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- UE12 vs UE16
UGEE UE12 vs UGEE UE16
What UE12 does better (1) and where UE16 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
UE12UE16
| UE12 | UE16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 224 mm | 259 mm | −35 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 438 mm | −83 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 13 mm | −1 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UE12 better than UE16?
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 143 ppi+33%
Why is UE16 better than UE12?
- Brightness (typical)200 nits vs 220 nits+10%
- Active area (surface)369 cm² vs 655 cm²+78%
- Screen size11.6″ vs 15.4″+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.6″ | 15.4″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 190 ppi | 143 ppi |
| Brightness (typical) | 200 nits | 220 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 16,384 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 256 × 144 mm | 341 × 192 mm |
| Active area width | 256 mm | 341 mm |
| Active area height | 144 mm | 192 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 369 cm² | 655 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | — | ±0.3 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | Yes | Yes |
| Express keys | 8 | 8 |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | — | 1.28 kg |
| Width | 355 mm | 438 mm |
| Height | 224 mm | 259 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 13 mm |









