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- Artist 12 Pro vs Artist 22 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 22 (Gen 2)
What Artist 12 Pro does better (4) and where Artist 22 (Gen 2) wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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7.2Screen2.8
2.8Pen & controls2.7
4.4Connectivity2.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist 12 ProArtist 22 (Gen 2)
| Artist 12 Pro | Artist 22 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 225.4 mm | 332 mm | −106.6 mm |
| Width | 351.5 mm | 538 mm | −186.5 mm |
| Depth | 12.9 mm | 25.8 mm | −12.9 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist 12 Pro better than Artist 22 (Gen 2)?
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 102 ppi+86%
- Express keys8 vs 5+60%
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.25 mm vs ±0.5 mm2×
- Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 800:1+25%
Why is Artist 22 (Gen 2) better than Artist 12 Pro?
- Active area (surface)369 cm² vs 1,275 cm²3.5×
- Screen size11.6″ vs 21.5″+85%
- Report rate200 RPS vs 220 RPS+10%
- Response time14 ms vs 8 ms+75%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.6″ | 21.5″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 190 ppi | 102 ppi |
| Panel type | — | LCD (other) |
| Brightness (typical) | — | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 800:1 |
| Response time | 14 ms | 8 ms |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 72% | — |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 8,192 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 256 × 144 mm | 476.1 × 267.8 mm |
| Active area width | 256 mm | 476 mm |
| Active area height | 144 mm | 268 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 369 cm² | 1,275 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 200 RPS | 220 RPS |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.25 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Battery-free pen | — | Yes |
| Pen | — | Battery-free |
| Express keys | 8 | 5 |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 1 | — |
| Multi-touch | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | — | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| VESA mount | — | 100 × 100 mm |
| Weight | — | 5.05 kg |
| Width | 352 mm | 538 mm |
| Height | 225 mm | 332 mm |
| Depth | 13 mm | 26 mm |
| Product line | XP-Pen Artist | XP-Pen Artist |
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