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Wacom Cintiq 16 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
What Cintiq 16 does better (0) and where Cintiq Pro 16 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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5.6Design & ergonomics6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq 16Cintiq Pro 16
| Cintiq 16 | Cintiq Pro 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 285 mm | 265 mm | +20 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 410 mm | +12 mm |
| Depth | 24.5 mm | 17.5 mm | +7 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.5 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq 16 better than Cintiq Pro 16?
Cintiq 16 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Cintiq Pro 16 better than Cintiq 16?
- Weight1.9 kg vs 1.5 kg+27%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.5″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | — |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | — |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel type | IPS | — |
| Brightness (typical) | 290 nits | — |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,400:1 | — |
| Response time | 12 ms | — |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | — |
| Active area | 344.2 × 193.6 mm | 345 × 194 mm |
| Active area width | 344 mm | 345 mm |
| Active area height | 194 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 666 cm² | 669 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | — |
| Report rate | 240 RPS | — |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | — |
| Multi-touch | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | — |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | — |
| Wireless connection | No | — |
| Compatibility | Windows | — |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Width | 422 mm | 410 mm |
| Height | 285 mm | 265 mm |
| Depth | 24 mm | 18 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq | — |







