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Huion Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K vs XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2

What Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K does better (4) and where Artist 15.6 Pro V2 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K
Huion · 2026Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $360
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XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2
XP-Pen · 2026Artist 15.6 Pro V2
6.5Score
5 advantages≈ $290
6.6Screen5.5
6.0Pen & controls4.7
7.9Connectivity7.9
8.0Design & ergonomics6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas Pro 13 2.5KArtist 15.6 Pro V2
373.5 × 229.110442.9 × 279.912.9
Kamvas Pro 13 2.5KArtist 15.6 Pro V2Difference
Height229.1 mm279.9 mm−50.8 mm
Width373.5 mm442.9 mm−69.4 mm
Depth10 mm12.9 mm−2.9 mm
Weight1 kg1.4 kg−0.4 kg

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

Why is Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K better than Artist 15.6 Pro V2?

  1. Pixel density266 ppi vs 143 ppi+86%
  2. Report rate300 RPS vs 200 RPS+50%
  3. Weight1 kg vs 1.45 kg+45%
  4. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%

Why is Artist 15.6 Pro V2 better than Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. Express keys7 vs 8+14%
  3. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
  4. Active area (surface)513 cm² vs 654 cm²+27%
  5. Screen size13.3″ vs 15.4″+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size13.3″15.4″
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1080
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KFull HD
Pixel density266 ppi143 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1—
Response time25 ms—
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—96%
DCI-P3 coverage—96%
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area286.5 × 179 mm341 × 191.8 mm
Active area width286 mm341 mm
Active area height179 mm192 mm
Active area (surface)513 cm²654 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate300 RPS200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraser—Yes
PenPW517X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
Express keys78
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
StandFoldable Stand ST200 20°/45°—
Weight1 kg1.45 kg
Width374 mm443 mm
Height229 mm280 mm
Depth10 mm13 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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