OnePlus Pad artist review - Great for drawing BUT...
Summary
TLDRIn this review, Joe discusses the OnePlus Pad, a rebranded tablet from Oppo. He praises its hardware, display, audio quality, and battery life, as well as the performance of the OnePlus Stylo pen. However, he criticizes the lack of a full backup option in Oxygen OS, the absence of a micro SD card slot, and limitations in file management and app rotation. Joe concludes that while the tablet is great for drawing, users should consider backup options and app compatibility.
Takeaways
- π¨ The OnePlus Pad is a rebranded version of the Oppo Pad 2, sharing similar features and functionality but with minor design differences and language variations in their operating systems.
- π¬ The OnePlus Pad runs on Oxygen OS version 13.1, which is similar to the Color OS version 13.1 on the Oppo Pad 2, but with some missing features compared to other tablet operating systems.
- π° The OnePlus Pad is priced at $479, with additional costs for accessories like the magnetic keyboard folio ($149) and the OnePlus Stylo pen ($99).
- π₯οΈ The tablet is only available with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, unlike the Oppo Pad 2 which offers configurations with higher RAM and storage options.
- ποΈ The OnePlus Stylo pen supports palm rejection, tilt, and over 4,000 levels of pressure sensitivity, offering a performance comparable to the Apple Pencil and Samsung S Pen.
- π The tablet has a battery life of approximately 10 to 11 hours and a bright, vibrant 11.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2800x2000 and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz.
- π The display is very reflective due to the lack of an anti-reflective coating, which can be an issue when using the tablet outdoors under direct sunlight.
- π The tablet lacks a micro SD card slot, which could be limiting for artists who require more storage for their digital art files.
- π Oxygen OS on the OnePlus Pad lacks full backup options, which is a significant drawback for artists who need to ensure their artwork is safely backed up.
- π The tablet's performance is smooth and lag-free, capable of handling graphics-intensive gaming and suitable for professional art creation, despite some software limitations.
Q & A
What is the OnePlus Pad's relationship with the Oppo Pad 2?
-The OnePlus Pad is essentially a rebranded version of the Oppo Pad 2. Both tablets are sold under different brands by the same parent company, Oppo. They share similar main features and functionality, but there are some minor design differences and differences in operating system language and storage configurations.
What are the main differences in storage configurations between the OnePlus Pad and the Oppo Pad 2?
-The OnePlus Pad is only available with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. In contrast, the Oppo Pad 2 offers configurations with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage, and even a 12GB RAM with 512GB storage option.
How does the OnePlus Pad's display compare to the iPad Pro 11 inch in terms of size and aspect ratio?
-The OnePlus Pad has an 11.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 7x5 aspect ratio, which is slightly smaller and has a different aspect ratio compared to the iPad Pro 11 inch. The 7x5 aspect ratio is noted to be more versatile for tasks like drawing and web browsing in portrait orientation.
What are the key features of the OnePlus Stylo pen?
-The OnePlus Stylo pen supports palm rejection, tilt sensitivity, and has over 4,000 levels of pressure sensitivity. It is comparable in performance to the Apple Pencil and the Samsung S Pen, offering accuracy and sensitivity in drawing and writing.
What is the main issue with the OnePlus Stylo pen's tilt functionality?
-The main issue with the OnePlus Stylo pen is that it does not allow for changing the tilt effect while drawing. This means that once the pen is tilted to achieve broader strokes, it cannot be adjusted mid-drawing to achieve thinner lines, which can be a limitation for artists.
How does the OnePlus Pad's audio quality compare to other tablets?
-The OnePlus Pad has excellent audio quality, with loud, clear speakers that provide good surround and depth. This is likely due to the Dolby Atmos technology integrated into the tablet, making it a standout feature for media consumption.
What are the limitations of the OnePlus Pad in terms of file management and storage?
-The OnePlus Pad has a limitation of only 128GB of internal storage without a micro SD card slot, which can be restrictive for professional artists. Additionally, the default file management app 'My Files' has limited features and does not integrate with cloud services out of the box.
What are the main drawbacks of Oxygen OS on the OnePlus Pad?
