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- Artist 12 (Gen 3) vs Artist 22 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3) vs XP-Pen Artist 22 (Gen 2)
What Artist 12 (Gen 3) does better (7) and where Artist 22 (Gen 2) wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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6.2Screen2.8
7.1Pen & controls2.7
7.9Connectivity2.6
9.5Design & ergonomics4.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist 12 (Gen 3)Artist 22 (Gen 2)
| Artist 12 (Gen 3) | Artist 22 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 189 mm | 332 mm | −143 mm |
| Width | 327 mm | 538 mm | −211 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 25.8 mm | −13.8 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 5 kg | −4.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist 12 (Gen 3) better than Artist 22 (Gen 2)?
- Pixel density185 ppi vs 102 ppi+81%
- Pressure levels16,384 vs 8,1922×
- USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Artist 22 (Gen 2): No
- Express keys8 vs 5+60%
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.2 mm vs ±0.5 mm2.5×
- Weight0.72 kg vs 5.05 kg7×
- Brightness (typical)260 nits vs 250 nits+4%
Why is Artist 22 (Gen 2) better than Artist 12 (Gen 3)?
- Active area (surface)393 cm² vs 1,275 cm²3.2×
- Screen size11.9″ vs 21.5″+81%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.9″ | 21.5″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 185 ppi | 102 ppi |
| Panel type | — | LCD (other) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Brightness (typical) | 260 nits | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | — | 800:1 |
| Response time | — | 8 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 97% | — |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 97% | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 97% | — |
| Colour depth | 8 bit | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 16,384 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 264 × 149 mm | 476.1 × 267.8 mm |
| Active area width | 264 mm | 476 mm |
| Active area height | 149 mm | 268 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 393 cm² | 1,275 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | — | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen | — | Battery-free |
| Express keys | 8 | 5 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 1 | — |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| VESA mount | — | 100 × 100 mm |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 5.05 kg |
| Width | 327 mm | 538 mm |
| Height | 189 mm | 332 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 26 mm |
| Product line | XP-Pen Artist | XP-Pen Artist |
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