Ayy thanks for doing this review. I have been looking all over youtube for how the pen was for this product from their new x3 pen technology. And I gotta say, feels close to natural.
Another amazing review. Thank you, Teoh! Question: is this pen sensitivity and color accuracy good enough for you to recommend this over bigger displays? I am considering between Huion 24 Plus and this XP-Pen 16 Pro. I know the prices are wildly different, but the Huion is obviously way bigger and seems to have a lot of little quality improvements like etched glass, optional felt nibs, a stand, and what seems to be a good pen… I guess what I’m asking is, which display would you personally use for your own art (out of these two or any)?
If you want to get a pen display that can also be used as main monitor, it's better to get a larger one, so Huion. Main selling point of the Huion is the 1440P resolution which is way better for productivity. The other things like etched glass, felt nibs, stand are nice to have but doesn't really impact work. Main selling point of the XP-Pen here is it's really thin and don't take up a lot of space. Huion always has slightly better drawing performance over XP-Pen until this current model. So now XP-PEN which this model has drawing performance on par with Huion. I use my iPad Pro and Samsung tablet to draw actually. While I review many pen displays, I don't keep them because, unfortunately, I just don't have enough table space. If you have the budget, go with the Huion 24 Plus for the 1440P resolution.
@@teohyc okay, thanks so much for those additional thoughts. I’m still somewhat torn, but I’ll figure it out. It’s so helpful to have your clear reviews!
Very happy that the performance is much better with the pens. Now if I can only get a new 24 with all the buttons and red clicky dials, 4K, and the x3 pen. I'm like the only pro artist that needs them (being left handed and left hand dominant for typing makes using Zbrush a huge pain without them). Not crazy about the silver either, but cosmetics are less important to me than a great pen and long term reliability (and accurate color, of course).
Thank you for your review! I'm actually looking into XP-PEN's tablets since I need a tablet with display, very nice :) I'd actually buy this, but the brightness issue is pretty severe. Doing anything in daylight would be super hard
I just found out about how this has a new chip and will now start to create products with this new technology. Now I wish I could buy their new products but I cannot be spending right now especially since I literally just bought a new (and really cheap) XP-Pen drawing tablet T_T Thank you for this amazing review though! I'm starting to look forward to more of XP-Pen's upcoming products :D
Just got off of Reddit to see how long they last since I want to buy this as my first display tablet but now I'm nervous someone just bought this and the port thats on the tablet is sensitive. I hope it's an easy fix with tape or a stand. I love the review ❤
Did you buy one? I’m interested in getting it but I’m concerned about some reviews online saying it stops working right after the warranty period a year later. What has your experience been?
Their prices are quite similar. So I'll probably go with XP-Pen because there's 18-months warranty. Their drawing performance is quite similar too. Huion always has slightly better drawing performance over XP-Pen until this current model.
What do you think is better compared to the response rate(input lag) and color of this model and Huion Kamvas 16 (2021)? Are the two products almost the same? I'm sorry for my poor English because I'm Korean. And thank you for making a good review video.
I bought this before this review came out, still waiting on it but ive been waiting for this review from you specifically because you always do them so damn well. thanks! hella excited for the delivery!!! tilt right up to the edge!!! mmm! yes!
@@FutileGrief phenomenal. Admittedly I only have a non-display to compare to (Veikk A15 Pro) but this is such a good experience. The pen feels nice to hold, its wicked accurate and sensitive. Colors look really really good. Tilt works and works right up to the edge. Pen really is accurate up to the edge and clicking those tiny icons in clip studio pro is no problem at all. This was a big purchase for me but holy hell was it worth it. I probably spent all day painting (err drawing inking and coloring) with it, cant wait to use it for sculpting (i primarily work in 3D)
Please tell me, X-pen artist pro 16 2021 or huion kamvas 16 2021? So that you choose, what are the differences from these devices, if they are almost similar? Could you do a review on these two devices in comparison? I think subscribers of your channel and not only will get this category. Since no one will have such a comparison
Interesting to look at, seems like a mix of the 15.6 Pro and Innovator 16 by that design, although it is very improved, with the main complaint about XP-Pens of initial activation force being solved.
Have you tried working on this for more than 8 hours? Reason is, I got the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4k, and it flickers out/glitches/darkens after long hours of use,and I just got it a little over a month ago. Reported it, ran tests to no avail, and now it's dead and support hasn't even got back to me after days, it's attrocious. So much for 12 month warranty. I'm looking at this as a replacement (because the 16TP has a bad pen).. I'm just worried if these thinner form factor tablets just can't handle long use, and I'd have to go back to ones with a stand. Even though their product sans glitches are great, I'm now hesitant to go back to Huion products because of this terrible support experience. So I'm pretty stuck with options currently (I really loved the high resolution but in a thinner portable tablet).. I hope xp pen refreshes their 4k tablet with this pen really soon
I don't work that long. Just 3-4 hours. Maybe you can search Huion or XP-Pen pages on Reddit for more user reviews. There are people with good and bad experiences.
They have rather similar drawing performance so it will come down to size and features. I would go with 16 simply because I don't have much table space. If you want to use it as your main display, a bigger one may be better.
was browsing their site yesterday and was quite confused xD I thought they discontinued the innovator 16... (which I have rn), kinda neat they are keeping the design
It makes me irrationally angry that if left handed people such as myself who need to have the shortcuts on the RIGHT side have to put up with the power and brightness button being blocked. Not only that but I imagine that the stand on the back of the device becomes useless as well because it’ll be too high to draw on once it’s folded out.😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 What a shame. Would’ve been perfect but now it’s useless for me. Huge thanks to Teoh for pointing that out. Just saved myself a headache and a huge waste of time and money.
