GAOMON PD156 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)

What PD156 Pro does better (2) and where Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2) wins (3) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON · 2026PD156 Pro

7.2Score

2 advantages≈ $290

Higher score

4.2Score

3 advantages≈ $360

3.5Screen5.1

6.6Pen & controls4.2

6.2Connectivity8.1

Why is PD156 Pro better than Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)?

Specifications

Only differences	GAOMON PD156 Pro≈ $2907.2	XP-Pen Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)≈ $3604.2
Display
Screen size	15.5″	13.9″
Resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1200
Resolution class	Full HD	Full HD
Pixel density	142 ppi	163 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:10
Panel type	IPS	—
Brightness (typical)	220 nits	250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	1,000:1	1,000:1
Response time	—	25 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen	Yes	Yes
Fully laminated screen	—	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	—	99%
Adobe RGB coverage	—	85%
Pen & controls
Pressure levels	8,192	16,384
Tilt recognition	±60°	±60°
Active area	344 × 194 mm	298.9 × 186.8 mm
Active area width	344 mm	299 mm
Active area height	194 mm	187 mm
Active area (surface)	667 cm²	558 cm²
Pen resolution	5,080 lpi	5,080 lpi
Report rate	—	200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)	—	±0.4 mm
Battery-free pen	Yes	—
Pen with eraser	—	Yes
Pen	—	X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
Express keys	9	—
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	—
Width	—	359 mm
Height	—	269 mm
Depth	—	19 mm
Product line	—	XP-Pen Artist