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Brad Colbow Review of XP-Pen Artist 12 - 2022/10/31
Teoh on Tech review of XP-Pen Artist 12 Gen2 2021/11/19
Adam Duff review of XP-Pen Artist 12 Gen2 2021/10/10
Brad Colbow review of XP-Pen Artist 14 GEN2 2023/06/26
Product page: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-16-2nd-gen.html
Brad Colbow review of XP-Pen Artist 16 GEN2 2022/06/01
Teoh on Tech review of XP-Pen Artist 16 GEN2 2022/05/26
Teoh on Tech review of XP-Pen Artist 22 GEN2 2021/01/12
Brad Colbow review of XP-Pen Artist 22 GEN2 2021/01/21
Overall decent tablet for an entry level 16" pen display. It does have a a very a noticable amount of diagonal wobble. Normally I don't recommend tablets with this much diagonal wobble. but since it can he worked around, it might work well as a budget choice.
HIGH. Diagonal wobble noticed at at most drawing speeds. Can be handled with application brush smoothing/stabilization.
The wobble is present even in fast strokes (10cm/s) which is very unusual for a pen display. Most pen displays only have visible diagonal wobble (and usually much less) at a slow speed like (1cm/s)
Brad Colbow demonstrates the wobble with fast strokes here at 7:04 in this video: https://youtu.be/4czV7jv9mPg.
LOW - maybe on the high end of low
Totally silent
Cool on the left side. Warm on the right especially near where the USB-C ports are.
2 USB-C ports on the right side. Both are recessed into the tablet.
release year: 2024
release year: 2024
Product link: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-pro-14-gen-2.html
Product link: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-pro-16-gen-2.html
MossCharmly - Huion Kamvas Pro 16 vs. XPpen Artist Pro 16 GEN2 2024/08/03
Product page: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-pro-19-gen-2.html
Teoh on Tech Review of the XP-Pen Artist Pro (2021) Aug 25, 2021
Brad Colbow Review of the XP-Pen Artist Pro (2021) Oct 4, 2021
Brad Colbow - XP Pen Artist Pro 16 TP Review 2021/09/27
Teoh on Tech - XPPen ACK05 vs AC19 shortcut remote - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_me2m1BHR4I) Jul 30, 2023
Teoh on Tech - XP-Pen AC19 Shortcut Remote for pen displays (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wuBmc6QJGU) Dec 6, 2020
In summary this is a very nice tablet. Wacom Cintiq Pro models are still better (and cost MUCH more) but this tablet is good overall and I have enjoyed using it. As of July 2024, this is my top pick for a mid-range-cost 16" pen display.
https://www.xp-pen.com/user-manual/artist-pro-16-2nd.html
RATING: EXCELLENT
I like the overall design. Looks and feels very premium.
XP-Pen logo on bottom of tablet. It's present and visible without being obtrusive.
The tablet comes with the the new XP-Pen X3 Pro Pen. It is incredibly similar in shape to the Wacom Pro Pen 2. The pen handles pressure very well and has an eraser. Many more details here: XP-Pen X3 Pro pen
Native resolution - 2560x1600. This is big improvement over an HD (1920x1080) screen at this size.
Refresh rate - 60Hz. TYPICAL. Normal for pen displays.
Sharpness - GOOD. The AG treatment does not add any blurriness.
Parallax - GOOD. Little visible parallax.
Aspect Ratio - 16:10. It is a little more squarish than the much more common 16:9 aspect ratio. After using it for a few days, I actually like the 16:10 aspect ratio. To me it makes the tablet feel a little larger than it is.
MacOS - Some people tell me MacOS has more challenges running at resolutions like the one this tablet uses. I'm not a MacOS expert so I suggest you research this more.
Single USB-C cable connection?
YES. I tried the cable that it came with and a Thunderbolt 3 cable. It worked in both cases. More here: Connecting a pen display with one USB-C cable
Ports
There are two USB-C ports on the top edge of the tablet. Both ports are recessed into wells.
If you intend to use a 3rd-party USB-C cable, be aware they may not fit into the well.
One minor nit. The USB-C cable connects at the top edge this means you see the cable connect. This is normal for pen displays these days. But it does make the device a little less elegant.
3-in-1 cable
If you need to connect via HDMI you will need a 3-in-1 cable from XP-pen.
When I bought the tablet in - this cable was s NOT provided in the box.
However now it seems that XP-Pen is shipping the tablet with the 3-in-1 cable.
Before you purchase verify if you are getting the 3-in-1 cable if you need it.
