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Xencelabs Pen Display 16 vs XP-Pen Artist Ultra 16
What Pen Display 16 does better (1) and where Artist Ultra 16 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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9.7Screen9.5
4.2Pen & controls7.8
7.9Connectivity7.9
7.6Design & ergonomics6.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pen Display 16Artist Ultra 16
| Pen Display 16 | Artist Ultra 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 259 mm | 273 mm | −14 mm |
| Width | 410 mm | 405 mm | +5 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 13.5 mm | −1.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.5 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pen Display 16 better than Artist Ultra 16?
- Weight1.21 kg vs 1.53 kg+26%
Why is Artist Ultra 16 better than Pen Display 16?
- Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
- Pixel density259 ppi vs 284 ppi+10%
- Multi-touchNo · Pen Display 16: Yes
- Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 350 nits+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.5″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 259 ppi | 284 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 300 nits | 350 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 100,000:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Response time | — | 1 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 98% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 99% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 98% |
| Colour depth | — | 10 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 344.2 × 193.6 mm | 344.2 × 193.6 mm |
| Active area width | 344 mm | 344 mm |
| Active area height | 194 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 666 cm² | 666 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | — | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | — | ±0.4 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-touch | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.21 kg | 1.53 kg |
| Width | 410 mm | 405 mm |
| Height | 259 mm | 273 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 14 mm |
| Product line | — | XP-Pen Artist |
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