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- Artist 12 Pro vs Artist 13 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 13 (Gen 2)
What Artist 12 Pro does better (2) and where Artist 13 (Gen 2) wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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7.2Screen4.4
2.5Colour accuracy7.4
2.8Pen & controls4.0
4.4Connectivity4.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist 12 ProArtist 13 (Gen 2)
| Artist 12 Pro | Artist 13 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 225.4 mm | 225 mm | +0.4 mm |
| Width | 351.5 mm | 378 mm | −26.5 mm |
| Depth | 12.9 mm | 12 mm | +0.9 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist 12 Pro better than Artist 13 (Gen 2)?
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 166 ppi+14%
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.25 mm vs ±0.5 mm2×
Why is Artist 13 (Gen 2) better than Artist 12 Pro?
- Adobe RGB coverage72% vs 96%+33%
- Express keys8 vs 9+12%
- Active area (surface)369 cm² vs 485 cm²+31%
- Screen size11.6″ vs 13.3″+15%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.6″ | 13.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 190 ppi | 166 ppi |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Brightness (typical) | — | 220 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 14 ms | — |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | — | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 72% | 96% |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 256 × 144 mm | 293.8 × 165.2 mm |
| Active area width | 256 mm | 294 mm |
| Active area height | 144 mm | 165 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 369 cm² | 485 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 200 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.25 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Pen | — | X3 Elite |
| Express keys | 8 | 9 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 1 | — |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | — | 1.02 kg |
| Width | 352 mm | 378 mm |
| Height | 225 mm | 225 mm |
| Depth | 13 mm | 12 mm |
| Product line | XP-Pen Artist | XP-Pen Artist |
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