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Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K vs XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2

What Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K does better (7) and where Artist 15.6 Pro V2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K
Huion · 2022Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K
9.0Score
7 advantages≈ $520
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XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2
XP-Pen · 2026Artist 15.6 Pro V2
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $290
7.2Screen6.0
8.7Pen & controls4.9
8.1Connectivity8.1
7.0Design & ergonomics6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas Pro 16 2.5KArtist 15.6 Pro V2
436.2 × 247.310442.9 × 279.912.9
Kamvas Pro 16 2.5KArtist 15.6 Pro V2Difference
Height247.3 mm279.9 mm−32.6 mm
Width436.2 mm442.9 mm−6.7 mm
Depth10 mm12.9 mm−2.9 mm
Weight1.3 kg1.4 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 Artist 15.6 Pro V2?

  1. Pixel density186 ppi vs 143 ppi+30%
  2. Report rate300 RPS vs 200 RPS+50%
  3. Multi-touchYes · Artist 15.6 Pro V2: No
  4. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%
  5. Weight1.28 kg vs 1.45 kg+13%
  6. Active area (surface)688 cm² vs 654 cm²+5%
  7. Screen size15.8″ vs 15.4″+3%

Why is Artist 15.6 Pro V2 better than Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.8″15.4″
Resolution2560 × 14401920 × 1080
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KFull HD
Pixel density186 ppi143 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1—
Response time14 ms—
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—96%
DCI-P3 coverage—96%
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area349.6 × 196.7 mm341 × 191.8 mm
Active area width350 mm341 mm
Active area height197 mm192 mm
Active area (surface)688 cm²654 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 keys88
Multi-touchYesNo
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°—
Weight1.28 kg1.45 kg
Width436 mm443 mm
Height247 mm280 mm
Depth10 mm13 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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