Bonjour et merci pour cette revue, comme d'habitude elle est complète et sincère. Si je peux me permettre de vous poser une seule question personnelle en vous demandant de choisir entre ces deux tablettes, ipad pro ou Xp pen artist pro 16, lequel serait votre choix ? Merci.
Still disappointed there are no budget touch displays. I started digital art on a Microsoft surface. It was so slow I decided to "upgrade" to a Huion Kamvas pro 16 (2019) as my desktop is a Ryzen 7 system. I used it for 4? months. Then I bought a Samsung Galaxy tab S7+. I just HAD to have touch for zooming and rotating. Once to get used to it, you just can't go back.
hi, thanks for the review, at 5:02 you removed glossy screen protector and you said to be careful not to remove the matt screen protector - do you know if it is actually possible to remove the matt screen protector and replace it with a new one once it will be full of scratches? thank you :)
Replacement screen protectors are available if I remember correct. However applying such a big screen screen protector is difficult. You have to get the alignment precisely and you have to prevent air bubbles.
In terms of drawing performance they are quite similar. Kamvas 22 Plus has a better display though in terms of brightness. And if you want to use the display as your main display, it's nice to go with a larger display.
I see some people saying they experienced line jitter with this display tablet. Did you experience anything like that? It didn't look like you had any issues
I heard that this device has mechanical wobble, long lines drawn tend to have a wavering or wobbling, is it true? Im seriously considering purchasing it
Currently i am considering to invest my saving, whether spending on this Artist Pro 16 or iPad air 4,,, i own a laptop, which is an ok device, not a great one, but work well so far,,, but idk which one should i get,,, do you mind to share some insight which one should i get?
@@teohycfirstly thank you in advance for replying my question,,, anw, i am a graphic design student,, my main workflow actually is on my Windows laptop,,, i have been saving my money to upgrade to digital art,,, i am a bit confused and lost, which one should i get,,, for xp pen i might get the productivity more compare to ipad since i can directly doing my work connected to my main device. in the other hand, ipad gives the opportunity of super mobility function, so i don't have to plug things to my pc to start drawing things,,, aargghh i am so,, idk which one hahaha,,,
@@mirsyadhikmatullah119 I would like to answer your question, as I have both ipad 2019 and an older huion kamvas 16 pro and I'm a designer myself. Based on the software that I'm currently using to produce the work for the client, the device I use changes. If I'm producing an illustration (using Illustrator or affinity designer or procreate), I mostly use my ipad. I can just design/draw on an ipad and then import the file to my windows desktop PC or my macbook for final tweaking and delivery to the client. Things changes for me when my work require using 3D workflows and animation. When creating 3D models using zBrush or using Blender or 2D animation using After effects or TvPaint, I use my huion. Trying to do 3D or animation on an iPad can be frustrating at times due to lack of apps and features needed to produce work for client. Although it's not impossible to produce 3D work on an ipad, I only ever use it reluctantly if I really have to when my huion is not near me. In short, it's much better experience when using my huion for 3D and animation workflow as I find it more efficient and smooth overall experience. It is really frustrating when not being able to do certain things due to the limitation of the app on the ipad. So, it depends on what you plan to do. If you're mostly involved in vector art/illustrations and graphic design, manga/comics, etc., ipad is great for what it offers. But if you plan to indulge into 3D workflow or animation, ipad can still be helpful as a beginner (albeit with frustrations), but not at a professional level (depending on your client needs and project), where efficiency matters.
Do you still use this and how has it held up? I’m interested in getting one but I’m concerned about some reviews online saying it stops working right after the warranty period a year later. What has your experience been?
Hi Teoh I want to ask the same question I asked on your different video about only connecting the usb & hdmi to the computer without the wall power, does it change anything? the brightness, latency & etc?
Does this type need a computer with a powerful processor... and how powerful is the processor? Is it possible to connect the tablet to Procreate? Sorry about more questions 😊😊😊
Thanks for the review! In your opinion is there a really big performance jump between this one and the xp-pen artist pro 15.6? I am looking for my first tablet with screen and I just can't decide
@@teohyc thank you! I was worried for some of the issues I have read 15.6 pro has, like the screen not being too bright or the thing with the pen pressure being hard for activation?
@@moar9797 Unfortunately the brightness for pen displays in general just aren't as bright compared to normal computer monitors. The brightest one I've seen so far is the Huion Kamvas 22 Plus. Pen pressure works fine for most pen displays.
I really like 99% Adobe RGB on the screen, but the resolution could be a bit higher. I prefer 2K or 4K. Do you think 4K would make this tablet better? Is 1080p sufficient for 16”?
For smoother line (minimal mechanical waves), which one i should buy, artist pro 16 or artist 15.6 pro? Because i see a lot of mechanical waves in x3 pen.
Hi! I'm currently deciding between the XP Pen Artist Pro 16 and the Artist 12 2nd Gen. I don't mind the size differences but I'm wondering which tablet has a more accurate colour display? (This will be my first screen tablet so I'm a little concerned if it doesn't meet my display preference)
Does this display have the same pressure sensitivity issues as the XP Pen Artist16TP? I am only concerned because they use the same new X3 pen hardware. Thanks!
