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- Kamvas Pro 12 vs Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
Huion Kamvas Pro 12 vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
What Kamvas Pro 12 does better (4) and where Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) wins (8) — every spec side by side.
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6.1Screen8.4
2.7Pen & controls9.4
8.1Connectivity3.8
9.0Design & ergonomics3.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas Pro 12Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
| Kamvas Pro 12 | Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 198.6 mm | 424 mm | −225.4 mm |
| Width | 350 mm | 681 mm | −331 mm |
| Depth | 11 mm | 44 mm | −33 mm |
| Weight | 0.8 kg | 7 kg | −6.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kamvas Pro 12 better than Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)?
- USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2): No
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 163 ppi+17%
- Weight0.76 kg vs 7 kg9.2×
- Panel typeIPS vs LCD (other)
Why is Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) better than Kamvas Pro 12?
- Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
- Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 350 nits+59%
- Response time25 ms vs 5 ms5×
- Active area (surface)370 cm² vs 2,003 cm²5.4×
- Screen size11.6″ vs 27″2.3×
- Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
- Multi-touchNo · Kamvas Pro 12: Yes
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.5 mm vs ±0.4 mm+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.6″ | 27″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 190 ppi | 163 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (other) |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 350 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | — |
| Response time | 25 ms | 5 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 97% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 99% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Colour depth | 8 bit | 10 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 256.3 × 144.2 mm | 596.7 × 335.7 mm |
| Active area width | 256 mm | 597 mm |
| Active area height | 144 mm | 336 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 370 cm² | 2,003 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 220 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.4 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | Yes | — |
| Pen | PW507 | — |
| Express keys | 4 | — |
| Multi-touch | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Stand | folding stand ST300 20°/45° | — |
| Weight | 0.76 kg | 7 kg |
| Width | 350 mm | 681 mm |
| Height | 199 mm | 424 mm |
| Depth | 11 mm | 44 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | XP-Pen Artist |
