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- One 12 vs Artist 16 (Gen 3)
Wacom One 12 vs XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 3)
What One 12 does better (2) and where Artist 16 (Gen 3) wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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6.2Screen5.5
2.4Pen & controls8.0
2.8Connectivity8.1
9.6Design & ergonomics6.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
One 12Artist 16 (Gen 3)
| One 12 | Artist 16 (Gen 3) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 190 mm | 233 mm | −43 mm |
| Width | 299 mm | 408 mm | −109 mm |
| Depth | 11 mm | 12.8 mm | −1.8 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 1.4 kg | −0.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is One 12 better than Artist 16 (Gen 3)?
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.01 mm vs ±0.2 mm20×
- Weight0.7 kg vs 1.35 kg+93%
Why is Artist 16 (Gen 3) better than One 12?
- Pressure levels4,096 vs 16,3844×
- USB-C video input (one cable)No · One 12: Yes
- Pen resolution2,540 lpi vs 5,080 lpi2×
- Active area (surface)373 cm² vs 660 cm²+77%
- Screen size11.6″ vs 15.5″+34%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.6″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | — | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 275 nits | 270 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,400:1 | — |
| Response time | 26 ms | — |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 98% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 97% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Colour depth | — | 8 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 4,096 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 257 × 145 mm | 342 × 193 mm |
| Active area width | 257 mm | 342 mm |
| Active area height | 145 mm | 193 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 373 cm² | 660 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 2,540 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.01 mm | ±0.2 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Express keys | — | 8 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | — | 1 |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | No | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | — |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, Android, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Width | 299 mm | 408 mm |
| Height | 190 mm | 233 mm |
| Depth | 11 mm | 13 mm |
| Product line | Wacom One | XP-Pen Artist |
