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GAOMON PD156 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro

What PD156 Pro does better (2) and where Artist 15.6 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD156 Pro
GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $290
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XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro
XP-Pen · 2020Artist 15.6 Pro
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ $310
3.2Screen2.5
6.4Pen & controls3.5
5.9Connectivity4.4
6.8Design & ergonomics6.3

Why is PD156 Pro better than Artist 15.6 Pro?

  1. Express keys9 vs 8+12%
  2. Weight1.3 kg vs 1.5 kg+15%

Why is Artist 15.6 Pro better than PD156 Pro?

Artist 15.6 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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GAOMON PD156 ProGAOMON PD156 Pro≈ $2907.0
Display
Screen size15.5″15.5″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density142 ppi142 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1—
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area344 × 194 mm344.2 × 193.6 mm
Active area width344 mm344 mm
Active area height194 mm194 mm
Active area (surface)667 cm²666 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate—200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.25 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen—Battery-free Stylus
Express keys98
Dials, wheels & touch rings—1
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS—
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.3 kg1.5 kg
Width—443 mm
Height—280 mm
Depth—13 mm
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