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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
7.2
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
UGEE UE16
3
UGEE · 2026UE16
7.8
14% cheaper ≈ $250
  • Pen accuracy (centre) ±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm
  • Weight 1.28 kg vs 1.45 kg
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 250 nits
GAOMON PD1561 V2
4
GAOMON · 2026PD1561 V2
7.5
21% cheaper ≈ $230
  • 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
7.1
24% cheaper ≈ $220
  • 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)
9
Huion · 2025Kamvas 13 (Gen 3)
8.9
21% cheaper ≈ $230
  • 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
GAOMON PD1220
10
GAOMON · 2026PD1220
7.6
21% cheaper ≈ $230
  • Weight 0.74 kg vs 1.45 kg
  • Report rate 220 RPS vs 200 RPS
  • Pressure levels 8,192 vs 16,384
  • USB-C video input (one cable)
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