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Wacom Cintiq 24 vs Xencelabs Pen Display 24+

What Cintiq 24 does better (2) and where Pen Display 24+ wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Wacom Cintiq 24
Wacom · 2025Cintiq 24
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $1,200
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Xencelabs Pen Display 24+
Xencelabs · 2026Pen Display 24+
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $2,250
6.5Screen9.2
6.9Pen & controls3.0
4.3Design & ergonomics3.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cintiq 24Pen Display 24+
568 × 34021619 × 388
Cintiq 24Pen Display 24+Difference
Height340 mm388 mm−48 mm
Width568 mm619 mm−51 mm
Weight4.8 kg6 kg−1.2 kg

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

Why is Cintiq 24 better than Pen Display 24+?

  1. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 330 nits+6%
  2. Weight4.8 kg vs 6 kg+25%

Why is Pen Display 24+ better than Cintiq 24?

  1. Pixel density123 ppi vs 185 ppi+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Wacom Cintiq 24Wacom Cintiq 24≈ $1,2006.1
Display
Screen size23.8″23.8″
Resolution2560 × 14403840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density123 ppi185 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)350 nits330 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1—
Response time12 ms—
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area527 × 296 mm527 × 296 mm
Active area width527 mm527 mm
Active area height296 mm296 mm
Active area (surface)1,560 cm²1,560 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate240 RPS—
Battery-free penYesYes
Express keys—3
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
HDMI inputs1—
Wireless connectionNo—
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux
Design & ergonomics
Weight4.8 kg6 kg
Width568 mm619 mm
Height340 mm388 mm
Depth21 mm—
Product lineWacom Cintiq—
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