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Please note that this XPPen Graphics Drawing Tablet requires connection to a laptop or desktop computer to function. It is not a standalone device.
XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) Graphics Drawing Tablet
Professional-Level Precision. Incredible Colour. 16K Pressure Sensitivity.
Take your digital artwork to the next level with the XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) — a premium 16-inch pen display designed for professional artists, illustrators, designers, animators, photographers and creative professionals who demand outstanding precision and colour performance.
Featuring a sharp 2.5K WQXGA display, an advanced fully laminated etched-glass drawing surface and XPPen's powerful X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus with an incredible 16,384 pressure levels, the Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) delivers an exceptionally natural drawing experience where even the smallest changes in pressure can be translated into detailed, expressive strokes.
With professional-grade colour coverage, a built-in adjustable stand and the included X-Remote wireless shortcut controller, it's designed to become the centrepiece of a serious digital creative workspace.
Please Note: The XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) is a drawing display and must be connected to a compatible computer or supported Android device to operate. It is not a standalone tablet.
16-Inch 2.5K Display – See Every Detail
The Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) features a spacious 16-inch display with a 2560 × 1600 WQXGA resolution, offering considerably more detail and working space than a standard Full HD drawing display.
The higher resolution makes fine line work, detailed illustration, photo editing and complex creative projects easier to manage, while the 16:10 aspect ratio provides additional vertical workspace for toolbars, palettes and your canvas.
Whether you're illustrating characters, creating concept art, retouching photographs or working on detailed 3D projects, the high-resolution display helps keep your work sharp and clear.
Display Highlights
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16-inch drawing display
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2560 × 1600 WQXGA resolution
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16:10 aspect ratio
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1200:1 contrast ratio
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250 cd/m² typical brightness
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178° wide viewing angle
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20 ms response time
X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus – 16,384 Pressure Levels
At the heart of the Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) is XPPen's advanced X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus.
With an exceptional 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity, the stylus can recognise incredibly subtle changes in pressure, allowing artists to create anything from delicate hairline strokes to heavy, expressive brushwork with impressive control.
A light 3 g initial activation force means the pen begins responding with very little pressure, making light sketching, shading and detailed line work feel more natural.
The stylus also supports up to 60° of tilt, allowing compatible creative software to reproduce realistic pencil shading, brush angles and other traditional drawing techniques.
X3 Pro Stylus Features
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16,384 pressure levels
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3 g initial activation force
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Up to 60° tilt support
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Approximately 0.6 mm retraction distance
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5080 LPI pen resolution
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Up to 200 RPS report rate
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10 mm reading height
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±0.4 mm accuracy in the centre
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±0.8 mm accuracy towards the corners
For illustrators and digital painters, the increased pressure sensitivity gives you significantly more control over brush opacity, line width, texture and shading.
Fully Laminated Display for Accurate Pen Placement
The Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) uses full lamination technology, reducing the visual gap between the LCD panel and the drawing surface.
This helps minimise parallax so that the cursor appears much closer to the physical position of the stylus nib.
The result is a more direct and precise drawing experience that feels far more like drawing exactly where the tip of your pen touches the surface.
This is particularly useful for:
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Detailed line art
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Illustration
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Comic and manga creation
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Photo retouching
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Technical drawing
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Graphic design
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Digital painting
X-Nature Display with Professional Colour Coverage
Colour matters when you're creating professional work, and the Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) delivers excellent colour performance.
The display offers wide colour gamut coverage including:
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99% sRGB
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97% Adobe RGB
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99% DCI-P3
This makes the Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) well suited to professional illustration, photography, graphic design, animation and other colour-sensitive creative workflows.
Its wide colour gamut allows vibrant reds, greens and blues to be displayed with greater depth while maintaining the subtle colour differences needed for accurate creative work.
Colour Gamut Area Ratio
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159% sRGB
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118% Adobe RGB
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117% DCI-P3
Whether you're creating artwork primarily for digital displays, web content, photography or video, the broad colour coverage gives you the flexibility to work confidently across different creative workflows.
