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Alternatives to Wacom Cintiq Pro 17

10 pen displays at a similar price that compete with the Cintiq Pro 17 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Cintiq Pro 17

Huion Kamvas Studio 16
1
Huion · 2023Kamvas Studio 16
9.3
24% cheaper ≈ $1,700
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Wireless connection
  • Weight 1.7 kg vs 2.2 kg
  • Pixel density 186 ppi vs 255 ppi
  • Response time 14 ms vs 8 ms
Wacom Cintiq Pro 22
2
Wacom · 2023Cintiq Pro 22
7.7
20% pricier ≈ $2,700
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Active area (surface) 1,276 cm² vs 821 cm²
  • Screen size 21.5″ vs 17.3″
  • Pixel density 205 ppi vs 255 ppi
  • Weight 5 kg vs 2.2 kg
XP-Pen Artist 24
3
XP-Pen · 2023Artist 24
7.0
  • Active area (surface) 1,562 cm² vs 821 cm²
  • Screen size 23.8″ vs 17.3″
  • Multi-touch
  • Response time 14 ms vs 8 ms
Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (Gen 3)
5
7.6
42% cheaper ≈ $1,300
  • Pressure levels 16,384 vs 8,192
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Active area (surface) 1,556 cm² vs 821 cm²
  • Pixel density 185 ppi vs 255 ppi
  • Weight 6.37 kg vs 2.2 kg
Xencelabs Pen Display 24+
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Xencelabs · 2026Pen Display 24+
5.1
Same price ≈ $2,250
  • Active area (surface) 1,560 cm² vs 821 cm²
  • Screen size 23.8″ vs 17.3″
  • Express keys 3 vs 8
  • Pixel density 185 ppi vs 255 ppi
Huion Kamvas Pro 27
7
Huion · 2024Kamvas Pro 27
5.6
30% cheaper ≈ $1,550
  • Pressure levels 16,384 vs 8,192
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Active area (surface) 2,003 cm² vs 821 cm²
  • Pixel density 163 ppi vs 255 ppi
  • Weight 8 kg vs 2.2 kg
XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
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XP-Pen · 2026Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
6.0
20% cheaper ≈ $1,800
  • Pressure levels 16,384 vs 8,192
  • Active area (surface) 2,003 cm² vs 821 cm²
  • Response time 5 ms vs 8 ms
  • Pixel density 163 ppi vs 255 ppi
  • Weight 7 kg vs 2.2 kg
Wacom Cintiq 24
9
Wacom · 2025Cintiq 24
6.1
46% cheaper ≈ $1,200
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Active area (surface) 1,560 cm² vs 821 cm²
  • Screen size 23.8″ vs 17.3″
  • Pixel density 123 ppi vs 255 ppi
  • Weight 4.8 kg vs 2.2 kg
Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
10
Wacom · 2022Cintiq Pro 27
4.8
39% pricier ≈ $3,100
  • Active area (surface) 1,997 cm² vs 821 cm²
  • Screen size 26.9″ vs 17.3″
  • Pixel density 164 ppi vs 255 ppi
  • Weight 7.2 kg vs 2.2 kg
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