According to their product page the new Pro 16 has 10x greater sensitivity (at 3 gram IAF) than their previous products, so no. That would put the 16TP at 30g, which is very high
My only disappointment is that the pen once again looks like a straight tube, I wish they would start adopting the more comfortable wacom pro pen shape for pens. Also, that electric buzzing kind of scares me a little bit lol
@@teohyc am a traditional artist trying to switch to digital, which would be best in your opinion? I know it's hard picking one but just your opinion for a traditional artist.
Actually the two are very similar in performance and colours. If they are priced similarly I may choose XP Pen simply because of the 18 months warranty.
Hi! When you test the tilt function on each side you forget to test it on the uper and bottom edges. Somebody know how well it performs on those edges? Thanks for your work! this is my favoryte "In detail" review and it´s because for that that i decide to buy one.
The old problem of tilt sensitivity not working when the pen is one inch away from the edge of the display has been resolved. Tilt brushes can now be used up to the edge.
I just got my Pro 16 a few days ago, and tried for wiggly lines in CSP, which I was worried about. But I had no problems whatsoever. Even with zero stabilization, it was a lot more still than I really expected it to be.
@@RiversChungus Thanks!!! you just gave me the answer to the last question I have to push me towards this model! I was worried about the wiggly lines and wondered if I should go with HUION Kamvas 16, altho the brand was said to have more issues with Mac OS and less responsive support. :)
I really want to order this tablet. But I'm concerned about the fact that the stylus that comes with it is not sold separately. And the xp pen website does not have a stylus that is compatible with the artist 16 pro. And there are no stylus tips for the X3 Elite Plus stylus on sale. What if my stylus suddenly breaks or I run out of nibs? I don't understand why xp-pen doesn't sell the hardware in this kit :(
It still uses a matte screen protector so chances are it may scratch in the future. Now sure how it compare to their previous products when it comes to scratch resistance though.
Hey just a quick question, I am brand new when it comes to the digital art world but I been trying to get into it little by little, I’m pretty decent at sketching but I want to give this a try. In the long run I might turn one of my short light novels that I have written into a webtoon, which digital art tablet do you recommend for a beginner like myself? Of course I want something that in the future would allow me to create mini comics and such, I am looking to spend 300-800 on something decent or good, please let me know.
Choose base on the software you want to use. If you don't need to use desktop software, which is the main reason to get a pen display, then you can just go with those portable tablets such as iPads or Samsung Galaxy tablets. For that amount of money I probably suggest iPad Air 4, Samsung Tab S7 or S7 FE. You can check out my reviews for them.
@@teohyc I have my computer and I would like run it using the desktop software, in that case which one would you recommend? I was looking XP-Pen artist 16, Wacom One, Gaomon PD1560, those 3 are the ones that i did most research on but I am still unsure 😅
Do you find the USB-C connecting into the Artist Pro 16 loose or finicky at all? I have the Innovator 16 and the screen has been flickering or blacking out recently. I’ve read online that some people have a similar issue due to the cable or port, and I’m wondering if that issue is fixed with this model.
Doesn’t seem loose to me. The plastic part that holds the connecter will also go into the port on the pen display. So there’s not much room for the cable to move.
Anyone here experiencing screen flickering and glitches? I got my Artist Pro 16 5 months ago, then the flickering happened and it's getting worser every day. I've researched and seems like most have the same problem even from different models, but Xp-pen doesn't have the right solution. I guess you can say, you get what you pay for. And for XP-Pen, it's not worth it.
May I ask how did you calibrate the Color so they look the correct way between your artist pro 16 and your monitor please? I just got it and I'm wondering this ,thanks in advance
Unfortunately if your tablet does not come with stylus, your tablet will not support pressure sensitivity. If you don’t mind having no pressure, check out Adonit Dash 3
Hello! As someone thinking of getting a pen display after being an iPad user, would you recommend switching to this Artist Pro 16 or then Artist 16 (2nd gen?) Thanks!
@@LautaroPadilla Matte film is just a film with slight roughness to emulate paper applied on top of the glass screen. Etched glass has that roughness actually part of the glass itself.
I've not used Wacom for a very long time so I can't say much. But since this pen can create a line with pen tip contact and no pressure, it's really good.
the screen colour for this tablet is too vibrant...i need to look at my MacBook pro and adjust my illustration color ....i not really like this product😔
You might want to check Adam Duff's complain on it. It IS a tablet, or at least designed like one, a pen tablet if you want to argue but a tablet nonetheless. Not having a stand built-in nor included means that's the treatment it is getting, plus the power cable is a mess and also quite short on top of it. It is not people's fault if they confuse it with an actual tablet and not a display. It is nice you recommend a stand and perhaps could recommend another cable or extension, but that's not included in the product you're reviewing, so it is really a flaw, should've reviewed it without your stand for XP-Pen to get the message. It's not even hard to fix but might ruin someone's experience if they order one to then realise they need to buy extras to get what should be a base experience out of it.
It's a monitor because it has to be connected to a computer. And such pen displays are only going to get thinner in the future. It's not people's fault they don't know whether it's a tablet or not. And that is precisely why in my reviews I will specifically mention this is a monitor and not a tablet. People looking at such products thinking that it's a tablet are setting themselves up for disappointment because this is not portable, and no one will use this on the sofa, or even hold one in hand to use it. I've already told XP-Pen about their no-stand situation, and told them to make it clear on their order page that there's no stand, and at least put an option for people to buy a stand on the order page.
