XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Review ▷ Specs | Features

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

XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Review

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

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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 Artist15.6 15.6 Inch IPS Drawing Monitor Pen Display

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.

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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 Driver

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.