I’ve had my wacom for 12 years and I love it. I use a mouse for general UI stuff, and AE. I use the wacom for photoshop, illustrator, and paint tools in AE. I also use the wacom for AE motion sketch since its easier to move fluidly. Your wacom will last a lifetime. Mine is old and yellowed and the pen is the old thin one, but it still works like the day I bought it.