XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) Review
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Hey there Brad. I really love all your videos of reviewing drawing tablets and you giving a lot of positive feedback from your videos. I’ve been watching your videos of drawing tablets and I’m loving your reviews on XPPen tablets lately. I watched your video on the XPPen Artist Pro 15.6 and I seriously love how it looks and how the way you used it came out pretty nicely.
XP Pen is almost hitting the sweet spot! Once they reach 120hz I feel like they'll dominate the market. This model looks much nicer than my Cintiq 16 as well, the FHD is very noticeable
i will bend over when i see 120hz on a wacom alternative tablet lol it would be crazy
@@lesnacke The price would be crazy.
@@tristen_grant would still be less than the cintiq 27 pro. also if they dont put it on a fucken mobile studio device they can keep the cost down probably
Honestly Cintiq 16 is absolute crap that shouldn't be on market in a first place. Wacom is really dropping a ball here. Cintiq 16 has terrible colors, terrible brightness, it's grainy and has noticable paralax. Doesn't even have matte screen but it has matt foil on top. Absolute crap that is saved by the digitizer, pen and software.
Cintiq 16 PRO is awful aswell cause it has terrible fan that is loud and crappy.
There are only 2 things that are holding me back from XP Pen:
- the noticable jitter we can see even in this video
- they don't have slim pen
imo dismissing a device just because of its fans is kinda weird. I have a cintiq pro 16 and dont even notice the fans. its worth it to me to have the better pen as well as the touch features and great screen. The regular cintiq also has a worse screen but youre still getting that great wacom pen. @@orcusdei
I pre-ordered one in August and I've been waiting so much for you to make a review on it even though I've already bought one. I'll be finally receiving it this week. I'm excited. Great review as always. ❤
That is happening to me right now too 😂.
Enjoy your display! I have to wait a few more days haha.
Great catch! Noticing the viewing angles. I feel it makes screens look better and makes leaning over it better or leaning back easier.
I have always loved XP-Pen but Wow, they have really stepped up their game! I can even see the justification of the higher pricing based on my old Artist Pro 1st Gen. It is gonna be a few months but I can't wait to upgrade! Also, I never really use the buttons, I do all my shortcuts w my left hand on the keyboard to the side.
WOW. 16 to 10 screen aspect ratio! A gold star for you XP
I'm so glad I held out buying the previous version. The reason I'm looking into this model (16 Pro) is that sweet sweet color gamut. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've never seen another tablet that has a higher color gamut as the 16 Pro, not even more expensive models or other brands.
I’m really loving the way you draw your characters. After all these years of UA-cam you can tell your style has noticeably evolved and has a really appealing quality. I wonder are you planning a character art course? That would be amazing!
Thanks a lot! I was looking for my first pen display. After a week of searching, I bought one. Your channel is great for making these kinds of decisions. :D
Thank you for yet another fantastic review filled with awesome art, Brad!
One crucial element that differentiates XP from Huyon might be the Driver + UI [unless they are also similar]
My XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro always resets when waking the computer from sleep: the pen doesen't, the apps jump halfway between the monitors etc
Does this require a PC to use
Can we have a side by side comparison test with other 16” pen display models? Thanks…👍🏻
Hi Brad! In which position would you place the XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) in the ranking of 16" screen reviews on your website? Above or below the Huions and cintiqs you tested? I find this ranking very useful and would help me decide my choice.
Thank you very much!
Excellent review, Brad. I hope that they will launch a bigger one soon. I'd prefer a 22" with that same technology. Thanks for the video!
I picked up one of these new tablets myself a few weeks ago and so far im super impressed. I wish it had better viewing angles as I find them quite bad even for IPR, but for the price its really good! The 16:10 aspect ratio is also great for this tablet format
does it have that paper like feel? Or is it ur typical glass or plastic feel?
Got the bargain bin version of this one, the ugee, only has the essentials and a fhd screen, as my first pen display it is doing great. Thanks for all the reviews, helped me out a lot.
16" seems to be the ideal size for me personally, bigger than this becomes too big. If this has touch support, it's an easy instant-purchase. I really like the convenience of touch/finger gestures on my Tab S6 Lite.
I see a worthy Wacom competitor in XP-Pen.
@wahfls.This is a half-joke, half-serious question: have you ever tried 2 styluses (dual wield) when using it?
@wahfls.The XP-Pen tablet 😂 I have no idea why I came up with that thought 🤣
@@franciscodetonne4797 you got some crazy ideas there
I just got the XP Pen Deco Pro graphics tablet, the larger one. Solid build and I am already researching on getting a pen display. I am just curious if the 14 inch is just as good as the 16 inch. I am used to my 12.9 IPad Pro, so I am wondering if 16 inch is going to be too big.
