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  3. Kamvas Pro 16 4K vs Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)

Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4K vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)

What Kamvas Pro 16 4K does better (3) and where Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4K
Huion · 2026Kamvas Pro 16 4K
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $550
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XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2025Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $660
6.4Screen5.0
4.9Pen & controls7.0
7.9Connectivity5.9
7.2Design & ergonomics3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas Pro 16 4KArtist Pro 22 (Gen 2)
402.7 × 257.413547 × 36233.4
Kamvas Pro 16 4KArtist Pro 22 (Gen 2)Difference
Height257.4 mm362 mm−104.6 mm
Width402.7 mm547 mm−144.3 mm
Depth13 mm33.4 mm−20.4 mm
Weight1.3 kg5.6 kg−4.3 kg

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

Why is Kamvas Pro 16 4K better than Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)?

  1. Pixel density282 ppi vs 137 ppi2.1×
  2. Weight1.27 kg vs 5.55 kg4.4×
  3. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%

Why is Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) better than Kamvas Pro 16 4K?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. Active area (surface)672 cm² vs 1,271 cm²+89%
  3. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
  4. Screen size15.6″ vs 21.5″+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.6″21.5″
Resolution3840 × 21602560 × 1440
Resolution class4K UHDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density282 ppi137 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time25 ms—
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage—94%
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area345.6 × 194.4 mm475.4 × 267.4 mm
Active area width346 mm475 mm
Active area height194 mm267 mm
Active area (surface)672 cm²1,271 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS220 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
HDMI inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
StandFoldable Stand ST200 20°/45°—
Weight1.27 kg5.55 kg
Width403 mm547 mm
Height257 mm362 mm
Depth13 mm33 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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