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- Cintiq 22 vs Artist 22 (Gen 2)
Wacom Cintiq 22 vs XP-Pen Artist 22 (Gen 2)
What Cintiq 22 does better (2) and where Artist 22 (Gen 2) wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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2.2Screen2.8
6.7Pen & controls2.7
2.6Connectivity2.6
3.6Design & ergonomics4.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq 22Artist 22 (Gen 2)
| Cintiq 22 | Artist 22 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 359 mm | 332 mm | +27 mm |
| Width | 570 mm | 538 mm | +32 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 25.8 mm | +14.2 mm |
| Weight | 5.6 kg | 5 kg | +0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq 22 better than Artist 22 (Gen 2)?
- Multi-touchYes · Artist 22 (Gen 2): No
- Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 800:1+25%
Why is Artist 22 (Gen 2) better than Cintiq 22?
- Response time22 ms vs 8 ms2.8×
- Brightness (typical)210 nits vs 250 nits+19%
- Weight5.6 kg vs 5.05 kg+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 21.5″ | 21.5″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 102 ppi | 102 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | — | LCD (other) |
| Brightness (typical) | 210 nits | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 800:1 |
| Response time | 22 ms | 8 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 476 × 268 mm | 476.1 × 267.8 mm |
| Active area width | 476 mm | 476 mm |
| Active area height | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 1,276 cm² | 1,275 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | — | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | — | Battery-free |
| Express keys | — | 5 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 1 | — |
| Multi-touch | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | No |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| VESA mount | — | 100 × 100 mm |
| Weight | 5.6 kg | 5.05 kg |
| Width | 570 mm | 538 mm |
| Height | 359 mm | 332 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 26 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq | XP-Pen Artist |
