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GAOMON PD1561 V2 vs GAOMON WH851

What PD1561 V2 does better (2) and where WH851 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD1561 V2
GAOMON · 2026PD1561 V2
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $230
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GAOMON WH851
GAOMON · 2026WH851
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
9.6Pen & controls9.5
6.2Connectivity8.5
6.0Design & ergonomics6.4

Why is PD1561 V2 better than WH851?

  1. Express keys15 vs 8+88%
  2. Active area (surface)667 cm² vs 258 cm²2.6×

Why is WH851 better than PD1561 V2?

  1. Wireless connectionNo · PD1561 V2: Yes
  2. Weight1.58 kg vs 0.39 kg4.1×
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD1561 V2GAOMON PD1561 V2≈ $2307.5
GAOMON WH851GAOMON WH851≈ $659.4
Display
Screen size15.5″—
Resolution1920 × 1080—
Resolution classFull HD—
Pixel density142 ppi—
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1—
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area344 × 194 mm203 × 127 mm
Active area width344 mm203 mm
Active area height194 mm127 mm
Active area (surface)667 cm²258 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate300 RPS300 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.3 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Express keys158
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoYes
Bluetooth—Yes
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.58 kg0.39 kg
Width—289 mm
Height—171 mm
Depth—8 mm
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