HUION

HUION
IndustryGraphics tablet
Founded2011 (2011)
FounderHenry Xu
HeadquartersShenzhen
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsDigital ink devices
OwnerHuion Trend
Websitewww.huion.com
Footnotes / references
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HUION (Chinese: 绘王) is a Chinese[2] pen tablet display brand[3] founded in 2011 by Henry Xu.[4] It is owned by Huion Trend (short for Shenzhen Huion Trend Technology Co., Ltd., formerly known as Huion Animation).[5] It mainly manufactures drawing tablets[6] and pen displays.[7] It also produces digital notebooks.[8] The brand's tablet devices are usually economical,[9] and it developed a stylus technology called PenTech.[10] In addition, it also owns and operates the HuionTablet app.[11]

HUION specializes in the production of drawing tablets.[12] Its tablet products are suitable for beginners,[13] as well as professionals.[14] The Kamvas and Inspiroy series are the representative products of the brand.[15] Headquartered in Shenzhen,[16] its products are also available in overseas markets such as the US,[17] Singapore, and Indonesia.[18]

HUION is seen as a competitor to Wacom,[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

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

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.[5] In January 2023, the brand rolled out the Kamvas Studio 16 and Kamvas Studio 24.[5]

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]

In April 2025, HUION released the Kamvas Slate 11 and Kamvas Slate 13.[32]

References

  1. ^ Zubi Khan (October 19, 2021). "HUION Launches a Bluetooth Graphics Tablet". CGMagazine.
  2. ^ Julio Cerezo (April 5, 2023). "HUION Kamvas Pro 16 launched in the Spanish market". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "HUION turns 20". Ta Kung Pao. January 21, 2021. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024.
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  6. ^ J. D. Biersdorfer (December 14, 2017). "Drawing on the Desktop". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017.
  7. ^ James Abbott (January 15, 2024). "HUION Introduces Its New Flagship Pen Displays for Professionals". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ Marco Ravetto (August 22, 2024). "12 Digital Notebooks for Drawing and Note Taking". Wired. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024.
  9. ^ Jen Gillette (2024). Digital Painting and Rendering for Theatrical Design. Routledge. p. 33. ISBN 978-1-003-82698-9.
  10. ^ Marco Ravetto (February 6, 2024). "Chinese E-ink Device Manufacturer HUION Launches Various Graphics Tablets in Italy". Wired. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024.
  11. ^ Rebecca Spear (March 7, 2024). "Wacom continues to dominate global graphics tablet industry". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ^ Terri Williams (October 13, 2023). "3 Light Boxes That Will Help You Effortlessly Trace Your Drawings". Popular Science. ISSN 0161-7370. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024.
  13. ^ Brian Barnett (April 1, 2022). "Five Drawing Tablets For Beginners". IGN. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Oscar Hartzog (February 4, 2022). "15 Drawing Tablets for Making Art". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  17. ^ Jacob Kastrenakes (January 22, 2024). "CES 2024: all the TVs, laptops, smart home gear, and more from the show floor". The Verge.
  18. ^ Choirul Arifin (June 20, 2017). "Graphics Tablet Brand HUION Expands Into Indonesia". Tribunnews.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024.
  19. ^ Jess Weatherbed (August 10, 2023). "Wacom's new drawing tablets offer creative flexibility on a budget". The Verge.
  20. ^ James Abbott (January 11, 2024). "Huion Trend's HUION Releases Entry-Level Pen Displays for Photographers". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  21. ^ Carlos Zahumenszky (April 25, 2022). "Digital Ink Device Maker HUION Strengthens Its Presence in Europe". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  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 February 17, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  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 April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  27. ^ "Chinese Graphic Input Device Brand HUION Enteres the Japanese Market". Nikkei.com. February 5, 2019. Archived from the original on February 18, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
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  29. ^ Wong, Matthew (October 4, 2021). "HUION Announces New Products in the Kamvas Series". Engadget. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021.
  30. ^ "HUION's Latest Kamvas Pro Range of Display Drawing Tablets Showcased at CES". The Verge. January 12, 2024. Archived from the original on April 5, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  31. ^ Weatherbed, Jess (January 9, 2024). "HUION Introduces Two Kamvas Pro Display Tablets for Creative Professionals". The Verge. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024.
  32. ^ "HUION Launches the Kamvas Slate 11 and Kamvas Slate 13 in Japan". Yahoo News. April 22, 2025. Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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