I contacted XP-Pen support and they indidcated that this compatible 3-in-1 cable: https://www.xp-pen.com/store/buy/3-in-1-cable-for-artist-2nd-gen-series-display.html
TYPICAL. Normal for a pen display. A Cintiq Pro has slightly less lag.
VERY GOOD. Compared to other tablets has very minor inaccuracy at edges and corners. Matched XP-pens stated accuracy numbers.
RATING: OK. very slightly increase in wobble is slow strokes. Totally acceptable. A little brush smoothing eliminates it..
YES - It has two foldable legs on the back allow it to be propped up at an angle. However, I just use a spare HUION stand for a better angle.
NONE.
This tablet does NOT support the VESA mounting standard.
Thicker toward the top
Thinner toward the bottom
The bottom edge rolls off a bit making it a bit nicer for you hand or arm to rest on that edge.
None. No speakers. No headphone jack.
This tablet does NOT support touch.
Felt cool (room temperature) to the touch at 100% brightness.
Cool on the right side. On the left side it was slightly warm.
Completely silent.
The tablet has no fans.
The tablet comes with a remote with programmable keys.
Tilting the pen within the supported tilt range did not significantly alter the pointer position. It remained close to the tip. I tried this with 3 different X3 Pro pens and got the same result.
In one of the photos you may notice a slight separation between pointer and tip, I think this is mostly due to the position calibration of the pen and not so much the tilt.
I have heard a few comments on my YouTube channel indicating that some people found very bad tilt compensation. So far I believe if there is an issue it is only with a small number of defective units.
This tablet uses an etched glass surface instead of an AG film.
It does a very good job of glare reduction. It is on par with the Huion Kamvas Pro 19 and a bit more glare reduction than the Cintiq Pro 22.
Pixels are clear and well-delineated.
Slightly sharper than my Cinitq Pro 22
Noticeably sharper than my Huion Kamvas Pro 19
XP-pen recommends the ACS05 stand. I'm not a fan of that type of stand.
I think the AC41 stand woudl work better.
In my testing I used the stand that came with the Xencelabs Pen Display 16 which is very similar to the AC41.
These notes are very incomplete. Working on it!
Rating: VERY GOOD. very low amount of AG sparkle visible. Your eyes would have to be within a few inches to see it.
Rating: VERY GOOD.
Power jack
USB-C port
HDMI
Headphone jack
Option 1: USB-C + power
Option 2: HDMI + USB + power
Comes with a headphone jack.
Decent tablet. Not the ultimate drawing experience but I think it will server a lot of people well and is a good beginner tablet.
Model year: 2022
Product page:
Comes with the XP-Pen X3 Elite pen - with an OK IAF and a GOOD pressure range. More here:
Accuracy in edges and corners is good.
XP-pen lists accuracy as:
center ±0.5mm
corner ± 2mm
I agree with XP-Pens accuracy numbers
EXCELLENT. very little wobble. at all stroke speeds.
These are 10cm lines - each drawn over 4 seconds. V
Amount of AG sparkle is at the LOW end of MODERATE
I didn't find the sparkle distracting. And I don't notice it at my normal eye distance when drawing.
It has more sparkle than the Wacom One (DTC-133) but less than the Huion Kamvas 13.
These things worked well
drawing lots of dots
drawing many small quick tiny low pressure lines - hatching
keeping pressure constant
moving between high and low pressure smoothly
Line Tapering - typical
TYPICAL for a pen display - very slightly more than typical. But not by much.
VERY GOOD. The tip of the pointer aligns very closely with the tip of the pen.
2 USB-C ports on the side
Note that the ports are deeply recessed into wells.
Comes with a a 3-in-1 cable. Which I didn't use.
Instead I my own Thunderbolt 3 cable.
because the USB-C ports are in deep wells, my TB3 cable has ends that are too thick to fit in the well. I had to chop away some plastic to make it fit.
This works. I was able to use it with a single USB-C cable
Product site:
XP-Pen Deco Pro MW GEN2 MT0962B - small-sized (despite the name)
XP-Pen Deco Pro LW GEN2 MT1172B - medium-sized (despite the name)
XP-Pen Deco Pro XLW GEN2 MT1592B - large-sized (despite the name)
2024/11/29
2023/07.25
2023/06/20
2024/02/08
I have this tablet but haven't used it extensively. Overall seemed like a decent tablet.
The X3 Elite pen it came with had a good physical pressure range.
The display has low amounts of anti-glare sparkle.
The tablet exhibited a little more diagonal wobble than I normally like but smoothing/stabilization should help. The Artist 13 GEN2 unit has less diagonal wobble.
