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UGEE U1600 vs Xencelabs Pen Display 16

What U1600 does better (0) and where Pen Display 16 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

UGEE U1600
UGEE · 2023U1600
5.8Score
0 advantages
vs
Xencelabs Pen Display 16
Xencelabs · 2024Pen Display 16
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
3.0Screen9.8
3.6Pen & controls4.5
4.6Connectivity8.1
6.8Design & ergonomics7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

U1600Pen Display 16
402 × 263410 × 25912
U1600Pen Display 16Difference
Height263 mm259 mm+4 mm
Width402 mm410 mm−8 mm
Weight1.3 kg1.2 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?

  1. Pixel density143 ppi vs 259 ppi+81%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 100,000:1100×
  3. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 300 nits+36%
  4. Weight1.32 kg vs 1.21 kg+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.4″15.5″
Resolution1920 × 10803840 × 2160
Resolution classFull HD4K UHD
Pixel density143 ppi259 ppi
Panel type—OLED
Brightness (typical)220 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1100,000:1
Response time—1 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen—Yes
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area341 × 192 mm344.2 × 193.6 mm
Active area width341 mm344 mm
Active area height192 mm194 mm
Active area (surface)655 cm²666 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.5 mm—
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraserYesYes
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)—Yes
Wireless connectionNoNo
Compatibility—Windows, macOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.32 kg1.21 kg
Width402 mm410 mm
Height263 mm259 mm
Depth—12 mm
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