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Huion Kamvas RDS-220 vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 24 165Hz (Gen 2)

What Kamvas RDS-220 does better (4) and where Artist Pro 24 165Hz (Gen 2) wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Huion Kamvas RDS-220
Huion · 2026Kamvas RDS-220
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $730
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XP-Pen Artist Pro 24 165Hz (Gen 2)
4.9Score
6 advantages≈ $800
4.8Screen6.8
8.3Pen & controls7.5
8.1Connectivity5.5
5.2Design & ergonomics2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kamvas RDS-220Artist Pro 24 165Hz (Gen 2)
546 × 32319638 × 40844
Kamvas RDS-220Artist Pro 24 165Hz (Gen 2)Difference
Height323 mm408 mm−85 mm
Width546 mm638 mm−92 mm
Depth19 mm44 mm−25 mm
Weight3.4 kg7.3 kg−3.8 kg

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

Why is Kamvas RDS-220 better than Artist Pro 24 165Hz (Gen 2)?

  1. Pixel density137 ppi vs 123 ppi+11%
  2. Report rate300 RPS vs 220 RPS+36%
  3. Weight3.45 kg vs 7.3 kg2.1×
  4. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%

Why is Artist Pro 24 165Hz (Gen 2) better than Kamvas RDS-220?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 165 Hz2.8×
  3. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
  4. Response time14 ms vs 11 ms+27%
  5. Active area (surface)1,271 cm² vs 1,557 cm²+23%
  6. Screen size21.5″ vs 23.8″+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size21.5″23.8″
Resolution2560 × 14402560 × 1440
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density137 ppi123 ppi
Aspect ratio16:9—
Panel typeIPS—
Refresh rate60 Hz165 Hz
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1—
Response time14 ms11 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage—94%
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Factory calibrated (report)—Yes
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area475.4 × 267.4 mm526 × 296 mm
Active area width475 mm526 mm
Active area height267 mm296 mm
Active area (surface)1,271 cm²1,557 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate300 RPS220 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraser—Yes
PenPW517X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus + X3 Pro Slim Stylus
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
HDMI inputs—1
DisplayPort inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
StandAdjustable Stand (20°~80°)—
Weight3.45 kg7.3 kg
Width546 mm638 mm
Height323 mm408 mm
Depth19 mm44 mm
Product lineHuion KamvasXP-Pen Artist
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