u/Melinoe_Lexi

Hi everyone, I am getting an Ipad M4 Air with 13'' and Apple Pencil Pro. I don't want to end up with scratches after a month of using so I want some kind of protection on the screen. Some people use paper-feel protectors but I heard they are harsh on the nib of the pencil and it wears it off a lot quickly. Also I hear it causes jittery lines especially diagonally. Does anyone recommend them? If so what brand or type? I found Bellemond and ESR but i dont know if they are alright. Also do i need to change the nib to other types as well? Does it cause much loss in screen feel, colors or blur? I am unfamiliar with pencil and protector stuff I am grateful for any kind of help.

Hi everyone, I am getting an Ipad M4 Air with 13'' and Apple Pencil Pro. I don't want to end up with scratches after a month of using so I want some kind of protection on the screen. Some people use paper-feel protectors but I heard they are harsh on the nib of the pencil and it wears it off a lot quickly. Also I hear it causes jittery lines especially diagonally. Does anyone recommend them? If so what brand or type? I found Bellemond and ESR but i dont know if they are alright. Also do i need to change the nib to other types as well? Does it cause much loss in screen feel, colors or blur? I am unfamiliar with pencil and protector stuff I am grateful for any kind of help.

Hi everyone! I want to buy a tablet for digital drawing but I can't decide. I am mostly traditional, previously did a bit of digital art using Krita on my pc. I'm trying to decide between a Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 12/512 GB  and 13-inch iPad Air Wi‑Fi 512GB with Apple Pencil Pro. What’s making the decision difficult is that the prices are pretty similar where I live. Both are great in terms of hardware so my concerns are more about user experience.

My current setup:

• Samsung phone (23 Ultra)
• Windows PC
• No other Apple devices

Main usage for tablet:

• drawing/animation
• note taking
• media consumption
• maybe some light productivity/multitasking

Pros/cons for iPad Air:

• (+) Procreate and Paper apps
• (+) People constantly saying iPads are the best for artists
• (-) People say file management is really annoying
• (-) Storage problems
• (-) In long term performance/battery life decreases
• (-) Only 60Hz screen refresh rate
• (-) I don't have any apple device, so compatibility is sus, plus UI is unfamiliar to me

Pros/cons for the Tab S11 Ultra:

• (+) huge AMOLED 120Hz display
• (+) better multitasking/file management
• (+) seems to fit my Samsung + Windows ecosystem better
• (+) feels like much better hardware value overall
• (+) more durable compared to apple
• (-) Drawing apps are not on the same level as Procreate

One thing I’m especially worried about is the iPad Air being only 60Hz. My phone is already 120Hz, so I’m not sure if the iPad would feel less smooth or bother me long-term.

I’ve also seen multiple posts from people who bought an iPad then returned it for a Samsung tablet later, so now I’m even more uncertain. I heard Krita works well on Samsung tablets so I don't think I would be unhappy with a Samsung one but i don't want to regret not trying Ipad either. I saw some people saying Procreate is overrated, great for beginners but does not offer same level as some other apps to more professional works. Procreate is basically the main reason I am considering an Ipad so I don't want to be disappointed after making a huge purchase.

For people who might have experience with both or just have knowledge about them:

• Did the 60Hz on the iPad Air bother you?
• Is Procreate really great as some people says? Does it have negative/lacking features?
• Which one felt better for long-term daily use?
• If you already had a Windows + Android setup, did the iPad ecosystem mismatch become annoying?
• What is your experiences with apple pencil?

I’d really appreciate honest experiences rather than “Apple vs Samsung” fanboy takes. Also is 512GB too much for art purposes? I was originally thinking 256GB but I don't know if it is enough.