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- Artist 12 Pro vs Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
What Artist 12 Pro does better (3) and where Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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7.4Screen8.4
2.5Colour accuracy7.8
3.1Pen & controls9.4
4.6Connectivity3.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist 12 ProArtist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
| Artist 12 Pro | Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 225.4 mm | 424 mm | −198.6 mm |
| Width | 351.5 mm | 681 mm | −329.5 mm |
| Depth | 12.9 mm | 44 mm | −31.1 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist 12 Pro better than Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)?
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 163 ppi+17%
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.25 mm vs ±0.4 mm+60%
- sRGB coverage100% vs 97%+3%
Why is Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) better than Artist 12 Pro?
- Pressure levels8,192 vs 16,3842×
- Adobe RGB coverage72% vs 99%+38%
- Response time14 ms vs 5 ms2.8×
- Active area (surface)369 cm² vs 2,003 cm²5.4×
- Screen size11.6″ vs 27″2.3×
- Multi-touchNo · Artist 12 Pro: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.6″ | 27″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 190 ppi | 163 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Panel type | — | LCD (other) |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | — | 350 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | — |
| Response time | 14 ms | 5 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | — | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 97% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 72% | 99% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Colour depth | — | 10 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 256 × 144 mm | 596.7 × 335.7 mm |
| Active area width | 256 mm | 597 mm |
| Active area height | 144 mm | 336 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 369 cm² | 2,003 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 200 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.25 mm | ±0.4 mm |
| Battery-free pen | — | Yes |
| Express keys | 8 | — |
| Dials, wheels & touch rings | 1 | — |
| Multi-touch | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | — | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | — | 7 kg |
| Width | 352 mm | 681 mm |
| Height | 225 mm | 424 mm |
| Depth | 13 mm | 44 mm |
| Product line | XP-Pen Artist | XP-Pen Artist |
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