It’s the seamless blend of a notepad, ereader and regular tablet that makes it a special equipment.
From the moment I unboxed and powered it on, I was hooked to its paper-like color tablet.
It wants to be a writing tablet first.
Reading comics in the Magic Note Pads ‘regular’ display mode
Writing and drawing feel effortless, even with light pressure.
It’s not just a writing, drawing and reading machine either.
Further, the XPPen Magic Note Pad aims to boost efficiency in both work and creative expression.
Making notes on the Magic Note pad
Plus, with multi-window display support, you might write notes and video chat at the same time.
And, in comparison to other writing tablets, it’s well priced.
The 90Hz refresh rate ensures minimal latency, making handwriting appear almost instantaneously on the screen.
Watching Avengers: Infinity War
Writing remains smooth across all display modes, though the viewing exprience changes significantly.
The paper modes are best for reading, though not quite on par with thebest ereaders.
The color-paper and standard modes shine when reading comics or other image-heavy content.
Opening up a book in Regular mode
The display also handles video playback well.
The eye-protecting screen lamination slightly affects viewing angles, but this has little impact on everyday use.
Watching content ranging fromAvengers: EndgametoDaredevil: Born Again,Moana 2andDune, I found the visuals impressive.
Writing comparison with heavy and light pressure
The display doesnt deliver deep blacks, but thats expected given its nature.
It won’t be used often by most people, but the paper-like modes do support video playback.
Sure, its a nice-looking rig, but theres nothing particularly striking about it.
Comparing the XPPen Color Paper mode in Kindle to the Onyx Boox Page(Image credit: Future)
The matte white material feels cheap compared to the rest of the design.
The real star here is the X3 Pro Pencil 2, and it’s a pleasure to use.
Lightweight, comfortable to hold and equipped with gel pen-inspired soft nibs, it provides an excellent writing experience.
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Positioned right where my thumb naturally rests, I frequently pressed it by accident.
Fortunately, the eraser only removes what the pen has touched on-screen, so I never lost significant work.
The only apps I would consider bloatware are Facebook, Booking.com andAdobeAcrobat.
Watching Invincible in Color Paper mode(Image credit: Future)
you’re free to also edit the lock-screen shortcuts.
The true customization is less about aesthetics, and more about how you like to use the tablet.
It’s a small gesture, but it was considerably faster than the alternative.
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Also worth noting is the shortcut panel which can be hidden or left floating on-screen.
The XPPen Notes app deserves its own special mention, too.
you’re able to even add your own images from the Gallery or via PDF.
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Personally, I found no need for any other.
These scores place it well behind even a tablet like theSamsung Galaxy Tab S7(1,198 / 3200).
Whether or not it lasts a week without charging isn’t really the sticking point, though.
Magic Note Pad saying hello, with the stylus laying on the desk
Should I buy the XPPen Magic Note Pad?
However, as a jack-of-all-trades, its 3-in-1 X-Paper display nails it across the board.
5 / 5
Design
Thin and light, the Magic Note Pad gets the important things right.
Holding X3 Pro Pencil 2
However, a cheap-looking back cover, large Pencil bench and screen border are worth noting.
3 / 5
Performance
Compared to regular tablets, the Magic Note Pad could be seen as weak.
If you want that kind of versatility, this one’s for you.
Display customization(Image credit: Future)
With three display modes and several eye-friendly prefs, it’s a great option.
Both the color paper mode and regular mode offer excellent color options in very different ways.
I ran movies for hours on end and played mobile games likeClash Royale,MarvelSnapandHearthstone.
Settings menu(Image credit: Future)
X3 Pro Pencil 2 settings and customization(Image credit: Future)
Shortcut panel(Image credit: Future)
Additional tools within the XPPen Notes app(Image credit: Future)
Document options in XPPen Notes(Image credit: Future)
Drawing and colouring (badly)(Image credit: Future)
Homepage in Ink Paper mode(Image credit: Future)
XPPen Magic Note Pad’s front camera
Charging port and speakers
Watching movies in Regular mode
