Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 Touch vs XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3)

What Cintiq Pro 24 Touch does better (4) and where Artist 12 (Gen 3) wins (4) — every spec side by side.

4.4Score

4 advantages≈ $2,700

9.1Score

4 advantages≈ $210

Higher score

8.0Screen6.2

9.2Pen & controls7.1

3.5Connectivity7.9

2.5Design & ergonomics9.5

Dimensions

Size comparison

Cintiq Pro 24 TouchArtist 12 (Gen 3)

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

Specifications

Only differences	Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 Touch≈ $2,7004.4	XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3)≈ $2109.1
Display
Screen size	23.6″	11.9″
Resolution	3840 × 2160	1920 × 1080
Resolution class	4K UHD	Full HD
Pixel density	187 ppi	185 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	—
Refresh rate	—	60 Hz
Brightness (typical)	235 nits	260 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	1,000:1	—
Response time	14 ms	—
Anti-glare / matte screen	—	Yes
Fully laminated screen	—	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	—	97%
Adobe RGB coverage	—	97%
DCI-P3 coverage	—	97%
Colour depth	—	8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels	8,192	16,384
Tilt recognition	±60°	±60°
Active area	522 × 294 mm	264 × 149 mm
Active area width	522 mm	264 mm
Active area height	294 mm	149 mm
Active area (surface)	1,535 cm²	393 cm²
Pen resolution	5,080 lpi	5,080 lpi
Pen accuracy (centre)	—	±0.2 mm
Battery-free pen	Yes	Yes
Express keys	17	8
Dials, wheels & touch rings	—	1
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	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight	7.2 kg	0.72 kg
Width	677 mm	327 mm
Height	394 mm	189 mm
Depth	—	12 mm
Product line	Wacom Cintiq Pro	XP-Pen Artist