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XP-Pen Deco Mini4 vs XP-Pen Star 05

What Deco Mini4 does better (1) and where Star 05 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

XP-Pen Deco Mini4
XP-Pen · 2023Deco Mini4
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $15
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XP-Pen Star 05
XP-Pen · 2023Star 05
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $25
3.2Pen & controls5.3
4.7Connectivity4.7
9.3Design & ergonomics5.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Deco Mini4Star 05
178.2 × 1258300 × 180
Deco Mini4Star 05Difference
Height125 mm180 mm−55 mm
Width178.2 mm300 mm−121.8 mm
Weight0.2 kg0.5 kg−0.4 kg

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

Why is Deco Mini4 better than Star 05?

  1. Weight0.16 kg vs 0.52 kg3.4×

Why is Star 05 better than Deco Mini4?

  1. Active area (surface)77 cm² vs 258 cm²3.4×
Specifications

Side by side

XP-Pen Star 05XP-Pen Star 05≈ $255.0
Pen & controls
Pressure levels8,1928,192
Tilt recognition—±60°
Active area101.6 × 76.2 mm203 × 127 mm
Active area width102 mm203 mm
Active area height76 mm127 mm
Active area (surface)77 cm²258 cm²
Pen resolution5,080 lpi5,080 lpi
Report rate220 RPS—
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.01 mm
Battery-free penYesYes
PenBattery-free stylus—
Express keys66
Multi-touchNoNo
Connectivity
Wireless connectionNoNo
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOSWindows, Linux, iOS / iPadOS
Design & ergonomics
Weight0.16 kg0.52 kg
Width178 mm300 mm
Height125 mm180 mm
Depth8 mm—
Product lineXP-Pen DecoXP-Pen Star
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