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- Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Artist 16 (Gen 3)
Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 3)
What Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) does better (4) and where Artist 16 (Gen 3) wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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6.0Screen5.1
4.4Colour accuracy5.4
8.3Pen & controls7.9
7.9Connectivity7.9
7.5Design & ergonomics6.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Artist 16 (Gen 3)
| Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) | Artist 16 (Gen 3) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 236.8 mm | 233 mm | +3.8 mm |
| Width | 421.2 mm | 408 mm | +13.2 mm |
| Depth | 12.6 mm | 12.8 mm | −0.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.4 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) better than Artist 16 (Gen 3)?
- Pixel density186 ppi vs 142 ppi+31%
- Dials, wheels & touch rings2 vs 12×
- Weight1.25 kg vs 1.35 kg+8%
- Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 660 cm²+5%
Why is Artist 16 (Gen 3) better than Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)?
- Express keys6 vs 8+33%
- Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 270 nits+23%
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.2 mm+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.8″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 186 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | — |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 270 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | — |
| Response time | 14 ms | — |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 98% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 97% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Colour depth | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Factory calibrated (report) | Yes | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 16,384 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 350 × 197 mm | 342 × 193 mm |
| Active area width | 350 mm | 342 mm |
| Active area height | 197 mm | 193 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 690 cm² | 660 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 260 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | ±0.2 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | PW600L (PenTech 4.0) | — |
| Express keys | 6 | 8 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 2 | 1 |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Stand | ST300 (Optional) | — |
| Weight | 1.25 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Width | 421 mm | 408 mm |
| Height | 237 mm | 233 mm |
| Depth | 13 mm | 13 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | XP-Pen Artist |
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