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- Artist 12 (Gen 3) vs Artist Ultra 16
XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3) vs XP-Pen Artist Ultra 16
What Artist 12 (Gen 3) does better (2) and where Artist Ultra 16 wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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6.5Screen9.6
5.0Colour accuracy8.4
7.2Pen & controls7.9
8.1Connectivity8.1
9.5Design & ergonomics6.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist 12 (Gen 3)Artist Ultra 16
| Artist 12 (Gen 3) | Artist Ultra 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 189 mm | 273 mm | −84 mm |
| Width | 327 mm | 405 mm | −78 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 13.5 mm | −1.5 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 1.5 kg | −0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist 12 (Gen 3) better than Artist Ultra 16?
- Weight0.72 kg vs 1.53 kg2.1×
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.2 mm vs ±0.4 mm2×
Why is Artist Ultra 16 better than Artist 12 (Gen 3)?
- Pixel density185 ppi vs 284 ppi+54%
- Brightness (typical)260 nits vs 350 nits+35%
- Adobe RGB coverage97% vs 99%+2%
- Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
- Multi-touchNo · Artist 12 (Gen 3): Yes
- Active area (surface)393 cm² vs 666 cm²+69%
- Screen size11.9″ vs 15.5″+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.9″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 185 ppi | 284 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Panel type | — | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 260 nits | 350 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | — | 100,000:1 |
| Response time | — | 1 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 97% | 98% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 97% | 99% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 97% | 98% |
| Colour depth | 8 bit | 10 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 16,384 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 264 × 149 mm | 344.2 × 193.6 mm |
| Active area width | 264 mm | 344 mm |
| Active area height | 149 mm | 194 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 393 cm² | 666 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | — | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.4 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | — | Yes |
| Express keys | 8 | — |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 1 | — |
| Multi-touch | No | Yes |
| 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 | 1.53 kg |
| Width | 327 mm | 405 mm |
| Height | 189 mm | 273 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 14 mm |
| Product line | XP-Pen Artist | XP-Pen Artist |
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