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

What Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) does better (5) and where Artist Ultra 16 wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3)
Huion · 2026Kamvas 22 (Gen 3)
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $540
vs
XP-Pen Artist Ultra 16
XP-Pen · 2025Artist Ultra 16
9.4Score
8 advantages≈ $810
Higher score
5.7Screen9.5
9.1Pen & controls7.8
5.9Connectivity7.9
4.9Design & ergonomics6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas 22 (Gen 3)Artist Ultra 16
527.7 × 324.716405 × 27313.5
Kamvas 22 (Gen 3)Artist Ultra 16Difference
Height324.7 mm273 mm+51.7 mm
Width527.7 mm405 mm+122.7 mm
Depth16 mm13.5 mm+2.5 mm
Weight3.6 kg1.5 kg+2.1 kg

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

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

  1. Report rate260 RPS vs 220 RPS+18%
  2. Active area (surface)1,271 cm² vs 666 cm²+91%
  3. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%
  4. Screen size21.5″ vs 15.5″+39%
  5. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%

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

  1. Pixel density121 ppi vs 284 ppi2.3×
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 100,000:1100×
  3. Response time14 ms vs 1 ms14×
  4. Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 350 nits+40%
  5. Weight3.6 kg vs 1.53 kg2.4×
  6. Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
  7. Panel typeIPS vs OLED
  8. Multi-touchNo · Kamvas 22 (Gen 3): Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size21.5″15.5″
Resolution2560 × 14403840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density121 ppi284 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)250 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1100,000:1
Response time14 ms1 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—98%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage—98%
Colour depth8 bit10 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area475.4 × 267.4 mm344.2 × 193.6 mm
Active area width475 mm344 mm
Active area height267 mm194 mm
Active area (surface)1,271 cm²666 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)—
Multi-touchNoYes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
StandAdjustable Stand 20°~80°—
Weight3.6 kg1.53 kg
Width528 mm405 mm
Height325 mm273 mm
Depth16 mm14 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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