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  3. Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Cintiq 16

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Wacom Cintiq 16

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

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
Huion · 2025Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
8.3Score
5 advantages≈ $460
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Wacom Cintiq 16
Wacom · 2019Cintiq 16
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $530
6.4Screen9.0
8.2Pen & controls5.7
8.1Connectivity2.8
7.6Design & ergonomics5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Cintiq 16
421.2 × 236.812.6422 × 28524.5
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Cintiq 16Difference
Height236.8 mm285 mm−48.2 mm
Width421.2 mm422 mm−0.8 mm
Depth12.6 mm24.5 mm−11.9 mm
Weight1.2 kg1.9 kg−0.6 kg

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

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

  1. Pressure levels16,384 vs 8,1922×
  2. USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Cintiq 16: No
  3. Report rate260 RPS vs 240 RPS+8%
  4. Weight1.25 kg vs 1.9 kg+52%
  5. Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 666 cm²+4%

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

  1. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 290 nits+32%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 1,400:1+40%
  3. Response time14 ms vs 12 ms+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)≈ $4608.3
Wacom Cintiq 16Wacom Cintiq 16≈ $5306.7
Display
Screen size15.8″15.5″
Resolution2560 × 14402560 × 1600
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density186 ppi189 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness (typical)220 nits290 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,400:1
Response time14 ms12 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYes—
Colour
Colour depth8 bit—
Factory calibrated (report)Yes—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,3848,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area350 × 197 mm344.2 × 193.6 mm
Active area width350 mm344 mm
Active area height197 mm194 mm
Active area (surface)690 cm²666 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate260 RPS240 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm—
Battery-free penYesYes
PenPW600L (PenTech 4.0)—
Express keys6—
Dials, wheels & touch rings2—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesNo
HDMI inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows
Design & ergonomics
StandST300 (Optional)—
Weight1.25 kg1.9 kg
Width421 mm422 mm
Height237 mm285 mm
Depth13 mm24 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasWacom Cintiq

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