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- Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K vs Cintiq Pro 16
Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
What Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K does better (5) and where Cintiq Pro 16 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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7.2Screen8.6
8.7Pen & controls6.7
8.1Connectivity3.8
7.0Design & ergonomics6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas Pro 16 2.5KCintiq Pro 16
| Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K | Cintiq Pro 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 247.3 mm | 265 mm | −17.7 mm |
| Width | 436.2 mm | 410 mm | +26.2 mm |
| Depth | 10 mm | 17.5 mm | −7.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.5 kg | −0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K better than Cintiq Pro 16?
- USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Cintiq Pro 16: No
- Response time14 ms vs 30 ms2.1×
- Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1 vs 1,000:1+20%
- Weight1.28 kg vs 1.5 kg+17%
- Active area (surface)688 cm² vs 669 cm²+3%
Why is Cintiq Pro 16 better than Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K?
- Pixel density186 ppi vs 284 ppi+53%
- Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 300 nits+36%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.8″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 186 ppi | 284 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 300 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,200:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 14 ms | 30 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 | 345 × 194 mm |
| Active area width | 350 mm | 345 mm |
| Active area height | 197 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 688 cm² | 669 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 300 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | — |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | PW517 | — |
| Express keys | 8 | 8 |
| Multi-touch | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows, macOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Stand | Foldable Stand ST200 20°/45° | — |
| Weight | 1.28 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Width | 436 mm | 410 mm |
| Height | 247 mm | 265 mm |
| Depth | 10 mm | 18 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | Wacom Cintiq Pro |
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