XP-PEN AC18 Multifunctional Metal Drawing Pen Tablet Stand for Pen Display Drawing Graphic Monitor Prevented Skidding Stander Holder

I use a Wacom A4+ Intouous drawing tablet primarily for work purposes. I never had the need for a stand for it. Yes, it is more comfortable, but it was not a requirement for me. Also, the stands that Wacom sells are too expensive for something that would make just a marginal impact on my life. I had seen many cheaper solutions, but they all sounded like cheap knockoffs and were not really reliable. I did come across the XPPen stand, which looked so basic and simple that it would be worth giving it a try, which I did. I have no negative comments about this stand. I have used it daily for a long time, and it is sturdy and reliable. It is a simple product that does what it needs to do and has a far better build quality than I expected. The stand can handle much more pressure than I expected. The tablet does not move at all when using the stand—the rubber that keeps it in place simply holds and has not worn at all during the time I have been using it. It does not move around; it is easy to adjust. Just make sure you don't get your fingers pinched when adjusting it. It has not (yet) happened to me, but the warning sticker on the stand makes it sound like many people might have. And I can see that happening. But if you want a sturdy, reliable stand that you won't have to pay a fortune for, this is the one. Read more

TL;DR: This XP-PEN AC18 stand checks all of the boxes for me. It's strong, stable, portable, and nearly infinitely adjustable. I couldn't ask for more. A bit of background. I do everything from illustrative design to old-fashioned writing by hand on a geriatric iPad 4 (no fancy XP-Pen tablet for me) with an Adonit Pixel stylus. I'm a lefty and have a fairly heavy hand--heavy enough that I've killed a couple of nice plastic stands. I've even gone so far as to make my own wooden stand for my home studio. Still, I need something that meets my needs and is portable enough that I can take with me. Here are my specific criteria: Strength It has to hold up to my heavy hand. I'm not going to lie--I was perfectly willing to break this thing and rely on Amazon's stellar customer service if need be, so I stress tested this thing. Short of deliberately breaking it, I'm fairly certain the XP-PEN AC18 will stand up to anything I throw at it. Stability I can't have the thing rock on me. This is actually the aspect of the stand that most concerned me, as the part that holds it up is narrow. However, the hinged base makes up for that and then some. It's possible to make it curve a little, but I'd have to try to make that happen. Adjustability I need to be able to get the right angle, whether I'm at my standing desk or sunk into a cushy coffee shop couch. This is the only stand I found that's continuously adjustable. I'm absolutely blown away by this aspect of the stand. Fit As I said, I use an iPad, which is smaller than an XP-Pen tablet by a fair amount. Any large gaps in the surface are likely to be an issue, so the continuous surface is a real bonus. Also, the surface cover the whole iPad and then some, which was another major selling point for me. What's more, the fold out lip at the base doesn't stick out too far, so it doesn't bite into my hand when I use fine detail techniques. The only modification I had to make was to stick on a set of rubber pads to accommodate the smaller size of my iPad. That's totally not the fault of the manufacturer, who designed this for a specific product. Heat Dispersion My old iPad can get pretty hot, and the wrong material could exasperate that issue. Still, I wanted something made of metal. The dense aluminum construction of the XP-PEN AC18 stand seems to deal with heat beautifully, as in, I've worked for six or more hours continuously at this stand and never even suspected there'd be a heat problem. Portability Lightweight is a bonus (this stand qualifies), but being small enough to pack into my laptop bag isn't negotiable. No problem. While it's not the thinnest collapsable stand on the market, the design is remarkably clever, so it doesn't take up anymore space than absolutely necessary. That little bit of added thickness goes straight into its stability. It's more than a good trade. Bottom Line Considering the rather dated gear I'm working with, I was hesitant to invest so much into a new tablet stand. Nonetheless, I was also sick of being dissatisfied with cheaper plastic stands that inevitably failed on me. Ultimately, I have zero regrets about investing in my XP-PEN AC18. I wish someone had written such a comprehensive review when I first eyed this a few months before I finally bought it. I hope this review helps other people in my situation fell confident about giving this a try. Read more

I got this stand for my Artist 13.3 Drawing Tablet that I purchased from XP-Pen. It is made out of 5052 aluminum alloy so it’s durable and cool to the touch. It’s super easy to use as you just press the button on the bottom right side to activate the release mechanism and set it at the desired angle you want. There are three large rubber paddings on the bottom for nonslip for your desk area and four rubber corner paddings to set your tablet onto so it doesn’t slide. For the price, it is on the pricey side but it’s well worth for the quality as this can be used on other things as well. I got this when the price was $39.99 but even with the additional $10.00, I definitely think if you have the budget to get a quality stand, get XP-Pen’s. Read more

I bought this for my husband for his digital art pad. He prefers to draw at an angle and this was the stand that was recommended by another artist who uses the same art pad. It works perfectly for my husband's needs. Solid construction. Sturdy and yet still lightweight and easy to carry or move around. It doesn't bend or wobble under the weight of the dart pad, even when my husband is drawing on it. The stand keeps the art pad stationary and stable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone needing a platform to use their tablet as a second viewing screen while working or to use an art table in a more natural position than just laying flat. And the price is decent too. Read more

Good quality. Not multi-functional. It’s literally a stand. That’s one function. Not muti functional at all. Read more

This is a very convenient stand. I am a professional digital artist and love how this stand folds flat and can be carried in my backpack easily. It offers more angles than any of my other stands and feels solid enough (more solid than any of the plastic stands I own). The angles can be set very low for drawing or nearly straight up for viewing movies. It’s easy to push the button and change angles quickly. Great stand for illustrators. Five stars! Read more

Writing on my screen with this product in one hand. Pressing on it. It didn't flintch back. Not a bad product. Read more

It’s a little small for the artist 15.6 and it’s kinda flimsy. It would be cool if it had some sort of hydraulic device on it so when you close it down it doesn’t just slam down hard and fast. It works fine, I use it every day, but it seems kinda cheap Read more