Huion Inspiroy Giano Review By Razaras
Huion Inspiroy Giano is by far the biggest pen tablet in the industry, the working area is 13.6” x 8.5”. The Bluetooth 5.0 technology connects to a large working area and LCD screen on the tablet.
I am so excited about the new product on my hand! Thanks, Huion for sending the Huion Inspiroy Giano to me to try it out.
Previously, I only used a pen tablet of about 6 to 10 inches working area, which was the perfect size for me. But this time! we're going to see if the larger size will work well for me?
The official price is $199.99
You can check it for more information and purchase it here:
Huion Official Store: https://bit.ly/3wNxvwf
Huion Thailand Shopee: https://bit.ly/3MROxib
First impression
Huion Inspiroy Giano comes in a large black box. The box looks good and looks feel premium. Because the size of the pen tablet is 13.6 x 8.5 inches, it can feel the weight and size different from the average pen tablet.
Wireless connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0 technology such a large size like this, means the internal battery must be the right size for longer use in wireless mode during the day.
You can use it/ charge the tablet by using USB-A to USB-C. You will have to buy a Bluetooth receiver if your computer is without Bluetooth functionality.
The things that come in the box are:
- Huion Giano
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- Huion PW517 pen (PenTech 3.0)
- Pen stand, nib remover, and 10 replacement nibs
- Quick start guide
- Artist glove
Overall looks and functions
The Huion Inspiroy Giano is slim than I think (with a larger working area), the color and material are of good quality, and have a premium feel. The back of the tablet has matt material and 4 rubber feet to stable working on your desk. There is a matt plastic sheet at the top to help prevent slipping.
On the left side, an LCD display allows users to check the status of power, connection, press keys, and handwriting easily, which contributes to more efficient creation.
Tips: For power on, just short press the power button. And for power off, you need to hold the power button for 2-3 secs until the LCD is off.
1). Showing Battery & Connection Status
2). Sedentary Reminder for while using a long time
3). Sleep mode to save battery
All 6 built-in Shortcut Keys can be customizable to your needs. The buttons have firming click feedback. (You can customize various commands in HuionTablet's program) The left side has a scratch-resistant film attached. which you can peel off if you want to.
At the top, you can plug the USB-A to USB-C cable for using/charging power for wireless use with Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.0 uses power very minimally, which is perfect for anything that is used for long periods and requires a constant connection.
The Huion Inspiroy Giano is equipped with a 2,500 mAh big battery. You can charge it during your sleeping time for 3 hours, then it gives you up to 18 hours of total working time. Which is enough to use all day for various compatible creative programs eg. Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Light Room, SAI, Clip Studio, etc.
The Huion Inspiroy Giano can also seamlessly connect your Mac or Windows PC. Moreover, you can also directly connect to your Android devices via Bluetooth too (need OTG support).
A battery-free pen Huion PW517 (With PenTech 3.0) looks quality. The materials give a good feeling, and a large rubber grip has a comfortable hold. Sensitive 8,192 levels of pressure are always working well while drawing. The 2 side buttons can be customizable too.
PenTech 3.0 is the latest pen technology by Huion, provides better stability with a lower-position pen nib to bring you a lifelike drawing experience and improve overall for artists.
A pen holder still holds a pen with stability on the desk both horizontal and vertical, inside includes a pen nib remover and 10 replacement pen nibs (standard plastic nibs 5 pcs, and felt nibs 5 pcs). That’s enough for you can use for a long time, the felt nibs enhance the friction between the screen surface and the pen nib like more paper use. I like it!
Installation Driver & Setting
Windows and macOS drivers are available. You can download the driver on the Huion website and choose your product for the download link:
https://www.huion.com/download/
Before connecting with your PC, you need to uninstall previous any tablet software driver for the best setup. The interface of Huion software looks clear and easier to use.
You can change the pen pressure, re-assign the press keys functions, mapping the tablet with your monitor screen easier. In the setting, you can change languages, color themes, and sensitive behavior on the start menu too.
If you're a left-handed user, you can change the orientation to 180 degrees so that the built-in shortcut keys are on the other side and the orientation of the LCD on the tablet will also change.
Testing & Experience
The Huion Inspiroy Giano is compatible with all software drawing eg. Photoshop, Clip Studio, Sai, etc. I used Adobe Photoshop and its work is fantastic!
(Sample lines and doodle while setting pressure sensitivity)
A moving, handling is smooth and responds precisely to expected pressure. The ‘felt nib’ gives a good feeling while drawing. I feel the new PenTech 3.0 is so smooth and accurate more than the older version!
The quality here is definitely good enough for professional artists and the shortcut press keys are very useful (for me, I tend to use the keyboard shortcuts).
CONCLUSION
After a week to try it out, I’m impressed with The Huion Inspiroy Giano so much with the solid built quality and fantastic drawing performance. The large workspace is a bit tiring to draw for the first few days (my opinion), but not by much, and you'll begin to get used to drawing normally and efficiently as you are.
The design looks premium with a large working area surface, smooth drawing, and useful LCD display. All of that made me feel that it was really worth using it.
The price of $199.99 is a bit higher for a without-screen display pen tablet. But the using performance, large proportionate working area, and well-designed for the professional artists are performing as expected.
Finally, this's a pen tablet that you should not ignore. If you are looking for a new pen tablet with a large proportionate working area of the 24-inch monitor or a bigger one, this is the choice I recommend.
You can find the Huion Inspiroy Giano here:
Huion Official Store: https://bit.ly/3wNxvwf
Huion Thailand Shopee: https://bit.ly/3MROxib
• Time-limited Discount •
You can use the discount code: GIANO for $10 off + Free shipping
(Valid from May 25th - June 25th)
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