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- Cintiq Pro 16 vs Pen Display 16
Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 vs Xencelabs Pen Display 16
What Cintiq Pro 16 does better (2) and where Pen Display 16 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Screen9.8
6.7Pen & controls4.5
3.8Connectivity8.1
6.3Design & ergonomics7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq Pro 16Pen Display 16
| Cintiq Pro 16 | Pen Display 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 265 mm | 259 mm | +6 mm |
| Width | 410 mm | 410 mm | = |
| Depth | 17.5 mm | 12 mm | +5.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.2 kg | +0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq Pro 16 better than Pen Display 16?
- Pixel density284 ppi vs 259 ppi+10%
- Multi-touchYes · Pen Display 16: No
Why is Pen Display 16 better than Cintiq Pro 16?
- USB-C video input (one cable)No · Cintiq Pro 16: Yes
- Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 100,000:1100×
- Response time30 ms vs 1 ms30×
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- Weight1.5 kg vs 1.21 kg+24%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 284 ppi | 259 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness (typical) | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Response time | 30 ms | 1 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 345 × 194 mm | 344.2 × 193.6 mm |
| Active area width | 345 mm | 344 mm |
| Active area height | 194 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 669 cm² | 666 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | — | Yes |
| Express keys | 8 | — |
| Multi-touch | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | — |
| DisplayPort inputs | 1 | — |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.21 kg |
| Width | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Height | 265 mm | 259 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq Pro | — |
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