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
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.
Released: 2024
Product page: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-pro-19-gen-2.html
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
See my notes on the XP-Pen X3 Pro series of pens.
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.
The X3 Pro pens tend do have a lot of variability in their pressure range: See my notes on the XP-Pen X3 Pro series of pens.
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
