I use this tablet for editing photos in Lightroom and Photoshop. Since the processing usually takes place in small small areas, the size of the small trays is sufficient for me. However, if you want to create sketches etc., the active area would be more likely to be too small. I have no problem with the surface or the wear of the tips. You do not impress much, the sensitivity can be set in the software. Overall I am very satisfied with the device.