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Alternatives to Wacom Cintiq Pro 22

8 pen displays at a similar price that compete with the Cintiq Pro 22 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Cintiq Pro 22

Wacom Cintiq Pro 17
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Wacom · 2023Cintiq Pro 17
7.6
16% cheaper ≈ $2,250
  • Pixel density 255 ppi vs 205 ppi
  • Weight 2.2 kg vs 5 kg
  • Response time 8 ms vs 12 ms
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Active area (surface) 821 cm² vs 1,276 cm²
Huion Kamvas Studio 16
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Huion · 2023Kamvas Studio 16
9.3
36% cheaper ≈ $1,700
  • Wireless connection
  • Weight 1.7 kg vs 5 kg
  • Report rate 300 RPS vs 240 RPS
  • Pixel density 186 ppi vs 205 ppi
  • Active area (surface) 688 cm² vs 1,276 cm²
XP-Pen Artist 24
3
XP-Pen · 2023Artist 24
7.0
  • Active area (surface) 1,562 cm² vs 1,276 cm²
  • Screen size 23.8″ vs 21.5″
  • Multi-touch
  • Report rate 220 RPS vs 240 RPS
Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (Gen 3)
4
7.6
52% cheaper ≈ $1,300
  • Pressure levels 16,384 vs 8,192
  • Report rate 260 RPS vs 240 RPS
  • Active area (surface) 1,556 cm² vs 1,276 cm²
  • Pixel density 185 ppi vs 205 ppi
  • Weight 6.37 kg vs 5 kg
Xencelabs Pen Display 24+
5
Xencelabs · 2026Pen Display 24+
5.1
15% cheaper ≈ $2,250
  • Active area (surface) 1,560 cm² vs 1,276 cm²
  • Screen size 23.8″ vs 21.5″
  • Express keys 3 vs 8
  • Pixel density 185 ppi vs 205 ppi
Huion Kamvas Pro 27
6
Huion · 2024Kamvas Pro 27
5.6
42% cheaper ≈ $1,550
  • Pressure levels 16,384 vs 8,192
  • Report rate 260 RPS vs 240 RPS
  • Active area (surface) 2,003 cm² vs 1,276 cm²
  • Pixel density 163 ppi vs 205 ppi
  • Weight 8 kg vs 5 kg
XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
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XP-Pen · 2026Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
6.0
33% cheaper ≈ $1,800
  • Pressure levels 16,384 vs 8,192
  • Response time 5 ms vs 12 ms
  • Active area (surface) 2,003 cm² vs 1,276 cm²
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Pixel density 163 ppi vs 205 ppi
Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
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Wacom · 2022Cintiq Pro 27
4.8
16% pricier ≈ $3,100
  • Active area (surface) 1,997 cm² vs 1,276 cm²
  • Screen size 26.9″ vs 21.5″
  • Response time 10 ms vs 12 ms
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Pixel density 164 ppi vs 205 ppi
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