WACOM One 14 Pen Display: Unboxing, First Look, and Setup Expectations

Unboxing the WACOM One 14

• 📦 The WACOM One 14 pen display is unboxed, revealing its contents including the pen, spare nibs, Type-C cable, and paperwork.
• ⚡ Power consumption stickers indicate approximately 4 watts, but markings on the back suggest a 15-watt requirement (5V at 3A).

Pen and Tablet Features

• ✍️ The two-toned pen has two buttons and a holder on the tablet for storage.
• 🖱️ The tablet features a 14-inch, 1080p matte screen.
• 🚫 There is no magnetic attachment for the pen, only a slot on the side.

Initial Setup and Power Issues

• 🔌 The device requires a Type-C connection for power and display, but some computers and phones may not supply sufficient power.
• ⚠️ The reviewer was unable to boot up the device due to a lack of compatible Type-C ports on their computer and insufficient power from tested phones.

Screen and Pen Feel

• 🎨 The screen has a matte finish, but the pen glide feels plasticky and too smooth, lacking a traditional paper-like feel.
• 🤔 The reviewer notes that other devices, like TCL's Nxtpaper tablets, offer a better paper-like feel.
• 💡 A potential solution for improved grip could be applying a matte foil, though this might affect screen quality.

Build and Ports

• 🧱 The build is primarily plastic all around, with a single Wacom branding at the bottom.
• 🔌 Ports include a Type-C port (for charging and display) and at least one other button, presumed to be the power button.
• 🦶 Rubber feet are present on the back to prevent sliding.