XP-Pen
Artist Pro 16 Gen 2
A solid mid-range drawing tablet for PC and console players, leading with 16 in.
62/100
16 inPen Display2.5K QHDX3 Pro Smart Chip99%
£397best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Etched / anti-glare glass
- Fully laminated screen
- Battery-free pen
- No tilt recognition
- No wireless
Score profile
Scored against the drawing tablets classWhere the Artist Pro 16 Gen 2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and display
TypePen Display
Screen size16 "
Resolution2.5
sRGB coverage99
Etched / anti-glare glassYes
Fully laminated screenYes
Pen
Pen technologyX3 Pro Smart Chip
Battery-free penYes
Pen eraserYes
Active area and accuracy
Active area diagonal16 "
Design and connectivity
Built-in standYes
Compatibility
WindowsYes
macOSYes
AndroidYes
ChromeOSYes
LinuxYes
More specs
Resolution1440
Has displayYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowArtist Pro 16 Gen 2 vs Huion Kamvas 24 Plus
Artist Pro 16 Gen 2Kamvas 24 Plus
| XP-PenArtist Pro 16 Gen 2This page | HuionKamvas 24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 /100Better | 60 /100 |
| Active area | 16 " | 23.8 "Better |
| Pressure levels | — | 8192 |
| Pen technology | X3 Pro Smart Chip | Huion PenTec3.0 |
| Type | Pen Display | Graphics Tablet |
Who it's for
Is the Artist Pro 16 Gen 2 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Artist Pro 16 Gen 2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other drawing tablets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Artist Pro 16 Gen 2?
Its etched / anti-glare glass stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Artist Pro 24 Gen 2?
The Artist Pro 24 Gen 2 scores 64/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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