Hi, love your videos and I have a question: I don't do art professionally, but have done amateur level for quite some time. I now wanted to buy my first drawing tablet and, since I have no "normal" tablet aswell, I was wondering if I should go with something like this (rn costs 449 and not 600) or the iPad 9th gen. I want a drawing tablet but, as I said, I don't have a tablet (have only been using laptop for university etc.), so I don't know if it would be a better purchase this one or the iPad 9.
Hi Brad and everyone!
Between Wacom one 13 (new gen with touch screen) and XP Pen 16 pro gen2, which one is better? Which one would you buy and Why?
Thank you 🙏🏻
thanks for review!
but its also interesting to see comparison with XPPen Artist Pro 16TP 4K in the drawing process
Me too! I'm curious which is better
Am i misunderstanding the specs of this one in comparison with the gen1? It seems that the color space coverage of different standards have been diminished due to shifted colors, as written on the xp-pen website
Thanks Brad. What do you make of 4K vs 2.5K difference? Does 4K make for a better display? How does this one compare to Huion 16 (4K) - better resolution but less pen sensitivity? Thanks much.
Hi Brad, thanks so much for the video, much appreciated. What are your thoughts on this display vs the xppen 16 4k? Currently in my country they not too different in price?
If money wasn't a factor and you had to choose just one, would you choose this tablet or Wacom Cintiq Pro 16? I'm not sure which one I'll be getting for my studio shed when I go to get one.
I think the size, the 2gen and price makes it an optimal choice.
You did not talk about the screen ration, which is the reason I would pick this over the Huion.
After seeing this review it's very good to know that pen Performance is improving with upgrade. Also, if driver stability is there with device upgradation, then everything is fine.
Hey, I have this drawing tablet and I'm just wondering what kind of monitor stand you'd recommend for it if you're looking for full mobility and to free up some desk space.
Hi Brad do you see any difference between this version and the 14 one outer of the canvas size? In the specification there are some other points but in reality I'd like to know if there are some big difference
Should I put more budget for PRO16 instead the Artist16 ?
I wish they made another vereion of this tablet but with the shirtcut keys on the tablet. But overall very good!
I picked up this tablet up cause of Linux support. Got it working with my steam deck using Krita on desktop mode steamOS. Can only use the one screen though.. saving up for a proper PC later on.
I am sold!! Never liked the shortcut keys on the device.
Once bought a new XP-PEN from the official store and it messed up around the 3rd month. had to open the hardware myself to fix it and it was full of small fingertips inside the case, since then I always prefered Wacom.
Why do you not have a link to the tablet you're reviewing in the description? More importantly, why don't you have a link to it that gives you a little kick-back if someone uses it to purchase it?!
I'm not a big fan of remotes, I get disoriented easily and with my 13.3 pro I still push the wrong buttons sometimes and I don't like moving my arms that much when I'm focusing on my work, although that 16k sensitivity sure does sound nice tho and the brushed aluminum edges really looks enticing, but I think I'll give it a pass or when the price of it drops.
Do you perhaps know the color depth for this display? 8-bit, 8-bit FRC or 10-bit? They seem to have forgotten to mention it on their site 🙃
I love your videos.
Can you use the pen only? Like on a samsung tablet or any other tablet? Will it still function the same. For one example, the pressure.
Please do an in depth comparison of this and the huion 16 2.5k if possible 🙏..
Especially the quality/colors of the screens.
no
Does the pen support barreling/rotation? Or is Wacom's art-pen the only one on the market that supports it?
Do they have a big one that's laminated and uses this pen? That'd be perfect
finallly at last its here
Please help me choose.
Which is better
Huion 2Kamvas 22 plus or
this?
Hey Brad, just fyi, I got mine today, and the still include the 3-in-1 cable for free (is shipped with the pen display, but in a separate box)
Only in the USA. I bought mine in their German shop and I had to buy the 3-in-1-cable extra.
Hello Brad, can brush be rotated while rotating pen? or set the scroll dial on remote to do the brush rotation?
I would wanna see a comparision between this and the huion 2.5k
Or a new updated "best 16 inch displays"-video. Since it seems theyve made new ones since then. I wanna know if Im to get a huion or xp pen.
I'm still waiting for a larger version of the 2nd gen pro. I want a 22-inch tablet, but their gen1 pros and non-pros all have only 1080p res and that's not even enough pixel real estate for paint tool sai 2's interface anymore.
