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- U1600 vs Pen Display 16
UGEE U1600 vs Xencelabs Pen Display 16
What U1600 does better (0) and where Pen Display 16 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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3.0Screen9.8
3.6Pen & controls4.5
4.6Connectivity8.1
6.8Design & ergonomics7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
U1600Pen Display 16
| U1600 | Pen Display 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 263 mm | 259 mm | +4 mm |
| Width | 402 mm | 410 mm | −8 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.2 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is U1600 better than Pen Display 16?
U1600 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Pen Display 16 better than U1600?
- Pixel density143 ppi vs 259 ppi+81%
- Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 100,000:1100×
- Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 300 nits+36%
- Weight1.32 kg vs 1.21 kg+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.4″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 143 ppi | 259 ppi |
| Panel type | — | OLED |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 300 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Response time | — | 1 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | — | Yes |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 341 × 192 mm | 344.2 × 193.6 mm |
| Active area width | 341 mm | 344 mm |
| Active area height | 192 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 655 cm² | 666 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | — | Yes |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | — | Windows, macOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.32 kg | 1.21 kg |
| Width | 402 mm | 410 mm |
| Height | 263 mm | 259 mm |
| Depth | — | 12 mm |









