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

What Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K does better (6) and where Artist 13 (Gen 2) wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K
Huion · 2022Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ $440
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XP-Pen Artist 13 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2022Artist 13 (Gen 2)
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $210
7.0Screen4.4
8.5Pen & controls4.0
7.9Connectivity4.4
7.0Design & ergonomics7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas Pro 16 2.5KArtist 13 (Gen 2)
436.2 × 247.310378 × 22512
Kamvas Pro 16 2.5KArtist 13 (Gen 2)Difference
Height247.3 mm225 mm+22.3 mm
Width436.2 mm378 mm+58.2 mm
Depth10 mm12 mm−2 mm
Weight1.3 kg1 kg+0.3 kg

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

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

  1. Pixel density186 ppi vs 166 ppi+12%
  2. Multi-touchYes · Artist 13 (Gen 2): No
  3. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.5 mm+67%
  4. Active area (surface)688 cm² vs 485 cm²+42%
  5. Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1 vs 1,000:1+20%
  6. Screen size15.8″ vs 13.3″+19%

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

  1. Express keys8 vs 9+12%
  2. Weight1.28 kg vs 1.02 kg+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.8″13.3″
Resolution2560 × 14401920 × 1080
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KFull HD
Pixel density186 ppi166 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness (typical)220 nits220 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,200:11,000:1
Response time14 ms—
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
Adobe RGB coverage—96%
Colour depth8 bit—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area349.6 × 196.7 mm293.8 × 165.2 mm
Active area width350 mm294 mm
Active area height197 mm165 mm
Active area (surface)688 cm²485 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate300 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.5 mm
Battery-free penYes—
PenPW517X3 Elite
Express keys89
Multi-touchYesNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
StandFoldable Stand ST200 20°/45°—
Weight1.28 kg1.02 kg
Width436 mm378 mm
Height247 mm225 mm
Depth10 mm12 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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