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Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K vs XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro

What Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K does better (5) and where Artist 12 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K
Huion · 2022Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ $520
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XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro
XP-Pen · 2021Artist 12 Pro
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $170
7.2Screen7.4
8.7Pen & controls3.1
8.1Connectivity4.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas Pro 16 2.5KArtist 12 Pro
436.2 × 247.310351.5 × 225.412.9
Kamvas Pro 16 2.5KArtist 12 ProDifference
Height247.3 mm225.4 mm+21.9 mm
Width436.2 mm351.5 mm+84.7 mm
Depth10 mm12.9 mm−2.9 mm

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

Why is Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K better than Artist 12 Pro?

  1. Report rate300 RPS vs 200 RPS+50%
  2. Multi-touchYes · Artist 12 Pro: No
  3. Active area (surface)688 cm² vs 369 cm²+86%
  4. Screen size15.8″ vs 11.6″+36%
  5. Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1 vs 1,000:1+20%

Why is Artist 12 Pro better than Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K?

  1. Pixel density186 ppi vs 190 ppi+2%
  2. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.25 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.8″11.6″
Resolution2560 × 14401920 × 1080
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KFull HD
Pixel density186 ppi190 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,200:11,000:1
Response time14 ms14 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Fully laminated screenYes—
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
Adobe RGB coverage—72%
Colour depth8 bit—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area349.6 × 196.7 mm256 × 144 mm
Active area width350 mm256 mm
Active area height197 mm144 mm
Active area (surface)688 cm²369 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate300 RPS200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.25 mm
Battery-free penYes—
PenPW517—
Express keys88
Dials, wheels & touch rings—1
Multi-touchYesNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
StandFoldable Stand ST200 20°/45°—
Weight1.28 kg—
Width436 mm352 mm
Height247 mm225 mm
Depth10 mm13 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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