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XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus

What Artist 12 Pro does better (2) and where Artist 22 Plus wins (4) — every spec side by side.

XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro
XP-Pen · 2021Artist 12 Pro
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $170
vs
XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus
XP-Pen · 2023Artist 22 Plus
5.1Score
4 advantages≈ $400
Higher score
7.4Screen4.4
2.5Colour accuracy3.4
3.1Pen & controls5.9
4.6Connectivity6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artist 12 ProArtist 22 Plus
351.5 × 225.412.9547 × 36533.4
Artist 12 ProArtist 22 PlusDifference
Height225.4 mm365 mm−139.6 mm
Width351.5 mm547 mm−195.5 mm
Depth12.9 mm33.4 mm−20.5 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Artist 12 Pro better than Artist 22 Plus?

  1. Pixel density190 ppi vs 102 ppi+86%
  2. Pen accuracy (centre)±0.25 mm vs ±0.4 mm+60%

Why is Artist 22 Plus better than Artist 12 Pro?

  1. Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
  2. Adobe RGB coverage72% vs 91%+26%
  3. Active area (surface)369 cm² vs 1,275 cm²3.5×
  4. Screen size11.6″ vs 21.5″+85%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size11.6″21.5″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density190 ppi102 ppi
Aspect ratio—16:9
Brightness (typical)—250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time14 ms14 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen—Yes
Fully laminated screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%99%
Adobe RGB coverage72%91%
Colour depth—8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,19216,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area256 × 144 mm476.1 × 267.8 mm
Active area width256 mm476 mm
Active area height144 mm268 mm
Active area (surface)369 cm²1,275 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate200 RPS200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.25 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free pen—Yes
Pen—X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
Express keys8—
Dials, wheels & touch rings1—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)—Yes
HDMI inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Width352 mm547 mm
Height225 mm365 mm
Depth13 mm33 mm
Product lineXP-Pen ArtistXP-Pen Artist
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