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XP-Pen Artist 10 (Gen 2) vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 16

What Artist 10 (Gen 2) does better (1) and where Artist Pro 16 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

XP-Pen Artist 10 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2023Artist 10 (Gen 2)
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $250
vs
XP-Pen Artist Pro 16
XP-Pen · 2024Artist Pro 16
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
7.6Screen4.4
3.1Colour accuracy9.6
2.3Pen & controls2.8
4.6Connectivity4.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artist 10 (Gen 2)Artist Pro 16
299 × 173.312.9443.3 × 256.49
Artist 10 (Gen 2)Artist Pro 16Difference
Height173.3 mm256.4 mm−83.1 mm
Width299 mm443.3 mm−144.3 mm
Depth12.9 mm9 mm+3.9 mm

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

Why is Artist 10 (Gen 2) better than Artist Pro 16?

  1. Pixel density197 ppi vs 143 ppi+38%

Why is Artist Pro 16 better than Artist 10 (Gen 2)?

  1. Adobe RGB coverage88% vs 99%+12%
  2. Active area (surface)284 cm² vs 655 cm²2.3×
  3. Express keys6 vs 8+33%
  4. Screen size10.1″ vs 15.4″+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size10.1″15.4″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density197 ppi143 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screen—Yes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage88%99%
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area224.5 × 126.7 mm341 × 192 mm
Active area width224 mm341 mm
Active area height127 mm192 mm
Active area (surface)284 cm²655 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate—200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.5 mm±0.5 mm
Pen with eraser—Yes
PenX3 EliteX3 Elite Plus
Express keys68
Dials, wheels & touch rings—1
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOSWindows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Width299 mm443 mm
Height173 mm256 mm
Depth13 mm9 mm
Product line—XP-Pen Artist
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