@@teohyc I'm not saying you're wrong there, I'm complaining that XP-Pen is treating it like a tablet themselves. As I said you did recommend a stand, but said like that could make some people go like "meh" to then realise they really should've got one. As you said it doesn't really bothered you since you had one but precisely it may fall short to illustrate the issue for some, IMO at least, and that it is something that should be offered at least entry level in the product by default, even if they add a stand to buy it'd fall short to address the issue.
ikr? This looks like the kind of thing that you just turn on and start working with. A Wacom Mobile Studio alternative or heck, an iPad / Samsung Galaxy Tab alternative.
@@tomimn2233 but its not advertised that way at all. At a glance sure, but if you put in the degree of pre-purchase research into what you are spending nearly 400 dollars on before pulling the trigger at first screenshot its rather apparent that its not an aio device.
@@mastafoo886 That's exactly what I thought when I watched that previously mentioned youtuber's review. I wanted to see someone else's review because he was basically complaining about easily fixable things and making it confusing for beginners by not actually showing the product's performance. I found Teoh Yi Chie's video to be a lot more informative because he grade's the tablet's actual functions as a PEN DISPLAY and not a stand alone tablet like an iPad or Android device.
This pen technology in a 24 inch, no-hotkey display... I'd buy that in a heartbeat!
YES!!!!! ALREADY SOLD FOR ME.
Teoh, thanks YOU so MUCH!! I was waiting for your review! I LOVE YOU :3
Ayy thanks for doing this review. I have been looking all over youtube for how the pen was for this product from their new x3 pen technology. And I gotta say, feels close to natural.
Another amazing review. Thank you, Teoh! Question: is this pen sensitivity and color accuracy good enough for you to recommend this over bigger displays? I am considering between Huion 24 Plus and this XP-Pen 16 Pro. I know the prices are wildly different, but the Huion is obviously way bigger and seems to have a lot of little quality improvements like etched glass, optional felt nibs, a stand, and what seems to be a good pen… I guess what I’m asking is, which display would you personally use for your own art (out of these two or any)?
If you want to get a pen display that can also be used as main monitor, it's better to get a larger one, so Huion.
Main selling point of the Huion is the 1440P resolution which is way better for productivity. The other things like etched glass, felt nibs, stand are nice to have but doesn't really impact work.
Main selling point of the XP-Pen here is it's really thin and don't take up a lot of space.
Huion always has slightly better drawing performance over XP-Pen until this current model. So now XP-PEN which this model has drawing performance on par with Huion.
I use my iPad Pro and Samsung tablet to draw actually. While I review many pen displays, I don't keep them because, unfortunately, I just don't have enough table space.
If you have the budget, go with the Huion 24 Plus for the 1440P resolution.
@@teohyc okay, thanks so much for those additional thoughts. I’m still somewhat torn, but I’ll figure it out. It’s so helpful to have your clear reviews!
Really great review, this has helped me massively so thank you kindly. Just setting mine up now so have come back to your video again 😊
Love how you told us almost everything we need to know right away, wonderful review, might have to get me one of these
I would love to see a comparation with the innovator16 ✨
They are almost the same except Artist Pro 16 has better colour accuracy, lower brightness, slightly better drawing performance.
@@teohyc thank for your awnser ❤️😊
Very happy that the performance is much better with the pens. Now if I can only get a new 24 with all the buttons and red clicky dials, 4K, and the x3 pen. I'm like the only pro artist that needs them (being left handed and left hand dominant for typing makes using Zbrush a huge pain without them). Not crazy about the silver either, but cosmetics are less important to me than a great pen and long term reliability (and accurate color, of course).
Thanks for the review! :)
Do you think it's worth the upgrade from the Artist 15.6 Pro?
And does the pen feels "hard" without the rubber grip?
Thank you for your review! I'm actually looking into XP-PEN's tablets since I need a tablet with display, very nice :)
I'd actually buy this, but the brightness issue is pretty severe. Doing anything in daylight would be super hard
Hi Teoh !.. Thank you for being such a good and reliable help !.. Your videos are much appreciated !.. Keep on the good stuff, you rock !.. 👍 ❤ 🕊
I just found out about how this has a new chip and will now start to create products with this new technology. Now I wish I could buy their new products but I cannot be spending right now especially since I literally just bought a new (and really cheap) XP-Pen drawing tablet T_T Thank you for this amazing review though! I'm starting to look forward to more of XP-Pen's upcoming products :D
Just got off of Reddit to see how long they last since I want to buy this as my first display tablet but now I'm nervous someone just bought this and the port thats on the tablet is sensitive. I hope it's an easy fix with tape or a stand. I love the review ❤
Did you buy one? I’m interested in getting it but I’m concerned about some reviews online saying it stops working right after the warranty period a year later. What has your experience been?
@@OneDayKD No I got the 12 2nd gen and that works great. I use it here and there.
Good job ! Thank you very much.
Edit: I'm using Gaomon PD1560. Is not fantatisc, but does the job well and is very cheap.
Outstanding review. So helpful. Thanks for the discount code, too!
What is your opinion on this vs. huion kamvas 16 (2021) ?
Their prices are quite similar. So I'll probably go with XP-Pen because there's 18-months warranty. Their drawing performance is quite similar too. Huion always has slightly better drawing performance over XP-Pen until this current model.
What do you think is better compared to the response rate(input lag) and color of this model and Huion Kamvas 16 (2021)? Are the two products almost the same? I'm sorry for my poor English because I'm Korean. And thank you for making a good review video.
