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- Cintiq 16 vs Innovator 16
Wacom Cintiq 16 vs XP-Pen Innovator 16
What Cintiq 16 does better (5) and where Innovator 16 wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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8.8Screen5.2
5.7Pen & controls5.4
2.6Connectivity4.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq 16Innovator 16
| Cintiq 16 | Innovator 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 285 mm | 256.4 mm | +28.6 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 443.3 mm | −21.3 mm |
| Depth | 24.5 mm | 9 mm | +15.5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq 16 better than Innovator 16?
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 142 ppi+33%
- Brightness (typical)290 nits vs 250 nits+16%
- Report rate240 RPS vs 220 RPS+9%
- Response time12 ms vs 16.4 ms+37%
- Contrast ratio (static)1,400:1 vs 1,200:1+17%
Why is Innovator 16 better than Cintiq 16?
Innovator 16 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.5″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | — |
| Brightness (typical) | 290 nits | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,400:1 | 1,200:1 |
| Response time | 12 ms | 16.4 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour depth | — | 8 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 344.2 × 193.6 mm | 344 × 193 mm |
| Active area width | 344 mm | 344 mm |
| Active area height | 194 mm | 193 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 666 cm² | 664 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 240 RPS | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | — | ±0.01 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | — | Battery-free |
| Express keys | — | 8 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | — | 1 |
| Multi-touch | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | — |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | — |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | — |
| Width | 422 mm | 443 mm |
| Height | 285 mm | 256 mm |
| Depth | 24 mm | 9 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq | — |
