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Artist 15.6 Pro V2
A solid mid-range drawing tablet for PC and console players, leading with 15.4 in.
65/100
15.4 inGraphics Tablet with ScreenX3 Pro Smart Chip99%
£350best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Etched / anti-glare glass
- Fully laminated screen
- Battery-free pen
- Above-average pressure levels
- No tilt recognition
- No wireless
Score profile
Scored against the drawing tablets classWhere the Artist 15.6 Pro V2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and display
TypeGraphics Tablet with Screen
Screen size15.6 "
sRGB coverage99
Peak brightness250 nits
Etched / anti-glare glassYes
Fully laminated screenYes
Pen
Pen technologyX3 Pro Smart Chip
Pressure levels16384
Battery-free penYes
Pen eraserYes
Pen buttons2
Active area and accuracy
Active area diagonal15.4 "
Controls
Programmable keys8
Compatibility
WindowsYes
macOSYes
AndroidYes
ChromeOSYes
LinuxYes
More specs
Has displayYes
Pen pressure levels16384
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowArtist 15.6 Pro V2 vs Huion Kamvas Pro 16 V2
Artist 15.6 Pro V2Kamvas Pro 16 V2
| XP-PenArtist 15.6 Pro V2This page | HuionKamvas Pro 16 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Active area | 15.4 " | 15.6 "Better |
| Pressure levels | 16384 | 16384 |
| Pen technology | X3 Pro Smart Chip | PenTech 4.0 |
| Type | Graphics Tablet with Screen | Pen Display |
Who it's for
Is the Artist 15.6 Pro V2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable drawing tablet for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need tilt recognition, in which case a higher-tier drawing tablet is the better call.
Competitive player
Cares about latency, precision and feel.
good
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Artist 15.6 Pro V2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 65/100 against other drawing tablets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Artist 15.6 Pro V2?
Its etched / anti-glare glass stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Professional Drawing Tablet with Screen?
The Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Professional Drawing Tablet with Screen scores 67/100 versus this one at 65/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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