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- Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Artist Ultra 16
Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs XP-Pen Artist Ultra 16
What Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) does better (4) and where Artist Ultra 16 wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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6.0Screen9.5
4.4Colour accuracy8.7
8.3Pen & controls7.8
7.9Connectivity7.9
7.5Design & ergonomics6.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)Artist Ultra 16
| Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) | Artist Ultra 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 236.8 mm | 273 mm | −36.2 mm |
| Width | 421.2 mm | 405 mm | +16.2 mm |
| Depth | 12.6 mm | 13.5 mm | −0.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.5 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) better than Artist Ultra 16?
- Report rate260 RPS vs 220 RPS+18%
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%
- Weight1.25 kg vs 1.53 kg+22%
- Active area (surface)690 cm² vs 666 cm²+4%
Why is Artist Ultra 16 better than Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)?
- Pixel density186 ppi vs 284 ppi+53%
- Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 350 nits+59%
- Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 100,000:1100×
- Response time14 ms vs 1 ms14×
- Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- Multi-touchNo · Kamvas 16 (Gen 3): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.8″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 186 ppi | 284 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 350 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Response time | 14 ms | 1 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 98% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 99% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 98% |
| Colour depth | 8 bit | 10 bit |
| Factory calibrated (report) | Yes | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 16,384 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 350 × 197 mm | 344.2 × 193.6 mm |
| Active area width | 350 mm | 344 mm |
| Active area height | 197 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 690 cm² | 666 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 260 RPS | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | ±0.4 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | — | Yes |
| Pen | PW600L (PenTech 4.0) | — |
| Express keys | 6 | — |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 2 | — |
| Multi-touch | No | Yes |
| 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 | 1.53 kg |
| Width | 421 mm | 405 mm |
| Height | 237 mm | 273 mm |
| Depth | 13 mm | 14 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | XP-Pen Artist |
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