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Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2)

What Cintiq Pro 16 does better (4) and where Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2) wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
Wacom · 2018Cintiq Pro 16
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $960
vs
XP-Pen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2024Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2)
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $700
Higher score
8.6Screen8.9
6.7Pen & controls7.3
3.8Connectivity8.1
6.3Design & ergonomics5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cintiq Pro 16Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2)
410 × 26517.5460 × 306.621.5
Cintiq Pro 16Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2)Difference
Height265 mm306.6 mm−41.6 mm
Width410 mm460 mm−50 mm
Depth17.5 mm21.5 mm−4 mm
Weight1.5 kg2.2 kg−0.7 kg

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

Why is Cintiq Pro 16 better than Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2)?

  1. Pixel density284 ppi vs 238 ppi+19%
  2. Multi-touchYes · Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2): No
  3. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 250 nits+20%
  4. Weight1.5 kg vs 2.23 kg+49%

Why is Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2) better than Cintiq Pro 16?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. USB-C video input (one cable)No · Cintiq Pro 16: Yes
  3. Active area (surface)669 cm² vs 941 cm²+41%
  4. Screen size15.6″ vs 18.5″+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.6″18.5″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density284 ppi238 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)300 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1—
Response time30 ms—
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage—99.8%
Adobe RGB coverage—96%
DCI-P3 coverage—98%
Colour depth—10 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area345 × 194 mm409 × 230 mm
Active area width345 mm409 mm
Active area height194 mm230 mm
Active area (surface)669 cm²941 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate—220 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYes—
Pen—X3 Pro Roller Stylus + X3 Pro Slim Stylus
Express keys8—
Multi-touchYesNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)NoYes
HDMI inputs1—
DisplayPort inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.5 kg2.23 kg
Width410 mm460 mm
Height265 mm307 mm
Depth18 mm22 mm
Product lineWacom Cintiq ProXP-Pen Artist
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