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XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP Review | 66 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620Type:pen displayActive drawing area:67185 mm²Resolution:3840x2160Pen pressure levels:8192Report rate:220 RPS

XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP 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.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components

90%

7.3

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▲Better than 71% of drawing-tablets
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components

50%

7.8

Pen & Input

40%

7.1

Display & Color

4%

7.6

Form Factor

3%

7.0

Connectivity

3%

2.4

Controls & Extras

▲Better than 72% of drawing-tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £620

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Technical Specifications of drawing tablet XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components:

50%

7.8

Pen & Input

40%

7.1

Display & Color

4%

7.6

Form Factor

3%

7.0

Connectivity

3%

2.4

Controls & Extras

7.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65% of drawing tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

7.2

Price

7.3
Type
pen display
Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 52% of models
This drawing tablet has a display. This feature is present on 47.9% of drawing tablets.
4K display.
Compatibility
Windows / macOS / Linux / ChromeOS / Android
Wireless capability
no
Wireless capability
no
▼ Worse than 19% of models
This drawing tablet does not support wireless use. 18.6% of drawing tablets support wireless use.
Weight
1,520 g
Weight
1,520 g
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
This drawing tablet weighs 1,520 g, heavier than 75.5% of drawing tablets.
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Active drawing area
67,185 mm²
Active drawing area
67,185 mm²
▲ Better than 75% of models
Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
This drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 67,185 mm², larger than that of 74.6% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 2.1% of drawing tablets.
345.6 x 194.4 mm.
Screen size
15.6 inch
Screen size
15.6 inch
▼ 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
3840x2160
Resolution
3840x2160
★ Better than 90% of models
This drawing tablet has a display resolution of 3840x2160, higher than that of 89.7% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 10.3% of drawing tablets.
Pixel density
282 ppi
Pixel density
282 ppi
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
This drawing tablet has a pixel density of 282 ppi, higher than that of 92.5% of drawing tablets and equal to that of 7.5% of drawing tablets.
Typical brightness
262 nits
Typical brightness
262 nits
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
This drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 262 nits, higher than that of 76.9% 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)
▲ 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.
Pen pressure levels
8,192
Pen pressure levels
8,192
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
2
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This drawing tablet has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports, more than 94.8% of drawing tablets and equal to 5.2% of drawing tablets.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
2
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This drawing tablet has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports, more than 90.2% of drawing tablets and equal to 9.8% of drawing tablets.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
0
▼ 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
▼ 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
0
N. of express keys
0
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This drawing tablet has 0 express keys, fewer than 71.6% of drawing tablets and equal to 28.4% of drawing tablets.
N. of dials
0
N. of dials
0
▼ 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
no
Stand included
no
▼ Worse than 30% of models
This drawing tablet does not come with a stand. 30% of drawing tablets come with a stand.
Fold-out legs
no
Fold-out legs
no
▼ 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
▲ Better than 41% of models
This drawing tablet comes with a pen stand. This feature is present on 58.9% of drawing tablets.
Pen case doubles as stand.
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XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP vs the average drawing tablet

246810TotalForm FactorDisplay & ColorPen & InputConnectivityControls & Extras
  • Supports touch input
    Touch support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This drawing tablet supports touch input, while the average drawing tablet does not. 11.1% of drawing tablets support touch input.
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 69.9% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    282 ppi
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a higher pixel density than the average drawing tablet (282 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    282 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • Has pen eraser
    Pen eraser
    yes
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    This drawing tablet includes a pen eraser, while the average drawing tablet does not. 19% of drawing tablets include a pen eraser.
  • Anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 26,421 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    67,185 mm²
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (67185 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    345.6 x 194.4 mm.
    67,185 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • Integrated display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ 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.
    4K display.
  • 2 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (2 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports.
    2 vs 0
  • Integrated display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ 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.
    4K display.
  • Fully laminated display
    Full lamination
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 69.9% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    282 ppi
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <102 ppi – >239 ppi
    This drawing tablet has a higher pixel density than the average drawing tablet (282 ppi vs 166 ppi). The average drawing tablet has a pixel density of 166 ppi.
    282 ppi vs 166 ppi
  • Anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 26,421 mm² larger work area
    Active drawing area
    67,185 mm²
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <15.5k mm² – >127.8k mm²
    This drawing tablet has a larger active drawing area than the average drawing tablet (67185 mm² vs 40764 mm²). The average drawing tablet offers an active drawing area of 40764 mm².
    345.6 x 194.4 mm.
    67,185 mm² vs 40,764 mm²
  • 12 nits brighter display
    Typical brightness
    262 nits
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <220 nits – >310 nits
    This drawing tablet has higher typical brightness than the average drawing tablet (262 nits vs 250 nits). The average drawing tablet has a typical brightness of 250 nits.
    262 nits vs 250 nits
  • Supports touch input
    Touch support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This drawing tablet supports touch input, while the average drawing tablet does not. 11.1% of drawing tablets support touch input.
  • Has pen eraser
    Pen eraser
    yes
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    This drawing tablet includes a pen eraser, while the average drawing tablet does not. 19% of drawing tablets include a pen eraser.
  • 2 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (2 vs 0). The average drawing tablet has 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
    2
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This drawing tablet has more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports than the average drawing tablet (2 vs 1). The average drawing tablet has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 7 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    87 %
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (87 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    87 % vs 94 %
  • 11 ms slower response
    Response time
    25 ms
    ▼ 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
  • 10.6% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    14.6 g
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (14.6 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    14.6 g vs 13.2 g
  • 6 fewer express keys
    N. of express keys
    0
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has fewer express keys than the average drawing tablet (0 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    0 vs 6
  • 1 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    9
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <6 – >20
    This drawing tablet includes fewer replacement nibs than the average drawing tablet (9 vs 10). The average drawing tablet includes 10 replacement nibs.
    9 vs 10
  • 5.6% lower report rate
    Report rate
    220 RPS
    ▼ 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
  • 2.05x heavier design
    Weight
    1,520 g
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (1520 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    1,520 g vs 740 g
  • 3.88x more expensive
    XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP is more expensive than the average drawing tablet (£620 vs £160).
    £620 vs £160
  • 3.88x more expensive
    XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP is more expensive than the average drawing tablet (£620 vs £160).
    £620 vs £160
  • 6.16x less popular
    XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP has a lower popularity than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.16
  • 4% worse value for money
    XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP has a lower value-for-money score than the average drawing tablet (7.3 vs 7.6).
    7.3 vs 7.6
  • 2.05x heavier design
    Weight
    1,520 g
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <250 g – >5.5k g
    This drawing tablet is heavier than the average drawing tablet (1520 g vs 740 g). The average drawing tablet weighs 740 g.
    1,520 g vs 740 g
  • 4.9 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    15.4 mm
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <7.5 mm – >26 mm
    This drawing tablet is thicker than the average drawing tablet (15.4 mm vs 10.5 mm). The average drawing tablet is 10.5 mm thick.
    15.4 mm vs 10.5 mm
  • 49.6 mm bulkier body
    Width
    406.4 mm
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <211 mm – >567 mm
    This drawing tablet is wider than the average drawing tablet (406.4 mm vs 356.8 mm). The average drawing tablet is 356.8 mm wide.
    406.4 mm vs 356.8 mm
  • 40.1 mm taller body
    Height
    263.1 mm
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <139.2 mm – >359 mm
    This drawing tablet is taller than the average drawing tablet (263.1 mm vs 223 mm). The average drawing tablet is 223 mm tall.
    263.1 mm vs 223 mm
  • 7 % narrower DCI-P3 coverage
    DCI-P3 coverage
    87 %
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <88 % – >99 %
    This drawing tablet covers less DCI-P3 than the average drawing tablet (87 % vs 94 %). The average drawing tablet covers 94 % of DCI-P3.
    87 % vs 94 %
  • 11 ms slower response
    Response time
    25 ms
    ▼ 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
  • 10.6% heavier pen
    Pen weight
    14.6 g
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <10 g – >16 g
    This drawing tablet includes a heavier pen than the average drawing tablet (14.6 g vs 13.2 g). The average drawing tablet pen weighs 13.2 g.
    14.6 g vs 13.2 g
  • 1 fewer nibs included
    N. of nibs included
    9
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <6 – >20
    This drawing tablet includes fewer replacement nibs than the average drawing tablet (9 vs 10). The average drawing tablet includes 10 replacement nibs.
    9 vs 10
  • 5.6% lower report rate
    Report rate
    220 RPS
    ▼ 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
  • 1 fewer pen buttons
    N. of pen buttons
    1
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <2 – >2
    This drawing tablet has fewer pen buttons than the average drawing tablet (1 vs 2). The average drawing tablet pen has 2 buttons.
    Digital eraser excluded from count.
    1 vs 2
  • 10 fewer touch points
    Touch points
    10
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet supports fewer touch points than the average drawing tablet (10 vs 0). The average drawing tablet supports 0 touch points.
    10 vs 0
  • 6 fewer express keys
    N. of express keys
    0
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This drawing tablet has fewer express keys than the average drawing tablet (0 vs 6). The average drawing tablet has 6 express keys.
    0 vs 6
  • 2.14x higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    15 W
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0.3 W – >31 W
    This drawing tablet uses more power than the average drawing tablet (15 W vs 7 W). The average drawing tablet uses 7 W of power.
    Typical operating power.
    15 W vs 7 W

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What we like about XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP

  • Stunning 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) provides excellent visual clarity and sharpness.
  • High color accuracy covering 92% Adobe RGB and 124% sRGB is ideal for professional photo art and illustration.
  • Fully laminated display reduces parallax and provides a more natural drawing experience.
  • Includes a multi-touch feature with a physical toggle button for three distinct modes (Touch On, Pen Priority, or Touch Off).
  • Solid premium build quality with a sleek aluminum back and a comfortable, battery-free PH2 stylus featuring a digital eraser.
  • Responsive multi-touch gestures on Windows for zooming, rotating, and navigating the canvas.

What we don't like about XP Pen Artist Pro 16TP

  • Limited touch functionality on macOS, lacking support for essential gestures like pinch-to-zoom and panning.
  • The pen has difficulty detecting very light pressure changes, leading to thicker initial lines during minimal pressure strokes.
  • Non-matte screen surface can feel slightly reflective or shiny compared to dedicated matte etched glass.
  • Lacks physical shortcut express keys on the tablet itself, requiring a separate keyboard or remote for efficient workflow.
  • Single USB-C cable connection may only drive the display up to 50% brightness if the host computer cannot provide enough power.
  • The stylus only features one side button, which some users find limiting compared to two-button alternatives.

Verdict

The XP-Pen Artist Pro 16TP is a professional-grade 15.6-inch drawing display featuring a flagship 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) fully laminated IPS screen with multi-touch support and exceptional color accuracy covering 92% Adobe RGB and 124% sRGB. Its standout characteristics include a specialized anti-glare, non-grainy glass surface designed to reduce eye fatigue and a battery-free PH2 stylus offering 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, 60 degrees of tilt, and a digital eraser. Main pros include its stunning visual clarity, portable 15mm slim profile, and intuitive finger gesture navigation for zooming and rotating canvases on Windows. However, notable cons include limited multi-touch gesture support on macOS, the absence of a built-in stand, and a high sensitivity to accidental touch activations.

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