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  3. Kamvas RDS-160 vs Pen Display 16

Huion Kamvas RDS-160 vs Xencelabs Pen Display 16

What Kamvas RDS-160 does better (0) and where Pen Display 16 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas RDS-160
Huion · 2023Kamvas RDS-160
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $460
vs
Xencelabs Pen Display 16
Xencelabs · 2024Pen Display 16
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
3.0Screen9.7
6.3Pen & controls4.2
5.9Connectivity7.9
7.4Design & ergonomics7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas RDS-160Pen Display 16
423.5 × 25312410 × 25912
Kamvas RDS-160Pen Display 16Difference
Height253 mm259 mm−6 mm
Width423.5 mm410 mm+13.5 mm
Depth12 mm12 mm=
Weight1.3 kg1.2 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is Kamvas RDS-160 better than Pen Display 16?

Kamvas RDS-160 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Pen Display 16 better than Kamvas RDS-160?

  1. Pixel density142 ppi vs 259 ppi+82%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 100,000:1100×
  3. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 300 nits+36%
  4. Panel typeIPS vs OLED
  5. Weight1.26 kg vs 1.21 kg+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Huion Kamvas RDS-160Huion Kamvas RDS-160≈ $4607.4
Xencelabs Pen Display 16Xencelabs Pen Display 16≈ $5409.5
Display
Screen size15.5″15.5″
Resolution1920 × 10803840 × 2160
Resolution classFull HD4K UHD
Pixel density142 ppi259 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPSOLED
Brightness (typical)220 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1100,000:1
Response time25 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 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm—
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraser—Yes
PenPW517—
Express keys10—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows, macOS
Design & ergonomics
StandFoldable Stand ST300 20°/45°—
Weight1.26 kg1.21 kg
Width424 mm410 mm
Height253 mm259 mm
Depth12 mm12 mm
Product lineHuion Kamvas—

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