-Oxygen OS on the OnePlus Pad lacks certain features found on other tablets, such as a full backup option for art files. This can be a significant drawback for artists who rely on backups to protect their work. Additionally, some apps designed for vertical orientation do not rotate automatically in landscape mode.
How does the OnePlus Pad handle drawing and sketching performance?
-The OnePlus Pad handles drawing and sketching well, with the OnePlus Stylo pen providing consistent and predictable performance. It is capable of creating professional art, but users may need to adjust to the smoothness of the plastic pen tip on the glass surface.
What are the OnePlus Pad's main advantages for artists and digital creators?
-The OnePlus Pad offers a well-designed, lightweight tablet with a high-resolution display, excellent audio quality, and a pen that performs well for drawing and sketching. Its performance is comparable to other professional tablets like the iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab, making it a viable option for digital creators.
Outlines
π¨ OnePlus Pad Overview and Comparison
Joe introduces his review of the OnePlus Pad, noting it's not a review unit but a personal purchase. He plans to compare it with iPad and Samsung Galaxy tablets, focusing on note-taking and using respective pens. The OnePlus Pad runs on Oxygen OS 13.1, similar to the Oppo Pad 2, but with minor design differences and language variations. The OnePlus Pad is only available with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, priced at $479, with additional costs for accessories like the magnetic keyboard and the OnePlus Stylo pen. Joe emphasizes the tablet's hardware, display, audio quality, battery life, and pen performance, comparing it favorably to the Apple Pencil and Samsung S Pen. However, he points out the lack of full backup options as a significant drawback.
π¦ Unboxing and Design Review
The unboxing reveals a well-packed box with the tablet, safety guide, quick guide, charging cable, and a 67-watt fast charger. Joe discusses the tablet's design, comparing its 7x5 aspect ratio to the iPad Pro 11-inch. The OnePlus Pad is described as thin, compact, and lightweight, making it easy to hold for drawing. The camera setup and the tablet's color are noted, along with the metallic texture and concentric circle design. The audio quality from the speakers is praised, and the placement of the USB-C port and volume buttons is discussed. Joe also mentions the strong magnets for attaching the OnePlus Stylo and the tablet's aspect ratio suitability for digital sketching.
ποΈ OnePlus Stylo Pen and Display Features
Joe details the OnePlus Stylo pen, comparing its design and functionality to the Apple Pencil. The pen supports tilt, palm rejection, and over 4000 levels of pressure sensitivity. He tests the pen's performance in various drawing apps, noting its accuracy and sensitivity. The tablet's 11.6-inch IPS LCD display is highlighted for its 2800x2000 resolution, brightness, and contrast ratio. Joe discusses the display's reflective nature and the lack of an anti-reflective coating, as well as the viewing angles and color modes. The laminated display and the pen's performance in drawing tests are also covered, emphasizing the pen's ability to draw thin and thick lines consistently.
ποΈ Drawing Performance and App Compatibility
Joe evaluates the OnePlus Pad's drawing performance, particularly the OnePlus Stylo pen's latency and compatibility with different drawing apps. He demonstrates the pen's ability to draw thin and thick lines, as well as its performance in slow diagonal lines and dot tests. The pen's accuracy and tracking are praised, but the lack of adjustable tilt sensitivity during drawing is noted as a limitation. Joe also discusses the importance of app compatibility for features like cursor visibility and pressure sensitivity adjustments. He tests the pen with various brushes and settings, finding that some adjustments are necessary for optimal performance.
π Drawing Vehicles and Sketching Experience
Joe tests the OnePlus Pad's drawing capabilities by drawing vehicles, focusing on the tablet's handling of diagonal lines. He finds the drawing performance to be predictable and consistent, with no issues in joining lines. The pen's performance is deemed good enough for professional art creation. Joe also discusses the tablet's lightweight design, which he finds comfortable for holding and sketching. He shares his personal art style and experience using the tablet with various drawing apps, highlighting the positive aspects of the drawing experience and the pen's performance.
