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  3. Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) vs Cintiq Pro 27

Huion Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

What Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) does better (3) and where Cintiq Pro 27 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas 13 (Gen 3)
Huion · 2025Kamvas 13 (Gen 3)
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $220
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Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
Wacom · 2022Cintiq Pro 27
4.8Score
7 advantages≈ $3,100
4.0Screen8.7
6.6Pen & controls8.6
7.9Connectivity3.5
8.6Design & ergonomics2.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas 13 (Gen 3)Cintiq Pro 27
361.2 × 202.811.7638 × 37931
Kamvas 13 (Gen 3)Cintiq Pro 27Difference
Height202.8 mm379 mm−176.2 mm
Width361.2 mm638 mm−276.8 mm
Depth11.7 mm31 mm−19.3 mm
Weight0.9 kg7.2 kg−6.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) better than Cintiq Pro 27?

  1. Pressure levels16,384 vs 8,1922×
  2. USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Cintiq Pro 27: No
  3. Weight0.86 kg vs 7.2 kg8.3×

Why is Cintiq Pro 27 better than Kamvas 13 (Gen 3)?

  1. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 400 nits+82%
  2. Express keys5 vs 8+60%
  3. Response time25 ms vs 10 ms2.5×
  4. Active area (surface)485 cm² vs 1,997 cm²4.1×
  5. Screen size13.3″ vs 26.9″2×
  6. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.15 mm2×
  7. Multi-touchNo · Kamvas 13 (Gen 3): Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Huion Kamvas 13 (Gen 3)Huion Kamvas 13 (Gen 3)≈ $2208.6
Wacom Cintiq Pro 27Wacom Cintiq Pro 27≈ $3,1004.8
Display
Screen size13.3″26.9″
Resolution1920 × 10803840 × 2160
Resolution classFull HD4K UHD
Pixel density166 ppi164 ppi
Aspect ratio—16:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness (typical)220 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time25 ms10 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Fully laminated screenYes—
Colour
Colour depth8 bit—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,3848,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area293.8 × 165.2 mm596 × 335 mm
Active area width294 mm596 mm
Active area height165 mm335 mm
Active area (surface)485 cm²1,997 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate260 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.15 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
PenPW600L—
Express keys58
Multi-touchNoYes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesNo
HDMI inputs—1
DisplayPort inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS
Design & ergonomics
Stand(Optional)ST300—
Weight0.86 kg7.2 kg
Width361 mm638 mm
Height203 mm379 mm
Depth12 mm31 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasWacom Cintiq

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