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XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)

What Artist 22 Plus does better (2) and where Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) wins (8) — every spec side by side.

XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus
XP-Pen · 2023Artist 22 Plus
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $400
vs
XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2026Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
6.2Score
8 advantages≈ $1,800
Higher score
4.4Screen8.4
3.4Colour accuracy7.8
5.9Pen & controls9.4
6.2Connectivity3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artist 22 PlusArtist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
547 × 36533.4681 × 42444
Artist 22 PlusArtist Pro 27 (Gen 2)Difference
Height365 mm424 mm−59 mm
Width547 mm681 mm−134 mm
Depth33.4 mm44 mm−10.6 mm

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

Why is Artist 22 Plus better than Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)?

  1. USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2): No
  2. sRGB coverage99% vs 97%+2%

Why is Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) better than Artist 22 Plus?

  1. Pixel density102 ppi vs 163 ppi+60%
  2. Response time14 ms vs 5 ms2.8×
  3. Adobe RGB coverage91% vs 99%+9%
  4. Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 350 nits+40%
  5. Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
  6. Multi-touchNo · Artist 22 Plus: Yes
  7. Active area (surface)1,275 cm² vs 2,003 cm²+57%
  8. Screen size21.5″ vs 27″+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size21.5″27″
Resolution1920 × 10803840 × 2160
Resolution classFull HD4K UHD
Pixel density102 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel type—LCD (other)
Refresh rate—120 Hz
Brightness (typical)250 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1—
Response time14 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%97%
Adobe RGB coverage91%99%
DCI-P3 coverage—97%
Colour depth8 bit10 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area476.1 × 267.8 mm596.7 × 335.7 mm
Active area width476 mm597 mm
Active area height268 mm336 mm
Active area (surface)1,275 cm²2,003 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate200 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.4 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
PenX3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus—
Multi-touchNoYes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesNo
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs—1
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight—7 kg
Width547 mm681 mm
Height365 mm424 mm
Depth33 mm44 mm
Product lineXP-Pen ArtistXP-Pen Artist
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