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XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2 vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)

What Artist 15.6 Pro V2 does better (3) and where Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) wins (7) — every spec side by side.

XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro V2
XP-Pen · 2026Artist 15.6 Pro V2
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $290
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XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2026Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
6.2Score
7 advantages≈ $1,800
6.0Screen8.4
4.0Colour accuracy7.8
4.9Pen & controls9.4
8.1Connectivity3.8
6.4Design & ergonomics3.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artist 15.6 Pro V2Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
442.9 × 279.912.9681 × 42444
Artist 15.6 Pro V2Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)Difference
Height279.9 mm424 mm−144.1 mm
Width442.9 mm681 mm−238.1 mm
Depth12.9 mm44 mm−31.1 mm
Weight1.4 kg7 kg−5.6 kg

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

Why is Artist 15.6 Pro V2 better than Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)?

  1. USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2): No
  2. Weight1.45 kg vs 7 kg4.8×
  3. sRGB coverage99% vs 97%+2%

Why is Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) better than Artist 15.6 Pro V2?

  1. Pixel density143 ppi vs 163 ppi+14%
  2. Active area (surface)654 cm² vs 2,003 cm²3.1×
  3. Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 350 nits+40%
  4. Adobe RGB coverage96% vs 99%+3%
  5. Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
  6. Multi-touchNo · Artist 15.6 Pro V2: Yes
  7. Screen size15.4″ vs 27″+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size15.4″27″
Resolution1920 × 10803840 × 2160
Resolution classFull HD4K UHD
Pixel density143 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel type—LCD (other)
Refresh rate—120 Hz
Brightness (typical)250 nits350 nits
Response time—5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%97%
Adobe RGB coverage96%99%
DCI-P3 coverage96%97%
Colour depth8 bit10 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area341 × 191.8 mm596.7 × 335.7 mm
Active area width341 mm597 mm
Active area height192 mm336 mm
Active area (surface)654 cm²2,003 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate200 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.4 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraserYes—
PenX3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus—
Express keys8—
Multi-touchNoYes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesNo
HDMI inputs—1
DisplayPort inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight1.45 kg7 kg
Width443 mm681 mm
Height280 mm424 mm
Depth13 mm44 mm
Product lineXP-Pen ArtistXP-Pen Artist
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