customizable express keys designed for both left and right-handed pros to speed up your creative flow. - β€’ **Seamless Multi-Device Compatibility:** Plug & play USB-C connectivity with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and Chrome OS for ultimate versatility. - β€’ **Unmatched Precision at Your Fingertips:** Experience ultra-smooth, natural strokes with industry-leading 16K pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition. ## Overview The XPPen Deco 01 V3 is a professional-grade drawing tablet featuring a large 10x6.25 inch active area, 16,384 levels of battery-free stylus pressure sensitivity with 60Β° tilt support, and 8 customizable shortcut keys. Designed for beginners and pros alike, it offers broad OS compatibility including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and Chrome OS, with easy USB-C connectivity. Its slim, lightweight design makes it ideal for creative professionals who demand precision and portability in one sleek package. ## Description desertcart.com: XPPen Deco 01 V3 10x6 Drawing Tablet, 16K Battery-Free Stylus, 8 Keys | Battery-Free Stylus, 8 Keys for Digital Art, Teaching, OSU, Mac, PC, Android, Chromebook, Designed for Beginners : Electronics Review: Fantastic for the price, perfect on Linux! - For the price, this is a fantastic entry-level tablet. I've tried it on both Mac and Linux and I can confirm that the Linux support is excellent, with drivers available for every major distro family. Bravo to XPPen for treating Linux like the first-class citizen it is! I've tried it on both Fedora and Arch and it works great. It even has a handy GUI configuration tool that works quite well for various settings, including the shortcut buttons. I've tested in a variety of software including Blender, Krita, Affinity, and Nomad and it works well in all of them. It's very slim and sturdy and I'd be very comfortable tossing this in a backpack with a laptop. If I have one complaint, it's that the tip has a lot of "wiggle" and feels quite squishy. It's been years since I last used a tablet, but I prefer a more stiff, reliable tip, like a pen or pencil. Given how much cheaper this is versus a Wacom, I can live with that! If you need a starter tablet for drawing, drafting, or sculpting this is a good choice. Review: Comparison Review between XP-Pen Deco01 v2 and Huion H1060P - I'm writing this review because I wish there was one like it when I was agonizing over what my first drawing tablet would be. I've mostly used an XP-Pen deco 01 v1 for many years and it was fine, but when it broke (more on that below), I really wanted to try a Huion since they have such good reviews. Huion vs Xp-Pen This is a comparison between the Xp-Pen Deco 01 (v2) and the Huion Inspiroy H1060P. They both have nearly identical price points and specs. I got both on discounts for around $50 on average. I am not a professional artist, but I do draw a lot (several hundred hours on my tablet) and have been paid for my work, but I'm not as skilled as professionals. I mostly do character sketches and inking comic-style. For my style and what I need, both tablets are great. They are very precise and allow me to execute and get the end result that I want. Pen pressure ability is the same between the two, I can make clean, tapered strokes with each just fine. The Huion is set to a "harder" pressure than the Xp-Pen, and while both tablet drivers allow changing pressure curves, the Huion minimal is "harder" than the XP-Pen. All-in-all I'd say aside from the pressure, they perform identical and I've heard they they both use the same underlying hardware (unconfirmed by me), this makes sense if true. Personally I like to use a lighter touch when drawing so I prefer the XP-Pen, which also has a much lower 'activation pressure' that the tablet recognizes before drawing pixels. With the XP-Pen, if you are touching the tablet, it's making a stroke. The Huion on the other hand requires a little pressure before it starts making a stroke. So you can lightly stroke the tablet and nothing will happen until you put enough pressure down for it to activate. Drivers: Unfortunately the Huion driver does not offer the option of changing the activation pressure of the tablet, just adjustment of the pressure curve (how the tablet interprets pressure after activation pressure has been reached). I don't believe it can be fixed or adjusted via drawing software either, though I think some drawing software (Photoshop, Krita, Corel, etc) might allow you to adjust your tablet to have a higher activation pressure if you want it (just not lower). Aside from that, the Huion drivers work better with my drawing software (Krita) - by this I mean they are bug free and even work properly if I disconnect and reconnect the tablet while Krita is open. The XP-Pen drivers are a little more buggy - they often don't reconnect properly when I disconnect/reconnect the tablet - the cursor position is fine, but the pressure will not be recognized by my computer until I exit Krita or sometimes