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Alternatives to Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

10 pen displays at a similar price that compete with the Cintiq Pro 27 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
Wacom · 2022
Cintiq Pro 27
26.9″3840 × 21608,192596 × 335 mm
approx. price≈ $3,100
5.0

Alternatives to the Cintiq Pro 27

Wacom Cintiq Pro 22
1
Wacom · 2023Cintiq Pro 22
8.0
13% cheaper ≈ $2,700
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Pixel density 205 ppi vs 164 ppi
  • Weight 5 kg vs 7.2 kg
  • Active area (surface) 1,276 cm² vs 1,997 cm²
  • Screen size 21.5″ vs 26.9″
Wacom Cintiq Pro 17
3
Wacom · 2023Cintiq Pro 17
7.6
28% cheaper ≈ $2,250
  • Pixel density 255 ppi vs 164 ppi
  • Weight 2.2 kg vs 7.2 kg
  • Response time 8 ms vs 10 ms
  • Active area (surface) 821 cm² vs 1,997 cm²
  • Screen size 17.3″ vs 26.9″
Xencelabs Pen Display 24+
4
Xencelabs · 2026Pen Display 24+
5.4
27% cheaper ≈ $2,250
  • Pixel density 185 ppi vs 164 ppi
  • Weight 6 kg vs 7.2 kg
  • Express keys 3 vs 8
  • Brightness (typical) 330 nits vs 400 nits
UGEE U1600
5
UGEE · 2023U1600
5.8
  • Weight 1.32 kg vs 7.2 kg
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 400 nits
  • Pixel density 143 ppi vs 164 ppi
Huion Kamvas Studio 16
6
Huion · 2023Kamvas Studio 16
9.5
44% cheaper ≈ $1,750
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Wireless connection
  • Pixel density 186 ppi vs 164 ppi
  • Active area (surface) 688 cm² vs 1,997 cm²
  • Pen accuracy (centre) ±0.3 mm vs ±0.15 mm
Huion Kamvas Pro 27
7
Huion · 2024Kamvas Pro 27
5.6
51% cheaper ≈ $1,500
  • Pressure levels 16,384 vs 8,192
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Brightness (typical) 300 nits vs 400 nits
  • Pen accuracy (centre) ±0.3 mm vs ±0.15 mm
XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
9
XP-Pen · 2026Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
6.2
42% cheaper ≈ $1,800
  • Pressure levels 16,384 vs 8,192
  • Response time 5 ms vs 10 ms
  • Weight 7 kg vs 7.2 kg
  • Pen accuracy (centre) ±0.4 mm vs ±0.15 mm
  • Panel type LCD (other) vs IPS
Huion Kamvas Pro 27 144Hz
10
Huion · 2026Kamvas Pro 27 144Hz
6.2
49% cheaper ≈ $1,600
  • Pressure levels 16,384 vs 8,192
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
  • Response time 5 ms vs 10 ms
  • Brightness (typical) 300 nits vs 400 nits
  • Pen accuracy (centre) ±0.3 mm vs ±0.15 mm
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