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GAOMON PD1220 vs UGEE UE12

What PD1220 does better (1) and where UE12 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD1220
GAOMON · 2026PD1220
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $230
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UGEE UE12
UGEE · 2026UE12
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $150
4.0Screen4.9
3.9Pen & controls6.6
2.8Connectivity8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD1220UE12
256 × 1444.5355 × 22412
PD1220UE12Difference
Height144 mm224 mm−80 mm
Width256 mm355 mm−99 mm
Depth4.5 mm12 mm−7.5 mm

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

Why is PD1220 better than UE12?

  1. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 200 nits+10%

Why is UE12 better than PD1220?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. USB-C video input (one cable)No · PD1220: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD1220GAOMON PD1220≈ $2307.6
UGEE UE12UGEE UE12≈ $1507.0
Display
Screen size—11.6″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density—190 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits200 nits
Contrast ratio (static)—1,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area—256 × 144 mm
Active area width—256 mm
Active area height—144 mm
Active area (surface)—369 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS—
Battery-free pen—Yes
Pen with eraser—Yes
Express keys—8
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)NoYes
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight0.74 kg—
Width256 mm355 mm
Height144 mm224 mm
Depth4 mm12 mm
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