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Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K vs Wacom Cintiq 16
What Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K does better (5) and where Cintiq 16 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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7.0Screen8.8
8.5Pen & controls5.7
7.9Connectivity2.6
7.0Design & ergonomics5.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas Pro 16 2.5KCintiq 16
| Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K | Cintiq 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 247.3 mm | 285 mm | −37.7 mm |
| Width | 436.2 mm | 422 mm | +14.2 mm |
| Depth | 10 mm | 24.5 mm | −14.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.9 kg | −0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K better than Cintiq 16?
- USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Cintiq 16: No
- Report rate300 RPS vs 240 RPS+25%
- Multi-touchYes · Cintiq 16: No
- Weight1.28 kg vs 1.9 kg+48%
- Active area (surface)688 cm² vs 666 cm²+3%
Why is Cintiq 16 better than Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K?
- Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 290 nits+32%
- Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1 vs 1,400:1+17%
- Response time14 ms vs 12 ms+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.8″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | QHD / 2.5K |
| Pixel density | 186 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 290 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,200:1 | 1,400:1 |
| Response time | 14 ms | 12 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour depth | 8 bit | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 349.6 × 196.7 mm | 344.2 × 193.6 mm |
| Active area width | 350 mm | 344 mm |
| Active area height | 197 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 688 cm² | 666 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 300 RPS | 240 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | — |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | PW517 | — |
| Express keys | 8 | — |
| Multi-touch | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Stand | Foldable Stand ST200 20°/45° | — |
| Weight | 1.28 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Width | 436 mm | 422 mm |
| Height | 247 mm | 285 mm |
| Depth | 10 mm | 24 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | Wacom Cintiq |
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