πΎ File Management and Storage Concerns
Joe addresses the OnePlus Pad's file management and storage capabilities, noting the lack of a micro SD card slot and the limited internal storage of 128GB. He discusses the implications for professional artists and the need for cloud storage solutions. Joe mentions the default file management app 'My Files' and its limitations, recommending third-party apps for better functionality. He also highlights the importance of manually backing up artworks due to the lack of full backup options in Oxygen OS. Joe advises users to research how to export artworks for backup and to choose drawing apps that save to the folder system or cloud.
π Oxygen OS Features and Limitations
Joe reviews the features and limitations of Oxygen OS on the OnePlus Pad. He appreciates the OS's smooth operation, smart sidebar, and direct file transfer capabilities. However, he criticizes the lack of SIM card support, limited dock shortcuts, and the default file management app's lack of cloud service integration. Joe also discusses issues with app rotation in landscape mode and the default screen recorder's limitations. He concludes that while the OnePlus Pad has a solid build quality and great performance, the lack of backup options and some software limitations might be deal-breakers for some users. He encourages viewers to consider these factors and watch upcoming comparison videos with other tablets.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘OnePlus Pad
π‘Rebrand tablet
π‘Oxygen OS
π‘Magnetic keyboard
π‘Display
π‘OnePlus Stylo pen
π‘File management
π‘Storage
π‘Latency
π‘Professional art
π‘Aspect ratio
Highlights
The OnePlus Pad is a rebranded tablet from Oppo, similar to the Oppo Pad 2.
OnePlus Pad runs Oxygen OS version 13.1, while Oppo Pad 2 runs Color OS version 13.1.
The OnePlus Pad is only available with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, unlike the Oppo Pad 2 which offers multiple configurations.
The OnePlus Pad is priced at $479, with additional costs for accessories like the magnetic keyboard and stylus pen.
The hardware of the OnePlus Pad is praised for being thin, compact, and portable with a bright, vibrant display.
The audio quality on the OnePlus Pad is described as amazing, with loud and clear speakers.
Battery life is reported to be at least 10 to 11 hours.
The OnePlus Stylo pen supports palm rejection, tilt, and over 4,000 levels of pressure sensitivity, comparable to the Apple Pencil and Samsung S Pen.
The pen's performance is noted to be accurate and sensitive, but it lacks the ability to adjust tilt sensitivity during drawing.
The OnePlus Pad's display is an 11.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 2800x2000, providing sharp visuals.
The display has a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, making scrolling and animations smooth.
The tablet's aspect ratio of 7x5 is considered versatile, especially for portrait orientation use.
The OnePlus Pad lacks a micro SD card slot, which may limit storage for professional artists.
Oxygen OS on the OnePlus Pad is criticized for missing features like full backup options.
The OnePlus Pad is suitable for creating professional art due to its consistent and predictable pen performance.
The tablet's file management system is limited and lacks integration with cloud services.
The OnePlus Pad does not support SIM card functionality, which is a limitation for some users.
The tablet's design is praised for its thin and lightweight form factor, making it comfortable for one-handed use.
The OnePlus Pad is recommended for those who already have an Android device and are considering it as a main drawing tool, but with a caution on backup solutions.
