![]() Though, on occasion, at rebooting the laptop the driver failed to restore my settings, which is a pain. The stylus is excellent and the driver enables me to adjust the pen pressure to my liking and save my presets it's certainly a step above past XP-Pen setups. Once I've overcome some of the setup hurdles, this is a nice and responsive pen display to use. To test the Artist 16 (2nd gen) I use Rebelle 5, it's a nice digital paint simulator that has enough about it, including full RGB colour gamut, to put the screen through its paces and really judge if the colours sing. The Elite Stylus is an excellent pen, even without a dedicated eraser button or nib (Image credit: Future) This playful feel extends to the build and weight (283g), it's just large enough to feel roomy when in use but neat enough to pack into one of the best laptop bags. The model I'm reviewing is all black but XP-Pen has a series of fun colours – green, blue and pink – to choose from if you'd prefer something a little brighter. The Artist 16 (2nd gen) can, of course, be rotated depending on your left- or right-handedness. Despite the price, the screen features some excellent tech – a handy 178 degree viewing angle, 220 cd/㎡ brightness for a glowing display and 94% Adobe RGB colour gamut makes the colours, for the most part, pop.Īny ports are hidden down the sides and the only raised areas are the nine narrow express keys down the left-hand side. The design is slender and neat, its screen fills the space from edge to edge and is fully laminated, meaning there's little glare and a paper-like touch gives the feeling of scribbling on, well… paper. Though the Artist 16 (2nd gen) is one of the cheaper pen displays on the market, you wouldn't know. The build quality and design of the Artist 16 (2nd gen) is excellent, particularly at this price-point (Image credit: Future) It's not as bad as past XP-Pen drivers, and is a distinct step-up over previous tablets from this brand, but it's not as robust as Wacom, for example. Overall the experience is good, but for ChromeOS users in particular it could be better, particularly as there are some outstanding high-spec Chromebooks around now, and there are still some issues with a driver that can feel temperamental. What the Artist 16 (2nd gen) does come packaged with are three regional plugs for charging – it's multi-pronged cable also features a USB-A for charging via your computer – and the usual additions of a glove to keep the screen scratch free and spare nibs for the stylus. But, many will bemoan the lack of a stand. Personally, I don't mind scribbling on a flat surface and the Artist 16 (2nd gen) is light and nicely proportioned so you can use on your lap from the sofa. ![]() It seems like a running theme with XP-Pen in order to keep down the initial cost. One other omission, and something we raised in our Innovator 16 review from last year, is the lack of a stand that comes with this 2nd generation update. If you need to catch up on how we review, read our how we test guide. For this review I spent two months with this pen display, creating digital art in ArtRage Vitae and Rebelle 5. Yet, read on to discover why the XP-Pen Artist 16 (2nd gen) is still an excellent and affordable tablet that delivers when it's up and running. The biggest issue is not really with what you get in the box but with what is omitted – you'll need to buy the stand and USB-C to USB-C cable for Android and ChromeOS use separately. It's good, and you can read more about why below.īut it also has a few niggles, most come with the setup and calibration that can feel like rolling dice to get the required results. This tablet offers up a 1920 x 1080 resolution, Full HD vibrant colour display with a smart matte finish that carries an anti-glare coating and has a wide colour gamut of 120% sRGB. While the Artist 16 (2nd gen) comes in at a lower price than many similar pen displays, it doesn't skimp on the tech. There's some crossover, and you can get an idea of where this upgrade from XP-Pen sits. To find out where the XP-Pen Artist 16 (2nd gen) fits into the burgeoning lineup of pen displays, take a look at our guides to the best drawing tablets and the the best tablets with a stylus for drawing and note-taking.
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