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  3. Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs UE16

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs UGEE UE16

What Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) does better (4) and where UE16 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
Huion · 2025Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ $460
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UGEE UE16
UGEE · 2026UE16
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $250
6.4Screen3.6
8.2Pen & controls7.7
8.1Connectivity8.1
7.6Design & ergonomics7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)UE16
421.2 × 236.812.6438 × 25913
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)UE16Difference
Height236.8 mm259 mm−22.2 mm
Width421.2 mm438 mm−16.8 mm
Depth12.6 mm13 mm−0.4 mm
Weight1.2 kg1.3 kg=

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

Why is Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) better than UE16?

  1. Pixel density186 ppi vs 143 ppi+30%
  2. Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 655 cm²+5%
  3. Screen size15.8″ vs 15.4″+3%
  4. Weight1.25 kg vs 1.28 kg+2%

Why is UE16 better than Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)?

  1. Express keys6 vs 8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

UGEE UE16UGEE UE16≈ $2507.8
Display
Screen size15.8″15.4″
Resolution2560 × 14401920 × 1080
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KFull HD
Pixel density186 ppi143 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits220 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time14 ms—
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYes—
Colour
Colour depth8 bit—
Factory calibrated (report)Yes—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area350 × 197 mm341 × 192 mm
Active area width350 mm341 mm
Active area height197 mm192 mm
Active area (surface)690 cm²655 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate260 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.3 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraser—Yes
PenPW600L (PenTech 4.0)—
Express keys68
Dials, wheels & touch rings2—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
StandST300 (Optional)—
Weight1.25 kg1.28 kg
Width421 mm438 mm
Height237 mm259 mm
Depth13 mm13 mm
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