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UGEE UE12 vs UGEE UE16

What UE12 does better (1) and where UE16 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

UGEE UE12
UGEE · 2026UE12
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $150
vs
UGEE UE16
UGEE · 2026UE16
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $250
Higher score
4.9Screen3.6
6.6Pen & controls7.7
8.1Connectivity8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

UE12UE16
355 × 22412438 × 25913
UE12UE16Difference
Height224 mm259 mm−35 mm
Width355 mm438 mm−83 mm
Depth12 mm13 mm−1 mm

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

Why is UE12 better than UE16?

  1. Pixel density190 ppi vs 143 ppi+33%

Why is UE16 better than UE12?

  1. Brightness (typical)200 nits vs 220 nits+10%
  2. Active area (surface)369 cm² vs 655 cm²+78%
  3. Screen size11.6″ vs 15.4″+33%
Specifications

Side by side

UGEE UE12UGEE UE12≈ $1507.0
UGEE UE16UGEE UE16≈ $2507.8
Display
Screen size11.6″15.4″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density190 ppi143 ppi
Brightness (typical)200 nits220 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area256 × 144 mm341 × 192 mm
Active area width256 mm341 mm
Active area height144 mm192 mm
Active area (surface)369 cm²655 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.3 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraserYesYes
Express keys88
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOSWindows, macOS, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight—1.28 kg
Width355 mm438 mm
Height224 mm259 mm
Depth12 mm13 mm
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