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GAOMON PD1561 V2 vs UGEE UE12

What PD1561 V2 does better (4) and where UE12 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD1561 V2
GAOMON · 2026PD1561 V2
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ $230
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UGEE UE12
UGEE · 2026UE12
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $150
3.5Screen4.9
9.6Pen & controls6.6
6.2Connectivity8.1

Why is PD1561 V2 better than UE12?

  1. Express keys15 vs 8+88%
  2. Active area (surface)667 cm² vs 369 cm²+81%
  3. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 200 nits+10%
  4. Screen size15.5″ vs 11.6″+34%

Why is UE12 better than PD1561 V2?

  1. Pixel density142 ppi vs 190 ppi+34%
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD1561 V2GAOMON PD1561 V2≈ $2307.5
UGEE UE12UGEE UE12≈ $1507.0
Display
Screen size15.5″11.6″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density142 ppi190 ppi
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits200 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area344 × 194 mm256 × 144 mm
Active area width344 mm256 mm
Active area height194 mm144 mm
Active area (surface)667 cm²369 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate300 RPS—
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraser—Yes
Express keys158
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.58 kg—
Width—355 mm
Height—224 mm
Depth—12 mm
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