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Alternatives to Wacom Cintiq 16

10 pen displays at a similar price that compete with the Cintiq 16 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Wacom Cintiq 16
Wacom · 2019
Cintiq 16
15.5″2560 × 16008,192344.2 × 193.6 mm
approx. price≈ $600
6.7

Alternatives to the Cintiq 16

Huion Kamvas Pro 16 Plus 4K
1
8.3
13% pricier ≈ $680
  • Pixel density 282 ppi vs 189 ppi
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Weight 1.27 kg vs 1.9 kg
  • Brightness (typical) 200 nits vs 290 nits
  • Response time 25 ms vs 12 ms
XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro
2
XP-Pen · 2021Artist 24 Pro
9.2
17% cheaper ≈ $500
  • Active area (surface) 1,562 cm² vs 666 cm²
  • Screen size 23.8″ vs 15.5″
  • Brightness (typical) 250 nits vs 290 nits
  • Report rate 220 RPS vs 240 RPS
XP-Pen Artist Pro 16TP
3
XP-Pen · 2022Artist Pro 16TP
6.2
5% cheaper ≈ $570
  • Pixel density 282 ppi vs 189 ppi
  • Multi-touch
  • Report rate 220 RPS vs 240 RPS
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,000:1 vs 1,400:1
Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K
4
Huion · 2022Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K
8.8
27% cheaper ≈ $440
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Report rate 300 RPS vs 240 RPS
  • Multi-touch
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 290 nits
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,200:1 vs 1,400:1
Xencelabs Pen Display 16
5
Xencelabs · 2024Pen Display 16
9.5
10% cheaper ≈ $540
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Pixel density 259 ppi vs 189 ppi
  • Contrast ratio (static) 100,000:1 vs 1,400:1
Huion Kamvas RDS-160
6
Huion · 2023Kamvas RDS-160
7.4
23% cheaper ≈ $460
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Weight 1.26 kg vs 1.9 kg
  • Pixel density 142 ppi vs 189 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 290 nits
Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4K
8
Huion · 2026Kamvas Pro 16 4K
8.4
8% cheaper ≈ $550
  • Pixel density 282 ppi vs 189 ppi
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Weight 1.27 kg vs 1.9 kg
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 290 nits
  • Response time 25 ms vs 12 ms
Wacom Movink 13
9
Wacom · 2024Movink 13
9.6
8% pricier ≈ $650
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Contrast ratio (static) 100,000:1 vs 1,400:1
  • Response time 0.2 ms vs 12 ms
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 189 ppi
  • Active area (surface) 485 cm² vs 666 cm²
XP-Pen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2)
10
XP-Pen · 2024Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2)
8.5
17% pricier ≈ $700
  • Pressure levels 16,384 vs 8,192
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Active area (surface) 941 cm² vs 666 cm²
  • Brightness (typical) 250 nits vs 290 nits
  • Report rate 220 RPS vs 240 RPS
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