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Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)

What Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) does better (4) and where Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
Huion · 2025Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ $460
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XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2025Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $660
6.0Screen5.0
4.4Colour accuracy6.7
8.3Pen & controls7.0
7.9Connectivity5.9
7.5Design & ergonomics3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)
421.2 × 236.812.6547 × 36233.4
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)Difference
Height236.8 mm362 mm−125.2 mm
Width421.2 mm547 mm−125.8 mm
Depth12.6 mm33.4 mm−20.8 mm
Weight1.2 kg5.6 kg−4.3 kg

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

Why is Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) better than Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)?

  1. Pixel density186 ppi vs 137 ppi+36%
  2. Weight1.25 kg vs 5.55 kg4.4×
  3. Report rate260 RPS vs 220 RPS+18%
  4. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%

Why is Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) better than Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)?

  1. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
  2. Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 1,271 cm²+84%
  3. Screen size15.8″ vs 21.5″+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.8″21.5″
Resolution2560 × 14402560 × 1440
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density186 ppi137 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time14 ms—
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage—94%
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Factory calibrated (report)Yes—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area350 × 197 mm475.4 × 267.4 mm
Active area width350 mm475 mm
Active area height197 mm267 mm
Active area (surface)690 cm²1,271 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate260 RPS220 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
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
HDMI inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
StandST300 (Optional)—
Weight1.25 kg5.55 kg
Width421 mm547 mm
Height237 mm362 mm
Depth13 mm33 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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