Do I need a tablet with a screen or is a screenless one fine?

Reviewers consistently say screenless pen tablets (like the Wacom Intuos line or XPPen Deco) are cheaper, more durable, and great for beginners and note-takers, but require hand-eye separation that takes practice. Pen displays (Cintiq, Kamvas, XPPen Artist) let you draw directly on the screen, which most artists find more intuitive but cost considerably more and usually need a computer.