GAOMON PD156 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2

What PD156 Pro does better (2) and where Artist 15.6 Pro V2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro

7.0Score

2 advantages≈ $290

Higher score

6.5Score

2 advantages≈ $290

3.2Screen5.5

6.4Pen & controls4.7

5.9Connectivity7.9

6.8Design & ergonomics6.5

Why is PD156 Pro better than Artist 15.6 Pro V2?

Specifications

Only differences	GAOMON PD156 Pro≈ $2907.0	XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2≈ $2906.5
Display
Screen size	15.5″	15.4″
Resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Resolution class	Full HD	Full HD
Pixel density	142 ppi	143 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel type	IPS	—
Brightness (typical)	220 nits	250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	1,000:1	—
Anti-glare / matte screen	Yes	Yes
Fully laminated screen	—	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	—	99%
Adobe RGB coverage	—	96%
DCI-P3 coverage	—	96%
Colour depth	—	8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels	8,192	16,384
Tilt recognition	±60°	±60°
Active area	344 × 194 mm	341 × 191.8 mm
Active area width	344 mm	341 mm
Active area height	194 mm	192 mm
Active area (surface)	667 cm²	654 cm²
Pen resolution	5,080 lpi	5,080 lpi
Report rate	—	200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)	—	±0.4 mm
Battery-free pen	Yes	Yes
Pen with eraser	—	Yes
Pen	—	X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
Express keys	9	8
Multi-touch	No	No
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)	Yes	Yes
HDMI inputs	1	—
Wireless connection	No	No
Compatibility	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight	1.3 kg	1.45 kg
Width	—	443 mm
Height	—	280 mm
Depth	—	13 mm
Product line	—	XP-Pen Artist