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GAOMON PD156 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2

What PD156 Pro does better (3) and where Artist 13.3 Pro V2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD156 Pro
GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $290
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XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro V2
XP-Pen · 2025Artist 13.3 Pro V2
6.9Score
4 advantages≈ $260
3.2Screen5.8
6.4Pen & controls4.5
5.9Connectivity7.9
6.8Design & ergonomics7.7

Why is PD156 Pro better than Artist 13.3 Pro V2?

  1. Express keys9 vs 8+12%
  2. Active area (surface)667 cm² vs 490 cm²+36%
  3. Screen size15.5″ vs 13.3″+17%

Why is Artist 13.3 Pro V2 better than PD156 Pro?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. Pixel density142 ppi vs 166 ppi+17%
  3. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
  4. Weight1.3 kg vs 1.14 kg+14%
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD156 ProGAOMON PD156 Pro≈ $2907.0
Display
Screen size15.5″13.3″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density142 ppi166 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1—
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—89%
DCI-P3 coverage—95%
Colour depth—8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area344 × 194 mm294.8 × 166.2 mm
Active area width344 mm295 mm
Active area height194 mm166 mm
Active area (surface)667 cm²490 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate—200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraser—Yes
Pen—X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
Express keys98
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.3 kg1.14 kg
Width—390 mm
Height—250 mm
Depth—13 mm
Product line—XP-Pen Artist
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