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GAOMON PD1561 V2 vs Huion Kamvas 12

What PD1561 V2 does better (5) and where Kamvas 12 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD1561 V2
GAOMON · 2026PD1561 V2
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $240
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Huion Kamvas 12
Huion · 2026Kamvas 12
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
3.2Screen4.5
9.6Pen & controls3.7
5.9Connectivity7.9
6.0Design & ergonomics9.2

Why is PD1561 V2 better than Kamvas 12?

  1. Pressure levels16,384 vs 8,1922×
  2. Express keys15 vs 8+88%
  3. Active area (surface)667 cm² vs 370 cm²+80%
  4. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 200 nits+10%
  5. Screen size15.5″ vs 11.6″+34%

Why is Kamvas 12 better than PD1561 V2?

  1. Pixel density142 ppi vs 190 ppi+34%
  2. Weight1.58 kg vs 0.74 kg2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD1561 V2GAOMON PD1561 V2≈ $2407.2
Huion Kamvas 12Huion Kamvas 12≈ $1709.0
Display
Screen size15.5″11.6″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density142 ppi190 ppi
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness (typical)220 nits200 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time—25 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screen—Yes
Colour
Colour depth—8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,3848,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area344 × 194 mm256.3 × 144.2 mm
Active area width344 mm256 mm
Active area height194 mm144 mm
Active area (surface)667 cm²370 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate300 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.3 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen—PW517
Express keys158
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
Design & ergonomics
Stand—(Optional)ST300
Weight1.58 kg0.74 kg
Width—330 mm
Height—197 mm
Depth—12 mm
Product line—Huion Kamvas
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