Which set is better for blending and shading?

The Arrtx set. Its 3.8mm soft core and high pigment load are built for layering and smooth color laydown. The ColorIt pencils blend well too, but buyers more often report breakage during sharpening.

Which is better as a gift?

The ColorIt Premium set. It arrives pre-sharpened in a magnetic gift box with a travel case, sharpener, pencil holder and mini coloring book. The Arrtx set is pencils only.

Do the ColorIt pencils break easily?

Some buyers report leads snapping repeatedly and wood barrels splitting when sharpened, and the included sharpener gets poor marks. The Arrtx SV core is designed to resist breaking, though no pencil is unbreakable.

Are the Arrtx pencils lightfast?

Arrtx markets them as lightfast with high pigment concentration. ColorIt makes no lightfastness claim, so keep finished ColorIt work out of direct sun.

Is one worth the extra cost?

Compare the current store prices on this page. If you need a case and sharpener, the ColorIt kit saves buying them separately. If you mainly draw and shade, put the money into the Arrtx core.

How many colors does each set have?

Both have 72. Arrtx spreads them across 72 named, numbered colors. ColorIt buyers note many similar reds and a white that is nearly transparent.

Arrtx 72 Colored Pencils vs Premium 72 Colored Pencil Set

Both sets are 72-count wax-based pencils with soft cores and named, numbered barrels, so the choice comes down to kit versus core quality. The Arrtx set is the better pencil for blending, layering and shading, with a 3.8mm SV-bonded core that resists breakage. The ColorIt Premium set wins on what ships in the box: sharpener, nylon travel case, pencil holder, mini coloring book and magnetic gift box. Prices were not provided for either set, so check current store prices on this page before deciding.

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