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GAOMON PD156 Pro vs GAOMON PD1561 V2

What PD156 Pro does better (1) and where PD1561 V2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD156 Pro
GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $290
vs
GAOMON PD1561 V2
GAOMON · 2026PD1561 V2
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $240
Higher score
3.2Screen3.2
6.4Pen & controls9.6
5.9Connectivity5.9
6.8Design & ergonomics6.0

Why is PD156 Pro better than PD1561 V2?

  1. Weight1.3 kg vs 1.58 kg+22%

Why is PD1561 V2 better than PD156 Pro?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. Express keys9 vs 15+67%
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD156 ProGAOMON PD156 Pro≈ $2907.0
GAOMON PD1561 V2GAOMON PD1561 V2≈ $2407.2
Display
Screen size15.5″15.5″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density142 ppi142 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness (typical)220 nits220 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area344 × 194 mm344 × 194 mm
Active area width344 mm344 mm
Active area height194 mm194 mm
Active area (surface)667 cm²667 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate—300 RPS
Battery-free penYesYes
Express keys915
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
HDMI inputs11
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.3 kg1.58 kg
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