- Higher resolution results in smoother, more precise cursor movements.
- Double the pressure sensitivity.
- Tilt sensitivity.
- Sleeker design.
- Offers application-specific settings and finer control over tablet settings.
- Pen is more comfortable to hold and the DuoSwitch is easier to operate.
- More comfortable stylus (pen) design.
- Includes 5 extra pen nibs including a felt tip and a stroke nib.
- 2 extra side buttons on mouse.
- 4 ExpressKeys (versus 2 on Graphire4).
- Touch Strip (versus finger-operated scroll wheel on Graphire4).
- Extra tools can be purchased separately and individually programmed.
- A wide-format 6x11 size is available for multiple monitor and widescreen display users.
- A 9x12 size is available.
- Longer cord (8.2 feet on Intuos3; 4.95 feet on Graphire4)