X-Paper Etched Glass Drawing Surface
Drawing digitally shouldn't feel like dragging a plastic pen across a piece of glass.
That's why the Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) uses XPPen's X-Paper surface, featuring etched anti-glare glass designed to provide a subtle amount of texture beneath the stylus.
This creates a more natural resistance similar to drawing with a pencil or pen on paper.
The etched surface also helps reduce reflections and fingerprints, making it easier to concentrate on your artwork.
Surface Features
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Anti-glare etched glass
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Anti-fingerprint surface
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Paper-like drawing feel
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Improved stylus control
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Comfortable for long drawing sessions
Combined with compatible felt nibs, the surface provides an even more traditional drawing sensation.
Built-In Foldable Stand
Forget carrying a separate stand everywhere.
The Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) features a built-in foldable stand, allowing you to quickly position the drawing display at a more comfortable working angle.
It's particularly useful during long illustration or editing sessions, helping you maintain a more natural drawing posture while reducing the need to lean over a completely flat display.
Fold it away when you want a lower profile or when transporting the tablet.
X-Edge Wrist Rest for Comfortable Drawing
The Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) has been designed with extended creative sessions in mind.
Its X-Edge wrist rest and smooth, streamlined chassis give your hand and wrist a comfortable area to rest while drawing.
The result is a clean, ergonomic workspace that lets you focus on creating rather than constantly repositioning your hand.
X-Remote Wireless Shortcut Controller Included
Speed up your workflow with the included XPPen X-Remote wireless shortcut controller.
Instead of constantly reaching for your keyboard, frequently used commands can be assigned to the controller for quick access while drawing.
Depending on your software configuration, shortcuts can be set for functions such as:
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Undo / Redo
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Brush size
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Zoom
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Rotate canvas
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Eraser
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Hand tool
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Selection tools
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Brush switching
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Layer controls
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Other frequently used commands
The X-Remote can be positioned wherever it feels most comfortable, making it equally suitable for right-handed and left-handed creators.
It's particularly useful when working in shortcut-heavy applications such as Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Illustrator and Blender.
Switch Between Pen Display and Drawing Tablet Mode
Need to work without the screen?
The Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) can also operate in drawing tablet mode.
By switching off the display, the device can be used similarly to a traditional screenless graphics tablet.
This gives you additional flexibility for workflows where you may prefer to use your primary computer monitor while still benefiting from the Artist Pro's large active drawing area and X3 Pro stylus.
Flexible USB-C Connectivity
The Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) supports modern USB-C connectivity, helping reduce cable clutter when used with compatible computers.
Its full-featured USB-C connection can carry the required display and data signals through a compatible USB-C port.
The tablet also supports alternative connection methods through its additional connection port for computers that don't support video output over USB-C.
Important: USB-C ports vary between computers. A USB-C port must support the required video output standard for a single USB-C connection to work.
Compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, ChromeOS and Linux
The Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) offers broad operating system compatibility, making it suitable for traditional desktop creative environments as well as selected portable setups.
Operating System Compatibility
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Windows 7 or later
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macOS 10.10 or later
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ChromeOS 88 or later
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Linux
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Android devices supporting USB 3.1 and DisplayPort 1.2
Android compatibility depends on the device supporting the required USB-C display output functionality.
Compatible with Popular Creative Software
The Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) works with a wide range of professional creative applications, including popular programs such as:
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Illustrator
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Clip Studio Paint
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Krita
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GIMP
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MediBang Paint
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Paint Tool SAI
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CorelDRAW
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FireAlpaca
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Toon Boom
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Autodesk Maya
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Blender
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And many other graphics, illustration and 3D applications
This makes the Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) suitable for everything from beginner digital art through to demanding professional workflows.
