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XP-Pen Deco 640 vs XP-Pen Star 05

What Deco 640 does better (3) and where Star 05 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

XP-Pen Deco 640
XP-Pen · 2025Deco 640
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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XP-Pen Star 05
XP-Pen · 2023Star 05
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $25
6.9Pen & controls5.2
4.8Connectivity4.8
9.1Design & ergonomics5.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Deco 640Star 05
188.3 × 1507.7300 × 180
Deco 640Star 05Difference
Height150 mm180 mm−30 mm
Width188.3 mm300 mm−111.7 mm
Weight0.2 kg0.5 kg−0.4 kg

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

Why is Deco 640 better than Star 05?

  1. Pressure levels16,384 vs 8,1922×
  2. Weight0.17 kg vs 0.52 kg3.1×
  3. Express keys8 vs 6+33%

Why is Star 05 better than Deco 640?

  1. Active area (surface)144 cm² vs 258 cm²+79%
Specifications

Side by side

XP-Pen Deco 640XP-Pen Deco 640≈ $308.4
XP-Pen Star 05XP-Pen Star 05≈ $255.0
Pen & controls
Pressure levels16,3848,192
Tilt recognition±60°±60°
Active area160 × 90 mm203 × 127 mm
Active area width160 mm203 mm
Active area height90 mm127 mm
Active area (surface)144 cm²258 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.01 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
PenP01(16K)—
Express keys86
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, AndroidWindows, Linux, iOS / iPadOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight0.17 kg0.52 kg
Width188 mm300 mm
Height150 mm180 mm
Depth8 mm—
Product lineXP-Pen DecoXP-Pen Star
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