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- Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Cintiq Pro 17
Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 17
What Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) does better (3) and where Cintiq Pro 17 wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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6.4Screen9.5
8.2Pen & controls7.0
8.1Connectivity3.8
7.6Design & ergonomics5.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Cintiq Pro 17
| Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) | Cintiq Pro 17 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 236.8 mm | 253 mm | −16.2 mm |
| Width | 421.2 mm | 424 mm | −2.8 mm |
| Depth | 12.6 mm | 21 mm | −8.4 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 2.2 kg | −1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) better than Cintiq Pro 17?
- Pressure levels16,384 vs 8,1922×
- USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Cintiq Pro 17: No
- Weight1.25 kg vs 2.2 kg+76%
Why is Cintiq Pro 17 better than Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)?
- Pixel density186 ppi vs 255 ppi+37%
- Express keys6 vs 8+33%
- Multi-touchNo · Kamvas 16 (Gen 3): Yes
- Response time14 ms vs 8 ms+75%
- Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 821 cm²+19%
- Screen size15.8″ vs 17.3″+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.8″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 186 ppi | 255 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | — |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | — |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | — |
| Response time | 14 ms | 8 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour depth | 8 bit | — |
| Factory calibrated (report) | Yes | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 16,384 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 350 × 197 mm | 382 × 215 mm |
| Active area width | 350 mm | 382 mm |
| Active area height | 197 mm | 215 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 690 cm² | 821 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | — |
| Report rate | 260 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | — |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | PW600L (PenTech 4.0) | — |
| Express keys | 6 | 8 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 2 | — |
| Multi-touch | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | — |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Stand | ST300 (Optional) | — |
| Weight | 1.25 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Width | 421 mm | 424 mm |
| Height | 237 mm | 253 mm |
| Depth | 13 mm | 21 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | Wacom Cintiq Pro |
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