Welcome to our XP Pen Artist 12 Review. In this post we will tell you all about this model that is one of the best options for those ones that are looking for their first pen display. Let’s see what it has to offer.
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- 1 Specifications
- 2 What is in the Box?
- 3 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Huion Kamvas 12
- 4 XP-PEN Artist 12: Main Features and Benefits
- 5 XP-PEN Artist 12 Driver
- 6 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs 12 Pro
- 7 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Huion Kamvas Pro 12
- 8 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Huion Kamvas Pro 13
- 9 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Gaomon PD1161
- 10 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 13
- 11 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs 13.3 Pro
- 12 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs 15.6
- 13 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs 15.6 Pro
- 14 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Innovator 16
- 15 XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Gaomon PD156 Pro
- 16 Frequently Asked Questions
- 17 XP-PEN Artist 12 Best Deals
Specifications
- Model: XP-PEN Artist 12
- Panel Size: 11.6 inch
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 px (16:9)
- View Angle: 89°/89°(H) ; 89°/89°(V)
- Working Area: 25.6 × 14.1 cm
- Contrast Ratio: 700:1
- Response Time: 14 ms
- Gamut: 72% NTSC
- Display Color: 16.7 M (8bit)
- Resolution: 5080 LPI
- Report Rate: 266 PPS
- Pen Sensing Height: 7-12mm
- Pen: P06 (battery-free)
- Pressure Sensitivity: 8192 levels
- Accuracy: ±0.5mm（center） ±2mm（corner）
- Press Keys: 6 programmable press keys
- Touch bar: 1
- Interface: USB
- OS Compatibilitiy: Windows 7 or above / macOS 10.10 or above
- Dimension: 36,41 x 21,8 x 1 cm
- Weight: 907g
What is in the Box?
- P06 Passive Pen
- Pen Holder
- Replacement Pen Nibs x8
- USB Cable
- Cleaning cloth
- Black Drawing Glove
- Quick Guide
XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Huion Kamvas 12
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | Huion Kamvas 12 |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 120% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 25,63 x 14,41 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | 8 express keys |
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XP-PEN Artist 12: Main Features and Benefits
- 11.6 inch screen offers a great working area of 25.6 × 14.1 cm so you can unleash your creativity without limitations.
- The 1920 x 1080 PX Full HD resolution with 72% NTSC color gamut and 178° viewing angle offer you vibrant colors and a good quality image which ensure you work without losing any detail.
- The screen has an anti-reflective coating that reduces glare for protecting your eyes.
- Battery-free P06 stylus includes right mouse click and digital eraser.
- Its pressure sensitivity of 8192 levels enables you to draw natural lines and smooth strokes.
- This pen display come with a touch bar you can use to scroll and zoom in and out on your canvas. Also, it includes 6 programmable buttons that you can customize as you need so you save time and optimize your workflow.
- Its size of 36,41 x 21,8 x 1 cm enables you to bring it on your backpack to use it everywhere you go.
- Excellent value for money.
XP-PEN Artist 12 Driver
To set up the XP-PEN Artist 12, just follow these steps below.
- Click on this link.
- Choose Mac or Windows (see the image below).
- Download the latest version of the official driver.
- Unzip the folder and run the installation file.
- Connect the pen display to the computer, turn it on and start to create.
XP-PEN Artist 12 vs 12 Pro
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | XP-PEN Artist 12 Pro |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 25.6 x 14.4 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel |
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| Buy in Canada | See Price CA | See Price CA |
| Buy in the UK | See Price UK | See Price UK |
| Buy in Japan | See Price JP | See Price JP |
| Buy in Italy | See Price IT | See Price IT |
| Buy in France | See Price FR | See Price FR |
| Buy in Germany | See Price DE | See Price DE |
| Buy in Spain | See Price ES | See Price ES |
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XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Huion Kamvas Pro 12
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | Huion Kamvas Pro 12 |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 120% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 25.63 cm × 14.41 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | 4 express keys + 1 touch bar |
| Buy in the USA | See Price USA | See Price USA |
| Buy in Canada | See Price CA | See Price CA |
| Buy in the UK | See Price UK | See Price UK |
| Buy in Japan | See Price JP | See Price JP |
| Buy in Italy | See Price IT | See Price IT |
| Buy in France | See Price FR | See Price FR |
| Buy in Germany | See Price DE | See Price DE |
| Buy in Spain | See Price ES | See Price ES |
| Buy in the Netherlands | See Price NL | See Price NL |
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XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Huion Kamvas Pro 13
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | Huion Kamvas Pro 13 |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 13 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 120% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 29.37 cm × 16.52 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | 4 express keys + 1 touch bar |
| Buy in the USA | See Price USA | See Price USA |
| Buy in Canada | See Price CA | See Price CA |
| Buy in the UK | See Price UK | See Price UK |
| Buy in Japan | See Price JP | See Price JP |
| Buy in Italy | See Price IT | See Price IT |
| Buy in France | See Price FR | See Price FR |
| Buy in Germany | See Price DE | See Price DE |
| Buy in Spain | See Price ES | See Price ES |
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XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Gaomon PD1161
