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ViewSonic VP2488-4K vs XP-Pen Artist Ultra 16

What VP2488-4K does better (3) and where Artist Ultra 16 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic VP2488-4K
ViewSonic · 2025VP2488-4K
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $550
vs
XP-Pen Artist Ultra 16
XP-Pen · 2025Artist Ultra 16
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ $810
Higher score
8.5Screen9.6
9.0Colour accuracy8.4
8.4Connectivity8.1
6.5Design & ergonomics6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

VP2488-4KArtist Ultra 16
540 × 42120.4405 × 27313.5
VP2488-4KArtist Ultra 16Difference
Height421 mm273 mm+148 mm
Width540 mm405 mm+135 mm
Depth20.4 mm13.5 mm+6.9 mm
Weight6.2 kg1.5 kg+4.7 kg

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

Why is VP2488-4K better than Artist Ultra 16?

  1. Brightness (typical)500 nits vs 350 nits+43%
  2. Screen size24″ vs 15.5″+55%
  3. sRGB coverage100% vs 98%+2%

Why is Artist Ultra 16 better than VP2488-4K?

  1. Pixel density184 ppi vs 284 ppi+54%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,300:1 vs 100,000:176.9×
  3. Response time5 ms vs 1 ms5×
  4. Weight6.2 kg vs 1.53 kg4.1×
  5. Panel typeIPS vs OLED
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size24″15.5″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density184 ppi284 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)500 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,300:1100,000:1
Response time5 ms1 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%98%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage98%98%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 1—
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels—16,384
Tilt recognition—±60°
Active area—344.2 × 193.6 mm
Active area width—344 mm
Active area height—194 mm
Active area (surface)—666 cm²
Pen resolution—5,080 lpi
Report rate—220 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.4 mm
Battery-free pen—Yes
Pen with eraser—Yes
Multi-touch—Yes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)100 W—
ThunderboltYes—
HDMI inputs1—
DisplayPort inputs1—
Daisy chain (DP MST)Yes—
Wireless connection—No
Built-in speakersYes—
Compatibility—Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment120 mm—
Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes—
SwivelYes—
Weight6.2 kg1.53 kg
Width540 mm405 mm
Height421 mm273 mm
Depth20 mm14 mm
Product line—XP-Pen Artist
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