The input lag is quite similar
I bought this before this review came out, still waiting on it but ive been waiting for this review from you specifically because you always do them so damn well. thanks!
hella excited for the delivery!!!
tilt right up to the edge!!! mmm! yes!
Literal SAMEEEEE 💜
Literal same 2
Mine just came in. Damn this thing is nice. I wanna know how they made that smooth plastic eraser feel almost like rubber on the display
@@mastafoo886 how exciting! How's the drawing experience?
@@FutileGrief phenomenal. Admittedly I only have a non-display to compare to (Veikk A15 Pro) but this is such a good experience. The pen feels nice to hold, its wicked accurate and sensitive. Colors look really really good. Tilt works and works right up to the edge. Pen really is accurate up to the edge and clicking those tiny icons in clip studio pro is no problem at all. This was a big purchase for me but holy hell was it worth it. I probably spent all day painting (err drawing inking and coloring) with it, cant wait to use it for sculpting (i primarily work in 3D)
Please tell me, X-pen artist pro 16 2021 or huion kamvas 16 2021? So that you choose, what are the differences from these devices, if they are almost similar? Could you do a review on these two devices in comparison? I think subscribers of your channel and not only will get this category. Since no one will have such a comparison
Interesting to look at, seems like a mix of the 15.6 Pro and Innovator 16 by that design, although it is very improved, with the main complaint about XP-Pens of initial activation force being solved.
Have you tried working on this for more than 8 hours? Reason is, I got the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 4k, and it flickers out/glitches/darkens after long hours of use,and I just got it a little over a month ago. Reported it, ran tests to no avail, and now it's dead and support hasn't even got back to me after days, it's attrocious. So much for 12 month warranty.
I'm looking at this as a replacement (because the 16TP has a bad pen).. I'm just worried if these thinner form factor tablets just can't handle long use, and I'd have to go back to ones with a stand.
Even though their product sans glitches are great, I'm now hesitant to go back to Huion products because of this terrible support experience. So I'm pretty stuck with options currently (I really loved the high resolution but in a thinner portable tablet).. I hope xp pen refreshes their 4k tablet with this pen really soon
I don't work that long. Just 3-4 hours. Maybe you can search Huion or XP-Pen pages on Reddit for more user reviews. There are people with good and bad experiences.
This is an amazing review, I am currently looking at either getting this or the Huion Kamvas 22 pro. I was wondering what your take would be on it
They have rather similar drawing performance so it will come down to size and features. I would go with 16 simply because I don't have much table space. If you want to use it as your main display, a bigger one may be better.
was browsing their site yesterday and was quite confused xD I thought they discontinued the innovator 16... (which I have rn), kinda neat they are keeping the design
It makes me irrationally angry that if left handed people such as myself who need to have the shortcuts on the RIGHT side have to put up with the power and brightness button being blocked.
Not only that but I imagine that the stand on the back of the device becomes useless as well because it’ll be too high to draw on once it’s folded out.😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
What a shame. Would’ve been perfect but now it’s useless for me.
Huge thanks to Teoh for pointing that out. Just saved myself a headache and a huge waste of time and money.
Teoh,nice review!🥂Can you compare this to Cintiq 16??🥂🔥It would be my first drawing tablet. I like to choose very carefully.🔥 😄Thank you so much 😃
Bonjour et merci pour cette revue, comme d'habitude elle est complète et sincère.
Si je peux me permettre de vous poser une seule question personnelle en vous demandant de choisir entre ces deux tablettes, ipad pro ou Xp pen artist pro 16, lequel serait votre choix ? Merci.
Will you be doing a review on the artist 12 2nd soon? 😀
Still disappointed there are no budget touch displays. I started digital art on a Microsoft surface. It was so slow I decided to "upgrade" to a Huion Kamvas pro 16 (2019) as my desktop is a Ryzen 7 system. I used it for 4? months. Then I bought a Samsung Galaxy tab S7+. I just HAD to have touch for zooming and rotating. Once to get used to it, you just can't go back.
Saaaame. I went from an intuos to an iPad, and never went back. The touch is such a game changer.
hi, thanks for the review, at 5:02 you removed glossy screen protector and you said to be careful not to remove the matt screen protector - do you know if it is actually possible to remove the matt screen protector and replace it with a new one once it will be full of scratches? thank you :)
Replacement screen protectors are available if I remember correct.
However applying such a big screen screen protector is difficult. You have to get the alignment precisely and you have to prevent air bubbles.
Hello teoh..just 1 question..which do you prefer this xp pen artist pro 16 or huion kamvas 22 plus? Thank you sir..
In terms of drawing performance they are quite similar. Kamvas 22 Plus has a better display though in terms of brightness. And if you want to use the display as your main display, it's nice to go with a larger display.
@@teohyc thank you Teoh..you help me ALOT!! Thank you sir..
I see some people saying they experienced line jitter with this display tablet. Did you experience anything like that? It didn't look like you had any issues
I heard that this device has mechanical wobble, long lines drawn tend to have a wavering or wobbling, is it true? Im seriously considering purchasing it
Currently i am considering to invest my saving, whether spending on this Artist Pro 16 or iPad air 4,,, i own a laptop, which is an ok device, not a great one, but work well so far,,, but idk which one should i get,,, do you mind to share some insight which one should i get?