Transcripts
hey everyone Joe here welcome to my
artist's review of the one plus pad
first of all disclaimer this is not a
review unit because the company did not
respond to my request for a review unit
so either way I'm glad I purchased this
because I will be making several
comparison videos with this tablet
versus the iPad and the Samsung Galaxy
tablets with their respective pens and
there will be a note-taking video as
well and I have already made a video
review for the magnetic keyboard so this
video is going to be quite long because
I have a lot to say about this tablet if
you want to save time you can check out
the text review that I have already
written and if you only have one minute
to decide whether or not to buy this
tablet just go read the list of pros and
cons that I have on the tax review the
first thing to know about this tablet is
this is a Rebrand tablet which means
there is another company selling the
same tablet under a different brand and
that company is Oppo the parent company
of OnePlus and that tablet is the Oppo
Pad 2 which also supports the pan the
magnetic keyboard and the folio OnePlus
pad is running oxygen OS version 13.1 at
a time of review Opel Pad 2 runs color
OS version 13.1 the main features and
functionality of these two operating
systems are similar it's just that this
is in Chinese OnePlus pad is running the
OS in English and there are some minor
design differences the big difference
comes down to the configuration OnePlus
pad is only available with 8 gigs of RAM
and 128 gigs of storage the Oppo Pad 2
is available with either 8 gigs of RAM
256 gigs of storage 12 gigs of RAM we
have 256 gigs of storage of 512 gigs of
storage the OnePlus pad is priced at us
479 dollars this magnetic keyboard folio
is 149 dollars the OnePlus Stylo pen is
US 99 and there is another folio which
is 49 as to whether this is worth the
money well you can decide after watching
this video alright let me give you the
bottom line up front the hardware is
fantastic this is a thin compact
portable tablet the display is bright
vibrant and sharp the audio quality is
amazing the battery life is at least 10
to 11 hours the pen supports pump
rejection tilt and slightly over 4 000
levels of pressure sensitivity the pen
performance is actually comparable to
the apple pencil and the Samsung S Pen
and that is an unexpected good surprise
for me so this pen is actually pretty
good it's quite accurate and sensitive
the only issue I discovered with this
pen is you cannot change the Tilt
halfway while you're drawing for example
when I'm drawing thin lines and I till
the pen low to get those broad Strokes
notice the line is still thin generally
speaking the hardware is amazing and the
performance is smooth lag free and this
tablet is capable of Graphics intensive
gaming so the main thing that's holding
this tablet back is actually oxygen OS
because there are many missing features
that you can find on tablets from other
companies that you cannot find here I
will talk more about the missing
features later but the one big feature
that's missing that I need that's not
available on this tablet is there is no
100 full backup option if you create art
to sell and to earn money it's good to
have backups and seriously you really
don't want to lose years of your
artworks due to unforeseen circumstances
all right so that's the bottom line and
now on to the full review starting with
the things included in the Box
everything is well packed in the box and
the items you will get are the safety
guide quick guide tablet this is a
rather long USB a to USBC charging cable
this is not a video cable anyway this
tablet cannot upload video because this
USBC Port only has USB two speeds this
is a 67 watt fast charger I read that
some countries don't include the charger
let's look at the design of the tablet
this is a beautiful tablet and my first
impression of this tablet is it kind of
looks like the iPad due to the 7x5
aspect ratio which is quite similar to
what you can get on iPads so this is the
iPad Pro 11 inch and this is slightly
smaller compared to the OnePlus pad
which has an 11 7.6 inch IPS LCD display
this display size is very comfortable to
work with for drawing and the tablet is
a thin Compact and lightweight this is
552 grams so this is a tablet I can hold
easily in one hand like this to draw
with without the attached folio case or
keyboard case of course if you are
drawing with the tablet on the table
this can wobble on the sides due to the
big camera but behind
so to prevent the wobble you may want to
place the tablet on the folio or on the
keyboard folio
and fold it back like this it's
definitely better to have the tablet on
a stand where you can adjust the angle
for more comfortable drawing position
the bezels are quite thin on all four
sides the corners including the LCD are
rounded off the edges are bevel there is
one eight megapixel camera here in the
landscape orientation and on the back
there is the camera pump with the 13
megapixel camera with flash that's the
OnePlus logo on the Oppo Pad 2 this is
the Oppo logo so this tablet is only
available in this green color which
looks like an oil leaf green to me this
is a matte surface metallic texture and
there is this concentric circle design
coming out from the camera bump this is
the left side of the tablet in landscape
