GAOMON PD156 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 3)

What PD156 Pro does better (2) and where Artist 16 (Gen 3) wins (2) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro

7.0Score

2 advantages≈ $290

7.5Score

2 advantages≈ $300

Higher score

3.2Screen5.1

6.4Pen & controls7.9

5.9Connectivity7.9

6.8Design & ergonomics6.6

Why is PD156 Pro better than Artist 16 (Gen 3)?

Specifications

Only differences	GAOMON PD156 Pro≈ $2907.0	XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 3)≈ $3007.5
Display
Screen size	15.5″	15.5″
Resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Resolution class	Full HD	Full HD
Pixel density	142 ppi	142 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel type	IPS	—
Refresh rate	—	60 Hz
Brightness (typical)	220 nits	270 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	1,000:1	—
Anti-glare / matte screen	Yes	Yes
Fully laminated screen	—	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	—	98%
Adobe RGB coverage	—	97%
DCI-P3 coverage	—	97%
Colour depth	—	8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels	8,192	16,384
Tilt recognition	±60°	±60°
Active area	344 × 194 mm	342 × 193 mm
Active area width	344 mm	342 mm
Active area height	194 mm	193 mm
Active area (surface)	667 cm²	660 cm²
Pen resolution	5,080 lpi	5,080 lpi
Pen accuracy (centre)	—	±0.2 mm
Battery-free pen	Yes	Yes
Express keys	9	8
Dials, wheels & touch rings	—	1
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	1.35 kg
Width	—	408 mm
Height	—	233 mm
Depth	—	13 mm
Product line	—	XP-Pen Artist