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  3. Cintiq Pro 16 vs Cintiq Pro 24

Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 24

What Cintiq Pro 16 does better (4) and where Cintiq Pro 24 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
Wacom · 2018Cintiq Pro 16
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $960
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Wacom Cintiq Pro 24
Wacom · 2019Cintiq Pro 24
4.6Score
4 advantages≈ $2,100
8.6Screen8.1
6.7Pen & controls8.5
3.8Connectivity3.8
6.3Design & ergonomics3.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cintiq Pro 16Cintiq Pro 24
410 × 26517.5677 × 394
Cintiq Pro 16Cintiq Pro 24Difference
Height265 mm394 mm−129 mm
Width410 mm677 mm−267 mm
Weight1.5 kg7 kg−5.5 kg

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

Why is Cintiq Pro 16 better than Cintiq Pro 24?

  1. Pixel density284 ppi vs 187 ppi+52%
  2. Weight1.5 kg vs 7 kg4.7×
  3. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 235 nits+28%
  4. Multi-touchYes · Cintiq Pro 24: No

Why is Cintiq Pro 24 better than Cintiq Pro 16?

  1. Express keys8 vs 172.1×
  2. Active area (surface)669 cm² vs 1,535 cm²2.3×
  3. Response time30 ms vs 14 ms2.1×
  4. Screen size15.6″ vs 23.6″+51%
Specifications

Side by side

Wacom Cintiq Pro 24Wacom Cintiq Pro 24≈ $2,1004.6
Display
Screen size15.6″23.6″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density284 ppi187 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)300 nits235 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time30 ms14 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area345 × 194 mm522 × 294 mm
Active area width345 mm522 mm
Active area height194 mm294 mm
Active area (surface)669 cm²1,535 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Battery-free penYesYes
Express keys817
Multi-touchYesNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)NoNo
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs11
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.5 kg7 kg
Width410 mm677 mm
Height265 mm394 mm
Depth18 mm—
Product lineWacom Cintiq ProWacom Cintiq Pro
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