Model year: 2022
Comes with the XP-Pen X3 Elite pen - with an OK IAF and a GOOD pressure range. More here:
XP-pen lists accuracy as:
center ±0.5mm
corner ± 2mm
I agree with XP-Pens accuracy numbers
Compare to the Artist 13 GEN2
TYPICAL for a pen display - very slightly more than typical. But not by much.
VERY GOOD. The tip of the pointer aligns very closely with the tip of the pen.
I used this tablet from 2023/07/26 to 2023/11/01 and have been very happy with it.
This is large-sized tablet -comparable in size to the Wacom Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860). and you should be aware about the realities of using a tablet this big:
Is great across the board. The thing looks and feels great. In this dimension, seems to rival the premium feel of Wacom. Again I am just talking about the materials here and looks. This XP-Pen tablet it seems more modern in its aesthetic than other tablets.
XP-Pen branding - The XP-Pen logo is prominently featured on the pen case and at the bottom edge of the tablet. Frankly I think it looks cool and I enjoy being able to visually distinguish the tablet from the many others I have.
Indicator lights on surface
Four indicator lights are just past the corners of the active area. They will light up if the pen is within 10 mm of the active area. The lights are white. You can turn them off in the driver.
It comes with XP-Pen X3 Pro pen. The shape is very close to the Wacom Pro Pen 2. It has two buttons, an eraser. It has a good pressure range. Much more here: .
Pen compatibility
X3 Pro pen: Compatible with this tablet
X3 Elite: NOT compatible with this tablet
Surface texture Seems similar to a Wacom Intuos Pro L (PTH-860).
Replaceable surface? No.
Surface details
The surface has a nice touch. At the bottom bevel is gently arcs down so that your hands avoid contact with a hard edge.
At surface is a slab that actually hangs over the table like a flat roof. I've never encountered a tablet with this before. It doesn't change how it works, but it is an interesting design choice. I like the look
Surface edge at the very edge of the surface, the transition from horizontal surface to vertical is not very rounded.
The tablet itself has none.
Maximum pressure - Top End of pressure range for the pen seems comparable to the what I am used to with the Huion PW517. Not not as high as Wacom Pro Pen 2.
Minimum pressure (IAF)
XP-Pen says 3gf.
It is easy to drag the pen across the surface and even hear the scratch sound without the pen registering pressure.
Compared to Wacom: Wacom Pro Pen 2 is <1gf. The difference in the IAFs is very obvious.
Compared to Huion: It felt to me that this XP-Pen has an IAF larger than the Huion PW517 pen. I need time to evaluate this again.
Normal of pointer lag for non-Wacom tablets.
A little more pointer lag than a Wacom Intuos Pro tablet. If you are coming from a Wacom Intuos Pro, you might initially feel like the pointer lag is just ever-so-slightly "floaty". The effect is very subtle. After using this tablet for several months I don't even notice.
Rating: OK
It has more wobble than the Wacom Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860). Notice that wobble is slightly present even in the fast stroke. XP-Pen should be doing better here since it is targeted at a pro audience. In practice this wobble has not impacted me at all.
Enabling brush smoothing options in your applications will minimize its visibility.
Pen case - Adding the the premium feel is the pen case. Which holds the pen, extra nibs, and nib remover. It really is a slick looking.
2021/02/08
2021/03/25
2022/02/16
2022/02/19
NOTE: This tablet does not support wireless operation. It does have a wireless version: XP-Pen Deco LW
2022/02/16
2022/02/19
2022/12/15
Model Year: 2021
NOTE: This is the wireless version of XP-Pen Deco L (IT1060B)
Released: 2024
Product page:
Active Area:
9.06” x 16.1" -> 18.47" diagonal
409 x 230mm -> 469.2mm diagonal
Aspect Ratio: 16x9
NOTE: it has the exact same size Active Area as the Huion Kamvas Pro 19.
Display panel tech: IPS
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Lamination: YES
Viewing Angle: 178°
Contrast: unspecified
Response time: unspecified
Refresh rate: 60hz
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Anti-glare treatment:
Etched glass Color: 10 bit (8bit+FRC)
Color Gamut Coverage Ratio: 99.8% sRGB, 96% Adobe RGB, 98% Display P3
The tablet comes with two pens
X3 Pro Roller Stylus
X3 Pro Slim Stylus
It is compatible with other pens in the X3 pro series.
X3 Pro Roller Stylus
X3 Pro Slim Stylus
X3 Pro - I tested this. It worked.
XP-Pen states these numbers for X3 Pro pens
IAF: 3gf
Max Pressure: 400gf
In my testing with the pens that came with the tablet
Subjectively, 3gf seemed about right
I measured the max pressure at around 250gf.
