XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro vs XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 2)

What Artist 15.6 Pro does better (1) and where Artist 16 (Gen 2) wins (1) — every spec side by side.

5.2Score

1 advantage≈ $310

5.7Score

1 advantage≈ $250

Higher score

2.5Screen3.7

3.5Pen & controls5.0

4.4Connectivity4.4

Dimensions

Size comparison

Artist 15.6 ProArtist 16 (Gen 2)

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

Specifications

Only differences	XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro≈ $3105.2	XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 2)≈ $2505.7
Display
Screen size	15.5″	15.4″
Resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Resolution class	Full HD	Full HD
Pixel density	142 ppi	143 ppi
Contrast ratio (static)	—	1,000:1
Fully laminated screen	—	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	—	100%
Adobe RGB coverage	—	94%
Pen & controls
Pressure levels	8,192	8,192
Tilt recognition	±60°	±60°
Active area	344.2 × 193.6 mm	341 × 191.8 mm
Active area width	344 mm	341 mm
Active area height	194 mm	192 mm
Active area (surface)	666 cm²	654 cm²
Pen resolution	5,080 lpi	5,080 lpi
Report rate	200 RPS	—
Pen accuracy (centre)	±0.25 mm	±0.5 mm
Battery-free pen	Yes	—
Pen	Battery-free Stylus	X3 Elite
Express keys	8	10
Dials, wheels & touch rings	1	—
Multi-touch	No	No
Connectivity
Wireless connection	No	No
Compatibility	—	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight	1.5 kg	—
Width	443 mm	434 mm
Height	280 mm	256 mm
Depth	13 mm	13 mm
Product line	—	XP-Pen Artist