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- Kamvas Studio 16 vs Artist 12 (Gen 3)
Huion Kamvas Studio 16 vs XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3)
What Kamvas Studio 16 does better (5) and where Artist 12 (Gen 3) wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Screen6.2
8.9Pen & controls7.1
9.7Connectivity7.9
5.8Design & ergonomics9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kamvas Studio 16Artist 12 (Gen 3)
| Kamvas Studio 16 | Artist 12 (Gen 3) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 234 mm | 189 mm | +45 mm |
| Width | 384 mm | 327 mm | +57 mm |
| Depth | 11.9 mm | 12 mm | −0.1 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 0.7 kg | +1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kamvas Studio 16 better than Artist 12 (Gen 3)?
- Wireless connectionYes · Artist 12 (Gen 3): No
- Brightness (typical)400 nits vs 260 nits+54%
- Multi-touchYes · Artist 12 (Gen 3): No
- Active area (surface)688 cm² vs 393 cm²+75%
- Screen size15.8″ vs 11.9″+33%
Why is Artist 12 (Gen 3) better than Kamvas Studio 16?
- Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
- Weight1.7 kg vs 0.72 kg2.4×
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.2 mm+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.8″ | 11.9″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 186 ppi | 185 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | IPS | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 400 nits | 260 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,200:1 | — |
| Response time | 14 ms | — |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 97% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 97% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Colour depth | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 349.6 × 196.7 mm | 264 × 149 mm |
| Active area width | 350 mm | 264 mm |
| Active area height | 197 mm | 149 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 688 cm² | 393 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 300 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.3 mm | ±0.2 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | PW550S Slim | — |
| Express keys | — | 8 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | — | 1 |
| Multi-touch | Yes | No |
| Standalone (built-in computer) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless connection | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Built-in speakers | Yes | — |
| Built-in webcam | Yes | — |
| Compatibility | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Stand | Adjustable stand ST200 | — |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 0.72 kg |
| Width | 384 mm | 327 mm |
| Height | 234 mm | 189 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Product line | Huion Kamvas | XP-Pen Artist |
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