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GAOMON PD1220 vs GAOMON PD1561 V2

What PD1220 does better (1) and where PD1561 V2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD1220
GAOMON · 2026PD1220
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $170
vs
GAOMON PD1561 V2
GAOMON · 2026PD1561 V2
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $240
Higher score
3.6Screen3.2
3.6Pen & controls9.6
2.6Connectivity5.9
9.1Design & ergonomics6.0

Why is PD1220 better than PD1561 V2?

  1. Weight0.74 kg vs 1.58 kg2.1×

Why is PD1561 V2 better than PD1220?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. USB-C video input (one cable)No · PD1220: Yes
  3. Report rate220 RPS vs 300 RPS+36%
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD1220GAOMON PD1220≈ $1707.1
GAOMON PD1561 V2GAOMON PD1561 V2≈ $2407.2
Display
Screen size—15.5″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density—142 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness (typical)220 nits220 nits
Contrast ratio (static)—1,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area—344 × 194 mm
Active area width—344 mm
Active area height—194 mm
Active area (surface)—667 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS300 RPS
Battery-free pen—Yes
Express keys—15
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)NoYes
HDMI inputs11
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
Design & ergonomics
Weight0.74 kg1.58 kg
Width256 mm—
Height144 mm—
Depth4 mm—
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