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Alternatives to XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2

10 pen displays at a similar price that compete with the Artist 15.6 Pro V2 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Artist 15.6 Pro V2

GAOMON PD156 Pro
2
GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro
7.0
Same price ≈ $290
  • Express keys 9 vs 8
  • Weight 1.3 kg vs 1.45 kg
  • Pressure levels 8,192 vs 16,384
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 250 nits
GAOMON PD1561 V2
3
GAOMON · 2026PD1561 V2
7.2
17% cheaper ≈ $240
  • Express keys 15 vs 8
  • Report rate 300 RPS vs 200 RPS
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 250 nits
  • Weight 1.58 kg vs 1.45 kg
GAOMON PD1320
7
GAOMON · 2026PD1320
6.6
35% cheaper ≈ $190
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 143 ppi
  • Report rate 220 RPS vs 200 RPS
  • Weight 0.88 kg vs 1.45 kg
  • Pressure levels 8,192 vs 16,384
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
Huion Kamvas 13 (Gen 3)
8
Huion · 2025Kamvas 13 (Gen 3)
8.6
24% cheaper ≈ $220
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 143 ppi
  • Report rate 260 RPS vs 200 RPS
  • Weight 0.86 kg vs 1.45 kg
  • Express keys 5 vs 8
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 250 nits
Huion Kamvas 12
9
Huion · 2026Kamvas 12
9.0
42% cheaper ≈ $170
  • Pixel density 190 ppi vs 143 ppi
  • Weight 0.74 kg vs 1.45 kg
  • Pen accuracy (centre) ±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm
  • Pressure levels 8,192 vs 16,384
  • Brightness (typical) 200 nits vs 250 nits
XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3)
10
XP-Pen · 2025Artist 12 (Gen 3)
9.1
28% cheaper ≈ $210
  • Pixel density 185 ppi vs 143 ppi
  • Weight 0.72 kg vs 1.45 kg
  • Pen accuracy (centre) ±0.2 mm vs ±0.4 mm
  • Active area (surface) 393 cm² vs 654 cm²
  • Screen size 11.9″ vs 15.4″
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