I really want a portable drawing tablet. is the cintiq companion

>>2691723
The companion will be better for drawing, but the surface will be a better computer overall.

I'm sure you've already read all the issues that the companion can have. IIRC the surface pro 3 had some line accuracy issues if you drew lines very slowly. Don't know if that's also the case with the 4.

Something worth noting about the companion is that it uses a 5th gen intel mobile processor. We're currently on 7th gen. You will be buying a somewhat outdated computer. You'd have to research benchmark comparisons to get an idea of what that means in real world use. I also wouldn't be surprised to see a companion 3 in late '17 early '18.

You also need to really ask yourself if you want or need a portable tablet. The top model companion runs for $1800 on amazon. You could instead buy a $800 cintiqHD, and still have $1000 to build a desktop that will blow the companion 2 out of the water.

>>2691723
I have a cintiq companion 2 and it was the best move i've made.
I've had no trouble with it apart from something having to restore the settings and shortcuts - but that only takes a minute.

>>2691723
I've had a Surface 3 and drawing on it was pretty crap... Sold it after a few months. The accuracy and responsiveness just wasn't what I'd hoped (don't trust the YouTube reviews) I don't have a Companion, but it looks like it's an experience pretty similar to a regular 13" Cintiq (just portable), so I'm willing to bet it would be a better option if your main reason for getting this is to have a portable drawing device. But yeah, it's got a fatter price tag.

i have a surface pro 3 and its been my main drawing tablet for a few years now. I think it's been alright, though I don't have much to compare it to cause I've never touched a cintiq before. the only thing with my pro 3 is that it lags sometimes if i'm working on a large document with many many layers, but this is probably because i have an i5 surface pro 3

Cintiq has better grit. It's pretty important for me, I don't like feeling like I'm drawing on smooth glass.

>>2691723

I got a Companion 2. The drawing experience is very sweet. But its battery sucks, so I feel like I'm near a wall charger all the time. But otherwise, drawing is real nice.

I've seen a lot of reviews before I took the plunge. I also had the displeasure of owning the first gen Companion. The Comp2 doesn't have the charging problem as the jack port is noticeably reinforced. A lot of people confuse the two.

It may also be worth looking into the ipad pro and apple pencil. Procreate is really good.

>>2691731
Op, what this anon said here.

Mobility sounds really good, but I wouldn't exchange that for desktop version. For now invest in Cintiq 13HD and good desktop, later you can focus to get Companion or something similar.

>>2691723
I reviewed both on my site. Maybe they can help you make a more informed decision.

https://www.artsartreviews.com/2016/06/23/wacom-cintiq-companion-2-review/

https://www.artsartreviews.com/2016/06/16/microsoft-surface-pro-4-review/