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XP-Pen's New Tablet Undercuts Wacom by Half
20 Mar
Summary
- XP-Pen's Artist Pro 27 offers 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
- The new tablet costs $1,899.99, significantly less than Wacom's alternative.
- It boasts faster latency and more pressure sensitivity levels than competitors.
XP-Pen has introduced its new 27-inch Artist Pro 27 display drawing tablet, positioning it as a direct competitor to Wacom's Cintiq Pro series.
Launched today, the Artist Pro 27 is priced at $1,899.99. It offers a 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and high color accuracy, covering 99% of Adobe RGB and sRGB, and 97% of DCI-P3.
This new tablet boasts faster 5ms latency and 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity, surpassing Wacom's offering. It also supports a wider range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Android, Chrome, and Linux.
While the Artist Pro 27 does not support HDR and has a slightly lower brightness (350 nits) compared to Wacom's 400 nits, its aggressive pricing offers a significant cost advantage. Creative professionals now have a high-performance alternative to consider.
Unlike the Cintiq Pro 27's customizable pen, the Artist Pro 27 includes two distinct stylus options: the X3 Pro Slim and the X3 Pro Smart Chip stylus. The decision between them will likely weigh brand loyalty against significant cost savings.
