The question of screen tablets vs screenless tablets comes up constantly for beginners and I want to give a comprehensive answer based on real experience with both over many years.

Screenless tablets (Wacom Intuos, Huion Inspiroy): the eye-hand disconnect is real but adapts within a few weeks for most people. The main advantage is ergonomics — you look at your monitor at eye level, not down at a tilted screen. For people who develop neck pain from tilting, screenless is genuinely better for the body long-term.

Screen tablets (Wacom Cintiq, Huion Kamvas): the direct-touch experience is intuitive and eliminates the learning curve entirely. Beginners can get productive faster. The disadvantage is neck position — you're always looking down — and parallax on cheaper models.

My recommendation: if budget allows, start with a screenless tablet. The adaptation period is real but worth it for the ergonomic long game. If you find the disconnect genuinely doesn't work for you after a month, then try a screen tablet. Many professionals use screenless tablets exclusively and wouldn't trade.