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  3. Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Kamvas Pro 27

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Huion Kamvas Pro 27

What Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) does better (2) and where Kamvas Pro 27 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
Huion · 2025Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $460
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Huion Kamvas Pro 27
Huion · 2024Kamvas Pro 27
5.6Score
5 advantages≈ $1,500
6.4Screen7.7
8.2Pen & controls9.8
8.1Connectivity5.5
7.6Design & ergonomics2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Kamvas Pro 27
421.2 × 236.812.6656.1 × 40522.7
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Kamvas Pro 27Difference
Height236.8 mm405 mm−168.2 mm
Width421.2 mm656.1 mm−234.9 mm
Depth12.6 mm22.7 mm−10.1 mm
Weight1.2 kg8 kg−6.8 kg

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

Why is Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) better than Kamvas Pro 27?

  1. Pixel density186 ppi vs 163 ppi+14%
  2. Weight1.25 kg vs 8 kg6.4×

Why is Kamvas Pro 27 better than Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)?

  1. Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 2,003 cm²2.9×
  2. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 300 nits+36%
  3. Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
  4. Multi-touchNo · Kamvas 16 (Gen 3): Yes
  5. Screen size15.8″ vs 27″+71%
Specifications

Side by side

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)≈ $4608.3
Huion Kamvas Pro 27Huion Kamvas Pro 27≈ $1,5005.6
Display
Screen size15.8″27″
Resolution2560 × 14403840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density186 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness (typical)220 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time14 ms14 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
Colour depth8 bit10 bit
Factory calibrated (report)Yes—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area350 × 197 mm596.7 × 335.7 mm
Active area width350 mm597 mm
Active area height197 mm336 mm
Active area (surface)690 cm²2,003 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate260 RPS260 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.3 mm
Battery-free penYes—
Pen with eraser—Yes
PenPW600L (PenTech 4.0)PW600/PW600S
Express keys6—
Dials, wheels & touch rings2—
Multi-touchNoYes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
HDMI inputs—1
DisplayPort inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
Design & ergonomics
StandST300 (Optional)Integrated Stand 20°
Weight1.25 kg8 kg
Width421 mm656 mm
Height237 mm405 mm
Depth13 mm23 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasHuion Kamvas

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