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- Kamvas 12 vs Artist 16 (Gen 3)
Huion Kamvas 12 vs XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 3)
What Kamvas 12 does better (2) and where Artist 16 (Gen 3) wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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4.5Screen5.1
3.7Pen & controls7.9
7.9Connectivity7.9
9.2Design & ergonomics6.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas 12Artist 16 (Gen 3)
| Kamvas 12 | Artist 16 (Gen 3) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 197 mm | 233 mm | −36 mm |
| Width | 330.2 mm | 408 mm | −77.8 mm |
| Depth | 11.8 mm | 12.8 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 1.4 kg | −0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kamvas 12 better than Artist 16 (Gen 3)?
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 142 ppi+34%
- Weight0.74 kg vs 1.35 kg+84%
Why is Artist 16 (Gen 3) better than Kamvas 12?
- Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
- Brightness (typical)200 nits vs 270 nits+35%
- Active area (surface)370 cm² vs 660 cm²+78%
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.2 mm+50%
- 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 | — |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 200 nits | 270 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | — |
| Response time | 25 ms | — |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 98% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 97% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Colour depth | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 256.3 × 144.2 mm | 342 × 193 mm |
| Active area width | 256 mm | 342 mm |
| Active area height | 144 mm | 193 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 370 cm² | 660 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | ±0.2 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | PW517 | — |
| Express keys | 8 | 8 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | — | 1 |
| 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, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Stand | (Optional)ST300 | — |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Width | 330 mm | 408 mm |
| Height | 197 mm | 233 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 13 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | XP-Pen Artist |
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