Before the iPad, there were two options for graphic artists who wanted to use a computer.

Or three, if you count the mouse.

This let you draw with a pencil-like gear and offered pressure sensitivity.

Woman using Wacom One screen tablet and pencil at a desk, next to a computer.

Illustrating with a Wacom One tablet.Wacom

Then, in 2015, along came the Apple Pencil, and changed everything.

And now,the new Wacom Oneis pretty much Wacom’s version of the iPad.

“The rise of affordable touch-screen drawing tablets was indeed influenced by the iPad’s touch revolution.

Artist’s hands drawing an illustration on an iPad with the Apple Pencil

Drawing on an iPad.Balázs Kétyi / Unsplash

“Artists and illustrators seeking precise control and advanced features should opt for the Wacom One.

Those valuing versatile computing and drawing capabilities might prefer the iPad.”

On the other hand, these are meant to be hooked up to a computer with its own display.

So, the Wacom One is a pretty good option for folks wanting a dedicated drawing tablet.

But the problem is the iPad can do all this and more.

But the iPad is also a portable touch-screen computer in addition to its pencil-based abilities.

This alone is enough to makethe iPad a more compelling graphics tabletfor most people.

In short, the iPadandespecially the iPad Prois an incredible computer with a more-than-good-enough pencil option.

The Wacom One, as we have seen, just doesn’t offer enough for most people.