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HUION (Chinese: 绘王) is a Chinese[1] pen tablet display brand[2] founded in 2011 by Henry Xu.[3] It is owned by Huion Trend (short for Shenzhen Huion Trend Technology Co., Ltd., formerly known as Huion Animation).[4] It mainly manufactures drawing tablets[5] and pen displays.[6] It also produces digital notebooks.[7] The brand's tablet devices are usually economical,[8] and it developed a stylus technology called PenTech.[9] In addition, it also owns and operates the HuionTablet app.[10]

HUION
IndustryGraphics tablet
Founded2011; 15 years ago (2011)
FounderHenry Xu
HeadquartersShenzhen
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsDigital ink devices
OwnerHuion Trend
Websitewww.huion.com

HUION specializes in the production of drawing tablets.[11] Its tablet products are suitable for beginners,[12] as well as professionals.[13] The Kamvas and Inspiroy series are the representative products of the brand.[14] Headquartered in Shenzhen,[15] its products are also available in overseas markets such as the US,[16] Singapore, and Indonesia.[17]

HUION is seen as a competitor to Wacom,[18][19] and they respectively occupy the mid-range and higher-end markets of graphics tablet.[20] In July 2021, the brand released the Kamvas Pro 24.[21] As of November 2022, it had more than 10 million users.[22]

Compatibility

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Most HUION products have official drivers only for Windows and MacOS, however newer lineups such as the Kamvas and the Kamvas Pro graphics tablets also include official Linux drivers.[23]

History

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HUION entered the graphics tablet industry in 2011.[24] In 2014, its first light pad product was introduced.[25] In 2017, the brand entered the Bangladeshi market.[26] In 2019, it made a foray into Japan.[27] In the same year, the Kamvas Pro 22 became available.[28]

In 2021, HUION launched the Kamvas 16.[29] In July 2022, its owner's name was changed from Huion Animation to Huion Trend.[4] In January 2023, the brand rolled out the Kamvas Studio 16 and Kamvas Studio 24.[4]

In January 2024, HUION attended CES in Las Vegas, where it showcased the Kamvas Pro 27 and Kamvas Pro 19 display tablets.[30] The two products were initially launched in China on December 15, 2023.[31]

From April to December 2025, HUION sequentially released the Kamvas Slate 11 & 13,[32] the third-generation edition of the Kamvas Pro 24,[33] as well as the Kamvas Pro 27 (144Hz) pen display.[34] In March 2026, it introduced the Kamvas 22 (Gen 3).[35]

References

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  1. ↑ Diego Bastarrica (November 29, 2024). "How I Fixed My Laptop with a Huion Kamvas Pro 13 Tablet". Digital Trends. Archived from the original on May 2, 2026.
  2. ↑ Gabriel Morgan (May 10, 2023). "3 Light Boxes That Will Help You Effortlessly Trace Your Drawings". Popular Science. ISSN 0161-7370. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ "HUION turns 20". Ta Kung Pao. January 21, 2021. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "HUION Exhibits at CES 2024". Ta Kung Pao. March 7, 2024. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ J. D. Biersdorfer (December 14, 2017). "Drawing on the Desktop". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017.
  6. ↑ James Abbott (January 15, 2024). "HUION Introduces Its New Flagship Pen Displays for Professionals". Yahoo News.
  7. ↑ Marco Ravetto (August 22, 2024). "12 Digital Notebooks for Drawing and Note Taking". Wired. Archived from the original on April 24, 2026.
  8. ↑ Jen Gillette (2024). Digital Painting and Rendering for Theatrical Design. Routledge. p. 33. ISBN 978-1-003-82698-9.
  9. ↑ Marco Ravetto (February 6, 2024). "Chinese E-ink Device Manufacturer HUION Launches Various Graphics Tablets in Italy". Wired. Archived from the original on February 28, 2026.
  10. ↑ Rebecca Spear (March 8, 2024). "Wacom continues to dominate global graphics tablet industry". Yahoo News.
  11. ↑ "The best drawing tablets of 2020". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on May 6, 2026.
  12. ↑ Ella Delancey Jones (July 16, 2025). "The best kids' tablets for homework, gaming and more". The Independent. ISSN 1741-9743. Archived from the original on May 6, 2026.
  13. ↑ Julio Cerezo (April 5, 2023). "China's HUION launches professional-grade digital drawing tablets in Spain". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024.
  14. ↑ Oscar Hartzog (February 5, 2022). "15 Drawing Tablets Suitable for Making Art". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on January 2, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Drawing Like a Pro". The Nation. October 13, 2019. Archived from the original on January 2, 2024.
  16. ↑ Jacob Kastrenakes (January 8, 2024). "CES 2024: all the TVs, laptops, smart home gear, and more from the show floor". The Verge. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024.
  17. ↑ Choirul Arifin (June 20, 2017). "Graphics Tablet Brand HUION Expands Into Indonesia". Tribunnews.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024.
  18. ↑ Vincent Chang (February 5, 2020). "Excellent pen display for budding artists". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on May 6, 2026.
  19. ↑ Jess Weatherbed (August 10, 2023). "Wacom's new drawing tablets offer creative flexibility on a budget". The Verge. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023.
  20. ↑ James Abbott (January 12, 2024). "Huion Trend's HUION Releases Entry-Level Pen Displays for Photographers". Yahoo News.
  21. ↑ Carlos Zahumenszky (April 25, 2022). "Digital Ink Device Maker HUION Strengthens Its Presence in Europe". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023.
  22. ↑ Yang Yangteng (November 5, 2022). "Shenzhen's Economy Continues Recovery". Economic Daily. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Download Center". www.huion.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  24. ↑ Krishanu Ghosal (December 27, 2019). "What Are Huion's Plans for India?". AnimationXpress. Archived from the original on May 7, 2026.
  25. ↑ "A quick look at the HUION L4S LED Light Pad". Los Angeles Times. August 22, 2014. Archived from the original on January 2, 2024.
  26. ↑ "HUION enters the Bangladeshi market". The Daily Star. July 31, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017.
  27. ↑ "Chinese Graphic Input Device Brand HUION Enteres the Japanese Market". Nikkei.com. February 5, 2019. Archived from the original on May 6, 2026.
  28. ↑ Barbera, Diego (November 4, 2021). "How do the pandemic and online spending affect Black Friday shopping?". Wired. Archived from the original on April 24, 2026.
  29. ↑ Matthew Wong (October 4, 2021). "HUION Announces New Products in the Kamvas Series". Engadget.
  30. ↑ "HUION's Latest Kamvas Pro Range of Display Drawing Tablets Showcased at CES". The Verge. January 12, 2024. Archived from the original on May 6, 2026.
  31. ↑ Weatherbed, Jess (January 9, 2024). "HUION Introduces Two Kamvas Pro Display Tablets for Creative Professionals". The Verge. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024.
  32. ↑ "HUION Launches the Kamvas Slate 11 and Kamvas Slate 13 in Japan". Yahoo News. April 22, 2025. Archived from the original on May 6, 2026.
  33. ↑ Dean, Ian (October 22, 2025). "What it's like to work on the new Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (Gen 3)". Yahoo Tech.
  34. ↑ "HUION rolls out the Kamvas Pro 27 (144Hz) pen display". Ta Kung Pao. January 19, 2026. Archived from the original on April 28, 2026.
  35. ↑ Brian Patterson (March 10, 2026). "HUION Announces the Launch of the Third-Generation Kamvas 22". AppleInsider. Archived from the original on May 7, 2026.
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