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- Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) vs Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) vs XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
What Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) does better (4) and where Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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8.3Screen8.5
8.3Colour accuracy8.0
5.2Pen & controls9.3
7.9Connectivity3.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
| Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) | Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 291.4 mm | 424 mm | −132.6 mm |
| Width | 405.1 mm | 681 mm | −275.9 mm |
| Depth | 20.2 mm | 44 mm | −23.8 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) better than Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)?
- USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2): No
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 163 ppi+16%
- DCI-P3 coverage99% vs 97%+2%
- sRGB coverage99% vs 97%+2%
Why is Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) better than Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)?
- Response time20 ms vs 5 ms4×
- Active area (surface)742 cm² vs 2,003 cm²2.7×
- Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 350 nits+40%
- Adobe RGB coverage97% vs 99%+2%
- Multi-touchNo · Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2): Yes
- Screen size16″ vs 27″+69%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 27″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 163 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | — | LCD (other) |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 250 nits | 350 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,200:1 | — |
| Response time | 20 ms | 5 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Fully laminated screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 99% | 97% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 97% | 99% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99% | 97% |
| Colour depth | — | 10 bit |
| Pen & controls | ||
| Pressure levels | 16,384 | 16,384 |
| Tilt recognition | ±60° | ±60° |
| Active area | 344.7 × 215.4 mm | 596.7 × 335.7 mm |
| Active area width | 345 mm | 597 mm |
| Active area height | 215 mm | 336 mm |
| Active area (surface) | 742 cm² | 2,003 cm² |
| Pen resolution | 5,080 lpi | 5,080 lpi |
| Report rate | 200 RPS | — |
| Pen accuracy (centre) | ±0.4 mm | ±0.4 mm |
| Battery-free pen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen with eraser | Yes | — |
| Pen | X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus | — |
| Multi-touch | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | No |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| Wireless connection | No | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Weight | — | 7 kg |
| Width | 405 mm | 681 mm |
| Height | 291 mm | 424 mm |
| Depth | 20 mm | 44 mm |
| Product line | XP-Pen Artist | XP-Pen Artist |
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