Wacom CTL6100WL (Intuos Medium Bluetooth)

Wacom CTL6100WL (Intuos Medium Bluetooth)

Wacom CTL6100WL (Intuos Medium Bluetooth) is the medium-sized wireless drawing tablet from Wacom’s Intuos series. It’s a popular choice for intermediate artists, illustrators, and students who need more workspace than the Small version but still want portability and reliable wireless connectivity.

Key Specifications

• Active Drawing Area: 216 × 135 mm (8.5 × 5.3 inches) — significantly larger than the Small model
• Pen: Battery-free EMR pen with 4096 pressure levels, tilt support, and 2 customizable side buttons
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2 (wireless) + USB-C cable (for wired use or charging)
• Express Keys: 4 programmable ExpressKeys on the tablet
• Surface: Matte textured surface for natural pen feel
• Dimensions: 264 × 200 × 8.5 mm
• Weight: ~410g (still quite portable)
• Compatibility: Windows 7+, macOS 10.13+, Android 6.0+ (limited), ChromeOS
• Software: Includes Wacom Desktop Center + 3-month trial of Clip Studio Paint Pro

Pros

• Comfortable medium size — great balance between workspace and desk space.
• Excellent wireless Bluetooth performance (stable connection, easy pairing).
• Wacom’s signature natural pen feel and reliable drivers.
• Lightweight and slim for easy carrying.
• 4 ExpressKeys + radial menu for efficient workflow.

Cons

• Only 4096 pressure levels (newer Huion tablets offer 8192).
• No built-in screen (you draw while looking at your monitor).
• Bluetooth can occasionally have minor latency compared to wired mode (rare).
• Higher price than comparable Huion tablets