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Wacom Cintiq Pro 17 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
What Cintiq Pro 17 does better (3) and where Cintiq Pro 27 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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9.6Screen8.7
6.8Pen & controls8.6
3.5Connectivity3.5
5.2Design & ergonomics2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq Pro 17Cintiq Pro 27
| Cintiq Pro 17 | Cintiq Pro 27 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 253 mm | 379 mm | −126 mm |
| Width | 424 mm | 638 mm | −214 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 31 mm | −10 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 7.2 kg | −5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq Pro 17 better than Cintiq Pro 27?
- Pixel density255 ppi vs 164 ppi+55%
- Weight2.2 kg vs 7.2 kg3.3×
- Response time8 ms vs 10 ms+25%
Why is Cintiq Pro 27 better than Cintiq Pro 17?
- Active area (surface)821 cm² vs 1,997 cm²2.4×
- Screen size17.3″ vs 26.9″+55%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 26.9″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 255 ppi | 164 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Brightness (typical) | — | 400 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | — | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 8 ms | 10 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 382 × 215 mm | 596 × 335 mm |
| Active area width | 382 mm | 596 mm |
| Active area height | 215 mm | 335 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 821 cm² | 1,997 cm² |
| Pen resolution | — | 5,080 lpi |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | — | ±0.15 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Express keys | 8 | 8 |
| Multi-touch | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | No |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | — | Windows, macOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Width | 424 mm | 638 mm |
| Height | 253 mm | 379 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 31 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq Pro | Wacom Cintiq |
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