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  3. Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Cintiq 22

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Wacom Cintiq 22

What Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) does better (7) and where Cintiq 22 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
Huion · 2025Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
8.3Score
7 advantages≈ $460
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Wacom Cintiq 22
Wacom · 2019Cintiq 22
3.7Score
3 advantages≈ $1,050
6.4Screen2.1
8.2Pen & controls6.8
8.1Connectivity2.8
7.6Design & ergonomics3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Cintiq 22
421.2 × 236.812.6570 × 35940
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Cintiq 22Difference
Height236.8 mm359 mm−122.2 mm
Width421.2 mm570 mm−148.8 mm
Depth12.6 mm40 mm−27.4 mm
Weight1.2 kg5.6 kg−4.4 kg

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

Why is Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) better than Cintiq 22?

  1. Pixel density186 ppi vs 102 ppi+82%
  2. Pressure levels16,384 vs 8,1922×
  3. USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Cintiq 22: No
  4. Weight1.25 kg vs 5.6 kg4.5×
  5. Dials, wheels & touch rings2 vs 12×
  6. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 210 nits+5%
  7. Response time14 ms vs 22 ms+57%

Why is Cintiq 22 better than Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)?

  1. Multi-touchNo · Kamvas 16 (Gen 3): Yes
  2. Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 1,276 cm²+85%
  3. Screen size15.8″ vs 21.5″+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)≈ $4608.3
Wacom Cintiq 22Wacom Cintiq 22≈ $1,0503.7
Display
Screen size15.8″21.5″
Resolution2560 × 14401920 × 1080
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KFull HD
Pixel density186 ppi102 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits210 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time14 ms22 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 mm476 × 268 mm
Active area width350 mm476 mm
Active area height197 mm268 mm
Active area (surface)690 cm²1,276 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate260 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm—
Battery-free penYesYes
PenPW600L (PenTech 4.0)—
Express keys6—
Dials, wheels & touch rings21
Multi-touchNoYes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesNo
HDMI inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS
Design & ergonomics
StandST300 (Optional)—
Weight1.25 kg5.6 kg
Width421 mm570 mm
Height237 mm359 mm
Depth13 mm40 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasWacom Cintiq

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