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- Cintiq 16 vs Cintiq Pro 22
Wacom Cintiq 16 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 22
What Cintiq 16 does better (1) and where Cintiq Pro 22 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Screen9.4
5.7Pen & controls8.1
2.8Connectivity5.5
5.7Design & ergonomics4.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq 16Cintiq Pro 22
| Cintiq 16 | Cintiq Pro 22 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 285 mm | 312 mm | −27 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 517 mm | −95 mm |
| Depth | 24.5 mm | 30 mm | −5.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 5 kg | −3.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq 16 better than Cintiq Pro 22?
- Weight1.9 kg vs 5 kg2.6×
Why is Cintiq Pro 22 better than Cintiq 16?
- USB-C video input (one cable)No · Cintiq 16: Yes
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 205 ppi+8%
- Multi-touchNo · Cintiq 16: Yes
- Active area (surface)666 cm² vs 1,276 cm²+92%
- Screen size15.5″ vs 21.5″+39%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.5″ | 21.5″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 205 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | — |
| Brightness (typical) | 290 nits | — |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,400:1 | — |
| 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 | 476 × 268 mm |
| Active area width | 344 mm | 476 mm |
| Active area height | 194 mm | 268 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 666 cm² | 1,276 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | — |
| Report rate | 240 RPS | 240 RPS |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Express keys | — | 8 |
| Multi-touch | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows | — |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 5 kg |
| Width | 422 mm | 517 mm |
| Height | 285 mm | 312 mm |
| Depth | 24 mm | 30 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq | Wacom Cintiq Pro |
