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

What Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) does better (3) and where Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) wins (7) — every spec side by side.

XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2025Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $660
vs
XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
XP-Pen · 2026Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
6.0Score
7 advantages≈ $1,800
Higher score
5.0Screen8.5
6.7Colour accuracy8.0
7.0Pen & controls9.3
5.9Connectivity3.5
3.8Design & ergonomics2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
547 × 36233.4681 × 42444
Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)Difference
Height362 mm424 mm−62 mm
Width547 mm681 mm−134 mm
Depth33.4 mm44 mm−10.6 mm
Weight5.6 kg7 kg−1.5 kg

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

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

  1. USB-C video input (one cable)Yes · Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2): No
  2. Weight5.55 kg vs 7 kg+26%
  3. sRGB coverage99% vs 97%+2%

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

  1. Pixel density137 ppi vs 163 ppi+19%
  2. Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 350 nits+40%
  3. Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
  4. Multi-touchNo · Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2): Yes
  5. DCI-P3 coverage94% vs 97%+3%
  6. Active area (surface)1,271 cm² vs 2,003 cm²+58%
  7. Screen size21.5″ vs 27″+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size21.5″27″
Resolution2560 × 14403840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density137 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 time—5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%97%
Adobe RGB coverage99%99%
DCI-P3 coverage94%97%
Colour depth8 bit10 bit
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,38416,384
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area475.4 × 267.4 mm596.7 × 335.7 mm
Active area width475 mm597 mm
Active area height267 mm336 mm
Active area (surface)1,271 cm²2,003 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)±0.4 mm±0.4 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
Pen with eraserYes—
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
Weight5.55 kg7 kg
Width547 mm681 mm
Height362 mm424 mm
Depth33 mm44 mm
Product lineXP-Pen ArtistXP-Pen Artist
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