orientation and that's the power button
there are two speakers on this side and
two on the other side and the audio
quality from the speakers is amazing the
speakers are loud clear and has good
surround and depth I think it's probably
due to the Adobe Atmos
technology that they have
and this is the keyboard connector and
this is the other side the right side so
again two speakers the USBC Port here is
just for charging the transfer speed is
usb2 so this will not output video there
are two volume buttons on the top with
good feedback and this flat side is for
attaching the OnePlus Stylo and the
magnet or magnets are quite strong so
when this pen is attached it will show
the charging icon and this pen will pair
with Bluetooth to the tablet this pen is
meant to be attached to the right side
now there are many XL swear but if you
attach the pan elsewhere you're not
going to get the proper
attachment I love this 7x5 aspect ratio
because I find this to be more versatile
compared to 16x9 or 16 by 10 aspect
ratio which are the wide angle aspect
ratios and the reason for that is
because I actually use my tablets in
portrait orientation quite often
especially when browsing or surfing web
pages and when I'm writing my reviews
with a tablet in portrait orientation I
can see more lines of text
and when this is in landscape
orientation it looks great as well just
not as great when it comes to watching
videos because there are going to be a
thick black bars at the top and bottom
so if you are someone who watches a lot
of videos then
this aspect ratio is not going to be
ideal I use my tablets mostly As digital
sketch pads and this is a very
comfortable tablet to home thanks to the
curved size and this actually allows me
to hold the tablet for long periods of
time without this comfort so this tablet
is more comfortable to hold compared to
the iPads with the flat sides and the
sharper Corners this is an A5 size
Sketchbook and this 11.6 inch display is
bigger than this Sketchbook I enjoy
drawing Outdoors on location and the
width of this tablet at 552 grams is
very manageable for one hand use LINE
this
although when you're holding it in
landscape orientation most of the weight
will go to this side so it's actually
more comfortable to hold the tablet this
way in portrait orientation if you want
to draw on the tablet with the folio or
the keyboard case attached it's going to
get tiring really quickly so whenever
I'm sketching outdoors I would find some
place to put this away let's talk more
about this 11.61 inch IPS LCD display
the resolution is 2800 by 2000 so with
that resolution on an 11.6 inch display
all the visuals look sharp without
noticeable pixelation
because on this display look great out
of the box the refresh rate is up to
144hz so when you are scrolling through
web pages or when you have the zoom in
and out animation all the animation is
going to look really smooth
the visual quality you can get from this
display is
amazing it's pretty good it's not at all
that display so the contrast ratio is
not going to be as high as OLED which
can get up to 1 million to one here this
LCD display only has contrast ratio of
1400 to 1 which already looks pretty
good in my opinion and the brightness is
up to 500 nits again this is not an OLED
display so this is not going to give you
true HDR effect even though the
brightness is kind of bright
the main dose of this display is it's
very reflective because there is no
anti-reflective coating so the
brightness of this display is good
enough for use Under The Sun It's just
that the reflections are quite glaring
for me the viewing angles are very good
so you can view the display from extreme
angles and there is minimal color shift
with slight drop in brightness due to
the glass but not the viewing angle
there are two color modes for the
display on the OnePlus pad Vivid and
natural and by default this display is
running with Vivid so when you're
drawing all the colors that you pick
from the color will will actually look
more vibrant than usual to the point
that when you export your art out as a
JPEG and you view it on another tablet
or on a computer screen the colors will
look dull so if you want the art on the
OnePlus pad to match the colors on other
displays you will have to go into
settings to change the
display mode from Vivid to Natural so
now if I switch back to this drawing app
which is midi Bank page you can see the
colors actually match the colors here
this is a JPEG and this is the midi bang
pin file but if I use the Vivid color
mode
so now all the colors are more vibrant
and I can see the red here is just more
Punchy and this is not an accurate
representation of what other people will
see on your Instagram or on
whichever website you share your art on
this display is laminated so there is no
gap between the glass and the LCD
beneath so when you're drawing it really
looks like the line is coming out from
beneath the pen tip let's look at the
OnePlus Stylo digital pen which looks
very similar to the apple pencil too the
length is almost the same the color is
the same the shape is also almost the
same this pen is almost cylindrical
except for this flat side here that's
used to attach to the side of the tablet
for charging so on the back we have this
very glossy end cap
and that's the one plus brand logo here
and that's the pen tip which you can
