If you are looking for a medium-sized pen display on a budget, you have to take a look at this XP-Pen Artist 15.6. We will show you all its specs, key features and also, we will compare it with other models.
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- 1 Specifications
- 2 What is in the Box?
- 3 XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Pro
- 4 XP-PEN Artist 15.6: Main Features and Benefits
- 5 XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Driver
- 6 XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Innovator 16
- 7 XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Huion Kamvas 16 (2021)
- 8 XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Huion Kamvas 16
- 9 XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Huion Kamvas Pro 16
- 10 XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Gaomon PD1560
- 11 XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Gaomon PD156 Pro
- 12 XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Gaomon PD1561
- 13 XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Wacom Cintiq 16
- 14 XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
- 15 Frequently Asked Questions
- 16 XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Best Deals
Specifications
- Model: XP-PEN Artist 15.6
- Panel Size: 15.6 inch
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 px (16:9)
- View Angle: 89°/89°(H) ; 89°/89°(V)
- Working Area: 34.16 × 19.35 cm
- Contrast Ratio: 800:1
- Gamut: 72% sRGB
- Display Color: 16.7 M (8bit)
- Resolution: 5080 LPI
- Report Rate: 266 PPS
- Pen: P05 Battery-free Stylus
- Pressure Sensitivity: 8192 levels
- Press Keys: 6 programmable press keys
- Interface: USB
- OS Compatibilitiy: Windows 7 or above / macOS 10.10 or above
- Dimension: 44,3 x 28 x 1.26 cm
- Weight: 3.2 lbs / 1.45 kg
What is in the Box?
- XP-PEN Artist 15.6
- P05 Passive Pen
- Pen Stand
- Replacement Pen Nibs x8
- 3-in-1 Cable
- Cleaning cloth
- Anti-fouling Drawing Glove
- Quick Guide

XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Pro
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Model | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Pro |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) |
Color Gamut | 75% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
Working Area | 29.3 x 16.5 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 | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel |
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XP-PEN Artist 15.6: Main Features and Benefits
- It has a very comfortable display area to work (34.16 × 19.35 cm).
- 1920 x 1080 IPS Display with 178° of viewing angle provides sharp and vivid images. Also, the Artisti 15.6 supports 4K displays.
- The 266PPS report rate makes this pen display be super fast so you can draw without any type of lagging.
- The P05 battery-free stylus works like a real pen thanks its 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity that ensure smooth strokes.
- It has 6 customizable express keys that allow you to save time for improving your workflow.
- Includes two buttons which allows to adjust the brightness.
XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Driver
To set up the XP-PEN Artist 15.6, just follow these steps below.
- Click on this link.
- Choose Mac or Windows (see the image below).
- Download the latest version of the official XP Pen Driver.
- Unzip the folder and run the installation file.
- Connect the Artist 15.6 to the computer, turn it on and start to draw.
XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Innovator 16
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Model | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 | XP-PEN Innovator 16 |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) |
Color Gamut | 75% sRGB | 92% sRGB |
Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
Working Area | 29.3 x 16.5 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 | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel |
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XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Huion Kamvas 16 (2021)
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Model | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 | Huion Kamvas 16 (2021) |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) |
Color Gamut | 75% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
Working Area | 29.3 x 16.5 cm | 34.42 cm x 19.36 cm |
Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
Programmable Keys | 6 express keys | 10 express keys |
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XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Huion Kamvas 16
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Model | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 | Huion Kamvas 16 |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) |
Color Gamut | 75% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 262K (6bit) |
Working Area | 29.3 x 16.5 cm | 34.41 cm x 19.35 cm |
Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
Programmable Keys | 6 express keys | 14 express keys + 1 touch bar |
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XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Huion Kamvas Pro 16
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Model | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 | Huion Kamvas Pro 16 |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) |
Color Gamut | 75% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
Working Area | 29.3 x 16.5 cm | 34.41 cm x 19.35 cm |
Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
Programmable Keys | 6 express keys | 6 express keys + 1 touch bars |
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XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Gaomon PD1560
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Model | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 | Gaomon PD1560 |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) |
Color Gamut | 75% sRGB | 72% NTSC |
Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 262K (6bit) |
Working Area | 29.3 x 16.5 cm | 34.41×19.35 cm |
Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
Tilt Support | ❌ | ❌ |
Programmable Keys | 6 express keys | 10 express keys |
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XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Gaomon PD156 Pro
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Model | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 | Gaomon PD156PRO |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) |
Color Gamut | 75% sRGB | 88% NTSC |
Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
Working Area | 29.3 x 16.5 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 | 9 express keys + OSD Key + 1 roller wheel |
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XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Gaomon PD1561
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Model | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 | Gaomon PD1561 |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) |
Color Gamut | 75% sRGB | 72% NTSC |
Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 262K (6bit) |
Working Area | 29.3 x 16.5 cm | 34.41×19.35 cm |
Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
Programmable Keys | 6 express keys | 10 express keys |
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XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Wacom Cintiq 16
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Model | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 | Wacom Cintiq 16 |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) |
Color Gamut | 75% sRGB | 96% sRGB |
Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
Working Area | 29.3 x 16.5 cm | 34.4 x 19.4 cm |
Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
Programmable Keys | 6 express keys | on optional ExpressKey Remote (not included) |
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XP PEN Artist 15.6 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
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Model | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 | Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9) | 3840 x 2160 px (16:9) |
Color Gamut | 75% sRGB | 94% sRGB |
Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
Working Area | 29.3 x 16.5 cm | 34.5 x 19.4 cm |
Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
Tilt Support | ❌ | ±60° |
Programmable Keys | 6 express keys | on optional ExpressKey Remote (not included) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which software is compatible with this pen display?
The XP Pen Artist 15.6 is compatible with any designing software like Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, SAI, Gimp, Maya, Zbrush and many others more. - Does it have tilt support?
No, it doesn’t. But the XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Pro does.
If you have any other questions, can download the XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Manual.
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