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Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 vs Wacom DTK-2451

What Cintiq Pro 27 does better (9) and where DTK-2451 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
Wacom · 2022Cintiq Pro 27
5.0Score
9 advantages≈ $3,100
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Wacom DTK-2451
Wacom · 2022DTK-2451
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $3,300
8.8Screen2.2
8.8Pen & controls2.1
3.8Connectivity2.1
2.8Design & ergonomics2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cintiq Pro 27DTK-2451
638 × 37931601 × 296
Cintiq Pro 27DTK-2451Difference
Height379 mm296 mm+83 mm
Width638 mm601 mm+37 mm
Weight7.2 kg7.2 kg=

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

Why is Cintiq Pro 27 better than DTK-2451?

  1. Pixel density164 ppi vs 88 ppi+86%
  2. Pressure levels8,192 vs 2,0484×
  3. Express keys8 vs 42×
  4. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.15 mm vs ±0.5 mm3.3×
  5. Pen resolution5,080 lpi vs 2,540 lpi2×
  6. Multi-touchYes · DTK-2451: No
  7. Response time10 ms vs 16 ms+60%
  8. Screen size26.9″ vs 25″+8%
  9. Active area (surface)1,997 cm² vs 1,876 cm²+6%

Why is DTK-2451 better than Cintiq Pro 27?

DTK-2451 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Wacom Cintiq Pro 27Wacom Cintiq Pro 27≈ $3,1005.0
Wacom DTK-2451Wacom DTK-2451≈ $3,3003.6
Display
Screen size26.9″25″
Resolution3840 × 21601920 × 1080
Resolution class4K UHDFull HD
Pixel density164 ppi88 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness (typical)400 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time10 ms16 ms
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1922,048
Tilt recognition±60°—
Active area596 × 335 mm527 × 356 mm
Active area width596 mm527 mm
Active area height335 mm356 mm
Active area (surface)1,997 cm²1,876 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi2,540 lpi
Report rate—187 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.15 mm±0.5 mm
Battery-free penYes—
Express keys84
Multi-touchYesNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)NoNo
HDMI inputs1—
DisplayPort inputs1—
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight7.2 kg7.2 kg
Width638 mm601 mm
Height379 mm296 mm
Depth31 mm—
Product lineWacom Cintiq—
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