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- Artist 12 (Gen 2) vs Artist 13 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 2) vs XP-Pen Artist 13 (Gen 2)
What Artist 12 (Gen 2) does better (1) and where Artist 13 (Gen 2) wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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4.6Screen4.4
6.1Colour accuracy7.4
2.9Pen & controls4.0
4.4Connectivity4.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist 12 (Gen 2)Artist 13 (Gen 2)
| Artist 12 (Gen 2) | Artist 13 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 209 mm | 225 mm | −16 mm |
| Width | 346.2 mm | 378 mm | −31.8 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 12 mm | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist 12 (Gen 2) better than Artist 13 (Gen 2)?
- Pixel density185 ppi vs 166 ppi+11%
Why is Artist 13 (Gen 2) better than Artist 12 (Gen 2)?
- Adobe RGB coverage94% vs 96%+2%
- Express keys8 vs 9+12%
- Active area (surface)390 cm² vs 485 cm²+24%
- Screen size11.9″ vs 13.3″+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.9″ | 13.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 185 ppi | 166 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Brightness (typical) | 220 nits | 220 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | — | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 94% | 96% |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 263.2 × 148.1 mm | 293.8 × 165.2 mm |
| Active area width | 263 mm | 294 mm |
| Active area height | 148 mm | 165 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 390 cm² | 485 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Pen | X3 Elite Plus | X3 Elite |
| Express keys | 8 | 9 |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | — | 1.02 kg |
| Width | 346 mm | 378 mm |
| Height | 209 mm | 225 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Product line | XP-Pen Artist | XP-Pen Artist |
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