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Wacom Cintiq 16 vs Wacom One 14
What Cintiq 16 does better (7) and where One 14 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq 16One 14
| Cintiq 16 | One 14 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 285 mm | 201 mm | +84 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 336 mm | +86 mm |
| Depth | 24.5 mm | 10 mm | +14.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 0.8 kg | +1.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq 16 better than One 14?
- Pressure levels8,192 vs 4,0962×
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 157 ppi+20%
- Pen resolution5,080 lpi vs 2,540 lpi2×
- Contrast ratio (static)1,400:1 vs 1,000:1+40%
- Response time12 ms vs 16 ms+33%
- Active area (surface)666 cm² vs 538 cm²+24%
- Screen size15.5″ vs 14″+11%
Why is One 14 better than Cintiq 16?
- USB-C video input (one cable)No · Cintiq 16: Yes
- Weight1.9 kg vs 0.75 kg2.5×
- Report rate240 RPS vs 300 RPS+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.5″ | 14″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 157 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 290 nits | 285 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,400:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 12 ms | 16 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 4,096 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 344.2 × 193.6 mm | 309 × 174 mm |
| Active area width | 344 mm | 309 mm |
| Active area height | 194 mm | 174 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 666 cm² | 538 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 2,540 lpi |
| Report rate | 240 RPS | 300 RPS |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | — |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 0.75 kg |
| Width | 422 mm | 336 mm |
| Height | 285 mm | 201 mm |
| Depth | 24 mm | 10 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq | Wacom One |









