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Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4K vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)

What Kamvas Pro 16 4K does better (3) and where Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4K
Huion · 2026Kamvas Pro 16 4K
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $550
vs
XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2024Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)
8.9Score
6 advantages≈ $390
Higher score
6.4Screen8.3
4.9Pen & controls5.2
7.9Connectivity7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas Pro 16 4KArtist Pro 16 (Gen 2)
402.7 × 257.413405.1 × 291.420.2
Kamvas Pro 16 4KArtist Pro 16 (Gen 2)Difference
Height257.4 mm291.4 mm−34 mm
Width402.7 mm405.1 mm−2.4 mm
Depth13 mm20.2 mm−7.2 mm

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

Why is Kamvas Pro 16 4K better than Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)?

  1. Pixel density282 ppi vs 189 ppi+49%
  2. Report rate220 RPS vs 200 RPS+10%
  3. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%

Why is Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) better than Kamvas Pro 16 4K?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
  3. Response time25 ms vs 20 ms+25%
  4. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 1,200:1+20%
  5. Active area (surface)672 cm² vs 742 cm²+10%
  6. Screen size15.6″ vs 16″+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.6″16″
Resolution3840 × 21602560 × 1600
Resolution class4K UHDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density282 ppi189 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,200:1
Response time25 ms20 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—97%
DCI-P3 coverage—99%
Colour depth8 bit—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area345.6 × 194.4 mm344.7 × 215.4 mm
Active area width346 mm345 mm
Active area height194 mm215 mm
Active area (surface)672 cm²742 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraser—Yes
PenPW517X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
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 kg—
Width403 mm405 mm
Height257 mm291 mm
Depth13 mm20 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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