Choose base on the software you want to use. If you need to use desktop software, then get a pen display. Otherwise you can just go with an iPad
@@teohycfirstly thank you in advance for replying my question,,, anw, i am a graphic design student,, my main workflow actually is on my Windows laptop,,, i have been saving my money to upgrade to digital art,,, i am a bit confused and lost, which one should i get,,,
for xp pen i might get the productivity more compare to ipad since i can directly doing my work connected to my main device.
in the other hand, ipad gives the opportunity of super mobility function, so i don't have to plug things to my pc to start drawing things,,,
aargghh i am so,, idk which one hahaha,,,
@@mirsyadhikmatullah119 I would like to answer your question, as I have both ipad 2019 and an older huion kamvas 16 pro and I'm a designer myself. Based on the software that I'm currently using to produce the work for the client, the device I use changes. If I'm producing an illustration (using Illustrator or affinity designer or procreate), I mostly use my ipad. I can just design/draw on an ipad and then import the file to my windows desktop PC or my macbook for final tweaking and delivery to the client.
Things changes for me when my work require using 3D workflows and animation. When creating 3D models using zBrush or using Blender or 2D animation using After effects or TvPaint, I use my huion. Trying to do 3D or animation on an iPad can be frustrating at times due to lack of apps and features needed to produce work for client. Although it's not impossible to produce 3D work on an ipad, I only ever use it reluctantly if I really have to when my huion is not near me. In short, it's much better experience when using my huion for 3D and animation workflow as I find it more efficient and smooth overall experience. It is really frustrating when not being able to do certain things due to the limitation of the app on the ipad.
So, it depends on what you plan to do. If you're mostly involved in vector art/illustrations and graphic design, manga/comics, etc., ipad is great for what it offers. But if you plan to indulge into 3D workflow or animation, ipad can still be helpful as a beginner (albeit with frustrations), but not at a professional level (depending on your client needs and project), where efficiency matters.
Do you still use this and how has it held up? I’m interested in getting one but I’m concerned about some reviews online saying it stops working right after the warranty period a year later. What has your experience been?
Did you get any answers? Or maybe you got this tablet and have experience?
I hope to see this new pen included in 4k display package!
Hi Teoh I want to ask the same question I asked on your different video about only connecting the usb & hdmi to the computer without the wall power, does it change anything? the brightness, latency & etc?
Brightness may be affected. If your computer's port does not supply enough power, brightness is limited to 50%.
Hello. Great review. Is there any VESA mount on the back of this?
No VESA mount. You have to buy a tablet/laptop stand. I recommend Parblo PR100 www.parkablogs.com/content/review-parblo-pr100-tablet-stand
Does this type need a computer with a powerful processor... and how powerful is the processor? Is it possible to connect the tablet to Procreate?
Sorry about more questions 😊😊😊
Procreate runs only on iPad. iPads don't work well with external displays. Procreate doesn't work with external displays.
Thanks for the review! In your opinion is there a really big performance jump between this one and the xp-pen artist pro 15.6? I am looking for my first tablet with screen and I just can't decide
They are kinda similar, just different design that's all. I prefer this one though because I like the design more
@@teohyc thank you! I was worried for some of the issues I have read 15.6 pro has, like the screen not being too bright or the thing with the pen pressure being hard for activation?
@@moar9797 Unfortunately the brightness for pen displays in general just aren't as bright compared to normal computer monitors. The brightest one I've seen so far is the Huion Kamvas 22 Plus. Pen pressure works fine for most pen displays.
I'm torn between the Huion Kanvas 16 pro vs innovator 16? Wich one do you recommend? how would you compare both?
I'm thinking if i should get this or the huion 22 plus, >3
Difficult to choose. If you're going to use the pen display as the main monitor, go with the bigger one.
@@teohyc thanks!
How this compares to Huion KAMVAS 16 (2021) ? which one do you recommend?
I really like 99% Adobe RGB on the screen, but the resolution could be a bit higher. I prefer 2K or 4K. Do you think 4K would make this tablet better? Is 1080p sufficient for 16”?
1080P does have visible pixelation but still a very usable resolution.
For smoother line (minimal mechanical waves), which one i should buy, artist pro 16 or artist 15.6 pro? Because i see a lot of mechanical waves in x3 pen.
Hi! I'm currently deciding between the XP Pen Artist Pro 16 and the Artist 12 2nd Gen. I don't mind the size differences but I'm wondering which tablet has a more accurate colour display? (This will be my first screen tablet so I'm a little concerned if it doesn't meet my display preference)
They both have rather similar colour accuracy. Go with 16 because larger size is more comfortable to work with
Love the look of the pen! Would be nice if I can buy it separately for my current Innovator 16
How would you describe the feeling when you draw/paint of this Xppen vs the iPad?
Does this display have the same pressure sensitivity issues as the XP Pen Artist16TP? I am only concerned because they use the same new X3 pen hardware. Thanks!
This has noticeably better drawing performance than the 16TP.
According to their product page the new Pro 16 has 10x greater sensitivity (at 3 gram IAF) than their previous products, so no. That would put the 16TP at 30g, which is very high
My only disappointment is that the pen once again looks like a straight tube, I wish they would start adopting the more comfortable wacom pro pen shape for pens. Also, that electric buzzing kind of scares me a little bit lol
The drawing experience on this tablet vs 16tp which is better?
This is significantly and noticeably better.
@@teohyc what about compared to the kamvas 16 plus?
@@teohyc am a traditional artist trying to switch to digital, which would be best in your opinion? I know it's hard picking one but just your opinion for a traditional artist.
