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GAOMON PD1161 vs UGEE UE16

What PD1161 does better (2) and where UE16 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD1161
GAOMON · 2023PD1161
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $250
vs
UGEE UE16
UGEE · 2026UE16
7.8Score
6 advantages≈ $250
Higher score
5.7Screen3.6
3.2Pen & controls7.7
2.8Connectivity8.1
8.8Design & ergonomics7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD1161UE16
362 × 200438 × 25913
PD1161UE16Difference
Height200 mm259 mm−59 mm
Width362 mm438 mm−76 mm
Weight0.9 kg1.3 kg−0.4 kg

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

Why is PD1161 better than UE16?

  1. Pixel density190 ppi vs 143 ppi+33%
  2. Weight0.86 kg vs 1.28 kg+49%

Why is UE16 better than PD1161?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. USB-C video input (one cable)No · PD1161: Yes
  3. Express keys6 vs 8+33%
  4. Active area (surface)369 cm² vs 655 cm²+78%
  5. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.5 mm vs ±0.3 mm+67%
  6. Screen size11.6″ vs 15.4″+33%
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD1161GAOMON PD1161≈ $2507.2
UGEE UE16UGEE UE16≈ $2507.8
Display
Screen size11.6″15.4″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density190 ppi143 ppi
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits220 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time25 ms—
Anti-glare / matte screen—Yes
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition—±60°
Active area256 × 144 mm341 × 192 mm
Active area width256 mm341 mm
Active area height144 mm192 mm
Active area (surface)369 cm²655 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate266 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.5 mm±0.3 mm
Battery-free pen—Yes
Pen with eraser—Yes
Express keys68
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)NoYes
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight0.86 kg1.28 kg
Width362 mm438 mm
Height200 mm259 mm
Depth—13 mm
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