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UGEE U1600 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
What U1600 does better (1) and where Cintiq Pro 27 wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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3.0Screen8.8
3.6Pen & controls8.8
4.6Connectivity3.8
6.8Design & ergonomics2.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
U1600Cintiq Pro 27
| U1600 | Cintiq Pro 27 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 263 mm | 379 mm | −116 mm |
| Width | 402 mm | 638 mm | −236 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 7.2 kg | −5.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is U1600 better than Cintiq Pro 27?
- Weight1.32 kg vs 7.2 kg5.5×
Why is Cintiq Pro 27 better than U1600?
- Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 400 nits+82%
- Pixel density143 ppi vs 164 ppi+15%
- Active area (surface)655 cm² vs 1,997 cm²3×
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.5 mm vs ±0.15 mm3.3×
- Multi-touchNo · U1600: Yes
- Screen size15.4″ vs 26.9″+75%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.4″ | 26.9″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 143 ppi | 164 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | — | 10 ms |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 341 × 192 mm | 596 × 335 mm |
| Active area width | 341 mm | 596 mm |
| Active area height | 192 mm | 335 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 655 cm² | 1,997 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.15 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | Yes | — |
| Express keys | — | 8 |
| Multi-touch | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | — | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | — | Windows, macOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.32 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Width | 402 mm | 638 mm |
| Height | 263 mm | 379 mm |
| Depth | — | 31 mm |
| Product line | — | Wacom Cintiq |