I have to reboot the machine. There are other odd bugs like the cursor being trapped in a section of my monitor screen. This happens infrequently, but it does happen and its quite annoying. Pens: Both pens are nice and the new pen that comes with the v2 Deco is much better than the v1 one. The Huion pen is slightly better than both, a little heavier and it just feels a bit nicer/grippier in the hand Physical tablet: The XP-Pen is smaller and lighter than the Huion, but with the same drawing surface size. This is nice for travel and also allows you to place your computer about an inch closer when drawing. The Huion has 12 buttons to XP-Pen's 8. The buttons feel fine on both, I never had a button fail on my v1 Deco01. I did have a problem with the USB port however. My Deco01 v1 broke because when plugged into the included L-Shaped cable connector, it's easy to put up/down pressure on it which can cause damage. Looking at it now, it's possible that pressure is being placed on the USB port unless maybe your table is perfectly flat, but even then it might have slight pressure. I'm going to just use a regular USB-C connector for my new one. I should note that the tablet did not break during normal use, I had the cable plugged in while I had it stuffed in my backpack and it must have been knocked or subjected to sideways pressure which caused damage to the port. Make sure to disconnect it before putting it anywhere! Summary points: Huion + Better drivers (though it doesn't allow you to set a minimum pressure). More stable, interacts with Krita better + Better pen + More buttons - Larger, slightly more heavy XPPen + Smaller, but same active drawing space, better if table space is a premium, better for travel + Like that it has much lower activation threshold + Includes drawing glove, nice touch - USB port prone to breaking with included cable (unplug it when not in use!) Hope this helps! ## Features - Word-first 16K Pressure Levels: The upgraded stylus features 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity and supports up to 60 degrees of tilt, delivering smoother lines and shading for a natural drawing experience. With no battery or charging needed, it operates like a real pen, making it easy for beginners to create effortlessly. This functionality helps novice artists develop their skills and explore their creativity without the intimidation of complex tools - Designed for Beginners: This drawing pad desinged with 8 customizable shortcuts for both right and left-hand users, express keys create a highly ergonomic and convenient work platform - Perfectly Adapted for Android: The XPPen Deco 01 V3 art tablet supports connections with Android devices running version 10.0 and above. It is recommended to download the XPPen Tools Android application, which adapts to your smartphone's screen aspect ratio, ensuring accurate mapping. It also supports mapping on Android screens with different aspect ratios in portrait mode - Large Drawing Space, Bigger Bold Inspiration: This expansive drawing pad has10 x 6.25-inch helps you break through the limit between shortcut keys and drawing area - Easy Connectivity for Beginners: The Deco 01 V3 offers USB-C to USB-C connectivity, plus adapters for USB C. This ensures easy connection to various devices, allowing beginner artists to set up quickly and focus on their creativity without compatibility concerns. Whether using a laptop, tablet, or desktop, the Deco 01 V3 provides a seamless experience, making it an ideal choice for those just starting their digital art journey - Lightweight and Portable: The Deco 01 V3 tablet is just 8 mm thin, making it lightweight and easy to carry. Perfect for beginners, it fits easily in your backpack, allowing you to practice drawing or note-taking wherever inspiration strikes. Its compact size encourages frequent use, helping you build your skills on the go - Digital Drawing Tablet: Strong Compatibility-The Deco 01 V3 is compatible with Windows 7 (or later), Android 10.0 or later), mac OS 10.13 (or later), Chrome OS 88 (or later) and Linux. Also compatible with many major designer software such as Photoshop, $Al, Painter, llustrator and Clip Studio, etc.*Please update your Windows to version 11 or Mac OS to version 12 first - Graphics Tablet: High Tech IC-We’ve adopted the newest High Tech IC, to make lines flow smoother and perform better. The Deco lights up on the ends of the drawing area, so you can create, even in the dark - What You Get: 1 x Deco 01 V3 Drawing Tablet, 1 x Stylus, 10 x Nibs, 1 x Stylus Stand, 1 x Glove, 1 x Protective Film, 1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable, 1 x USB to USB-C Adapter ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B077P6BQP7 | | Active Surface Area | 10 inches x 6.25 inches | | Additional Features | 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity, 60Β° Tilt Support, 8 Shortcut Key, Easy Connectivity for Beginners, Portable Design | | Best Sellers Rank | #4 in Computer Graphics Tablets | | Brand | XP-Pen | | Built-In Media | 1 x Deco 01 V3 Drawing Tablet, 1 x Protective Film, 1 x Stylus Stand, 1 x Glove, 1 x Stylus, 10 x Nibs, 1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable, 1 x USB to USB-C Adapter | | Color | black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 14,439 Reviews | | Display Type | LCD | | External Testing Certification | nao | | Item Dimensions L x W | 13.9"L x 8.8"W | | Item Weight | 1000 g | | Manufacturer | XP-PEN | | Mfr Part Number | Deco 01 | | Model Name | DECO01V3-BLACK | | Model Number | Deco 01 V2 | | Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Operating System | Android 10.0 or later), Chrome OS 88 (or later), Linux, Windows 7 (or later), mac OS 10.13 (or later) Operating System Android 10.0 or later), Chrome OS 88 (or later), Linux, Windows 7 (or later), mac OS 10.13 (or later) See more | | Pressure Sensitivity | 16384 levels | | Screen Size | 10 inches | | Specific Uses For Product | Drawing, Online Education, Teaching | | Target Audience | Artist, Student, Teacher | | UPC | 758232357200 758232356821 761460825878 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 12-Month | ## Product Details - **Brand:** XP-Pen - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Pressure Sensitivity:** 16384 levels ## Images ![XPPen Deco 01 V3 10x6 Drawing Tablet, 16K Battery-Free Stylus, 8 Keys | Battery-Free Stylus, 8 Keys for Digital Art, Teaching, OSU, Mac, PC, Android, Chromebook, Designed for Beginners - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CjePAqJVL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does the tablet come with a glove?** A: Yes,the tablet come with a drawing glove. **Q: If my computer doesn't have usb-c, will this tablet work with a usb-a to usb-c cord or adaptor?** A: Dear customer,thanks for your interest in our product. Deco 01 features in usb-c port.For your computer, it does not need usb-c port to connect,an usb-a port is enough. **Q: Does it work with Paint.net?** A: Yes, it does. **Q: I see that this works with office programs. will it also work with gsuite programs (docs, slides, drawings...)? tia** A: Hi, this device can function as a mouse replacement, so you can use your mouse to take a test in advance, if the mouse can work in the program you use, then this device will work the same as well. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic for the price, perfect on Linux! *by T***S on January 19, 2026* For the price, this is a fantastic entry-level tablet. I've tried it on both Mac and Linux and I can confirm that the Linux support is excellent, with drivers available for every major distro family. Bravo to XPPen for treating Linux like the first-class citizen it is! I've tried it on both Fedora and Arch and it works great. It even has a handy GUI configuration tool that works quite well for various settings, including the shortcut buttons. I've tested in a variety of software including Blender, Krita, Affinity, and Nomad and it works well in all of them. It's very slim and sturdy and I'd be very comfortable tossing this in a backpack with a laptop. If I have one complaint, it's that the tip has a lot of "wiggle" and feels quite squishy. It's been years since I last used a tablet, but I prefer a more stiff, reliable tip, like a pen or pencil. Given how much cheaper this is versus a Wacom, I can live with that! If you need a starter tablet for drawing, drafting, or sculpting this is a good choice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comparison Review between XP-Pen Deco01 v2 and Huion H1060P *by B***E on August 11, 2022* I'm writing this review because I wish there was one like it when I was agonizing over what my first drawing tablet would be. I've mostly used an XP-Pen deco 01 v1 for many years and it was fine, but when it broke (more on that below), I really wanted to try a Huion since they have such good reviews. Huion vs Xp-Pen This is a comparison between the Xp-Pen Deco 01 (v2) and the Huion Inspiroy H1060P. They both have nearly identical price points and specs. I got both on discounts for around $50 on average. I am not a professional artist, but I do draw a lot (several hundred hours on my tablet) and have been paid for my work, but I'm not as skilled as professionals. I mostly do character sketches and inking comic-style. For my style and what I need, both tablets are great. They are very precise and allow me to execute and get the end result that I want. Pen pressure ability is the same between the two, I can make clean, tapered strokes with each just fine. The Huion is set to a "harder" pressure than the Xp-Pen, and while both tablet drivers allow changing pressure curves, the Huion minimal is "harder" than the XP-Pen. All-in-all I'd say aside from the pressure, they perform identical and I've heard they they both use the same underlying hardware (unconfirmed by me), this makes sense if true. Personally I like to use a lighter touch when drawing so I prefer the XP-Pen, which also has a much lower 'activation pressure' that the tablet