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XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2 vs XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus

What Artist 15.6 Pro V2 does better (2) and where Artist 22 Plus wins (2) — every spec side by side.

XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2
XP-Pen · 2026Artist 15.6 Pro V2
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $290
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XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus
XP-Pen · 2023Artist 22 Plus
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $400
6.0Screen4.4
4.0Colour accuracy3.4
4.9Pen & controls5.9
8.1Connectivity6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artist 15.6 Pro V2Artist 22 Plus
442.9 × 279.912.9547 × 36533.4
Artist 15.6 Pro V2Artist 22 PlusDifference
Height279.9 mm365 mm−85.1 mm
Width442.9 mm547 mm−104.1 mm
Depth12.9 mm33.4 mm−20.5 mm

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

Why is Artist 15.6 Pro V2 better than Artist 22 Plus?

  1. Pixel density143 ppi vs 102 ppi+40%
  2. Adobe RGB coverage96% vs 91%+5%

Why is Artist 22 Plus better than Artist 15.6 Pro V2?

  1. Active area (surface)654 cm² vs 1,275 cm²+95%
  2. Screen size15.4″ vs 21.5″+40%
Specifications

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Display
Screen size15.4″21.5″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HDFull HD
Pixel density143 ppi102 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Brightness (typical)250 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)—1,000:1
Response time—14 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%99%
Adobe RGB coverage96%91%
DCI-P3 coverage96%—
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area341 × 191.8 mm476.1 × 267.8 mm
Active area width341 mm476 mm
Active area height192 mm268 mm
Active area (surface)654 cm²1,275 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate200 RPS200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.4 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraserYes—
PenX3 Pro Smart Chip StylusX3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
Express keys8—
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
HDMI inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.45 kg—
Width443 mm547 mm
Height280 mm365 mm
Depth13 mm33 mm
Product lineXP-Pen ArtistXP-Pen Artist
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