Huion's Kamvas Slate 11 can go from a backpack to a sketchbook without bringing along a computer. The included H-Pencil makes it possible to start with a single purchase, and Android supplies the reading and reference apps around it. A pencil study and a finished illustration place different demands on a pen, however. The distinction matters with this Slate.
In depth
Huion Kamvas Slate 11 review
Published
Best forstudents who want to sketch ideas and annotate handouts on the same Android tablet.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 10.95 inches
- Panel technology
- Laminated IPS LCD · etched surface
- Processor
- MediaTek Helio G99
- Storage
- 128GB
- Operating system
- Android 14
Pros
- Rechargeable pen included
- microSD slot for finished projects
Cons
- Slow diagonal strokes can show wobble
- Pen needs charging
Display
- 10.95 inches
- 1920 × 1200
- 90 Hz
A 10.95-inch IPS panel keeps the slate reasonably compact at 500 g. A 1920 × 1200 image is sufficient for marking up handouts or roughing in a composition. Pinch to zoom when drawing fine features. A 90 Hz refresh rate helps the page move smoothly but does not establish how faithfully a drawn line will follow the nib.
Pen
- Rechargeable H-Pencil included · 4,096 pressure levels · 60° tilt
The H-Pencil recognizes tilt and 4,096 pressure levels. Tilt is useful for shading with a brush that supports it. Pressure levels describe the range of signals the pen can send. They tell less about whether a slow outline stays straight or how well an individual app ignores the side of your hand.
Artist Teoh Yi Chie of Parka Blogs saw waviness in slow diagonal lines with the Slate’s H-Pencil. More stabilization in the drawing app helped straighten them but also increased lag. He encountered inconsistent palm rejection as well. 1
Performance & Storage
- MediaTek Helio G99
- 8 GB
- 128 GB
Huion pairs the Helio G99 with 8 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. The microSD slot accepts cards up to 1 TB, useful for a semester of reference images or exported artwork. Keep the rechargeable pencil topped up before a long session away from a desk.
Alternatives
Huion's Kamvas Pad 12 offers a larger drawing surface and a battery-free pen. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is worth considering if notes and general tablet use take priority over drawing.
Verdict
The Slate 11 suits loose drawings, annotations and exploratory work. An illustrator whose finished work depends on clean, slowly drawn lines has a stronger reason to step up to the Kamvas Pad 12.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- Parka BlogsReview: Huion Kamvas Slate 11 and 13 Android tablets | Parka Blogs (opens in a new tab)https://www.parkablogs.com/content/review-huion-kamvas-slate-11-13-android-tablets
Diagonal lines, stabilization, and palm rejection with the supplied H-Pencil.