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- Cintiq Pro 17 vs Artist 22 (Gen 2)
Wacom Cintiq Pro 17 vs XP-Pen Artist 22 (Gen 2)
What Cintiq Pro 17 does better (4) and where Artist 22 (Gen 2) wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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9.6Screen2.8
6.8Pen & controls2.7
3.5Connectivity2.6
5.2Design & ergonomics4.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cintiq Pro 17Artist 22 (Gen 2)
| Cintiq Pro 17 | Artist 22 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 253 mm | 332 mm | −79 mm |
| Width | 424 mm | 538 mm | −114 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 25.8 mm | −4.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 5 kg | −2.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cintiq Pro 17 better than Artist 22 (Gen 2)?
- Pixel density255 ppi vs 102 ppi2.5×
- Express keys8 vs 5+60%
- Weight2.2 kg vs 5.05 kg2.3×
- Multi-touchYes · Artist 22 (Gen 2): No
Why is Artist 22 (Gen 2) better than Cintiq Pro 17?
- Active area (surface)821 cm² vs 1,275 cm²+55%
- Screen size17.3″ vs 21.5″+24%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 21.5″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | 4K UHD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 255 ppi | 102 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | — | LCD (other) |
| Brightness (typical) | — | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | — | 800:1 |
| Response time | 8 ms | 8 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 382 × 215 mm | 476.1 × 267.8 mm |
| Active area width | 382 mm | 476 mm |
| Active area height | 215 mm | 268 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 821 cm² | 1,275 cm² |
| Pen resolution | — | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | — | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | — | Battery-free |
| Express keys | 8 | 5 |
| Multi-touch | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | No |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | 1 | — |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | — | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| VESA mount | — | 100 × 100 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 5.05 kg |
| Width | 424 mm | 538 mm |
| Height | 253 mm | 332 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 26 mm |
| Product line | Wacom Cintiq Pro | XP-Pen Artist |
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