Which set is better for adult coloring books?

The ColorIt Premium set. Its soft wax cores lay down color easily and blend well, and it includes a mini coloring book and sharpener. The MEEDEN set is aimed more at artists who want firm, lightfast oil-based leads.

Which set lasts longer on finished artwork?

The MEEDEN set, because its oil-based cores are made for high lightfastness and resist fading. Wax-based pencils like the ColorIt set can bloom or fade over time, especially in heat or direct sun.

Is the ColorIt set worth it over the MEEDEN set?

It depends on the price gap and your use. The ColorIt set adds a case, sharpener, organizer and coloring book, but buyers report lead breakage. The MEEDEN set gives you a metal tin and firmer oil-based leads with no extras.

Which set blends better?

The ColorIt Premium set. Its soft wax cores are described as creamy and blendable for shading and gradients. Oil-based MEEDEN cores blend too, but they are firmer and need more pressure or solvent.

Do the ColorIt pencils break easily?

Buyers frequently report leads snapping during sharpening and wood barrels splitting. The included sharpener is also criticized. The MEEDEN set claims break-resistant leads, but it has no rating data here to confirm that.

Which set is the better gift?

The ColorIt Premium set, because it comes in a magnetic gift box with a travel case, sharpener and mini coloring book. The MEEDEN set is a plain metal tin of pencils, better suited to an artist who already has tools.

MEEDEN Artist Colored Pencil Set vs Premium 72 Colored Pencil Set

Buy the MEEDEN set if you want oil-based pencils with strong lightfastness for finished artwork and a metal tin for storage. Buy the ColorIt Premium set if you mostly color for relaxation and want a soft, blendable core plus a travel case, sharpener and mini book in one box. The ColorIt set is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 442 ratings; no price was given for either set in this comparison, so check current store prices before deciding.

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