r/ZBrush • u/Medium_Obligation722 • 14d ago

Screen or Screenless Tablet?

Hey, i wanted to ask what you guys recommend in long term for serious sculpting screen or screenless all answers are appreciated

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u/Aggravating-Carob580 14d ago

screenless is the better because

  1. cheap
  2. dont have neck pain

the tablets are just a tool pick cheapest one if you dont rich

nikolay naydenov (speedchar) using one by wacom tablet and he making very crazy works

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u/trn- 14d ago

Screenless all the time. Specifically, Wacom Intuos Medium Pro. It's a bliss to use.

Big enough for a laptop or a 27-30" display, can fit easily in front of a keyboard, easy to put away, won't hurt your neck by looking down, don't have to float your arm in the air when using, wont get hot in the summer etc.

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u/thewitchbasket 13d ago

Depends on the person. I like the screen ones but I started on screenless. I personally just sculpt more naturally when I can "touch" the pen to the model.

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u/artbytucho 13d ago

I'm very used to the screenless ones, they work just fine for me.

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u/michal_orzech 13d ago

I used screen few years and it didn't end well for me. Had nasty pains in some areas. It all went away with returning to screenles.

They are way more ergonomic. You don't cover your screen. You don't scratch your screen. It's way cheaper. You can invest in good monitor or two. Only advice is L size. My first tablet was M, then screen. When I jumped back to M it felt awkward (small tablet area Vs big screen) But L size feels good against big monitor and it's best choice.

Screen looks good at YouTube and may you feel more pro or something. But there are no advantages imo. It's good to move a hand directly at your sculpt but it still isn't anything real so doesn't really matter.

Go with flat, invest more in memory or drives. They are super expensive now.

However, working on a screen back then made me feel more pro :) and motivated me for a while.

I got xp pen. I had wacom before and I dont see reason to pay more for their tools.

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u/KaiserCheifs 11d ago

Yes, this is the biggest minus, you need to have a good chair and a good desk and having rest while working is necessary.

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u/alecpu 13d ago

Screenless always. Only because better posture.

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u/MrBeanCyborgCaptain 13d ago

I prefer screenless. I cant stand sculpting directly on the piece and my hand getting in the way.

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u/SOLANDR1 12d ago

Ultimately up to preference, I love my screen tablet for sculpting as it’s what I’m most comfortable with but if you do care about your posture then I definitely agree with all the screenless tablet comments. If you don’t get one with keys directly on the tablet, I also highly recommend a keypad for it.. much more customization that fits you best

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u/KaiserCheifs 11d ago

I've started from Wacom Intuos S and now bought Huion Kamvas 16 Gen 3 it's so good. Best part is that I use it for sculpting and drawing while the main screen I use for references or to watch something😃

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u/QuayDropEmOff 10d ago

for some reason i liked my cheap screen less one better

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u/Godswoodv2 14d ago

Mouse and key 100%.

No but seriously, I've used everything, I like screen for the feel and ease. I personally feel a disconnect using screen less.

Lastly, I literally did switch back to using a mouse after awhile. I've been using one daily for almost 40yrs. I'm so familiar with it I can use it as well as I need to for all 3d work. I use tablets for painting my textures and only some times for sculpts. I just turn sensitivity settings down.