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Wacom Cintiq 16 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
What Cintiq 16 does better (3) and where Cintiq Pro 27 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Screen8.8
5.7Pen & controls8.8
2.8Connectivity3.8
5.7Design & ergonomics2.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq 16Cintiq Pro 27
| Cintiq 16 | Cintiq Pro 27 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 285 mm | 379 mm | −94 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 638 mm | −216 mm |
| Depth | 24.5 mm | 31 mm | −6.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 7.2 kg | −5.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq 16 better than Cintiq Pro 27?
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 164 ppi+15%
- Weight1.9 kg vs 7.2 kg3.8×
- Contrast ratio (static)1,400:1 vs 1,000:1+40%
Why is Cintiq Pro 27 better than Cintiq 16?
- Active area (surface)666 cm² vs 1,997 cm²3×
- Brightness (typical)290 nits vs 400 nits+38%
- Multi-touchNo · Cintiq 16: Yes
- Screen size15.5″ vs 26.9″+74%
- Response time12 ms vs 10 ms+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.5″ | 26.9″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 164 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness (typical) | 290 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,400:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 12 ms | 10 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 344.2 × 193.6 mm | 596 × 335 mm |
| Active area width | 344 mm | 596 mm |
| Active area height | 194 mm | 335 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 666 cm² | 1,997 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 240 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | — | ±0.15 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Express keys | — | 8 |
| Multi-touch | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | No |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Width | 422 mm | 638 mm |
| Height | 285 mm | 379 mm |
| Depth | 24 mm | 31 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq | Wacom Cintiq |
