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Alternatives to XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3)

10 pen displays at a similar price that compete with the Artist 12 (Gen 3) — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3)
XP-Pen · 2025
Artist 12 (Gen 3)
11.9″1920 × 108097%16,384
approx. price≈ $190
9.2

Alternatives to the Artist 12 (Gen 3)

Huion Kamvas 12
2
Huion · 2026Kamvas 12
9.1
21% cheaper ≈ $150
  • Pixel density 190 ppi vs 185 ppi
  • Pressure levels 8,192 vs 16,384
  • Brightness (typical) 200 nits vs 260 nits
Huion Kamvas 13
3
Huion · 2025Kamvas 13
8.5
11% pricier ≈ $210
  • Active area (surface) 485 cm² vs 393 cm²
  • Screen size 13.3″ vs 11.9″
  • Pressure levels 8,192 vs 16,384
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 185 ppi
Wacom One 14
5
Wacom · 2025One 14
9.0
26% pricier ≈ $240
  • Brightness (typical) 285 nits vs 260 nits
  • Active area (surface) 538 cm² vs 393 cm²
  • Screen size 14″ vs 11.9″
  • Pressure levels 4,096 vs 16,384
  • Pixel density 157 ppi vs 185 ppi
Huion Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K
6
Huion · 2026Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K
9.2
69% pricier ≈ $320
  • Pixel density 266 ppi vs 185 ppi
  • Active area (surface) 513 cm² vs 393 cm²
  • Screen size 13.3″ vs 11.9″
  • Pressure levels 8,192 vs 16,384
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 260 nits
UGEE UE16
7
UGEE · 2026UE16
7.8
32% pricier ≈ $250
  • Active area (surface) 655 cm² vs 393 cm²
  • Screen size 15.4″ vs 11.9″
  • Pixel density 143 ppi vs 185 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 260 nits
XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2
8
XP-Pen · 2025Artist 13.3 Pro V2
7.0
32% pricier ≈ $250
  • Active area (surface) 490 cm² vs 393 cm²
  • Screen size 13.3″ vs 11.9″
  • sRGB coverage 99% vs 97%
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 185 ppi
  • Adobe RGB coverage 89% vs 97%
GAOMON PD1561 V2
9
GAOMON · 2026PD1561 V2
7.5
21% pricier ≈ $230
  • Express keys 15 vs 8
  • Active area (surface) 667 cm² vs 393 cm²
  • Screen size 15.5″ vs 11.9″
  • Pixel density 142 ppi vs 185 ppi
  • Weight 1.58 kg vs 0.72 kg
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