unscrew now this pen tip section here is
actually smaller compared to the apple
pencil
so when you unscrew this you will see
how long this pen tip really is the
Apple pen tip has a simpler design in my
opinion because there is no metal part
whereas for the one plus there is this
plastic tip attached to this long metal
rod at the back I'm pretty sure the
replacement pen tips will be available
in the future and hopefully there are
not going to be too expensive so this
pan supports tilt Palm rejection and
slightly over 4000 levels of pressure
sensitivity
and I like how tapered this is just like
the apple pencil too the pen tape is
quite firm so there is no movement when
the pen tip is in contact with the
drawing surface build quality for the
OnePlus Stylo is solid however this is
not as dense compared to the apple
pencil so when I tap the pen like this I
can feel there is some empty space
inside same applies when I tap the pen
on the tablet
and this is the apple pencil for
comparison
this pen does not have any shortcut
buttons and there is no tapping for
shortcuts one plus Stylo is an active
stylus so the tablet can detect the pen
and show you the cursor but whether or
not the cursor is visible will depend on
the drawing app you use and with certain
drawing apps they may not even show you
the brush preview for all brushes so
this app that I'm using right now is
krita and I can see the cursor so this
is good for digital painters because
when you are painting you will want to
see how big the brush is on the canvas
so that when you lay down the brush
stroke you know how much space or how
much paint is going on to the canvas and
since the pan supports tilt the cursor
can follow the direction of the pen as
well clip studio is another app that can
show you the cursor preview the brush
the size and the shape
and clip studio also allows you to
adjust the pressure sensitivity of the
pen whether you can adjust the pressure
curve of the pen again will depend on
the app you use time for some line tests
this app that I'm using is midi paint
paint Pro and I'm testing the initial
activation force and this is how thick
the brush really is
so even with a thick brush selected I
can still draw thin lines quite easily
but the real test really comes when you
are drawing
Thin and Thick but can the pen go back
to giving you those thin lines and this
pen
is able to do so there is slight wobble
there so let's test the
slow diagonal lines let me draw the
diagonal lines slowly without any
assistance from the ruler I don't do
ruler tests because
I don't really draw diagonal lines with
ruler on my tablet
there is some variance with pressure
because my hand is applying pressure but
this is very good performance that is
comparable to the apple pencil and
Samsung S Pen by the way whether or not
you can see the cursor will depend on
which drawing app you are using and with
certain drawing apps you can actually
turn off the cursor and now let's see
how the lines taper they taper very well
the lines can taper very smoothly and
very sharply
draw dots very easily while tapping on
the screen it's just that this is a hard
plastic need so when you're tapping you
can hear the tapping sound and now let
me try and maintain consistent pressure
to draw lines with consistent with
I can do so rather easily there is
slight variance with the pressure due to
my
control but this is pretty good
performance the next thing I want to
show you is latency and this app midi
band paint pro has a lot of latency
so you can obviously see the line trying
to chase the pen tip this is clip studio
and latency performance here is actually
better compared to midibank paint Pro
now this pen is advertised with two
milliseconds latency response but the
thing is
you can only get that sort of
performance with compatible apps and
unfortunately more strong apps will not
give you that
ideal latency performance having said
that I certainly don't have any
issues with the latency when it comes to
drawing because I'm usually not drawing
like long sweeping lines when I am
drawing
so here I'm trying to draw some building
blocks that my what a half year old
water is playing
what I want to show you is
how I can sorry how I can connect the
lines
without the lines overshooting or
without the lines leaving gaps it's
probably not very obvious with the
pencil brush so I've just switched over
to using a pen brush
and I am joining the lines together
without any difficulty at all
the line will always appear directly
beneath the pen tip regardless of how
you hold the pen whether vertically or
at a very low angle so
that means this pen is pretty accurate
and you can get
accurate because of tracking right up to
the extreme Edge as well
and pan rejection is Flawless so I can
rest my palm under display while writing
or drawing and I will not be able to
introduce any three Strokes
and finger gestures work well
everything is very fluid and responsive
the main issue with this pants
performance is with tilt sensitivity it
is not possible to change the Tilt
effect while you're drawing halfway
so right now I'm tilling the pen real
low but I'm still getting those thin
lines
so right now I am using that pen at an
angle to get those broad strokes but if
I tilt the pen vertically I still get
the brush Strokes third tilt performance
presents a problem to me because I like
