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

What Kamvas 16 does better (7) and where Artist 22 (Gen 2) wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas 16
Huion · 2024Kamvas 16
7.9Score
7 advantages≈ $300
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XP-Pen Artist 22 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2021Artist 22 (Gen 2)
3.7Score
4 advantages≈ $350
3.2Screen2.9
6.3Pen & controls3.0
8.1Connectivity2.8
7.4Design & ergonomics4.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas 16Artist 22 (Gen 2)
423.5 × 25312538 × 33225.8
Kamvas 16Artist 22 (Gen 2)Difference
Height253 mm332 mm−79 mm
Width423.5 mm538 mm−114.5 mm
Depth12 mm25.8 mm−13.8 mm
Weight1.3 kg5 kg−3.8 kg

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

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

  1. Express keys10 vs 52×
  2. USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Artist 22 (Gen 2): No
  3. Pixel density142 ppi vs 102 ppi+39%
  4. Weight1.26 kg vs 5.05 kg4×
  5. Panel typeIPS vs LCD (other)
  6. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.5 mm+67%
  7. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 800:1+25%

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

  1. Response time25 ms vs 8 ms3.1×
  2. Active area (surface)666 cm² vs 1,275 cm²+91%
  3. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
  4. Screen size15.5″ vs 21.5″+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Huion Kamvas 16Huion Kamvas 16≈ $3007.9
Display
Screen size15.5″21.5″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density142 ppi102 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPSLCD (other)
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1800:1
Response time25 ms8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Fully laminated screenYes—
Colour
Colour depth8 bit—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area344.2 × 193.6 mm476.1 × 267.8 mm
Active area width344 mm476 mm
Active area height194 mm268 mm
Active area (surface)666 cm²1,275 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS220 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.5 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
PenPW517Battery-free
Express keys105
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesNo
HDMI inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
StandST300 (Optional)ST300—
Weight1.26 kg5.05 kg
Width424 mm538 mm
Height253 mm332 mm
Depth12 mm26 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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