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GAOMON PD156 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 10 (Gen 2)

What PD156 Pro does better (3) and where Artist 10 (Gen 2) wins (1) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD156 Pro
GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $290
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XP-Pen Artist 10 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2023Artist 10 (Gen 2)
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $270
3.2Screen7.3
6.4Pen & controls2.2
5.9Connectivity4.4

Why is PD156 Pro better than Artist 10 (Gen 2)?

  1. Express keys9 vs 6+50%
  2. Active area (surface)667 cm² vs 284 cm²2.3×
  3. Screen size15.5″ vs 10.1″+53%

Why is Artist 10 (Gen 2) better than PD156 Pro?

  1. Pixel density142 ppi vs 197 ppi+39%
Specifications

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GAOMON PD156 ProGAOMON PD156 Pro≈ $2907.0
Display
Screen size15.5″10.1″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density142 ppi197 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Fully laminated screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
Adobe RGB coverage—88%
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area344 × 194 mm224.5 × 126.7 mm
Active area width344 mm224 mm
Active area height194 mm127 mm
Active area (surface)667 cm²284 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.5 mm
Battery-free penYes—
Pen—X3 Elite
Express keys96
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.3 kg—
Width—299 mm
Height—173 mm
Depth—13 mm
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