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GAOMON PD1561 V2 vs UGEE UE16

What PD1561 V2 does better (1) and where UE16 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

GAOMON PD1561 V2
GAOMON · 2026PD1561 V2
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $230
vs
UGEE UE16
UGEE · 2026UE16
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $250
Higher score
3.5Screen3.6
9.6Pen & controls7.7
6.2Connectivity8.1
6.0Design & ergonomics7.0

Why is PD1561 V2 better than UE16?

  1. Express keys15 vs 8+88%

Why is UE16 better than PD1561 V2?

  1. Weight1.58 kg vs 1.28 kg+24%
Specifications

Side by side

GAOMON PD1561 V2GAOMON PD1561 V2≈ $2307.5
UGEE UE16UGEE UE16≈ $2507.8
Display
Screen size15.5″15.4″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density142 ppi143 ppi
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits220 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 mm341 × 192 mm
Active area width344 mm341 mm
Active area height194 mm192 mm
Active area (surface)667 cm²655 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate300 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.3 mm
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, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.58 kg1.28 kg
Width—438 mm
Height—259 mm
Depth—13 mm
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