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  3. Kamvas Pro 20 vs Cintiq 16

Huion Kamvas Pro 20 vs Wacom Cintiq 16

What Kamvas Pro 20 does better (2) and where Cintiq 16 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas Pro 20
Huion · 2019Kamvas Pro 20
3.8Score
2 advantages
vs
Wacom Cintiq 16
Wacom · 2019Cintiq 16
6.7Score
6 advantages≈ $600
Higher score
2.6Screen8.8
4.4Pen & controls5.7
3.5Connectivity2.6
4.9Design & ergonomics5.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas Pro 20Cintiq 16
552.2 × 315.321422 × 28524.5
Kamvas Pro 20Cintiq 16Difference
Height315.3 mm285 mm+30.3 mm
Width552.2 mm422 mm+130.2 mm
Depth21 mm24.5 mm−3.5 mm
Weight3.6 kg1.9 kg+1.7 kg

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

Why is Kamvas Pro 20 better than Cintiq 16?

  1. Active area (surface)1,038 cm² vs 666 cm²+56%
  2. Screen size19.5″ vs 15.5″+26%

Why is Cintiq 16 better than Kamvas Pro 20?

  1. Pixel density113 ppi vs 189 ppi+67%
  2. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 290 nits+32%
  3. Response time25 ms vs 12 ms2.1×
  4. Report rate200 RPS vs 240 RPS+20%
  5. Weight3.6 kg vs 1.9 kg+89%
  6. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 1,400:1+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Wacom Cintiq 16Wacom Cintiq 16≈ $6006.7
Display
Screen size19.5″15.5″
Resolution1920 × 10802560 × 1600
Resolution classFull HDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density113 ppi189 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness (typical)220 nits290 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,400:1
Response time25 ms12 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYes—
Colour
Colour depth8 bit—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area434.9 × 238.7 mm344.2 × 193.6 mm
Active area width435 mm344 mm
Active area height239 mm194 mm
Active area (surface)1,038 cm²666 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate200 RPS240 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.5 mm—
Battery-free penYesYes
PenPW507—
Express keys16—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)NoNo
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Design & ergonomics
Standadjustable stand 20°~80°—
Weight3.6 kg1.9 kg
Width552 mm422 mm
Height315 mm285 mm
Depth21 mm24 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasWacom Cintiq
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