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- Kamvas 16 vs Artist 22 (Gen 2)
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.
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3.2Screen2.9
6.3Pen & controls3.0
8.1Connectivity2.8
7.4Design & ergonomics4.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas 16Artist 22 (Gen 2)
| Kamvas 16 | Artist 22 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 253 mm | 332 mm | −79 mm |
| Width | 423.5 mm | 538 mm | −114.5 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 25.8 mm | −13.8 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 5 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)?
- Express keys10 vs 52×
- USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Artist 22 (Gen 2): No
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 102 ppi+39%
- Weight1.26 kg vs 5.05 kg4×
- Panel typeIPS vs LCD (other)
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.5 mm+67%
- Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 800:1+25%
Why is Artist 22 (Gen 2) better than Kamvas 16?
- Response time25 ms vs 8 ms3.1×
- Active area (surface)666 cm² vs 1,275 cm²+91%
- Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
- Screen size15.5″ vs 21.5″+39%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.5″ | 21.5″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 102 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (other) |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 800:1 |
| Response time | 25 ms | 8 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour depth | 8 bit | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 344.2 × 193.6 mm | 476.1 × 267.8 mm |
| Active area width | 344 mm | 476 mm |
| Active area height | 194 mm | 268 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 666 cm² | 1,275 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 220 RPS | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | PW517 | Battery-free |
| Express keys | 10 | 5 |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| VESA mount | — | 100 × 100 mm |
| Stand | ST300 (Optional)ST300 | — |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 5.05 kg |
| Width | 424 mm | 538 mm |
| Height | 253 mm | 332 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 26 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | XP-Pen Artist |









