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- Cintiq 22 vs Pen Display 16
Wacom Cintiq 22 vs Xencelabs Pen Display 16
What Cintiq 22 does better (3) and where Pen Display 16 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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2.2Screen9.7
6.7Pen & controls4.2
2.6Connectivity7.9
3.6Design & ergonomics7.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq 22Pen Display 16
| Cintiq 22 | Pen Display 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 359 mm | 259 mm | +100 mm |
| Width | 570 mm | 410 mm | +160 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 12 mm | +28 mm |
| Weight | 5.6 kg | 1.2 kg | +4.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq 22 better than Pen Display 16?
- Multi-touchYes · Pen Display 16: No
- Active area (surface)1,276 cm² vs 666 cm²+92%
- Screen size21.5″ vs 15.5″+39%
Why is Pen Display 16 better than Cintiq 22?
- Pixel density102 ppi vs 259 ppi2.5×
- USB-C video input (one cable)No · Cintiq 22: Yes
- Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 100,000:1100×
- Weight5.6 kg vs 1.21 kg4.6×
- Brightness (typical)210 nits vs 300 nits+43%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 21.5″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 102 ppi | 259 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | — | OLED |
| Brightness (typical) | 210 nits | 300 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Response time | 22 ms | — |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 476 × 268 mm | 344.2 × 193.6 mm |
| Active area width | 476 mm | 344 mm |
| Active area height | 268 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 1,276 cm² | 666 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | — | Yes |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 1 | — |
| Multi-touch | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | — |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 5.6 kg | 1.21 kg |
| Width | 570 mm | 410 mm |
| Height | 359 mm | 259 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 12 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq | — |
