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- Artist 12 Pro vs Artist 15.6 Pro V2
XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2
What Artist 12 Pro does better (2) and where Artist 15.6 Pro V2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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7.4Screen6.0
2.5Colour accuracy4.0
3.1Pen & controls4.9
4.6Connectivity8.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist 12 ProArtist 15.6 Pro V2
| Artist 12 Pro | Artist 15.6 Pro V2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 225.4 mm | 279.9 mm | −54.5 mm |
| Width | 351.5 mm | 442.9 mm | −91.4 mm |
| Depth | 12.9 mm | 12.9 mm | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist 12 Pro better than Artist 15.6 Pro V2?
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 143 ppi+33%
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.25 mm vs ±0.4 mm+60%
Why is Artist 15.6 Pro V2 better than Artist 12 Pro?
- Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
- Adobe RGB coverage72% vs 96%+33%
- Active area (surface)369 cm² vs 654 cm²+77%
- Screen size11.6″ vs 15.4″+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.6″ | 15.4″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 190 ppi | 143 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Brightness (typical) | — | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | — |
| Response time | 14 ms | — |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | — | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 99% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 72% | 96% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 96% |
| Colour depth | — | 8 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 256 × 144 mm | 341 × 191.8 mm |
| Active area width | 256 mm | 341 mm |
| Active area height | 144 mm | 192 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 369 cm² | 654 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 200 RPS | 200 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.25 mm | ±0.4 mm |
| Battery-free pen | — | 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 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | — | 1.45 kg |
| Width | 352 mm | 443 mm |
| Height | 225 mm | 280 mm |
| Depth | 13 mm | 13 mm |
| Product line | XP-Pen Artist | XP-Pen Artist |
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