Wacom Intuos Pro Large

£450/$500 www.estore.wacom.com

Its rough, tactile surface and highly sensitive stylus makes the Intuos Pro enjoyable to use, and Bluetooth and USB connectivity make it easy to edit images, whether you’re a Windows or Mac user. The tablet supports multi-touch gestures, and its shortcut keys are customizable, while a Touch Ring gives quick access to favoured tools and commands. There are smaller models (Medium £330/$350 and Small £200/$250), but the Large near-a3 version is perfect if you have space.

PROS Ergonomic controls; wireless connectivity CONS No screen; not particularly portable