to use two brushes for coloring my
sketches I like to hold the pen
vertically to color the tiny areas to
color the details and tilt the pen to
color big areas but I can't do so with
this pen
so to color this big area for example I
will have to leave the pan and go down
at an angle like this
this tilt issue is probably something
that can be solved with a software
update and this happens with other
drawing apps as well I like to test
tablets and the pens for drawing
performance by drawing Vehicles because
with vehicles there are many diagonal
lines so whether or not the tablet is
affected by diagonal line wall bone
that is something you will be able to
see very clearly when you are drawing
vehicles
so right now I am drawing diagonal lines
let me just draw those diagonal lines
very slowly and yep
um definitely
I definitely have no issues with
drawing diagonal lines here
and I can join the lines very easily
so the drawing performance with this pen
is predictable and consistent if you are
using an app that has a lot of user
interface elements such as pellets on
the left and right side they can take up
quite a bit of space on the tablet
leaving you with this smaller canvas
space to work with
so I'm using this fuel brush to color
the shapes very quickly
so while drawing this I really didn't
experience any issues with the latency
the overall drawing experience is very
positive
this app is infinite painter and it has
some issues with this brush called manka
inker I can see the lines they don't
taper nicely I'm not sure why this is so
because if I switch over to the course
inker brush which should behave the same
cost anchor actually tapers
most smoothly and sharply although there
are still some raw edges here
so for manga anchor I actually have to
adjust the smoothness maybe to 10
percent
to get those lines to tape per
IOD better yep so now it tapers a bit
better I have that problem with
Sketchbook as well so this is going to
affect some brushes not all the brushes
and take a look at the
that I have here with the shoelace
effect this is very ugly even though
infinite painter has the problem with
the tapering Strokes I don't really
experience the problem while sketching
after adjusting the brush settings if I
don't adjust the brush settings I will
see the problem but after adjusting the
brush settings I can actually draw
without facing much issues so this was a
sketch that I drew the other night of my
daughter who is drawing on a tablet and
I did not experience any difficulty
sketching this sketch My overall drawing
experience is positive I think the main
thing really comes down to how
lightweight the tablet is and how I was
able and able to hold the tablet in one
hand and draw that makes a huge
difference because if I am to use the
tablet together with the case it's going
to be heavier it's going to be
uncomfortable for drawing and I will
probably to set the tablet and the case
down on a table to draw for a long
periods of time but with the tablet
alone I can just hold it in hand and
just sketch
and this sketch was drawn with Concepts
my favorite sketching and illustration
app so you can see my style here is
quite loose and sketchy
if you want to use this tablet and pen
for creating professional art for
creating comics
I think the performance is definitely
good enough for creating professional
art I mean you can see for yourself that
the pen performance is consistent and
predictable during the aligned has so I
will not have any worries with using
this tablet and pen for creating
professional art it's just that for my
personal art
install and work I prefer the looser
sketchy casual look so I had great fun
sketching all this and there wasn't any
moment where I thought myself oh
I can't draw this because this pen is
not good enough except for the issue
with the Tilt another thing that affects
drawing experience is how smooth the
plastic pen tip is when drawing on the
glass surface and it is quite smooth
which is good for writing because when
you're writing you want to write fast
and smooth is good for writing fast
however when you're drawing you may want
more control so
this is smooth and it's going to take
some time to get used to how smooth this
is it is possible to apply a matte
screen protector on the display but
that's going to affect the image quality
so personally for me nowadays I just try
to get used to drawing with smooth
plastic tips let's talk about file
management storage and weather 128 gigs
of internal storage is enough for
creating a digital art
if you are a professional artist who is
going to be using this tablet as your
main illustration tool 128 gigs of
storage without the micro SD card slot
feels quite limiting so one issue I have
with this tablet is there is no micro SD
card slot the Oppo Pad 2 is available
with 256 to 512 gigs of storage but for
some reason the OnePlus pad is only sold
with this single configuration with just
128 gigs of storage whether you will run
out of storage will come down to how big
or how high-res your artworks are and
also the type of software you are using
if you use a drawing app that allows you
to save artworks to the cloud such as
clip Studio paint midi Bank paint Pro
then you don't have to worry about
running out of storage because your
artboards are not stored on the tablet
if you use guitar you can save your
artworks to a folder in the into
