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XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3) vs XP-Pen Deco Pro (Gen 2)

What Artist 12 (Gen 3) does better (1) and where Deco Pro (Gen 2) wins (1) — every spec side by side.

XP-Pen Artist 12 (Gen 3)
XP-Pen · 2025Artist 12 (Gen 3)
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $190
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XP-Pen Deco Pro (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2026Deco Pro (Gen 2)
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $150
7.2Pen & controls4.2
8.1Connectivity8.5

Why is Artist 12 (Gen 3) better than Deco Pro (Gen 2)?

  1. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.2 mm vs ±0.4 mm2×

Why is Deco Pro (Gen 2) better than Artist 12 (Gen 3)?

  1. Wireless connectionNo · Artist 12 (Gen 3): Yes
Specifications

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Display
Screen size11.9″—
Resolution1920 × 1080—
Resolution classFull HD—
Pixel density185 ppi—
Refresh rate60 Hz—
Brightness (typical)260 nits—
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Fully laminated screenYes—
Colour
sRGB coverage97%—
Adobe RGB coverage97%—
DCI-P3 coverage97%—
Colour depth8 bit—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area264 × 149 mm—
Active area width264 mm—
Active area height149 mm—
Active area (surface)393 cm²—
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate—200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.2 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYes—
Pen with eraser—Yes
Express keys8—
Dials, wheels & touch rings1—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
Wireless connectionNoYes
Bluetooth—Yes
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS, iOS / iPadOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight0.72 kg—
Width327 mm—
Height189 mm—
Depth12 mm—
Product lineXP-Pen ArtistXP-Pen Deco
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