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- PD1220 vs Artist 12 (Gen 3)
GAOMON PD1220 vs XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3)
What PD1220 does better (0) and where Artist 12 (Gen 3) wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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3.6Screen6.2
3.6Pen & controls7.1
2.6Connectivity7.9
9.1Design & ergonomics9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD1220Artist 12 (Gen 3)
| PD1220 | Artist 12 (Gen 3) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 144 mm | 189 mm | −45 mm |
| Width | 256 mm | 327 mm | −71 mm |
| Depth | 4.5 mm | 12 mm | −7.5 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 0.7 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD1220 better than Artist 12 (Gen 3)?
PD1220 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Artist 12 (Gen 3) better than PD1220?
- Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
- USB-C video input (one cable)No · PD1220: Yes
- Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 260 nits+18%
- Weight0.74 kg vs 0.72 kg+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | — | 11.9″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | — | 185 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | IPS | — |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 260 nits |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 97% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 97% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Colour depth | — | 8 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | — | 264 × 149 mm |
| Active area width | — | 264 mm |
| Active area height | — | 149 mm |
| Active area (surface) | — | 393 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 220 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | — | ±0.2 mm |
| Battery-free pen | — | Yes |
| Express keys | — | 8 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | — | 1 |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | — |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.72 kg |
| Width | 256 mm | 327 mm |
| Height | 144 mm | 189 mm |
| Depth | 4 mm | 12 mm |
| Product line | — | XP-Pen Artist |
