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Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 vs XPPen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2)
Short answer
Get the XPPen for nearly the same hardware with the stand, two pens and a remote included. Get the Cintiq Pro 27 if your studio runs on Wacom.
Side by side
| Spec | Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 | XPPen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| My rating | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Screen size | 26.9 in | 26.9 in |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (16:9) | 3840 x 2160 (16:9) |
| Panel | IPS | IPS, fully laminated |
| Glass | Edge-to-edge tempered glass, AG etched | Etched anti-glare |
| Color (claimed) | 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3 | 99% Adobe RGB, 99% sRGB, 97% Display P3 |
| Brightness (claimed) | 400 nits | 350 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Pen | Wacom Pro Pen 3, battery-free | X3 Pro Smart Chip + X3 Pro Slim, battery-free |
| Pressure levels | 8,192 | 16,384 |
| Tilt | ±60° | 60° |
| Shortcuts | 8 ExpressKeys on rear grips | ACK05 wireless remote |
| Touch | Yes, multi-touch | Yes, 10-finger |
| Connection | Mini DisplayPort, HDMI or USB-C, plus power | USB-C, HDMI or DisplayPort, plus power |
| Stand | Not included; VESA mount | Included, 16–72° |
| Weight | 7.2 kg (no stand) | 7 kg |
| Works with | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, Linux |
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Where the XPPen wins
- What's in the box. Stand (16° to 72°), two pens, a wireless remote and a calibration tool. The Cintiq Pro 27 includes one pen and no stand.
- Price. Far less, even before you add a stand to the Wacom.
- Wider OS support. XPPen lists ChromeOS, Android and Linux too.
Where the Cintiq Pro 27 wins
- Pen and drivers. Pro Pen 3 is more customizable, and Wacom's drivers are deeper (Creative Bloq).
- Brightness. 400 nits claimed versus 350.
- Rear ExpressKeys. 8 keys built into the grips.
Where they're the same
Both are 4K at 120Hz with multi-touch and 99% Adobe RGB, and both weigh about 7 kg.
My pick
I'd buy the XPPen Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2). Creative Bloq said it "closes the gap on Wacom," and it includes everything the Wacom charges extra for.