The 10 Best Light Tables
/For this post, I have put together a collection of the best light tables currently available.
UPDATED: April 17, 2020.
These devices are extremely versatile and can be used on a wide range of personal and professional projects. Ideal for stenciling, 2D animation, calligraphy, embossing, scrapbooking, sketching, drawing, sewing projects, quilting, tattoo transferring, and more.
Check out this brief video overview on using a light table, it features the Huion L4S (#8 below):
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I have included a range of prices to hopefully help you find one that fits in your budget and is the required size.
The following light tables use the latest innovative components to meet your needs and help to ensure you do your best work.
So here is my list of The 10 Best Light Tables.
Enjoy!
1. US Art Supply Lightmaster Jumbo 32.5" Light Table
Features a jumbo 17” x 24” working surface.
Lightweight and ultra-thin design with just a 3/8" profile for easy portability.
Equipped with energy-efficient lights that last up to 50,000 hours.
Comes with light pad, measuring overlay grid and circle template/protractor.
2. LitEnergy A4 Ultra-Thin Portable Light Table
Illumination is dimmable with three-level adjustable brightness settings.
Simply touch the pad to turn on / off the light pad.
Adjust the brightness by simply pressing the touch switch for several seconds.
Includes a smart memory feature that retains the brightness of the last use.
Easy to use USB cable power supply.
3. Artograph A950 LED Light Table
Thin 17-inch-by-24-inch work area.
Offers bright consistent light throughout the work surface.
LED lighting provides up to 50,000 hours of use.
Includes a durable storage bag and an AC adapter.
4. Tikteck A4 Ultra-thin Portable LED Light Table
Features a 5mm thin design which makes it extremely portable.
Comes with a USB cable for easy power access.
Includes step-less adjustable brightness settings.
Equipped with flicker-free LEDs for long-lasting brightness.
Features a touch sensor switch design for quick adjustments.
5. Picture Perfect Ultra Thin Portable LED Light Table
Power/dimmer button was placed out of the way to eliminate accidental shut off.
Equipped with 21 energy-efficient LED mini bulbs rated for 50,000 hours.
Features an advanced filter that blocks the LED light spectrum range that can cause eye strain.
9” x 13” A4 size easily fits into a backpack or computer case.
Made of durable acrylic and includes a long 6ft USB cord.
6. GAOMON B4 LED Light Table
Features a brightness adjustment button to customize the light output for your project.
Includes a smart memory function that keeps the same brightness settings as previously set.
Powered by a micro USB cable that plugs into any standard USB outlet.
Features a usable area of 13.78” x 9.84".
7. AGPtek A3 LED Light Table
Features a thin design at just 1/4" and lightweight at only 1.4 pounds.
Equipped with a brightness control switch.
Features three brightness level settings
Illumination provided by long-lasting LED lights.
Includes a USB cable and a USB adapter.
8. Huion L4S 17.7" Ultra Thin 5mm LED Light Table
Features dimmable touch button technology helps to achieve the ideal light level.
Power supplied by a USB cable for simple power access.
Weighs only 1.35 pounds and 0.2 inches thin.
Lighting lasts up to 50,000 hours.
LEDs produce very little heat making it suitable for continuous use.
9. Huion 26.8” Ultra Slim Adjustable LED Light Table
Features a large working area with a diagonal length of 26.8 inches.
LEDs provide a comfortable light level.
Dimmable touch button technology helps to set the appropriate illumination for a specific project.
Features a super-thin design.
10. Litup 15" x 11" Light Table
Features a 15.63” by 11.81” working area.
Designed with a thickness of just 0.2 inches.
Includes a touch switch to control the brightness.
Weighs just 1.63 pounds for easy portability.
Includes a 6 foot USB power cable.
I hope this list has been helpful, if I left out a light table you think is important, let me know in the comments below.
Thanks for reading, see also my posts on:
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Good luck!
Brandon Hubbard, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
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