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Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4K vs XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 3)

What Kamvas Pro 16 4K does better (2) and where Artist 16 (Gen 3) wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4K
Huion · 2026Kamvas Pro 16 4K
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $550
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XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 3)
XP-Pen · 2026Artist 16 (Gen 3)
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $300
6.4Screen5.1
4.9Pen & controls7.9
7.9Connectivity7.9
7.2Design & ergonomics6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas Pro 16 4KArtist 16 (Gen 3)
402.7 × 257.413408 × 23312.8
Kamvas Pro 16 4KArtist 16 (Gen 3)Difference
Height257.4 mm233 mm+24.4 mm
Width402.7 mm408 mm−5.3 mm
Depth13 mm12.8 mm+0.2 mm
Weight1.3 kg1.4 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is Kamvas Pro 16 4K better than Artist 16 (Gen 3)?

  1. Pixel density282 ppi vs 142 ppi+99%
  2. Weight1.27 kg vs 1.35 kg+6%

Why is Artist 16 (Gen 3) better than Kamvas Pro 16 4K?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 270 nits+23%
  3. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.2 mm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.6″15.5″
Resolution3840 × 21601920 × 1080
Resolution class4K UHDFull HD
Pixel density282 ppi142 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Refresh rate—60 Hz
Brightness (typical)220 nits270 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1—
Response time25 ms—
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—98%
Adobe RGB coverage—97%
DCI-P3 coverage—97%
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area345.6 × 194.4 mm342 × 193 mm
Active area width346 mm342 mm
Active area height194 mm193 mm
Active area (surface)672 cm²660 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.2 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
PenPW517—
Express keys—8
Dials, wheels & touch rings—1
Multi-touchNoNo
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°—
Weight1.27 kg1.35 kg
Width403 mm408 mm
Height257 mm233 mm
Depth13 mm13 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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