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Over the past few months, speculation has been rife about Apple’s plans to introduce an iPad featuring an OLED screen. However, it seems that Wacom has stolen a march on them, unveiling its first OLED tablet, the Movink.
Powered by a 13.3-inch OLED display provided by Samsung, the Movink boasts impressive specifications, delivering Full HD resolution with a remarkable contrast ratio of 100,000:1. Notably, it supports the entire DCI-P3 color gamut, making it capable of accurately reproducing a wide range of colors and skin tones, validated for both Pantone and Pantone SkinTone standards.
One striking feature of the Movink is its incredibly thin profile, measuring just 4mm at its thickest point and weighing in at a mere 420g (approximately one pound). According to Wacom, this makes the Movink 66 percent thinner and 55 percent lighter than its similarly sized predecessor, the Wacom One 13 Touch. This slim design is attributed to the absence of a backlight, as OLED screens are deemed bright enough without it.
By forgoing a backlight, Wacom avoids issues such as excess heat and light leakage, commonly encountered with LCD displays. The Movink’s OLED screen is complemented by an anti-glare coating, ensuring clarity even in bright environments and protecting against color distortion, allowing artists to work without compromise.
Setting up the Movink is hassle-free, with a USB-C port for connectivity on the left side, compatible with various operating systems including Windows, macOS, Android, and ChromeOS. Additional power can be supplied through another USB-C port on the right side, if needed. Customizable buttons on either side of the tablet offer flexibility in assigning functions, such as touchscreen activation or deactivation.
The Movink package includes a Wacom Pro Pen 3, complete with a nib holder for stylus tip storage. While the tablet is optimized for use with the included pen, compatibility extends to other styluses and select third-party devices, as detailed on Wacom’s website.
Priced at $750/£730/$1,300 AUS, the Movink will be available for purchase from May 27 on Wacom’s official website. While the tablet presents an appealing option for artists and designers, its prospects against the anticipated OLED iPad remain uncertain. Nonetheless, with reports of production challenges hindering Apple’s progress, Wacom may gain an early advantage in the market.