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- Kamvas 12 vs Kamvas 16
Huion Kamvas 12 vs Huion Kamvas 16
What Kamvas 12 does better (2) and where Kamvas 16 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas 12Kamvas 16
| Kamvas 12 | Kamvas 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 197 mm | 253 mm | −56 mm |
| Width | 330.2 mm | 423.5 mm | −93.3 mm |
| Depth | 11.8 mm | 12 mm | −0.2 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 1.3 kg | −0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kamvas 12 better than Kamvas 16?
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 142 ppi+34%
- Weight0.74 kg vs 1.26 kg+71%
Why is Kamvas 16 better than Kamvas 12?
- Express keys8 vs 10+25%
- Brightness (typical)200 nits vs 220 nits+10%
- Active area (surface)370 cm² vs 666 cm²+80%
- Screen size11.6″ vs 15.5″+34%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.6″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 190 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness (typical) | 200 nits | 220 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 25 ms | 25 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| Colour depth | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 256.3 × 144.2 mm | 344.2 × 193.6 mm |
| Active area width | 256 mm | 344 mm |
| Active area height | 144 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 370 cm² | 666 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | — | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | ±0.3 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | PW517 | PW517 |
| Express keys | 8 | 10 |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Stand | (Optional)ST300 | ST300 (Optional)ST300 |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 1.26 kg |
| Width | 330 mm | 424 mm |
| Height | 197 mm | 253 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | Huion Kamvas |