The red and blue lines indicated the pressure response for the two pens that came with this tablet. The gray lines are other models of the X3 Pro series that i have.
RATING: VERY GOOD. Low amounts of AG sparkle.
Maybe just slightly more than the Cintiq Pro 22.
Similar to Huion Kamvas Pro 19
Pixels are relatively clear and well delineated.
The look is clearly sharper than the Huion Kamvas Pro 19 which has a soft look that some people don't like.
Really does look like a larger version of the XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 GEN2
Moving between low and high pressure cave smooth pressure transitions.
XP-Pen states:
Center: ±0.4 mm
Corner: ±0.8 mm
RATING: VERY GOOD.
My experience matched the accuracy numbers XP-Pen provides.
VERY GOOD.
On par with Cintiq Pro 22 and with Huion Kamvas Pro 19.
OK. Minor displacement at 45deg
Pen tilted left -> 1.8 mm displacement
Pen vertical -> ~1 mm displacement
Pen tilted right -> ~0 mm displacement
RATING: VERY GOOD
Drawing 50 strokes as fast possible results in no lost strokes.
Rating: GOOD low amounts of diagonal wobble.
Just a little more than the Huion Kamvas Pro 19
About the same as the Cintiq Pro 22
A little less than the XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 GEN2
About the same as the Huion Kamvas 13 GEN3
About the same as the XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus
As is typical for etched glass surfaces, there is a slight surface texture.
Using the same X3 Pro pen with a plastic nib
The XP-Pen Artist Pro 19 GEN2 has an amount of surface texture that is
about the same as the XP-Pen Artist Pro 19 GEN2
about the same as the Huion Kamvas Pro 19
a little less than the XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus
a little less than the Cintiq Pro 22
2 USB-C ports on the top edge
The ports are NOT recessed
I tested both the configurations below with my M3 Macbook Pro and a Surface Pro 8
YES. this tablet is VESA mountable (75mm x 75mm)
YES. This tablet has a two folding legs on the back.
This tablet does NOT come with a stand.
I used the stand that came with the Xencelabs Pen Display 16 to hold this tablet. It worked very well.
This tablet does NOT support touch.
There are no audio features such as a headphone jack.
GOOD. Tablet keeps cool
Left 1/3 cool
Right 2/3 slightly warm
Warmer near the USB-C ports
See:
See:
User manual:
See .
The X3 Pro pens tend do have a lot of variability in their pressure range: See .
XP-Pen maintains a list of pens and which tablets they are compatible with here:
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PO5R
2023
X3 Pro
2023
X3 Pro Roller
2023
X3 Pro Slim
2023
X3 ELITE
2022
X3 ELITE PLUS
2022
PH02
2021
P01
2021
PA6
2020
P05D
2020
PA5
2020
PA2
2019
PA1
2019
P05
2018
P02S
2018
P03
2018
P06
2018
P55C
2017
These more recent models:
Brad Colbow review of XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus 2023/11/20
Brad Colbow review of XP-Pen Artist 22R Pro 2020/02/03
Brad Colbow Review of XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro 2020/06/22
Marc Brunet Review of XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro 2020/06/01
The XP-Pen X3 Pro series of pens was introduced in 2023.
XP-Pen states it should have an IAF of 3gf. Subjectively that felt accurate.
XP-Pen says the X3 Pro pens should have a max pressure of 400 gf.
My testing shows that individual units can vary from ~250gf to ~450gf.
Pen pressure levels - 16K. Ignore this. it is hype. All you need is 2K pressure levels. More important than this is the wide pressure range (from IAF to Max pressure).
Obligatory 16K pressure level screenshot. This is what it shows in the driver.
There is no noticeable impact on my drawing.
More here: pen pressure
Pen eraser - Only the X3 Pro has an eraser. the other models do not.
Disabled buttons impact on drawing
Good: If you disable the two pen buttons in the driver, and then press the buttons while drawing it doesn't seem to interrupt drawing. I tested this with Clip Studio Paint and Krita on Windows 11.
Pretty good - surprisingly good for a consumer level tablet. IAF could be a little better but not a big problem for me.
Two buttons on pen. It looks like one button - but it is a rocker switch so acts like two buttons.
No eraser.
I'm not good at measuring IAF. Subjectively it is definitely higher IAF than a Wacom Pro Pen 2 (not surprising) and a little higher than a Huion PW517 pen.
I have three of these pens. The max pressure's measured very well.
~370gf
~350gf
~360gf
