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Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 vs XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro

What Cintiq Pro 16 does better (2) and where Artist 24 Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
Wacom · 2018Cintiq Pro 16
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $960
vs
XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro
XP-Pen · 2021Artist 24 Pro
9.3Score
4 advantages≈ $530
Higher score
8.6Screen8.0
6.7Pen & controls9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cintiq Pro 16Artist 24 Pro
410 × 26517.5632 × 37044.8
Cintiq Pro 16Artist 24 ProDifference
Height265 mm370 mm−105 mm
Width410 mm632 mm−222 mm
Depth17.5 mm44.8 mm−27.3 mm

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

Why is Cintiq Pro 16 better than Artist 24 Pro?

  1. Multi-touchYes · Artist 24 Pro: No
  2. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 250 nits+20%

Why is Artist 24 Pro better than Cintiq Pro 16?

  1. Express keys8 vs 202.5×
  2. Active area (surface)669 cm² vs 1,562 cm²2.3×
  3. Response time30 ms vs 14 ms2.1×
  4. Screen size15.6″ vs 23.8″+53%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.6″23.8″
Resolution3840 × 21602560 × 1440
Resolution class4K UHDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density284 ppi—
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)300 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time30 ms14 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Colour
Colour depth—8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area345 × 194 mm526.9 × 296.4 mm
Active area width345 mm527 mm
Active area height194 mm296 mm
Active area (surface)669 cm²1,562 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate—220 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.01 mm
Battery-free penYes—
Pen—Battery-free
Express keys820
Dials, wheels & touch rings—2
Multi-touchYesNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)No—
HDMI inputs1—
DisplayPort inputs1—
Wireless connectionNo—
CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Weight1.5 kg—
Width410 mm632 mm
Height265 mm370 mm
Depth18 mm45 mm
Product lineWacom Cintiq ProXP-Pen Artist
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