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GAOMON PD1220 vs XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 2)

What PD1220 does better (0) and where Artist 12 (Gen 2) wins (0) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD1220
GAOMON · 2026PD1220
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $170
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XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2021Artist 12 (Gen 2)
5.3Score
0 advantages≈ $170
3.6Screen4.6
3.6Pen & controls2.9
2.6Connectivity4.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD1220Artist 12 (Gen 2)
256 × 1444.5346.2 × 20912
PD1220Artist 12 (Gen 2)Difference
Height144 mm209 mm−65 mm
Width256 mm346.2 mm−90.2 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 Artist 12 (Gen 2)?

PD1220 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Artist 12 (Gen 2) better than PD1220?

Artist 12 (Gen 2) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD1220GAOMON PD1220≈ $1707.1
Display
Screen size—11.9″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density—185 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits220 nits
Contrast ratio (static)—1,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Fully laminated screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
Adobe RGB coverage—94%
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area—263.2 × 148.1 mm
Active area width—263 mm
Active area height—148 mm
Active area (surface)—390 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.5 mm
Pen—X3 Elite Plus
Express keys—8
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)No—
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight0.74 kg—
Width256 mm346 mm
Height144 mm209 mm
Depth4 mm12 mm
Product line—XP-Pen Artist
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