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Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)

What Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) does better (6) and where Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2) wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
Huion · 2025Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
8.1Score
6 advantages≈ $460
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XP-Pen Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2023Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ $350
6.0Screen4.7
4.4Colour accuracy2.2
8.3Pen & controls3.9
7.9Connectivity7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)
421.2 × 236.812.6359.3 × 268.619.3
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)Difference
Height236.8 mm268.6 mm−31.8 mm
Width421.2 mm359.3 mm+61.9 mm
Depth12.6 mm19.3 mm−6.7 mm

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

Why is Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) better than Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)?

  1. Pixel density186 ppi vs 163 ppi+14%
  2. Report rate260 RPS vs 200 RPS+30%
  3. Response time14 ms vs 25 ms+79%
  4. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%
  5. Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 558 cm²+24%
  6. Screen size15.8″ vs 13.9″+14%

Why is Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2) better than Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)?

  1. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.8″13.9″
Resolution2560 × 14401920 × 1200
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KFull HD
Pixel density186 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time14 ms25 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—85%
Colour depth8 bit—
Factory calibrated (report)Yes—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area350 × 197 mm298.9 × 186.8 mm
Active area width350 mm299 mm
Active area height197 mm187 mm
Active area (surface)690 cm²558 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate260 RPS200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYes—
Pen with eraser—Yes
PenPW600L (PenTech 4.0)X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
Express keys6—
Dials, wheels & touch rings2—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
StandST300 (Optional)—
Weight1.25 kg—
Width421 mm359 mm
Height237 mm269 mm
Depth13 mm19 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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