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

What Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) does better (3) and where Artist Ultra 14 wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
Huion · 2025Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $460
vs
XP-Pen Artist Ultra 14
XP-Pen · 2026Artist Ultra 14
9.7Score
8 advantages≈ $790
Higher score
6.0Screen9.4
4.4Colour accuracy9.6
8.3Pen & controls8.2
7.9Connectivity7.9
7.5Design & ergonomics9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Artist Ultra 14
421.2 × 236.812.6330 × 2226
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Artist Ultra 14Difference
Height236.8 mm222 mm+14.8 mm
Width421.2 mm330 mm+91.2 mm
Depth12.6 mm6 mm+6.6 mm
Weight1.2 kg0.7 kg+0.5 kg

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

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

  1. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%
  2. Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 569 cm²+21%
  3. Screen size15.8″ vs 14″+13%

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

  1. Pixel density186 ppi vs 243 ppi+31%
  2. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 350 nits+59%
  3. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 100,000:1100×
  4. Response time14 ms vs 1 ms14×
  5. Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
  6. Panel typeIPS vs OLED
  7. Multi-touchNo · Kamvas 16 (Gen 3): Yes
  8. Weight1.25 kg vs 0.72 kg+74%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.8″14″
Resolution2560 × 14402880 × 1800
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K3K
Pixel density186 ppi243 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Panel typeIPSOLED
Refresh rate—90 Hz
Brightness (typical)220 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1100,000:1
Response time14 ms1 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage—99%
Colour depth8 bit10 bit
Factory calibrated (report)Yes—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area350 × 197 mm301.8 × 188.6 mm
Active area width350 mm302 mm
Active area height197 mm189 mm
Active area (surface)690 cm²569 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate260 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraser—Yes
PenPW600L (PenTech 4.0)—
Express keys6—
Dials, wheels & touch rings2—
Multi-touchNoYes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
StandST300 (Optional)—
Weight1.25 kg0.72 kg
Width421 mm330 mm
Height237 mm222 mm
Depth13 mm6 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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