HUION H1161 Drawing Tablet, 11 × 6.875-inch active area

The HUION H1161 is a USB graphics tablet with a listed 11 × 6.875-inch active area, pressure-sensitive pen input and configurable controls. It suits drawing, photo editing and shortcut-led workflows, but it is a pen tablet rather than a display you draw directly on.

At a glance

The listing describes a large active drawing surface, with a smaller working area specified for Android devices.
Ten physical shortcut keys, 16 soft keys and a programmable touch bar can be assigned to workflow controls.
The listing claims battery-free pen input with pressure sensitivity and tilt support in compatible drawing software.

Price

£58.17Save 27%

Reference price: ~~£79.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The generous listed active area leaves room for broader pen movements on compatible computer setups.
Customisable keys and touch-bar functions can reduce reliance on keyboard shortcuts during drawing or editing.
The listing names Windows, macOS, Android and ChromeOS compatibility, with a separate feature claim also mentioning Linux.

Cons

It is a non-screen graphics tablet, so drawing is performed on the pad while viewing the result on a connected device.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Identity
Brand	HUION
Model	h1161

Display and video
Screen size	11 Inches
Screen technology listed	LCD

Connectivity and controls
Connection listed	USB
Pressure sensitivity	8192 Levels
Controls	10 hard shortcut keys, 16 soft shortcut keys and a touch bar

Active area and dimensions
Active surface area	11 x 6.875 inches
Weight listed	570 Grams
Dimensions	27.9L x 17.4W centimetres

Compatibility and pen
Operating systems listed	Windows, macOS, Android, ChromeOS
Tilt support	±60°
Report rate	266PPS

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent about display details: it calls this a drawing tablet but also lists LCD and 1920x1080, without confirming that these describe a built-in screen. Android is assigned a smaller working area. OS claims differ, with the main details listing Windows, macOS, Android and ChromeOS while a feature claim lists Windows, macOS, Android and Linux. Confirm the tablet's screen status and software compatibility for your device before buying.

What’s in the box

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Who is it for?

A good fit for

Digital artists and illustrators who want a broad active area and configurable controls.
Photo editors or users who can benefit from programmable shortcuts and touch-bar adjustments.
Teachers or remote learners seeking a pen-input tablet for use with compatible devices and applications.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a display tablet to draw directly on the screen.
Users who require confirmed support for a specific operating system or drawing application without checking compatibility first.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 536 ratings

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4 stars17%17%
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Customer feedback describes the tablet as effective and good value, while reports on compatibility and ease of setup are mixed, including accounts of inconsistent performance. This matters if you need dependable setup across a particular device or app. The listing itself names several operating systems but gives differing compatibility claims, so customer sentiment does not settle support for your configuration.

Positive themes

Customers describe the tablet as effective.
Customers report that it offers good value.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback is mixed on compatibility and ease of use, with some reporting easy setup and others inconsistent performance.

Frequently asked questions

Does the HUION H1161 have a built-in screen?

The listing calls it a drawing tablet but also supplies LCD and 1920x1080 display details. It does not clearly confirm a built-in screen, so check this point before buying. It is presented as a graphics tablet for use with a connected device.

What controls does it offer?

The listing specifies 10 hard shortcut keys, 16 soft shortcut keys and a touch bar. Their functions can be customised, and the touch bar is described as defaulting to canvas zoom.

Which operating systems does it support?

The main details list Windows, macOS, Android and ChromeOS. A feature description also names Linux, so support is inconsistent in the listing. Confirm compatibility for your operating system and apps.

Does the pen need batteries?

The listing describes the pen as battery-free and claims ±60° tilt support in compatible drawing software.