XP-Pen Star03 V2 STAR03V2 12-Inch Graphics Tablet

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Product guide

XP-Pen Star03 V2 STAR03V2 12-Inch Graphics Tablet

STAR03V2: The XP-Pen Star03 V2 is a USB-connected graphics tablet with a passive stylus, pressure sensitivity and customisable shortcut keys. Its listed active drawing area is 10 x 6 inches, while the product details also describe it as a 12-inch tablet. It suits drawing and handwriting on a compatible computer, but it is not a screen-based pen display.

At a glance

Passive stylus is described as requiring no battery or charging.
Eight shortcut keys are customisable, with common drawing functions assigned by default.
The listed active drawing area is 10 x 6 inches.
The listing names drawing, illustration, image editing, handwriting and online teaching as uses.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£49.99~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A passive pen avoids charging the stylus, according to the product description.
Eight configurable tablet shortcuts can make common actions easier to reach without a separate keyboard.
The claimed operating-system range includes Windows and Mac, with Linux and Chrome OS also mentioned in the detailed compatibility information.

Cons

This is a graphics tablet for use with a computer, not a pen display with an integrated drawing screen.

Technical specifications

17 specifications

Identity
Brand	XP-Pen
Model	STAR03V2

Display and video
Screen size listed	12 Inches
Screen technology listed	LCD
Active drawing area	10" x 6"
Resolution	5080 LPI

Pen and controls
Pressure sensitivity	8192 Levels
Shortcut keys	8 customizable shortcuts
Pen type	Passive

Connectivity and compatibility
Connection listed	USB
Operating system listed	Compatible avec Windows 10/8/7 et Mac OS X 10.10 (et versions supérieures)
Additional compatibility listed	Compatibility: Windows 10/8/7(32/64bit), Mac OS X version 10.10 or later, Linux (Detailed versions), Chrome OS 88.0.4324.109 and above.

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	680 Grams
Dimensions listed	21L x 36W centimetres
USB cable length	150 CM

Other listed specifications
Accuracy	±0.01 Inch
Supply voltage	DC 5V

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent: the product is called 12 inches and LCD in the specifications, but the feature information gives a 10 x 6-inch active area and describes a graphics tablet rather than a display. The OS compatibility entries also vary in detail. Confirm the physical drawing area, screen description and support for your specific system before buying.

What’s in the box

Quick Start GuideIncluded
StylusCheck selected pack
USB CableIncluded
Pen nibsCheck selected pack
Pen-clipper nib removerCheck selected pack
User manualCheck selected pack

Check which accessories are included in your selected pack before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Digital drawing, illustration and image editing with a desktop or laptop.
Handwriting, signatures and online whiteboard or teaching tasks.
Students and hobbyists who want shortcut controls on a medium-sized drawing surface.

Less suited to

Buyers who want to draw directly on an integrated screen.
People who need a wireless tablet, since the listed connection is USB.

XP-Pen Star03 V2 STAR03V2 12-Inch Graphics Tablet · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 2,096 ratings

5 stars70%70%
4 stars19%19%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars2%2%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes the tablet as easy to set up and use, and reports good performance with Photoshop and Clip Studio. Customers also appreciate the customisable buttons and its usefulness for students, hobbyists and teaching. Ergonomics are mixed: some feedback praises the pen feel, while other reports mention cursor movement issues. The positive reports are relevant to the listed pressure sensitivity and shortcut controls, but the mixed cursor feedback is worth considering if precise drawing is central to your work.

Positive themes

Customer feedback reports easy setup and use, performance with Photoshop and Clip Studio, and appreciation for the customisable buttons.
Customers describe it as useful for students and hobbyists, including teaching tasks.

Mixed feedback

Feedback about ergonomics is mixed, including differing views of pen feel and reports of cursor movement issues.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Star03 V2 have a built-in drawing display?

The listing identifies it as a graphics tablet, but also gives LCD and 12-inch details. It does not clearly establish that it is a pen display. Check the selected listing if an integrated screen is important.

What is the active drawing area?

The feature information specifies 10 x 6 inches. This differs from the 12-inch screen-size entry, so confirm the measurement before purchase.

Does the stylus need charging?

The product description calls the stylus passive and says it does not require batteries or charging.

Which computers and operating systems are listed as compatible?

Windows and Mac are listed, with Linux and Chrome OS also named in the detailed compatibility information. The compatibility entries are not fully consistent, so verify support for your computer and OS version.