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GAOMON PD1220 vs UGEE UE16

What PD1220 does better (1) and where UE16 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD1220
GAOMON · 2026PD1220
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $230
vs
UGEE UE16
UGEE · 2026UE16
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $250
Higher score
4.0Screen3.6
3.9Pen & controls7.7
2.8Connectivity8.1
9.2Design & ergonomics7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD1220UE16
256 × 1444.5438 × 25913
PD1220UE16Difference
Height144 mm259 mm−115 mm
Width256 mm438 mm−182 mm
Depth4.5 mm13 mm−8.5 mm
Weight0.7 kg1.3 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is PD1220 better than UE16?

  1. Weight0.74 kg vs 1.28 kg+73%

Why is UE16 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 UE16UGEE UE16≈ $2507.8
Display
Screen size—15.4″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density—143 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPS—
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—341 × 192 mm
Active area width—341 mm
Active area height—192 mm
Active area (surface)—655 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.3 mm
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, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight0.74 kg1.28 kg
Width256 mm438 mm
Height144 mm259 mm
Depth4 mm13 mm
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