For a long time, there has only really been one name on the market for drawing tablets. But for the beginners out there it can be a bit pricey, and let’s face it, a little daunting. So now there is a new player on the market and for a bare-bones, nothing-too-fancy pen tablet. The Voila L by Veikk is a terric deal at under $50.00. Let’s have a closer look!

     Pros

• Straight out of the box it is easy to use. Plug and play and the pen (or stylus) and tablet work a treat (It does require drivers to be loaded for programming buttons and dial)
• Has programmable mechanical buttons and dials on the tablet, easy to set up and even replaced if required (Utility app required)
• Smooth and comfortable matte surface to work on
• Pressure sensitive pen, with tilt function
• Minimalist design and comfortable to use
• Good mid-size to work with and lightweight, the pen ts comfortably in your hand (battery free)
• Appears to be a solid build
• Good installation guide (once downloaded from the website)
• Can be set up for left or right-handed users
• Comes with spare nibs and buttons
• Non-slip feet

Voila L — Technical specications

All of the technical speci cations for the Voila L are from the Veikk website.

• Dimensions: 326mm x 206mm x 9mm
• Weight: 550 grams
• Working area: 10″ x 6″
• Report Rate: 290 PPS
• Resolution: 5080 LPI
• Pen: P05
• Pressure Sensitivity: 8192
• Reading Height: 10mm
• Port: USB-C
• Tilt: 60°
• Compatibility: Windows 11/10/8/7, MAC OS10.12 (or later), CHROME IS 88 (or later), Linux, Android (yes it can work off a phone)
• Color: Black Shortcut
• keys: 4
• Dial: 1

Voila L — Budget-Friendly

Ergonomics are pretty good. It’s light and comfortable to work with. Nice, uid smooth matte surface area and pen connection. Adjustable pressure sensitivity.

Build quality

Build quality The tablet feels solid in the hand, although it is pretty light. The stylus is also lightweight, solid and has a non-slip matte surface.

Voila — In Use

Controls

You can program the buttons and the dial to whatever function you wish ie; Shift, Control, \, zoom in and out. You can even program the buttons on the stylus.

Battery life

Refreshingly no batteries are required at all. No charging!

Connection

You simply connect the pen tablet to your computer with the included USB-C cable. Quick and Simple

Setup

Once I programmed my pen and tablet, it was super intuitive to use. The pen feels comfortable and the matte surface feels terri c to work with. Very precise.

Tip: Use some reusable tape and write what you have programmed the buttons for and stick on the buttons or attach a sticky note to your PC until you remember them all.

Final thoughts

The Voila is surprisingly good for only $44.99. Once installed and set up, it is super easy to use. Has nice solid uid movement and details. The buttons and dials are basic, but honestly, you don’t need too many to work well. I was impressed by the build quality and the performance.

Julie Powell

Writer and Photographer

Julie Powell is a passionate photographer and educator, running online classes and workshops for still life, macro, food and portraits, based in Melbourne, Australia. Julie is also an award-winning digital artist and photographer who has a deep passion for ne art and conceptual photography, having exhibited in galleries in Europe, USA and Australia. See more of her work on her Website Juliepowellphotography.com or on social media. Juliepowellphotography.com