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- Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K vs Artist 16 (Gen 2)
Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K vs XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 2)
What Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K does better (6) and where Artist 16 (Gen 2) wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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7.0Screen3.7
8.5Pen & controls5.0
7.9Connectivity4.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas Pro 16 2.5KArtist 16 (Gen 2)
| Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K | Artist 16 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 247.3 mm | 255.8 mm | −8.5 mm |
| Width | 436.2 mm | 434 mm | +2.2 mm |
| Depth | 10 mm | 12.9 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 16 (Gen 2)?
- Pixel density186 ppi vs 143 ppi+30%
- Multi-touchYes · Artist 16 (Gen 2): No
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.5 mm+67%
- Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1 vs 1,000:1+20%
- Active area (surface)688 cm² vs 654 cm²+5%
- Screen size15.8″ vs 15.4″+3%
Why is Artist 16 (Gen 2) better than Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K?
- Express keys8 vs 10+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.8″ | 15.4″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 186 ppi | 143 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | IPS | — |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | — |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,200:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 14 ms | — |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 94% |
| Colour depth | 8 bit | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 349.6 × 196.7 mm | 341 × 191.8 mm |
| Active area width | 350 mm | 341 mm |
| Active area height | 197 mm | 192 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 688 cm² | 654 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 300 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | — |
| Pen | PW517 | X3 Elite |
| Express keys | 8 | 10 |
| Multi-touch | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | — |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Stand | Foldable Stand ST200 20°/45° | — |
| Weight | 1.28 kg | — |
| Width | 436 mm | 434 mm |
| Height | 247 mm | 256 mm |
| Depth | 10 mm | 13 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | XP-Pen Artist |
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