GAOMON PD156 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 2)

What PD156 Pro does better (0) and where Artist 16 (Gen 2) wins (1) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro

7.0Score

0 advantages≈ $290

Higher score

5.7Score

1 advantage≈ $250

3.2Screen3.7

6.4Pen & controls5.0

5.9Connectivity4.4

Why is PD156 Pro better than Artist 16 (Gen 2)?

PD156 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	GAOMON PD156 Pro≈ $2907.0	XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 2)≈ $2505.7
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	—
Panel type	IPS	—
Brightness (typical)	220 nits	—
Contrast ratio (static)	1,000:1	1,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screen	Yes	—
Fully laminated screen	—	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	—	100%
Adobe RGB coverage	—	94%
Pen & controls
Pressure levels	8,192	8,192
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
Pen accuracy (centre)	—	±0.5 mm
Battery-free pen	Yes	—
Pen	—	X3 Elite
Express keys	9	10
Multi-touch	No	No
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)	Yes	—
HDMI inputs	1	—
Wireless connection	No	No
Compatibility	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight	1.3 kg	—
Width	—	434 mm
Height	—	256 mm
Depth	—	13 mm
Product line	—	XP-Pen Artist