Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 Touch vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)

What Cintiq Pro 24 Touch does better (1) and where Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) wins (6) — every spec side by side.

4.4Score

1 advantage≈ $2,700

6.0Score

6 advantages≈ $1,800

Higher score

8.0Screen8.5

9.2Pen & controls9.3

3.5Connectivity3.5

2.5Design & ergonomics2.8

Dimensions

Size comparison

Cintiq Pro 24 TouchArtist Pro 27 (Gen 2)

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 Pro 27 (Gen 2)≈ $1,8006.0
Display
Screen size	23.6″	27″
Resolution	3840 × 2160	3840 × 2160
Resolution class	4K UHD	4K UHD
Pixel density	187 ppi	163 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel type	—	LCD (other)
Refresh rate	—	120 Hz
Brightness (typical)	235 nits	350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	1,000:1	—
Response time	14 ms	5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen	—	Yes
Fully laminated screen	—	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	—	97%
Adobe RGB coverage	—	99%
DCI-P3 coverage	—	97%
Colour depth	—	10 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels	8,192	16,384
Tilt recognition	±60°	±60°
Active area	522 × 294 mm	596.7 × 335.7 mm
Active area width	522 mm	597 mm
Active area height	294 mm	336 mm
Active area (surface)	1,535 cm²	2,003 cm²
Pen resolution	5,080 lpi	5,080 lpi
Pen accuracy (centre)	—	±0.4 mm
Battery-free pen	Yes	Yes
Express keys	17	—
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	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight	7.2 kg	7 kg
Width	677 mm	681 mm
Height	394 mm	424 mm
Depth	—	44 mm
Product line	Wacom Cintiq Pro	XP-Pen Artist