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Huion Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)

What Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K does better (3) and where Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K
Huion · 2026Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $360
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XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2024Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)
8.9Score
5 advantages≈ $390
6.6Screen8.3
6.0Pen & controls5.2
7.9Connectivity7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas Pro 13 2.5KArtist Pro 16 (Gen 2)
373.5 × 229.110405.1 × 291.420.2
Kamvas Pro 13 2.5KArtist Pro 16 (Gen 2)Difference
Height229.1 mm291.4 mm−62.3 mm
Width373.5 mm405.1 mm−31.6 mm
Depth10 mm20.2 mm−10.2 mm

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

Why is Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K better than Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)?

  1. Pixel density266 ppi vs 189 ppi+41%
  2. Report rate300 RPS vs 200 RPS+50%
  3. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%

Why is Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) better than Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
  3. Active area (surface)513 cm² vs 742 cm²+45%
  4. Response time25 ms vs 20 ms+25%
  5. Screen size13.3″ vs 16″+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size13.3″16″
Resolution2560 × 16002560 × 1600
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density266 ppi189 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,200:11,200:1
Response time25 ms20 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—97%
DCI-P3 coverage—99%
Colour depth8 bit—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area286.5 × 179 mm344.7 × 215.4 mm
Active area width286 mm345 mm
Active area height179 mm215 mm
Active area (surface)513 cm²742 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 keys7—
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 kg—
Width374 mm405 mm
Height229 mm291 mm
Depth10 mm20 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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