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- Cintiq 22 vs Cintiq Pro 16
Wacom Cintiq 22 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
What Cintiq 22 does better (3) and where Cintiq Pro 16 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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2.1Screen8.6
6.8Pen & controls6.7
2.8Connectivity3.8
3.8Design & ergonomics6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq 22Cintiq Pro 16
| Cintiq 22 | Cintiq Pro 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 359 mm | 265 mm | +94 mm |
| Width | 570 mm | 410 mm | +160 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 17.5 mm | +22.5 mm |
| Weight | 5.6 kg | 1.5 kg | +4.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq 22 better than Cintiq Pro 16?
- Active area (surface)1,276 cm² vs 669 cm²+91%
- Screen size21.5″ vs 15.6″+38%
- Response time22 ms vs 30 ms+36%
Why is Cintiq Pro 16 better than Cintiq 22?
- Pixel density102 ppi vs 284 ppi2.8×
- Weight5.6 kg vs 1.5 kg3.7×
- Brightness (typical)210 nits vs 300 nits+43%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 21.5″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 102 ppi | 284 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Brightness (typical) | 210 nits | 300 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 22 ms | 30 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 476 × 268 mm | 345 × 194 mm |
| Active area width | 476 mm | 345 mm |
| Active area height | 268 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 1,276 cm² | 669 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Express keys | — | 8 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 1 | — |
| Multi-touch | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | No |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 5.6 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Width | 570 mm | 410 mm |
| Height | 359 mm | 265 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq | Wacom Cintiq Pro |
