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HUION Kamvas RDS 160 Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Type:pen displayActive drawing area:66629 mm²Resolution:1920x1080Pen pressure levels:8192Report rate:220 RPS

HUION Kamvas RDS 160 Review: Compare 66 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drawing tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the drawing tablet's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drawing tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

90%

7.5

Technical score

10%

6.5

User score

â–²Better than 72% of drawing-tablets
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Drawing tablets category across these key areas: Form Factor, Display & Color, Pen & Input, Connectivity, Controls & Extras.
When it matters
When you want to compare drawing tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

50%

8.2

Pen & Input

40%

6.5

Display & Color

4%

7.7

Form Factor

3%

6.9

Connectivity

3%

7.2

Controls & Extras

â–²Better than 77% of drawing-tablets
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drawing tablet.
When it matters
When you want to know how a drawing tablet performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 14 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 97% of drawing-tablets
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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet HUION Kamvas RDS 160

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Drawing tablets category across these key areas: Form Factor, Display & Color, Pen & Input, Connectivity, Controls & Extras.
When it matters
When you want to compare drawing tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

50%

8.2

Pen & Input

40%

6.5

Display & Color

4%

7.7

Form Factor

3%

6.9

Connectivity

3%

7.2

Controls & Extras

7.5
User score
User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drawing tablet.
When it matters
When you want to know how a drawing tablet performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 14 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
3.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drawing tablet.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Popularity:
HUION Kamvas RDS 160 has a popularity score of 3.6 points, which is lower than 60.8% of drawing tablets.
3.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drawing tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drawing tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.8
Type
pen display
Display
yes
Display
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This drawing tablet has a display. This feature is present on 47.9% of drawing tablets.
Compatibility
Windows / macOS / Linux / ChromeOS / Android
Wireless capability
no
Wireless capability
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
1,260 g
Weight
1,260 g
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 1,260 g, heavier than 63.8% of drawing tablets and equal to 1.1% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
66,629 mm²
Active drawing area
66,629 mm²
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 66,629 mm², larger than that of 71.4% of drawing tablets.
344.16 x 193.6 mm.
Screen size
15.6 inch
Screen size
15.6 inch
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <11.6 inch – >23.8 inch
This drawing tablet has a screen size of 15.6 inch, larger than that of 34.4% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 21.5% of drawing tablets.
Resolution
1920x1080
Resolution
1920x1080
â–² Better than 53% of models
This drawing tablet has a display resolution of 1920x1080, higher than that of 52.6% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of drawing tablets.
Pixel density
141 ppi
Pixel density
141 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 141 ppi, lower than that of 62.4% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 12.9% of drawing tablets.
Typical brightness
220 nits
Typical brightness
220 nits
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
This drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 220 nits, lower than that of 57.1% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 34.1% of drawing tablets.
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Stylus included
yes
Stylus included
yes
Category Benchmark
This drawing tablet comes with a stylus. This feature is present on 100% of drawing tablets.
Pen technology
EMR (battery-free)
Pen technology
EMR (battery-free)
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drawing tablet uses EMR (battery-free) pen technology, more advanced than that of 4.6% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 95.4% of drawing tablets.
PenTech 3.
Pen pressure levels
8,192
Pen pressure levels
8,192
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
Market range: <8.2k – >16.4k
This drawing tablet supports 8,192 pen pressure levels, more than 9.3% of drawing tablets and equal to 75.8% of drawing tablets.
Pen resolution
5,080 LPI
Pen resolution
5,080 LPI
â–² Better than 6% of models
Market range: <5.1k LPI – >5.1k LPI
This drawing tablet supports a pen resolution of 5,080 LPI, higher than that of 5.7% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 94.3% of drawing tablets.
Report rate
220 RPS
Report rate
220 RPS
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
This drawing tablet has a report rate of 220 RPS, lower than that of 56% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 20.9% of drawing tablets.
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Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This drawing tablet does not support Bluetooth. 13.1% of drawing tablets support Bluetooth.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
1
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports, more than 83.2% of drawing tablets and equal to 11% of drawing tablets.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
?
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 1% of models
Market range: <0 – >0
This drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, fewer than 1.1% of drawing tablets and equal to 99% of drawing tablets.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
Market range: <0 – >0
This drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, fewer than 1.6% of drawing tablets and equal to 98.4% of drawing tablets.
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N. of express keys
10
N. of express keys
10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This drawing tablet has 10 express keys, more than 86.3% of drawing tablets and equal to 4.7% of drawing tablets.
N. of dials
0
N. of dials
0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This drawing tablet has 0 dials, fewer than 21.6% of drawing tablets and equal to 78.4% of drawing tablets.
Stand included
yes
Stand included
yes
â–² Better than 71% of models
This drawing tablet comes with a stand. This feature is present on 29.5% of drawing tablets.
Fold-out legs
no
Fold-out legs
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This drawing tablet does not have fold-out legs. 7.3% of drawing tablets have fold-out legs.
Uses separate stand.
Pen stand included
yes
Pen stand included
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This drawing tablet comes with a pen stand. This feature is present on 58.9% of drawing tablets.
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HUION Kamvas RDS 160 vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drawing tablet has full lamination, while the average drawing tablet does not. 39% of drawing tablets have full lamination.
  • 7 % wider Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <72 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (99 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    99 % vs 92 %
  • Anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This drawing tablet has an anti-reflection coating, while the average drawing tablet does not. 47.7% of drawing tablets have an anti-reflection coating.
    Etched anti-glare glass.
  • 25,865 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    66,629 mm²
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (66629 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    344.16 x 193.6 mm.
    66,629 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • Integrated display
    Display
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This drawing tablet has a display, while the average drawing tablet does not. 48.2% of drawing tablets have a display.
  • 4 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    10
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (10 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    10 vs 6
  • 1 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
    1
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Stand included
    Stand included
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This drawing tablet comes with a stand, while the average drawing tablet does not. 29.8% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
  • Integrated display
    Display
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This drawing tablet has a display, while the average drawing tablet does not. 48.2% of drawing tablets have a display.
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drawing tablet has full lamination, while the average drawing tablet does not. 39% of drawing tablets have full lamination.
  • 7 % wider Adobe RGB coverage
    Adobe RGB coverage
    99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <72 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers more Adobe RGB than the average drawing tablet (99 % vs 92 %). The average drawing tablet covers 92 % of Adobe RGB.
    99 % vs 92 %
  • Anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This drawing tablet has an anti-reflection coating, while the average drawing tablet does not. 47.7% of drawing tablets have an anti-reflection coating.
    Etched anti-glare glass.
  • 25,865 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    66,629 mm²
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (66629 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    344.16 x 193.6 mm.
    66,629 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 1 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
    1
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 4 more express keys
    N. of express keys
    10
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has more express keys than the average drawing tablet (10 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    10 vs 6
  • Stand included
    Stand included
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This drawing tablet comes with a stand, while the average drawing tablet does not. 29.8% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
  • 11 ms slower response
    Response time
    25 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <8 ms – >25 ms
    This drawing tablet has a slower response time than the average drawing tablet (25 ms vs 14 ms). The average drawing tablet has a response time of 14 ms.
    25 ms vs 14 ms
  • 30 nits dimmer display
    Typical brightness
    220 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
    This drawing tablet has lower typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (220 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    220 nits vs 250 nits
  • 15.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    141 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (141 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    141 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 5.6% lower report rate
    Report rate
    220 RPS
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (220 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    220 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 6.1% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    14 g
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (14 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    14 g vs 13.2 g
  • 66.7 mm bulkier body
    Width
    423.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (423.5 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    423.5 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 22.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drawing tablet.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a drawing tablet performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HUION Kamvas RDS 160
    the average drawing tablet
    HUION Kamvas RDS 160 has a lower user score than the average drawing tablet (6.54 vs 8.000).
    6.54 vs 8
  • 70.3% heavier design
    Weight
    1,260 g
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (1260 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    1,260 g vs 740 g
  • 22.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drawing tablet.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a drawing tablet performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HUION Kamvas RDS 160
    the average drawing tablet
    HUION Kamvas RDS 160 has a lower user score than the average drawing tablet (6.54 vs 8.000).
    6.54 vs 8
  • 2.19x more expensive
    HUION Kamvas RDS 160 is more expensive than the average drawing tablet (£350 vs £160).
    £350 vs £160
  • 66.7 mm bulkier body
    Width
    423.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (423.5 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    423.5 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 70.3% heavier design
    Weight
    1,260 g
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (1260 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    1,260 g vs 740 g
  • 30 mm taller body
    Height
    253 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <139.2 mm – >359 mm
    This drawing tablet is taller than the average drawing tablet (253 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    253 mm vs 223 mm
  • 11 ms slower response
    Response time
    25 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <8 ms – >25 ms
    This drawing tablet has a slower response time than the average drawing tablet (25 ms vs 14 ms). The average drawing tablet has a response time of 14 ms.
    25 ms vs 14 ms
  • 30 nits dimmer display
    Typical brightness
    220 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
    This drawing tablet has lower typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (220 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    220 nits vs 250 nits
  • 15.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    141 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a lower pixel density than the average drawing tablet (141 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    141 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • 5.6% lower report rate
    Report rate
    220 RPS
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <200 RPS – >290 RPS
    This drawing tablet has a lower report rate than the average drawing tablet (220 RPS vs 233 RPS). The average drawing tablet has a report rate of 233 RPS.
    220 RPS vs 233 RPS
  • 6.1% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    14 g
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (14 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    14 g vs 13.2 g

