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- Artist 12 (Gen 3) vs Artist 15.6 Pro V2
XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3) vs XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2
What Artist 12 (Gen 3) does better (4) and where Artist 15.6 Pro V2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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6.2Screen5.5
5.1Colour accuracy4.1
7.1Pen & controls4.7
7.9Connectivity7.9
9.5Design & ergonomics6.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist 12 (Gen 3)Artist 15.6 Pro V2
| Artist 12 (Gen 3) | Artist 15.6 Pro V2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 189 mm | 279.9 mm | −90.9 mm |
| Width | 327 mm | 442.9 mm | −115.9 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 12.9 mm | −0.9 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 1.4 kg | −0.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist 12 (Gen 3) better than Artist 15.6 Pro V2?
- Pixel density185 ppi vs 143 ppi+29%
- Weight0.72 kg vs 1.45 kg2×
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.2 mm vs ±0.4 mm2×
- Brightness (typical)260 nits vs 250 nits+4%
Why is Artist 15.6 Pro V2 better than Artist 12 (Gen 3)?
- Active area (surface)393 cm² vs 654 cm²+66%
- Screen size11.9″ vs 15.4″+29%
- sRGB coverage97% vs 99%+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.9″ | 15.4″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 185 ppi | 143 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Brightness (typical) | 260 nits | 250 nits |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 97% | 99% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 97% | 96% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 97% | 96% |
| Colour depth | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 16,384 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 264 × 149 mm | 341 × 191.8 mm |
| Active area width | 264 mm | 341 mm |
| Active area height | 149 mm | 192 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 393 cm² | 654 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | — | 200 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.4 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | — | Yes |
| Pen | — | X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus |
| Express keys | 8 | 8 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 1 | — |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 1.45 kg |
| Width | 327 mm | 443 mm |
| Height | 189 mm | 280 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 13 mm |
| Product line | XP-Pen Artist | XP-Pen Artist |
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