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Black ultra-thin graphics tablet 4 by 3 inches with battery-free stylus

XP-Pen Star G430S OSU 4x3 inch 8192 levels

SKU CH-BG15-S1KP1

A 4×3 inch graphics tablet with 8192 pressure levels and a battery-free stylus for OSU gaming, drawing and online teaching

  • Screen size4 in (10.2 cm)
  • Interface typeUSB
  • Device dimensions22.0 in × 12.3 in × 3.5 in
  • Pressure sensitivity8192 levels
  • Tilt angleStylus
  • Setup requirementsWindows 7 and above, Mac OS X version 10.1 or later
  • Ultra-thin 2 mm profile fits in one hand
  • 8192 pressure levels give precise line control
  • Battery-free PN01 stylus works without charging
  • Plug-and-play USB for Windows, Mac and Linux
  • Designed for OSU! and left- or right-handed use

Ultra-Compact Drawing Tablet

The XP-Pen Star G430S is a graphics tablet built for OSU! gameplay, digital sketching, and online teaching. Its 4 by 3 inch active area suits users who prefer a minimal footprint and a portable drawing surface. The battery-free PN01 stylus offers 8192 pressure levels for responsive line control without charging.

8192 Pressure Levels

The single specification that defines this tablet is the 8192 levels of pen pressure sensitivity. This resolution determines how precisely the stylus translates hand pressure into line weight and opacity. It is the deciding factor for artists and players who need fine input granularity on a small surface.

Small Active Area Limits

The 4 by 3 inch workspace comfortably handles OSU! rhythm gaming, quick annotations, and e-signatures. It runs out of room for broad shoulder movements, detailed illustration work, or multi-monitor cursor traversal. Users needing larger strokes or desktop replacement should consider a bigger format.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Drawing Tablets & Pens, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 294 comparable items (median $40.99).
Screen size 4 in (10.2 cm)
Lower than about 95% of the 71 comparable items (median 10 in).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameXP-Pen
Product lineStar G430S
Model nameStarG430
Part numberStarG430
Product colorBlack
Performance
Pressure sensitivity8192 levels
Display
Screen size4 in (10.2 cm)
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB
Size & build
Device dimensions22.0 in × 12.3 in × 3.5 in
Product weight0.25 lb (0.11 kg)
Tilt angleStylus
In the box
In the boxTablet, Passive Pen, Quick Guide, Replacement Nibs, Pen-Clipper
More details
Pen nameTablet, Passive Pen, Quick Guide, Replacement Nibs, Pen-Clipper
Pen specification8192 levels

Questions about this item

How does the 8192 pressure level figure translate when I'm actually drawing or playing OSU?

The 8192 levels give you fine-grained control over line weight and opacity, so light strokes stay faint and heavy presses saturate quickly without sudden jumps.

What does the USB interface cap in practice for this tablet?

The micro USB to USB-A connection provides both data and power, so there is no separate charger and the tablet works as soon as the port supplies standard USB current.

What do I need on my desk to fit the 4 by 3 inch active area?

The tablet itself measures 22.0 by 12.3 by 3.5 inches, so you need a flat surface at least that large to keep the whole device stable while you work.

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