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

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

5.6Score

1 advantage≈ $260

XP-Pen · 2024Artist Pro 16

7.4Score

1 advantage≈ $290

Higher score

3.9Screen4.4

5.9Colour accuracy9.6

5.2Pen & controls2.8

4.6Connectivity4.6

Dimensions

Size comparison

Artist 16 (Gen 2)Artist Pro 16

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

Specifications

Only differences	XP-Pen Artist 16 (Gen 2)≈ $2605.6	XP-Pen Artist Pro 16≈ $2907.4
Display
Screen size	15.4″	15.4″
Resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Resolution class	Full HD	Full HD
Pixel density	143 ppi	143 ppi
Aspect ratio	—	16:9
Contrast ratio (static)	1,000:1	1,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screen	—	Yes
Fully laminated screen	Yes	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	100%	100%
Adobe RGB coverage	94%	99%
Pen & controls
Pressure levels	8,192	8,192
Tilt recognition	±60°	±60°
Active area	341 × 191.8 mm	341 × 192 mm
Active area width	341 mm	341 mm
Active area height	192 mm	192 mm
Active area (surface)	654 cm²	655 cm²
Pen resolution	5,080 lpi	5,080 lpi
Report rate	—	200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)	±0.5 mm	±0.5 mm
Pen with eraser	—	Yes
Pen	X3 Elite	X3 Elite Plus
Express keys	10	8
Dials, wheels & touch rings	—	1
Multi-touch	No	No
Connectivity
Wireless connection	No	No
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Width	434 mm	443 mm
Height	256 mm	256 mm
Depth	13 mm	9 mm
Product line	XP-Pen Artist	XP-Pen Artist