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

What Cintiq Pro 27 does better (3) and where Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) wins (3) — every spec side by side.

5.0Score

3 advantages≈ $3,100

6.2Score

3 advantages≈ $1,800

Higher score

8.8Screen8.4

8.8Pen & controls9.4

3.8Connectivity3.8

2.8Design & ergonomics3.1

Dimensions

Size comparison

Cintiq Pro 27Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)

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

Specifications

Only differences	Wacom Cintiq Pro 27≈ $3,1005.0	XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)≈ $1,8006.2
Display
Screen size	26.9″	27″
Resolution	3840 × 2160	3840 × 2160
Resolution class	4K UHD	4K UHD
Pixel density	164 ppi	163 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel type	IPS	LCD (other)
Refresh rate	—	120 Hz
Brightness (typical)	400 nits	350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	1,000:1	—
Response time	10 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	596 × 335 mm	596.7 × 335.7 mm
Active area width	596 mm	597 mm
Active area height	335 mm	336 mm
Active area (surface)	1,997 cm²	2,003 cm²
Pen resolution	5,080 lpi	5,080 lpi
Pen accuracy (centre)	±0.15 mm	±0.4 mm
Battery-free pen	Yes	Yes
Express keys	8	—
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	638 mm	681 mm
Height	379 mm	424 mm
Depth	31 mm	44 mm
Product line	Wacom Cintiq	XP-Pen Artist