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- Artist 10 (Gen 2) vs Artist 12 (Gen 3)
XP-Pen Artist 10 (Gen 2) vs XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3)
What Artist 10 (Gen 2) does better (2) and where Artist 12 (Gen 3) wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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7.3Screen6.2
3.1Colour accuracy5.1
2.2Pen & controls7.1
4.4Connectivity7.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist 10 (Gen 2)Artist 12 (Gen 3)
| Artist 10 (Gen 2) | Artist 12 (Gen 3) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 173.3 mm | 189 mm | −15.7 mm |
| Width | 299 mm | 327 mm | −28 mm |
| Depth | 12.9 mm | 12 mm | +0.9 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist 10 (Gen 2) better than Artist 12 (Gen 3)?
- Pixel density197 ppi vs 185 ppi+6%
- sRGB coverage100% vs 97%+3%
Why is Artist 12 (Gen 3) better than Artist 10 (Gen 2)?
- Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
- Adobe RGB coverage88% vs 97%+10%
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.5 mm vs ±0.2 mm2.5×
- Express keys6 vs 8+33%
- Active area (surface)284 cm² vs 393 cm²+38%
- Screen size10.1″ vs 11.9″+18%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 10.1″ | 11.9″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 197 ppi | 185 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | — | 260 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | — |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | — | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 97% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 88% | 97% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Colour depth | — | 8 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 224.5 × 126.7 mm | 264 × 149 mm |
| Active area width | 224 mm | 264 mm |
| Active area height | 127 mm | 149 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 284 cm² | 393 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.2 mm |
| Battery-free pen | — | Yes |
| Pen | X3 Elite | — |
| Express keys | 6 | 8 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | — | 1 |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | — | Yes |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | — | 0.72 kg |
| Width | 299 mm | 327 mm |
| Height | 173 mm | 189 mm |
| Depth | 13 mm | 12 mm |
| Product line | — | XP-Pen Artist |
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