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- Pen Display 16 vs Artist 22 (Gen 2)
Xencelabs Pen Display 16 vs XP-Pen Artist 22 (Gen 2)
What Pen Display 16 does better (6) and where Artist 22 (Gen 2) wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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9.7Screen2.8
4.2Pen & controls2.7
7.9Connectivity2.6
7.6Design & ergonomics4.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pen Display 16Artist 22 (Gen 2)
| Pen Display 16 | Artist 22 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 259 mm | 332 mm | −73 mm |
| Width | 410 mm | 538 mm | −128 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 25.8 mm | −13.8 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 5 kg | −3.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pen Display 16 better than Artist 22 (Gen 2)?
- Pixel density259 ppi vs 102 ppi2.5×
- USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Artist 22 (Gen 2): No
- Contrast ratio (static)100,000:1 vs 800:1125×
- Weight1.21 kg vs 5.05 kg4.2×
- Panel typeOLED vs LCD (other)
- Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 250 nits+20%
Why is Artist 22 (Gen 2) better than Pen Display 16?
- Active area (surface)666 cm² vs 1,275 cm²+91%
- Screen size15.5″ vs 21.5″+39%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.5″ | 21.5″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | 4K UHD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 259 ppi | 102 ppi |
| Panel type | OLED | LCD (other) |
| Brightness (typical) | 300 nits | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 100,000:1 | 800:1 |
| Response time | — | 8 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 344.2 × 193.6 mm | 476.1 × 267.8 mm |
| Active area width | 344 mm | 476 mm |
| Active area height | 194 mm | 268 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 666 cm² | 1,275 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | — | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | Yes | — |
| Pen | — | Battery-free |
| Express keys | — | 5 |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| VESA mount | — | 100 × 100 mm |
| Weight | 1.21 kg | 5.05 kg |
| Width | 410 mm | 538 mm |
| Height | 259 mm | 332 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 26 mm |
| Product line | — | XP-Pen Artist |
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