Thanks for the review!! I was so excited when I got this tablet (it's also my first one)!! but then it kept saying 'no signal' every time I tried to turn it on. Everything is plugged in correctly but continues to not work.
Are you sure it's plugged in correctly? Did you install the XP-pen program on your computer?
so how does it compare to Huion Kamvas 16? since this one is not listed for your best stead 15.6 screen tab
Hello Sir. Could you please give me your advice. Which one is better xp pen artist pro 16 (2 Gen) or the Huion Kamvas pro 16 (2.5k).
same question here
I have a question
Can you use this specific tablet on windows 10 and 11? I have windows 11 and I’m currently using an iPad Pro for drawing but I want to move to Clip Studios Paint on my Pc on Windows 11 but I’m having trouble using my iPad on my Pc since most options I have requiere subscriptions and spending too much money in a decent way to use my iPad for it or I just can’t make it work with the free options. So I was thinking in selling my iPad and using the money to get this tablet since so far it has so many things I want to do on it. But I want to know if you can use it on Windows 11 so I can draw on CSP
if you're going to use it on your phone, you should buy a micro 8bit do controller it has 12 customizable buttons(works on Android) and fits in your hand. you can put all the shortcuts you need and not have to lift you hand from the screen. I use clip studio paint.
Can you use the 8bit do controller on pc and custom map it as well?
@@Sciencenme Yup! Stuff like Joy2Key or AntiMicroX work wonders.
@@Sciencenme I'm not sure. I think you might need a 3rd party app to do it on pc
hello, I can't choose between huion kamvas 16 pro 2.5K and XP Pen artist 16 pro 2.gen. Will there be a difference in pen sensitivity? The display is the same. Can you help me?
thinking about getting this one or the wacom cintiq 16 (non pro model)
hello sir please reply, is there wobble in this one like the older xppen tablets?
Both huion and xp pen have sale right now valentines and chinese new year (atleast in eu idk about us store)
I got the tablet last friday, This is my first display tablet and for me its a little expensive still bought it anyway. Im excited to work with this tablet and level up my portfolio. A little concerned about the fact it didnt came with any screen protector. Do i need one? any answer would be appreciated.
this one has laminated glass which is the screen protector itself. but you can still buy from 3rd party shops if they have film that supports this model
1. you did not show how it perfoms on android. Does it work in horizontal mode just fine? You can test it in nomad sculpt. It does not require touch.
2. whats the diameter of nibs
3. is this a new range of devices or just a refresh
4. are there smaller size tablets like 13"?
XP-Pen has several small drawing tablets with screens like the Artist 2nd Gen 10 (10,2 in), Artist 2nd Gen 12 (11.6 in), Artist 2nd Gen 13 (13.3 in), Artist 13 Pro (also 13,3 in) and the Artist 12 Pro (11.6 in). I think their 10" tablet is the smallest in the industry.
There aren't as many accessories included in the box as the bigger ones though, so consider that.
Is the Xppen artist 13.3 pro still worth it in 2024? Or are there better options for around the same price?
Hello, I recently received a new xp-pen 16 pro 2 gen tablet, but when connected, the stylus does not respond and after installing the driver, I also have the same problem, what could be the problem?
There is a sale going on right now. The Pro 16TP (4k) model is on sale and costs 50 bucks more than the newer Pro 16 gen 2 model.
I'm planning to sculpture in blender or zbrush, so i guess the 16TP suits my needs better as it's 4K resolution. I'm just wondering if the 4k res goes a bit to waste here on a ~16 inch display.
Would you say (or anyone in the comments that 3d models reading this) a 16 inch display would be enough real estate or should i just buy a bigger display?
Did you prefer this tablet or the Huion
Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K)? I’m not sure which one to get??
I am in the same dilemma
@6:23 I think you meant XP-Pen, right?
How does it hold up next to the Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 (latest version)?
They seem to be out of stock, does anyone know when will they be restocked
I've been thinking of purchase this tablet but it doesn't have VESA mount :(
Is it better than XP Pen ARtist Pro 16 TP model? :)
What's your favorite tablet, Brad?
I saw the artist pro 14 weighs 1.41kg but how much does this one weigh ??
5:55
I think I see the delay of the line from the pen tip.
Is that the same model?
i don't think that's delay - looks like a stabilizer is enabled.
@@drd584
I don't understand what stabilizer You mean.
When the pen moves to draw a line, the line created is behind the pen. While the pen is still moving, the line created cannot yet touch the pen.
The line can only touch the pen when the pen stops moving.
So I think that there is a noticeable delay between the line created and the movement of the pen.
is this sort of tab also suitable for video edits?