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | Gaomon PD1161 |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 25.63 ×14.41 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | 8 express keys |
| Buy in the USA | See Price USA | See Price USA |
| Buy in Canada | See Price CA | See Price CA |
| Buy in the UK | See Price UK | See Price UK |
| Buy in Japan | See Price JP | See Price JP |
| Buy in Italy | See Price IT | See Price IT |
| Buy in France | See Price FR | See Price FR |
| Buy in Germany | See Price DE | See Price DE |
| Buy in Spain | See Price ES | See Price ES |
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XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 13
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | Wacom Cintiq Pro 13 |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 13.3 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 87% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 29.4 x 16.6 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | on optional ExpressKey Remote (not included) |
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| Buy in Canada | See Price CA | See Price CA |
| Buy in the UK | See Price UK | See Price UK |
| Buy in Japan | See Price JP | See Price JP |
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| Buy in France | See Price FR | See Price FR |
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| Buy in Spain | See Price ES | See Price ES |
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XP-PEN Artist 12 vs 13.3 Pro
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | XP-PEN Artist 13.3 Pro |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 13.3 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 88% NTSC |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 29.37 × 16.52 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel |
| Buy in the USA | See Price USA | See Price USA |
| Buy in Canada | See Price CA | See Price CA |
| Buy in the UK | See Price UK | See Price UK |
| Buy in Japan | See Price JP | See Price JP |
| Buy in Italy | See Price IT | See Price IT |
| Buy in France | See Price FR | See Price FR |
| Buy in Germany | See Price DE | See Price DE |
| Buy in Spain | See Price ES | See Price ES |
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XP-PEN Artist 12 vs 15.6
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 75% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 29.3 x 16.5 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | 6 express keys |
| Buy in the USA | See Price USA | See Price USA |
| Buy in Canada | See Price CA | See Price CA |
| Buy in the UK | See Price UK | See Price UK |
| Buy in Japan | See Price JP | See Price JP |
| Buy in Italy | See Price IT | See Price IT |
| Buy in France | See Price FR | See Price FR |
| Buy in Germany | See Price DE | See Price DE |
| Buy in Spain | See Price ES | See Price ES |
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XP-PEN Artist 12 vs 15.6 Pro
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Pro |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 120% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 34.41 x 19.35 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel |
| Buy in the USA | See Price USA | See Price USA |
| Buy in Canada | See Price CA | See Price CA |
| Buy in the UK | See Price UK | See Price UK |
| Buy in Japan | See Price JP | See Price JP |
| Buy in Italy | See Price IT | See Price IT |
| Buy in France | See Price FR | See Price FR |
| Buy in Germany | See Price DE | See Price DE |
| Buy in Spain | See Price ES | See Price ES |
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XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Innovator 16
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | XP-PEN Innovator 16 |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 92% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 34.41 x 19.35 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel |
| Buy in the USA | See Price USA | See Price USA |
| Buy in Canada | See Price CA | See Price CA |
| Buy in the UK | See Price UK | See Price UK |
| Buy in Japan | See Price JP | See Price JP |
| Buy in Italy | See Price IT | See Price IT |
| Buy in France | See Price FR | See Price FR |
| Buy in Germany | See Price DE | See Price DE |
| Buy in Spain | See Price ES | See Price ES |
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XP-PEN Artist 12 vs Gaomon PD156 Pro
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| Model | XP-PEN Artist 12 | Gaomon PD156PRO |
| Display Size | 11.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 88% NTSC |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 25.6 x 14.4 cm | 34.4. x 19.39 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar | 9 express keys + OSD Key + 1 roller wheel |
| Buy in the USA | See Price USA | See Price USA |
| Buy in Canada | See Price CA | See Price CA |
| Buy in the UK | See Price UK | See Price UK |
| Buy in Japan | See Price JP | See Price JP |
| Buy in Italy | See Price IT | See Price IT |
| Buy in France | See Price FR | See Price FR |
| Buy in Germany | See Price DE | See Price DE |
| Buy in Spain | See Price ES | See Price ES |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the XP Pen Artist 12 need a computer?
Yes, it does. You are not able to use the XP Pen Artist 12 without computer because it is just a pen display. - It is compatible with any digital art software?
Yes, the XP Pen Artist 12 is compatible with Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, InDesign, Fireworks, CDR, SAI, GIMP, Krita, Manga Studio, Zbrush, Maya, Mudbox and many others more. - Is the digital eraser of the stylus compatible with any software?
The stylus’ eraser is compatible with Adobe Phtohsop, Fireworks, Illustrator Manga Studio, Powerpoint, OneNote, MediBang Paint Pro, Word, Excel, Windows Ink, and Windows Paint 3D. - Does it have tilt support?
No, it doesn’t. Please take a look at the XP-PEN Artist 12 Pro.
If you have any other questions, can download the XP-PEN Artist 12 Manual.
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