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UGEE UE16 vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)

What UE16 does better (3) and where Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2) wins (2) — every spec side by side.

UGEE UE16
UGEE · 2026UE16
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $250
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XP-Pen Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2025Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $360
3.6Screen5.1
7.7Pen & controls4.2
8.1Connectivity8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

UE16Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)
438 × 25913359.3 × 268.619.3
UE16Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)Difference
Height259 mm268.6 mm−9.6 mm
Width438 mm359.3 mm+78.7 mm
Depth13 mm19.3 mm−6.3 mm

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

Why is UE16 better than Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2)?

  1. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm vs ±0.4 mm+33%
  2. Active area (surface)655 cm² vs 558 cm²+17%
  3. Screen size15.4″ vs 13.9″+11%

Why is Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2) better than UE16?

  1. Pixel density143 ppi vs 163 ppi+14%
  2. Brightness (typical)220 nits vs 250 nits+14%
Specifications

Side by side

UGEE UE16UGEE UE16≈ $2507.8
Display
Screen size15.4″13.9″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1200
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density143 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio—16:10
Brightness (typical)220 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time—25 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
Adobe RGB coverage—85%
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area341 × 192 mm298.9 × 186.8 mm
Active area width341 mm299 mm
Active area height192 mm187 mm
Active area (surface)655 cm²558 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate—200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.3 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYes—
Pen with eraserYesYes
Pen—X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
Express keys8—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Android, ChromeOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.28 kg—
Width438 mm359 mm
Height259 mm269 mm
Depth13 mm19 mm
Product line—XP-Pen Artist
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