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

What Artist Pro 16 does better (1) and where Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) wins (6) — every spec side by side.

XP-Pen · 2024Artist Pro 16

7.3Score

1 advantage≈ $290

8.7Score

6 advantages≈ $390

Higher score

4.4Screen8.2

9.6Colour accuracy8.1

2.7Pen & controls5.2

4.4Connectivity8.1

Dimensions

Size comparison

Artist Pro 16Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)

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

Specifications

Only differences	XP-Pen Artist Pro 16≈ $2907.3	XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)≈ $3908.7
Display
Screen size	15.4″	16″
Resolution	1920 × 1080	2560 × 1600
Resolution class	Full HD	QHD / 2.5K
Pixel density	143 ppi	189 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:10
Brightness (typical)	—	250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	1,000:1	1,200:1
Response time	—	20 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen	Yes	Yes
Fully laminated screen	Yes	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	100%	99%
Adobe RGB coverage	99%	97%
DCI-P3 coverage	—	99%
Pen & controls
Pressure levels	8,192	16,384
Tilt recognition	±60°	±60°
Active area	341 × 192 mm	344.7 × 215.4 mm
Active area width	341 mm	345 mm
Active area height	192 mm	215 mm
Active area (surface)	655 cm²	742 cm²
Pen resolution	5,080 lpi	5,080 lpi
Report rate	200 RPS	200 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)	±0.5 mm	±0.4 mm
Battery-free pen	—	Yes
Pen with eraser	Yes	Yes
Pen	X3 Elite Plus	X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
Express keys	8	—
Dials, wheels & touch rings	1	—
Multi-touch	No	No
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)	—	Yes
Wireless connection	No	No
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Width	443 mm	405 mm
Height	256 mm	291 mm
Depth	9 mm	20 mm
Product line	XP-Pen Artist	XP-Pen Artist