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- Cintiq Pro 17 vs Pen Display 16
Wacom Cintiq Pro 17 vs Xencelabs Pen Display 16
What Cintiq Pro 17 does better (3) and where Pen Display 16 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Screen9.8
7.0Pen & controls4.5
3.8Connectivity8.1
5.4Design & ergonomics7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq Pro 17Pen Display 16
| Cintiq Pro 17 | Pen Display 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 253 mm | 259 mm | −6 mm |
| Width | 424 mm | 410 mm | +14 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 12 mm | +9 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.2 kg | +1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq Pro 17 better than Pen Display 16?
- Multi-touchYes · Pen Display 16: No
- Active area (surface)821 cm² vs 666 cm²+23%
- Screen size17.3″ vs 15.5″+12%
Why is Pen Display 16 better than Cintiq Pro 17?
- USB-C video input (one cable)No · Cintiq Pro 17: Yes
- Response time8 ms vs 1 ms8×
- Weight2.2 kg vs 1.21 kg+82%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 255 ppi | 259 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | — | OLED |
| Brightness (typical) | — | 300 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | — | 100,000:1 |
| Response time | 8 ms | 1 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 382 × 215 mm | 344.2 × 193.6 mm |
| Active area width | 382 mm | 344 mm |
| Active area height | 215 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 821 cm² | 666 cm² |
| Pen resolution | — | 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 |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.21 kg |
| Width | 424 mm | 410 mm |
| Height | 253 mm | 259 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 12 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq Pro | — |
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