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Alternatives to XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 2)

10 pen displays at a similar price that compete with the Artist 12 (Gen 2) — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Artist 12 (Gen 2)

XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro
2
XP-Pen · 2021Artist 12 Pro
4.4
Same price ≈ $170
  • Pixel density 190 ppi vs 185 ppi
  • Pen accuracy (centre) ±0.25 mm vs ±0.5 mm
  • Adobe RGB coverage 72% vs 94%
  • Active area (surface) 369 cm² vs 390 cm²
Huion Kamvas Pro 13
4
Huion · 2020Kamvas Pro 13
7.8
18% pricier ≈ $200
  • Active area (surface) 485 cm² vs 390 cm²
  • Screen size 13.3″ vs 11.9″
  • Express keys 4 vs 8
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 185 ppi
Huion Kamvas 13
6
Huion · 2025Kamvas 13
8.5
24% pricier ≈ $210
  • Active area (surface) 485 cm² vs 390 cm²
  • Screen size 13.3″ vs 11.9″
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 185 ppi
Huion Kamvas Pro 16
7
Huion · 2022Kamvas Pro 16
5.9
59% pricier ≈ $270
  • Active area (surface) 666 cm² vs 390 cm²
  • Screen size 15.5″ vs 11.9″
  • Pixel density 142 ppi vs 185 ppi
  • Express keys 6 vs 8
Huion Kamvas 12
8
Huion · 2026Kamvas 12
9.1
12% cheaper ≈ $150
  • Pixel density 190 ppi vs 185 ppi
  • Pen accuracy (centre) ±0.3 mm vs ±0.5 mm
  • Brightness (typical) 200 nits vs 220 nits
  • Active area (surface) 370 cm² vs 390 cm²
GAOMON PD1161
10
GAOMON · 2023PD1161
7.2
47% pricier ≈ $250
  • Pixel density 190 ppi vs 185 ppi
  • Express keys 6 vs 8
  • Active area (surface) 369 cm² vs 390 cm²
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