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Alternatives to XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 3)

10 pen displays at a similar price that compete with the Artist 16 (Gen 3) — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Artist 16 (Gen 3)

GAOMON PD156 Pro
1
GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro
7.0
Same price ≈ $290
  • Express keys 9 vs 8
  • Weight 1.3 kg vs 1.35 kg
  • Pressure levels 8,192 vs 16,384
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 270 nits
Huion Kamvas 12
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Huion · 2026Kamvas 12
9.0
43% cheaper ≈ $170
  • Pixel density 190 ppi vs 142 ppi
  • Weight 0.74 kg vs 1.35 kg
  • Pressure levels 8,192 vs 16,384
  • Brightness (typical) 200 nits vs 270 nits
XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3)
7
XP-Pen · 2025Artist 12 (Gen 3)
9.1
30% cheaper ≈ $210
  • Pixel density 185 ppi vs 142 ppi
  • Weight 0.72 kg vs 1.35 kg
  • Active area (surface) 393 cm² vs 660 cm²
  • Brightness (typical) 260 nits vs 270 nits
Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
10
Huion · 2025Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
8.1
54% pricier ≈ $460
  • Pixel density 186 ppi vs 142 ppi
  • Dials, wheels & touch rings 2 vs 1
  • Weight 1.25 kg vs 1.35 kg
  • Express keys 6 vs 8
  • Brightness (typical) 220 nits vs 270 nits
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