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GAOMON PD1161 vs XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro

What PD1161 does better (1) and where Artist 12 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD1161
GAOMON · 2023PD1161
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $250
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XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro
XP-Pen · 2021Artist 12 Pro
4.4Score
3 advantages≈ $170
5.7Screen7.4
3.2Pen & controls3.1
2.8Connectivity4.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD1161Artist 12 Pro
362 × 200351.5 × 225.412.9
PD1161Artist 12 ProDifference
Height200 mm225.4 mm−25.4 mm
Width362 mm351.5 mm+10.5 mm

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

Why is PD1161 better than Artist 12 Pro?

  1. Report rate266 RPS vs 200 RPS+33%

Why is Artist 12 Pro better than PD1161?

  1. Express keys6 vs 8+33%
  2. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.5 mm vs ±0.25 mm2×
  3. Response time25 ms vs 14 ms+79%
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD1161GAOMON PD1161≈ $2507.2
Display
Screen size11.6″11.6″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density190 ppi190 ppi
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time25 ms14 ms
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
Adobe RGB coverage—72%
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition—±60°
Active area256 × 144 mm256 × 144 mm
Active area width256 mm256 mm
Active area height144 mm144 mm
Active area (surface)369 cm²369 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate266 RPS200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.5 mm±0.25 mm
Express keys68
Dials, wheels & touch rings—1
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)No—
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight0.86 kg—
Width362 mm352 mm
Height200 mm225 mm
Depth—13 mm
Product line—XP-Pen Artist
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