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GAOMON PD156 Pro vs UGEE UE16

What PD156 Pro does better (1) and where UE16 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD156 Pro
GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $290
vs
UGEE UE16
UGEE · 2026UE16
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $250
Higher score
3.5Screen3.6
6.6Pen & controls7.7
6.2Connectivity8.1
6.9Design & ergonomics7.0

Why is PD156 Pro better than UE16?

  1. Express keys9 vs 8+12%

Why is UE16 better than PD156 Pro?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD156 ProGAOMON PD156 Pro≈ $2907.2
UGEE UE16UGEE UE16≈ $2507.8
Display
Screen size15.5″15.4″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density142 ppi143 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPS—
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 mm341 × 192 mm
Active area width344 mm341 mm
Active area height194 mm192 mm
Active area (surface)667 cm²655 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.3 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraser—Yes
Express keys98
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.3 kg1.28 kg
Width—438 mm
Height—259 mm
Depth—13 mm
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