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- Artist 15.6 Pro V2 vs Artist 16 (Gen 3)
XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2 vs XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 3)
What Artist 15.6 Pro V2 does better (0) and where Artist 16 (Gen 3) wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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5.5Screen5.1
4.1Colour accuracy5.4
4.7Pen & controls7.9
7.9Connectivity7.9
6.5Design & ergonomics6.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist 15.6 Pro V2Artist 16 (Gen 3)
| Artist 15.6 Pro V2 | Artist 16 (Gen 3) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 279.9 mm | 233 mm | +46.9 mm |
| Width | 442.9 mm | 408 mm | +34.9 mm |
| Depth | 12.9 mm | 12.8 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.4 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist 15.6 Pro V2 better than Artist 16 (Gen 3)?
Artist 15.6 Pro V2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Artist 16 (Gen 3) better than Artist 15.6 Pro V2?
- Pen accuracy (centre)±0.4 mm vs ±0.2 mm2×
- Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 270 nits+8%
- Weight1.45 kg vs 1.35 kg+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.4″ | 15.5″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 143 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 250 nits | 270 nits |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 99% | 98% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 96% | 97% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 96% | 97% |
| Colour depth | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 16,384 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 341 × 191.8 mm | 342 × 193 mm |
| Active area width | 341 mm | 342 mm |
| Active area height | 192 mm | 193 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 654 cm² | 660 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 200 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.4 mm | ±0.2 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | 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 | Yes |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | 1.45 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Width | 443 mm | 408 mm |
| Height | 280 mm | 233 mm |
| Depth | 13 mm | 13 mm |
| Product line | XP-Pen Artist | XP-Pen Artist |
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