internal storage and you can transfer
all those artworks out very easily
through the USBC port or to Google Drive
that's the advantage of krita if you use
kritar you don't have to worry about
running out of storage but if you use
apps like infinite painter Sketchbook
art flow High pin Ibis pain or any
drawing app that saves the art into
internal storage within the app itself
it's
problematic because there will come a
point in time in the future where you
will need to upgrade your tablet and you
have to think about how you're going to
export or transfer those files out to
another tablet there are two backup
options available on this tablet and
those two backup options will not save
the artworks that were saved within the
drawing apps this means if your tablet
is damaged stolen or if you want to
upgrade to another tablet in the future
you are going to be facing great
inconvenience when it comes to exporting
all those artworks out from the drawing
apps that save the artworks within the
drawing apps and not into the file
system like critar let's talk about
oxygen OS the things I like and dislike
so oxygen OS looks good it runs smooth
it's stable direct file transfer other
windows devices is handled by nearby
share which is the app that comes
pre-installed in Android so systems
there is this smart sidebar which is
customizable with additional shortcuts
and this is quite useful there is the
usual Dock at the bottom and this is
where I will start talking about the
negative things and the missing features
it may seem like there is a lot of space
here but you can only fit six shortcuts
even if you remove the recent apps and
there is more space here you can't beat
more shortcuts and this tablet does not
have SIM card support there's no
cellular support so I don't understand
why there is the phone and the messages
shortcut here on the dock the default
file management app is my files and this
app has very limited features so for
file management you will definitely need
to get some of the app from the Google
Play Store and within the default files
app you will not see any integration
with cloud services such as Google Drive
Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox even
though the default file management app
does not have integration with Google
Drive Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox
it's still possible to export your art
out to cloud storage this might is krita
and the UI looks a bit small on this
display but it's still usable
so when I save as the file here I can
save it to
Google Drive and to Dropbox but for some
reason I cannot get the Microsoft
OneDrive connection to work so again
that's a software issue that OnePlus can
probably fix with a software update some
of the apps that are designed for
vertical orientation for phones are not
going to rotate automatically for
example we've read it
it's going to show you the vertical
orientation in landscape mode this is
obviously unusable
with Facebook and with Instagram they
will actually rotate the app for you you
can still use this in the so-called
correct orientation but not with Reddit
and some other apps if you want to
record your time lapse art videos the
default screen recorder will record at
1920 by 1372 at 16
megabits per second so I personally use
this app which will record at 1440p at
48 megabits per second which is going to
give me much higher visual quality
alright to conclude the OnePlus pad is a
well-designed good looking tablet with
solid build quality the performance is
fantastic the audio quality is so good
the drawing performance I would say is
good enough for creating professional
artworks because this pen is accurate
sensitive the performance is consistent
and predictable the performance is
comparable to the apple pencil too and
Samsung S Pen so this tablet is great
for drawing for the downsides and
limitations well there is no micro SD
card slot there's no desktop mode and
this USB C Port can upload video
but the main downsides or limitations
for me really comes from oxygen OS
more specifically
I do need those backup options I'm
always thinking about backups because
I'm always thinking about what's going
to happen to my artworks if the tablet
is damaged or if I need to upgrade
one tablet to another tablet how am I
going to get those files out will I have
to copy or export the files out one by
one because if I have to do that then
I'm not going to be buying that tablet
if you are someone who already has an
Android tablet or Android phone and you
are thinking of switching over to using
the OnePlus PAD as your main drawing
tool I want you to do some research on
how you can export your artworks out
for backup because you have to do your
backup manually you cannot rely on
oxygen OS to back up your artworks for
you and if you are a beginner or if you
are getting your first Android tablet
go with
drawing apps that can save artworks to
the folder system or can save artworks
to the cloud okay let me know in the
comment section below what you think
about this tablet and also other
questions that you may have and do watch
out for the comparison videos that I
will be putting out next week the
OnePlus pad versus iPad and OnePlus pad
versus the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
see you guys in the next video bye
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