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- Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Artist 22 (Gen 2)
Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs XP-Pen Artist 22 (Gen 2)
What Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) does better (9) and where Artist 22 (Gen 2) wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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6.4Screen2.9
8.2Pen & controls3.0
8.1Connectivity2.8
7.6Design & ergonomics4.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Artist 22 (Gen 2)
| Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) | Artist 22 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 236.8 mm | 332 mm | −95.2 mm |
| Width | 421.2 mm | 538 mm | −116.8 mm |
| Depth | 12.6 mm | 25.8 mm | −13.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 5 kg | −3.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) better than Artist 22 (Gen 2)?
- Pixel density186 ppi vs 102 ppi+82%
- Pressure levels16,384 vs 8,1922×
- USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Artist 22 (Gen 2): No
- Weight1.25 kg vs 5.05 kg4×
- Panel typeIPS vs LCD (other)
- Express keys6 vs 5+20%
- Report rate260 RPS vs 220 RPS+18%
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.5 mm+67%
- Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 800:1+25%
Why is Artist 22 (Gen 2) better than Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)?
- Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
- Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 1,275 cm²+85%
- Response time14 ms vs 8 ms+75%
- Screen size15.8″ vs 21.5″+36%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.8″ | 21.5″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 186 ppi | 102 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (other) |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 800:1 |
| Response time | 14 ms | 8 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | 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 | 476.1 × 267.8 mm |
| Active area width | 350 mm | 476 mm |
| Active area height | 197 mm | 268 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 690 cm² | 1,275 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 260 RPS | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | PW600L (PenTech 4.0) | Battery-free |
| Express keys | 6 | 5 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 2 | — |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| VESA mount | — | 100 × 100 mm |
| Stand | ST300 (Optional) | — |
| Weight | 1.25 kg | 5.05 kg |
| Width | 421 mm | 538 mm |
| Height | 237 mm | 332 mm |
| Depth | 13 mm | 26 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | XP-Pen Artist |
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