Actually the two are very similar in performance and colours. If they are priced similarly I may choose XP Pen simply because of the 18 months warranty.
Good review! Do you plan on reviewing the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 + Pen?
Not sure about that yet
Hi Is this pen better than the artist pro 16 4k. why doesn't that have the X3 chip. :)
I want this but I wish it was bigger. What about huion same?
It’s a pity this new pen doesn’t work with my artist 24
Hi! When you test the tilt function on each side you forget to test it on the uper and bottom edges. Somebody know how well it performs on those edges? Thanks for your work! this is my favoryte "In detail" review and it´s because for that that i decide to buy one.
The old problem of tilt sensitivity not working when the pen is one inch away from the edge of the display has been resolved. Tilt brushes can now be used up to the edge.
hey I saw another review that said wiggly line is an issue. Did you test that out?
I just got my Pro 16 a few days ago, and tried for wiggly lines in CSP, which I was worried about. But I had no problems whatsoever. Even with zero stabilization, it was a lot more still than I really expected it to be.
@@RiversChungus hey I didn’t get the notification till now. Thanks for the heads up!
@@RiversChungus Thanks!!! you just gave me the answer to the last question I have to push me towards this model! I was worried about the wiggly lines and wondered if I should go with HUION Kamvas 16, altho the brand was said to have more issues with Mac OS and less responsive support. :)
xp-pen x3 pen vs huion pw517
which one has the smallest activation force?
XP-PEN by a very slight margin
I really want to order this tablet. But I'm concerned about the fact that the stylus that comes with it is not sold separately. And the xp pen website does not have a stylus that is compatible with the artist 16 pro. And there are no stylus tips for the X3 Elite Plus stylus on sale. What if my stylus suddenly breaks or I run out of nibs? I don't understand why xp-pen doesn't sell the hardware in this kit :(
The pen and nibs are sold separately. www.storexppen.com/series/6.html
Would you say the screen is more scratch resistant in anyway compared to past products?
It still uses a matte screen protector so chances are it may scratch in the future. Now sure how it compare to their previous products when it comes to scratch resistance though.
Hey just a quick question, I am brand new when it comes to the digital art world but I been trying to get into it little by little, I’m pretty decent at sketching but I want to give this a try. In the long run I might turn one of my short light novels that I have written into a webtoon, which digital art tablet do you recommend for a beginner like myself? Of course I want something that in the future would allow me to create mini comics and such, I am looking to spend 300-800 on something decent or good, please let me know.
Choose base on the software you want to use. If you don't need to use desktop software, which is the main reason to get a pen display, then you can just go with those portable tablets such as iPads or Samsung Galaxy tablets. For that amount of money I probably suggest iPad Air 4, Samsung Tab S7 or S7 FE. You can check out my reviews for them.
@@teohyc I have my computer and I would like run it using the desktop software, in that case which one would you recommend? I was looking XP-Pen artist 16, Wacom One, Gaomon PD1560, those 3 are the ones that i did most research on but I am still unsure 😅
@@adrickwipp7405 Go with the XP Pen or Wacom One. More towards XP Pen because the larger screen size is more comfortable to work with.
can it also turn into a drawing tablet like the artist 13.3 2nd gen?
Do you find the USB-C connecting into the Artist Pro 16 loose or finicky at all? I have the Innovator 16 and the screen has been flickering or blacking out recently. I’ve read online that some people have a similar issue due to the cable or port, and I’m wondering if that issue is fixed with this model.
Doesn’t seem loose to me. The plastic part that holds the connecter will also go into the port on the pen display. So there’s not much room for the cable to move.
What is the name of the drawing program that you use?
Medibang Paint
Just wanna ask this. Do i need a pc or a laptop or a computer to use it?
@@mariarzyt_3D ok thanks.
Wacom cintiq 16 or this?
would you say this is great in 2024? They probably patched the driver to make it even better?
Get the gen 2 models. The cable connection on this does not look durable.
@@teohyc thank you for your reply! The gen 2 unfortunately is $200 more : (
@@aristideregnier4883 Hi did you get this one instead? I’m considering getting this for now and upgrading to Gen 2 once I have more money
@@teohycwhat do you mean by that Teoh? So you’re saying it’s gonna break?
@@Rina-jl6yb If you don't hit the USB-C connector or move the pen display much, it should be alright.
Is the screen smooth or it's like drawing on paper?
On the smoother side but there’s still texture. Not too slippery
Anyone here experiencing screen flickering and glitches? I got my Artist Pro 16 5 months ago, then the flickering happened and it's getting worser every day.
I've researched and seems like most have the same problem even from different models, but Xp-pen doesn't have the right solution.
I guess you can say, you get what you pay for. And for XP-Pen, it's not worth it.
May I ask how did you calibrate the Color so they look the correct way between your artist pro 16 and your monitor please? I just got it and I'm wondering this ,thanks in advance
You'll need to get a colour calibrator for that. It's difficult to calibrate by eye.
@@teohyc thank you, any recommendation for a good calibrator? One that you use/like?
@@vanessamorales6210 I use Spyder5Pro. The other brand is Xrite. Check Amazon for reviews
what external power source did u use? sorry im not tech savvy
Just use the charger that's included.
was searching left and right to find out if the pen was battery-free or not, dk why they didn't mention anything on their page :/ thank you!
Battery free
Hi, do you know of any good recommendations for stylus pen for Android? I want to draw more on my display tablet but it's hard to find time.
