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Wacom Cintiq 24 vs Wacom DTK-1660E

What Cintiq 24 does better (5) and where DTK-1660E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Wacom Cintiq 24
Wacom · 2025Cintiq 24
6.0Score
5 advantages≈ $1,200
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Wacom DTK-1660E
Wacom · 2020DTK-1660E
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ $1,150
6.6Screen2.3
6.9Pen & controls2.6
6.2Connectivity2.8
4.4Design & ergonomics5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cintiq 24DTK-1660E
568 × 34021422 × 28524.5
Cintiq 24DTK-1660EDifference
Height340 mm285 mm+55 mm
Width568 mm422 mm+146 mm
Depth21 mm24.5 mm−3.5 mm
Weight4.8 kg1.9 kg+2.9 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Cintiq 24 better than DTK-1660E?

  1. USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · DTK-1660E: No
  2. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 210 nits+67%
  3. Active area (surface)1,560 cm² vs 666 cm²2.3×
  4. Response time12 ms vs 25 ms2.1×
  5. Screen size23.8″ vs 15.5″+54%

Why is DTK-1660E better than Cintiq 24?

  1. Pixel density123 ppi vs 142 ppi+15%
  2. Weight4.8 kg vs 1.9 kg2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Wacom Cintiq 24Wacom Cintiq 24≈ $1,2006.0
Wacom DTK-1660EWacom DTK-1660E≈ $1,1503.8
Display
Screen size23.8″15.5″
Resolution2560 × 14401920 × 1080
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KFull HD
Pixel density123 ppi142 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness (typical)350 nits210 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time12 ms25 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°—
Active area527 × 296 mm344.2 × 193.6 mm
Active area width527 mm344 mm
Active area height296 mm194 mm
Active area (surface)1,560 cm²666 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi—
Report rate240 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.5 mm
Battery-free penYes—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesNo
HDMI inputs11
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows, macOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight4.8 kg1.9 kg
Width568 mm422 mm
Height340 mm285 mm
Depth21 mm24 mm
Product lineWacom Cintiq—
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