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Wacom Cintiq 16 vs Wacom Cintiq 24
What Cintiq 16 does better (3) and where Cintiq 24 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq 16Cintiq 24
| Cintiq 16 | Cintiq 24 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 285 mm | 340 mm | −55 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 568 mm | −146 mm |
| Depth | 24.5 mm | 21 mm | +3.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 4.8 kg | −2.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq 16 better than Cintiq 24?
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 123 ppi+54%
- Weight1.9 kg vs 4.8 kg2.5×
- Contrast ratio (static)1,400:1 vs 1,000:1+40%
Why is Cintiq 24 better than Cintiq 16?
- USB-C video input (one cable)No · Cintiq 16: Yes
- Active area (surface)666 cm² vs 1,560 cm²2.3×
- Brightness (typical)290 nits vs 350 nits+21%
- Screen size15.5″ vs 23.8″+54%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.5″ | 23.8″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1440 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | QHD / 2.5K |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 123 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness (typical) | 290 nits | 350 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,400:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 12 ms | 12 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 344.2 × 193.6 mm | 527 × 296 mm |
| Active area width | 344 mm | 527 mm |
| Active area height | 194 mm | 296 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 666 cm² | 1,560 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 240 RPS | 240 RPS |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows | Windows, macOS, Android |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 4.8 kg |
| Width | 422 mm | 568 mm |
| Height | 285 mm | 340 mm |
| Depth | 24 mm | 21 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq | Wacom Cintiq |