Unfortunately if your tablet does not come with stylus, your tablet will not support pressure sensitivity. If you don’t mind having no pressure, check out Adonit Dash 3
You are best in explaining. 😊
quite like how the buttons look nice size
So what stand do you recommend?
Parblo PR100
我想看到笔在屏幕四个角的精准度，差多少毫米。
Is this a Wacom killer?
I've not used Wacom for a long time so I can't say. lol
does it work with zbrush?
Hello! As someone thinking of getting a pen display after being an iPad user, would you recommend switching to this Artist Pro 16 or then Artist 16 (2nd gen?) Thanks!
I prefer 2nd gen where the cable connects more securely and looks more durable in long run
@@teohyc thank you so much! 👍
can that new pen work for xp-pen Artist 15.6 pro
No
The Huion can also scratch the screen? I use a lot of pressure
what is the difference with Anti-glare etched glass andAnti-glare matte film?
@@LautaroPadilla Matte film is just a film with slight roughness to emulate paper applied on top of the glass screen. Etched glass has that roughness actually part of the glass itself.
@@taryo_6 so the second does not bring that scratch problem?
can you connect this tablet to an android tablet? or androidbdevices in general
No android support
Bro
Artist 16 2nd
Or
Artist 15.6 pro
Please help me
See the comparison here www.parkablogs.com/picture/xp-pen-15-inch-pen-displays-comparison-2022-edition
Can u compare it with Wacom Pro Pen 2?
I've not used Wacom for a very long time so I can't say much. But since this pen can create a line with pen tip contact and no pressure, it's really good.
Hh kamvas 16 2021 or this?
Hi is this compatible for a Mac computer? Thanks
Yes
Great thanks. Great review 👍
Teoh Yi Chie can you test xp pen 16 pro tp with new pen ?(x3 elite plus pen)
The new pen is not compatible with older models.
@@teohyc thanks
This Pen, has 1 or 2 buttons? :/
Thanks!
2
Sir, can you make an animation video with xp-pen?
Yes, with the right software
@@teohyc thank you so much sir...🙏👍
isnt this the innovator and not the pro? I cant find it on their website
It’s the Innovator design but called a different name and has better pen performance
This looks like a good alternative to Wacom
the screen colour for this tablet is too vibrant...i need to look at my MacBook pro and adjust my illustration color ....i not really like this product😔
Try switching to different display modes with the OSD if it's possible.
@@teohyc may i know wat is OSD
@@papawin2267 On Screen Display to change the colour settings of the display
Wait a sec. Isnt that the similar design to Innovator 16?
It sure is.
XP-Pen vs Huion vs UGEE?
^-^
XP-Pen is actually under Ugee, and Ugee don't make many products under their own brand.
Линии как-то дрожат сильно, хотя стабилизация стоит
the usb-c port looks like crap, lke a little of abuse and its dead...
You might want to check Adam Duff's complain on it. It IS a tablet, or at least designed like one, a pen tablet if you want to argue but a tablet nonetheless. Not having a stand built-in nor included means that's the treatment it is getting, plus the power cable is a mess and also quite short on top of it. It is not people's fault if they confuse it with an actual tablet and not a display.
It is nice you recommend a stand and perhaps could recommend another cable or extension, but that's not included in the product you're reviewing, so it is really a flaw, should've reviewed it without your stand for XP-Pen to get the message. It's not even hard to fix but might ruin someone's experience if they order one to then realise they need to buy extras to get what should be a base experience out of it.
It's a monitor because it has to be connected to a computer.
And such pen displays are only going to get thinner in the future.
It's not people's fault they don't know whether it's a tablet or not. And that is precisely why in my reviews I will specifically mention this is a monitor and not a tablet.
People looking at such products thinking that it's a tablet are setting themselves up for disappointment because this is not portable, and no one will use this on the sofa, or even hold one in hand to use it.
I've already told XP-Pen about their no-stand situation, and told them to make it clear on their order page that there's no stand, and at least put an option for people to buy a stand on the order page.
@@teohyc I'm not saying you're wrong there, I'm complaining that XP-Pen is treating it like a tablet themselves. As I said you did recommend a stand, but said like that could make some people go like "meh" to then realise they really should've got one. As you said it doesn't really bothered you since you had one but precisely it may fall short to illustrate the issue for some, IMO at least, and that it is something that should be offered at least entry level in the product by default, even if they add a stand to buy it'd fall short to address the issue.
ikr? This looks like the kind of thing that you just turn on and start working with. A Wacom Mobile Studio alternative or heck, an iPad / Samsung Galaxy Tab alternative.
@@tomimn2233 but its not advertised that way at all. At a glance sure, but if you put in the degree of pre-purchase research into what you are spending nearly 400 dollars on before pulling the trigger at first screenshot its rather apparent that its not an aio device.
@@mastafoo886 That's exactly what I thought when I watched that previously mentioned youtuber's review. I wanted to see someone else's review because he was basically complaining about easily fixable things and making it confusing for beginners by not actually showing the product's performance. I found Teoh Yi Chie's video to be a lot more informative because he grade's the tablet's actual functions as a PEN DISPLAY and not a stand alone tablet like an iPad or Android device.
Sorry sir which one is better 16 or 22 inches I’m so confused both are 2nd gen but the 22 came with the old pen not x3 🥲
Choose based on your budget or size preference . Drawing performance is quite similar
@@teohyc oh I see now I’m thinking of getting 24 inches pro it seems like both pens are doing well not much different 🙏🏾