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Huion Kamvas RDS-160 vs Wacom Cintiq 16

What Kamvas RDS-160 does better (2) and where Cintiq 16 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas RDS-160
Huion · 2023Kamvas RDS-160
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $460
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Wacom Cintiq 16
Wacom · 2019Cintiq 16
6.7Score
5 advantages≈ $600
3.0Screen8.8
6.3Pen & controls5.7
5.9Connectivity2.6
7.4Design & ergonomics5.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas RDS-160Cintiq 16
423.5 × 25312422 × 28524.5
Kamvas RDS-160Cintiq 16Difference
Height253 mm285 mm−32 mm
Width423.5 mm422 mm+1.5 mm
Depth12 mm24.5 mm−12.5 mm
Weight1.3 kg1.9 kg−0.6 kg

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

Why is Kamvas RDS-160 better than Cintiq 16?

  1. USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Cintiq 16: No
  2. Weight1.26 kg vs 1.9 kg+51%

Why is Cintiq 16 better than Kamvas RDS-160?

  1. Pixel density142 ppi vs 189 ppi+33%
  2. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 290 nits+32%
  3. Response time25 ms vs 12 ms2.1×
  4. Report rate220 RPS vs 240 RPS+9%
  5. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 1,400:1+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Wacom Cintiq 16Wacom Cintiq 16≈ $6006.7
Display
Screen size15.5″15.5″
Resolution1920 × 10802560 × 1600
Resolution classFull HDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density142 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 area344.2 × 193.6 mm344.2 × 193.6 mm
Active area width344 mm344 mm
Active area height194 mm194 mm
Active area (surface)666 cm²666 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS240 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm—
Battery-free penYesYes
PenPW517—
Express keys10—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesNo
HDMI inputs11
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows
Design & ergonomics
StandFoldable Stand ST300 20°/45°—
Weight1.26 kg1.9 kg
Width424 mm422 mm
Height253 mm285 mm
Depth12 mm24 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasWacom Cintiq
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