Technical Specifications
General
Product Name: XPPen Artist Pro 16 Drawing Display (Gen 2)
Model: MD160QH
Colour: Black & Grey
Product Type: Pen Display / Graphics Drawing Display
Dimensions: 405.11 × 291.37 × 20.23 mm
Approximate Weight: 1.7 kg
Display
Screen Size: 16 inches
Display Resolution: 2560 × 1600 pixels
Resolution Class: WQXGA / 2.5K
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Active / Working Area: 344.68 × 215.42 mm
Display Lamination: Fully Laminated
Viewing Angle: 178°
Contrast Ratio: 1200:1
Brightness: 250 cd/m² typical
Response Time: 20 ms
Colour
sRGB Coverage: 99%
Adobe RGB Coverage: 97%
DCI-P3 Coverage: 99%
Colour Gamut Area Ratio:
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159% sRGB
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118% Adobe RGB
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117% DCI-P3
Stylus
Stylus: X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
Pressure Sensitivity: 16,384 levels
Initial Activation Force: 3 g
Tilt Detection: Up to 60°
Pen Resolution: 5080 LPI
Report Rate: Up to 200 RPS
Reading Height: 10 mm
Accuracy: ±0.4 mm centre / ±0.8 mm corners
Retraction Distance: Approximately 0.6 mm
Connectivity
Ports:
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1 × Full-Featured USB-C
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1 × 3-in-1 USB-C connection port
Power Input: AC 110–240V
Power Output: DC 5V ⎓ 3A
Compatibility
Windows: Windows 7 or later
macOS: macOS 10.10 or later
ChromeOS: ChromeOS 88 or later
Linux: Supported
Android: Compatible devices with USB 3.1 / DisplayPort 1.2 support
What's in the Box?
The standard Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) package includes the essential tools required to get creating, including:
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XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) Drawing Display
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X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
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Protective Pen Case
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XPPen Wireless Shortcut Remote
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Replacement Pen Nibs
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Nib Extractor
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USB-C to USB-C Cable
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USB-A to USB-C Cable
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Extension Cable
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Power Adapter
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Power Cable
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Drawing Glove
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Cleaning Cloth
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Quick Guide
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Warranty Documentation
Package contents and supplied connection cables may vary slightly by region or production batch.
Who Is the Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) For?
The XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) is an excellent choice for:
Digital Artists
Enjoy accurate pressure control and a large, detailed canvas for sketching, painting and illustration.
Illustrators & Comic Artists
The 16K pressure-sensitive X3 Pro stylus makes controlled line work, inking and detailed character illustration easier.
Graphic Designers
Work directly on your artwork in Photoshop, Illustrator and other professional design applications.
Animators
Ideal for frame-by-frame animation, storyboarding, character design and digital production workflows.
Photographers & Retouchers
The pressure-sensitive pen provides far greater control than a mouse when masking, dodging, burning and retouching photographs.
3D Artists
Use the stylus for sculpting, texturing and other precision work in applications such as Blender and Maya.
Students & Aspiring Professionals
The combination of a high-resolution 16-inch display, professional colour coverage and X3 Pro stylus provides plenty of room to grow as your creative skills develop.
Why Choose the XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)?
The Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) brings together the features creative professionals care about most:
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Large 16-inch creative workspace
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Sharp 2560 × 1600 2.5K resolution
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Industry-leading 16,384 pressure levels
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X3 Pro Smart Chip Stylus
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99% sRGB colour gamut coverage
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97% Adobe RGB coverage
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99% DCI-P3 coverage
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Fully laminated display
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Anti-glare etched glass drawing surface
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3 g initial activation force
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60° tilt recognition
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Built-in foldable stand
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Wireless X-Remote shortcut controller
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USB-C connectivity
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Windows, macOS, Android, ChromeOS and Linux support
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Drawing display and screenless tablet modes
For artists who want more workspace than a compact drawing display without moving into an enormous desktop setup, the XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) hits an excellent sweet spot.
Its 2.5K display, superb colour coverage, natural etched-glass surface and highly responsive X3 Pro stylus combine to create a professional drawing experience that's accurate, comfortable and ready for demanding creative work.