I'm wondering what you would think of this model for editing photos? Anyone have any advice or recommendations they could offer pretty please :)
If I did not have my 6th gen iPad mini I would consider buying this drawing screen. I am a hobby artist in my 40's. I enjoy art and I enjoy devices that let me create art. The 6th gen iPad mini does so much more than just drawing on it. But I would consider the XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) if the iPad did not exist.
My question is which is better, the 22R pro or this?
Now Im debating between this and the huion 2.5k
Great video, I just bought a 14” gen 2. Connected to windows pc. If set to extended screen the pen is moving curser on monitor but not tablet. If set to duplicate the scaling doesn’t work. Main monitor is 2k. Any ideas how to set this up ?
What do you guy's think is better the XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 ( Gen 2 ) or XP Pen 15.6 Pro?
I don’t understand why all tablets except Wacom all have the power cord sticking up like that. So easy to break or unsightly to see.
is XP Artist Pro 16 gen 2 can also be us without connecting it into a desktop or a laptop? if not, what XP or other stand alone pen display will you recommend?
Stand alone is tablets only, like windows surface or ipad
Does the cursor hide properly when you draw?
Can you reply how this fares against the Cintiq Pro 16 2021/2023 overall? Trying to decide between the two.
They should be compairable. The Cintiq has touch if thats something you'd want.
Hi is this a stand alone tablet or does it need a computer to run ?
it needs to be plugged to a computer
Which one is the huion equivalent?
hello sir im willing to start animating my cartoons and for that is this tablet good for me
Bro for real..really good video and good review, but there too many ads..
No price? No link?
How do you pan the canvas if it's non-touch?
Favorite part about it is the fact it’s a Wacom tablet with the xp pen brand on it just with like b+ quality vs A+++++
You mean XP-Pen is a rebranded Wacom? Really???
@@SoftwareManiacLSM Lmao no its fucken not idk what that guy is on about... xp pen is owned by ugee i believe xencelabs too. huion is something else i think but they are not the same bro wacom pen tech is its own league if u think its the same u will be disappointed.
Does the stylus work on MPP (Microsoft Pen Protocol)? If you used it on a Surface tablet, would it work? Or does it have to be the XP Pen Displays?
Its a display tablet.
@@tristen_grant Pen displays are not all cross-compatible, they each use different protocols and digitizers. There's Wacom AES, Wacom EMR, USI 1.0 / 2.0, Microsoft N-trig / MPP 1.2 / 1.5 / 1.51 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 2.6 (where all of the MPP pens are forwards-compatible but not backwards compatible), Huion's version, XP-Pen's version, whatever the heck Apple uses for the Pencils (which are also not cross compatible), Synaptics... the list is massive and it's impossible to know unless you find someone who has all of the different pens and tests it themselves.
Look amazing but I think I will stick with trying to get the Huion studio.
Also Brad how do I get windows ink to stop in Adobe I've tried everything. I even made a registrar file to stop it. It keeps bringing up a right click when I try to draw slowly.
do u really think thats a great idea to buy any "studio" standalone tablet? huion studio 24 - $2400 USD and gives you 220 nits of brightness... its not like its cheap, u cant upgrade it, if anything goes wrong its gg bro. i would never buy that unless money is no issue
@lesnacke huion have come along way. I would prefer to get the wacom 24 with the add pc in the back. But they stopped with the pc, you can't get it anywhere.
It's unfortunate that they didn't include touch on this unit. It could truly be the "all things to everyone" tablet.
can you use Hipaint on this tablet ?
Plz give a review on new Procreate app update 5.3.6
Is it compatible with VESA mount?
Great review. Does it support touch? Can you pinch in to zoom? Or do you need to use the zoom tool in photoshop / the remote to do that?
I have this tablet. It does not support touch.
tablet not support any touchscreen but the remote you can customize the keys, rotate, zoom and change the brush size.
Does this table work with chrome book
Is there an eraser on the pen? It looks similar to the wacom eraser bit!
Yes
In drawing software like csp, how would these tablets run without a graphics card? would integrated graphics be absolutely necessary in that scenario?
These are called "pen displays" and you need to plug in a computer or laptop, these are not iPads or Samsung tablets. In case that is what you ask.
Think of this as a computer monitor that you can draw on with its own stylus.
To add to what @franciscodetonne4797 said, your laptop/desktop doesn't need a graphics card to run one of these.
i used to use a graphics tablet with csp with an apu/integrated graphics (512mb of vram i think?) and 4gb ram, it worked perfectly. i think raster art programs rely much more on ram than on the graphics card, and even then a low-performance device can still get the job done
XP pen on the Top now.
Wow..