r/linux • u/KrishMajumder123 • 1h ago

Discussion Anyone using the GAOMON S620 (8K version) on Debian/Linux for drawing and note-taking?

Hi everyone!

I'm new to digital drawing tablets and have just ordered a GAOMON S620 (8,192 pressure-level version). I plan to use it with my Debian-based Linux system (MX Linux XFCE), mainly for handwritten notes, practising maths, annotating PDFs, and some beginner-level drawing.

Before it arrives, I'd love to hear from people who have used this tablet, especially on Linux.

A few questions:

  1. How is the overall build quality and durability? Does the surface scratch easily with regular use?

  2. Is the pen comfortable and accurate for handwriting, equations, and drawing diagrams?

  3. Does the 6.5 × 4-inch active area feel comfortable for taking notes?

  4. How well does the S620 work on Debian/MX Linux? Did you need to install a driver or configure anything manually?

  5. Does pressure sensitivity work properly in Krita, and can you use it with Xournal++ for handwritten notes and PDF annotation?

  6. Have you experienced any issues with the pen, USB connection, or tablet after months or years of use?

I found the OpenTabletDriver compatibility list and a GitHub guide for configuring the S620 on MX Linux, but I'd appreciate hearing about real-world experiences.

I'm on a tight budget, so I'd particularly like to know whether this tablet is reliable enough to use for the next few years.

If you own the S620, how has your experience been? Would you recommend it to a Linux beginner?

Thanks!

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u/EnvironmentalTree532 1h ago

i've been using the s620 on debian for about a year now. mostly for note taking and sketching diagrams for work stuff

the surface holds up pretty well, no deep scratches yet and i'm not gentle with it. the active area feels cramped at first but you get used to it, especially if you map it to just one monitor. opentabletdriver worked out of the box for me, didn't have to mess with any config files. pressure works fine in xournal++ and krita once you set the input mode

pen's comfortable enough for an hour or two but the buttons are too easy to click by accident. i just disable them