# XP-Pen Star G640 Drawing Tablet, 6 x 4-inch active area

The XP-Pen Star G640 is a compact graphics tablet with a 6 x 4-inch active area and a battery-free pen. It connects to a computer by USB rather than working as a standalone device, making it suited to drawing, rhythm gaming, digital annotation and signatures at a desk.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: XP-Pen
- Model: Star G640
- Category: Computers > Keyboards & Mice > Mice
- Price: 23.99 GBP
- Previous price: 29.99 GBP
- Discount: 20%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T17:37:59.795Z
- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 4742

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## At a glance

- The 6 x 4-inch drawing surface is intended for use alongside a connected computer, not as a self-contained screen tablet.
- The passive, battery-free pen does not need charging and is specified with 8192 pressure levels.
- The listing describes uses including drawing, osu\! gameplay, handwritten annotations and electronic signatures.
- Driver-free use is claimed for osu\! gameplay. Drawing and other computer uses may require the appropriate driver and application.

## Pros

- A battery-free pen avoids charging and supports uninterrupted use without a pen battery.
- The small active area can suit a limited desk space and portable computer setup.
- The listing specifies 8192 pressure levels and supports right- and left-hand use.

## Cons

- The tablet must be connected to a PC or laptop, so it cannot be used as a standalone drawing screen.
- The 6 x 4-inch active area offers less drawing space than larger graphics tablets.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: XP-Pen
- Model: Star G640
### Working area and pen
- Active area: 6 x 4 inches
- Pressure sensitivity: 8192 Levels
- Stylus: P01 Passive Pen
- Resolution: 5080 LPI \(Lines Per Inch\)
- Accuracy: ±0.01 Inch
- Reading height: 10 mm
### Display and video
- Screen size listed: 6 Inches
- Screen technology listed: Digital
### Connectivity and controls
- Connection listed: USB
### Compatibility
- Operating system listed: Windows
- Detailed compatibility claim: Windows 10/8/7\(32/64bit\), Linux \(Detailed versions\), Mac OS X version 10.10 or later
### Dimensions and finish
- Weight listed: 170 Grams
- Colour: black / black

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the product as a graphics tablet with a 6 x 4-inch active area, while its specification fields also call it a 6-inch screen with a Digital display type. Treat it as a computer-connected pen tablet, not a standalone display. Computer compatibility differs across listing sections, which cite Mac OS X 10.8 and above in one place and 10.10 or later elsewhere. The listed external dimensions are also unusually stated as 190L x 162W centimetres. Confirm the required operating-system support and physical dimensions for the selected listing. A USB Type-A port is specified for connection, with an adapter needed if the computer has only Type-C ports.

## In the box

- Tablet (Included)
- Passive pen (Included)
- Quick guide (Included)
- 20 replacement nibs (Included)
- Pen clipper (Check selected pack): Listed in the detailed box-contents field but absent from the separate explicit package list.
- USB cable (Check selected pack): Listed in the separate package list but absent from the detailed box-contents field.

## A good fit for

- Beginners looking for a small graphics tablet for drawing with a computer.
- People who want a battery-free stylus for digital annotation, signatures or online teaching.
- osu\! players seeking a compact tablet, noting the listing claims driver-free use for that game.

## Less suited to

- Anyone who needs a standalone device or a screen on which to view the drawing directly.
- Artists who need a larger working surface or confirmed compatibility with a specific computer and operating-system version.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback reports positive impressions of quality and functionality, including use with Paint Shop Pro and Adobe Illustrator. Feedback also praises setup and suitability for beginners, with one customer noting natural-feeling writing on virtual whiteboards. Usability is mixed, so newcomers may find the drawing-tablet workflow takes some adjustment. These impressions are relevant to its computer-connected design and small active area, but do not establish compatibility with every listed application or system.
- Positive themes: Customers report positive experiences with quality, functionality and setup.
- Positive themes: Feedback describes it as suitable for beginners and notes use with Paint Shop Pro and Adobe Illustrator.
- Mixed feedback: Usability feedback is mixed, with some finding it easy to use and others finding it challenging.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does the Star G640 work without a computer?
No. The listing says it must be connected to a PC or laptop and is not a standalone product.
### Does the pen need charging?
The listed P01 passive pen is battery-free and does not require charging.
### What is the active area?
The listing specifies a 6 x 4-inch active area.
### Which computers are compatible?
The listing cites Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, but its Mac minimum version differs between sections. Check support for your exact system before buying.
### What connection does it use?
USB is listed. The product information specifies a USB Type-A port, so a computer with only Type-C ports needs an adapter.

## Offer details

- A computer is required. A USB Type-A port is specified, and a Type-C-only computer needs an adapter.
- For drawing applications, install the appropriate driver and check support for the specific operating-system version. The listing claims osu\! can be used without a driver.

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## Images

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