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What we like about HUION Kamvas RDS 160

  • Excellent value for money as a budget-friendly 16-inch pen display
  • High color accuracy and vibrant visuals thanks to Quantum Dot technology (145% sRGB)
  • Fully laminated etched glass screen reduces parallax and provides a natural drawing texture
  • Portable and slim design, capable of running on laptop power via a single USB-C cable
  • Responsive PenTech 3.0 technology with 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity
  • Includes 10 customizable express keys to streamline the digital workflow

What we don't like about HUION Kamvas RDS 160

  • Noticeable heating in the upper right corner during extended use in warm environments
  • Frequent complaints regarding 1080p resolution being less sharp than 2.5K or 4K competitors
  • Management of the 3-in-1 cable can be cumbersome for users who travel frequently
  • Minor cursor offset (2-3 pixels) reported by some users when tilting the pen
  • Included stand is functional but basic, with some users preferring a more robust 3rd-party option
  • Occasional software/driver issues when tabbing between multiple monitor setups

Verdict

The Huion Kamvas RDS-160 is a slim 15.6-inch pen display featuring a 1920x1080 FHD IPS screen enhanced by quantum dot technology to achieve a wide 145% sRGB color gamut. Its fully laminated display with anti-glare etched glass significantly reduces parallax and reflections, while the included PW517 battery-free pen provides 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and ±60° tilt support for a natural drawing experience. Main pros include its highly portable 12mm thick design, ten programmable press keys for streamlined workflows, and versatile connectivity via 3-in-1 or full-featured USB-C cables to PC, Mac, and Android devices. Potential cons include a relatively slow 25ms response time compared to higher-end models, reports of the unit becoming warm in the upper corner during extended use, and occasional color accuracy issues that may require external calibration for professional color-critical work.

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