recognizes before drawing pixels. With the XP-Pen, if you are touching the tablet, it's making a stroke. The Huion on the other hand requires a little pressure before it starts making a stroke. So you can lightly stroke the tablet and nothing will happen until you put enough pressure down for it to activate. Drivers: Unfortunately the Huion driver does not offer the option of changing the activation pressure of the tablet, just adjustment of the pressure curve (how the tablet interprets pressure after activation pressure has been reached). I don't believe it can be fixed or adjusted via drawing software either, though I think some drawing software (Photoshop, Krita, Corel, etc) might allow you to adjust your tablet to have a higher activation pressure if you want it (just not lower). Aside from that, the Huion drivers work better with my drawing software (Krita) - by this I mean they are bug free and even work properly if I disconnect and reconnect the tablet while Krita is open. The XP-Pen drivers are a little more buggy - they often don't reconnect properly when I disconnect/reconnect the tablet - the cursor position is fine, but the pressure will not be recognized by my computer until I exit Krita or sometimes I have to reboot the machine. There are other odd bugs like the cursor being trapped in a section of my monitor screen. This happens infrequently, but it does happen and its quite annoying. Pens: Both pens are nice and the new pen that comes with the v2 Deco is much better than the v1 one. The Huion pen is slightly better than both, a little heavier and it just feels a bit nicer/grippier in the hand Physical tablet: The XP-Pen is smaller and lighter than the Huion, but with the same drawing surface size. This is nice for travel and also allows you to place your computer about an inch closer when drawing. The Huion has 12 buttons to XP-Pen's 8. The buttons feel fine on both, I never had a button fail on my v1 Deco01. I did have a problem with the USB port however. My Deco01 v1 broke because when plugged into the included L-Shaped cable connector, it's easy to put up/down pressure on it which can cause damage. Looking at it now, it's possible that pressure is being placed on the USB port unless maybe your table is perfectly flat, but even then it might have slight pressure. I'm going to just use a regular USB-C connector for my new one. I should note that the tablet did not break during normal use, I had the cable plugged in while I had it stuffed in my backpack and it must have been knocked or subjected to sideways pressure which caused damage to the port. Make sure to disconnect it before putting it anywhere! Summary points: Huion + Better drivers (though it doesn't allow you to set a minimum pressure). More stable, interacts with Krita better + Better pen + More buttons - Larger, slightly more heavy XPPen + Smaller, but same active drawing space, better if table space is a premium, better for travel + Like that it has much lower activation threshold + Includes drawing glove, nice touch - USB port prone to breaking with included cable (unplug it when not in use!) Hope this helps! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Affordable, durable, great usability *by M***Y on August 26, 2023* I bought a used $40 XP pen tablet and it's been very good so far. I don't use it all the time, but when I do, it works pretty good. One star missing because I've experience a lot of connection issues (with the wire). Can't tell if it's the wire, or driver or tablet, but it randomly disconnects about 1/6 of the time that I use it. Otherwise, durable nibs on pen, wire can be messy, pressure sensitivity is great, option of left handers (turns upside down so buttons aren't in way), hot keys on pen and tablet (don't use very often bc my nondom hand is on keyboard, very lightweight, nice pen holder, easy- user friendly interface program. If you're serious about long-term drawing, would suggest investing in a better tablet (I'm also looking for a new one). If you're new and want to experiment with digital drawing and you're on a budget, perfect choice. If you're intermediate, still probably invest in a wacom tablet instead. But still, I'm happy with my purchase. ## Frequently Bought Together - XPPen Updated Deco 01 V3 Drawing Tablet-16384 Levels of Pressure Battery-Free Stylus, 10x6 Inch OSU Graphic Tablet, 8 Hotkeys for Digital Art, Teaching, Gaming Drawing Pad for Chrome, PC, Mac, Android - XPPen AC42 Graphics Tablet Stand - Laptop & Mobile Device Holder for XPPen Artist10 2nd, Artist12, Artist13.3 Pro, Artist13.3 Pro V2 - Suitable for 9"-14" Devices - XPPen Artist Drawing Glove 2-Fingers Glove for Graphics Drawing Tablet Suitable for Right Hand and Left Hand (Size M) Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/82512360-xppen-deco-01-v3-10x6-drawing-tablet-16k-battery-free](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/82512360-xppen-deco-01-v3-10x6-drawing-tablet-16k-battery-free) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-20*