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GAOMON M10K Pro vs XP-Pen Star 05

What M10K Pro does better (2) and where Star 05 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON M10K Pro
GAOMON · 2024M10K Pro
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
XP-Pen Star 05
XP-Pen · 2023Star 05
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
9.1Pen & controls5.2
4.8Connectivity4.8
3.4Design & ergonomics5.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

M10K ProStar 05
360 × 240300 × 180
M10K ProStar 05Difference
Height240 mm180 mm+60 mm
Width360 mm300 mm+60 mm
Weight0.7 kg0.5 kg+0.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is M10K Pro better than Star 05?

  1. Express keys10 vs 6+67%
  2. Active area (surface)408 cm² vs 258 cm²+58%

Why is Star 05 better than M10K Pro?

  1. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.01 mm30×
  2. Weight0.69 kg vs 0.52 kg+33%
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON M10K ProGAOMON M10K Pro≈ $454.2
XP-Pen Star 05XP-Pen Star 05≈ $255.0
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area255 × 160 mm203 × 127 mm
Active area width255 mm203 mm
Active area height160 mm127 mm
Active area (surface)408 cm²258 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate266 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.01 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Express keys106
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows, Linux, iOS / iPadOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight0.69 kg0.52 kg
Width360 mm300 mm
Height240 mm180 mm
Product line—XP-Pen Star
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