Welcome to our XP-PEN Innovator 16 Review. In this post we will tell you all you need to know about this outstanding pen display with onyl 9 mm of thickness. Let’s see how really good it is.
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- 1 Specifications
- 2 What is in the Box?
- 3 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Pro
- 4 XP-PEN Innovator 16: Main Features and Benefits
- 5 XP-PEN Innovator 16 Driver
- 6 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Huion Kamvas 16 (2021)
- 7 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 15.6
- 8 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Huion Kamvas Pro 16
- 9 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Huion Kamvas 16
- 10 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Gaomon PD1560
- 11 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Gaomon PD1561
- 12 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Gaomon PD156 Pro
- 13 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Wacom Cintiq 16
- 14 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
- 15 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 22E Pro
- 16 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 13.3 Pro
- 17 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 12 Pro
- 18 XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 12
- 19 Frequently Asked Questions
- 20 XP-PEN Innovator 16 Best Deals
Specifications
- Model: XP-PEN Innovator 16
- Panel Size: 15.6 inch
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 px (16:9)
- View Angle: 89°/89°(H) ; 89°/89°(V)
- Working Area: 34,41 x 19,35 cm
- Gamut: 92% Adobe® RGB, 88% NTSC, 125% sRGB
- Display Color: 16.7 M (8bit)
- Brightness: 250cd/m2
- Contrast: 1200:1
- Resolution: 5080 LPI
- Report Rate: ≥ 220 RPS
- Tilt Support: 60 Degrees
- Pen Sensing Height: 10mm
- Response time: 16.4ms
- Pen: PA5 (battery-free)
- Pressure Sensitivity: 8192 levels
- Accuracy: ±0,01 (center)
- Press Keys: 8 programmable press keys
- Roller Wheel: 1
- Virtual Roller: 1
- Interface: USB
- OS Compatibilitiy: Windows 7 or above / macOS 10.10 or above
- Dimension: 44,32 x 25,64 x 0,9 cm
- Thickness: 9 mm
What is in the Box?
- XP-PEN Innovator 16
- Battery-free Stylus PA5
- Replacement Pen Nibs x8
- Pen Holder
- 3-in-1 USB Cable
- USB Extension Cord
- Power Adapter
- Cleaning cloth
- Black Drawing Glove
- Stand
- Quick Guide
XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Pro
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | 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 | 92% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 34.41 x 19.35 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16: Main Features and Benefits
- The 15.6 inch IPS Display provides a comfortable working space of 34,41 x 19,35 cm.
- The XP-PEN Innovator Display 16 has a Gamut (92% Adobe® RGB, 88% NTSC, 125% sRGB) that offers you a good coverage of colors for your works.
- The Battery-free Stylus PA5 has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity that ensures smooth lines.
- XP-PEN Innovator 16 supports up to 60 degrees of tilt function so you can add shading to your pen strokes and make more natural transitions between each line.
- The roller wheel can be used to zoom in and out on your canvas and scrool up and down.
- It includes 8 programmable express keys that allow you to save time and increase your workflow.
- The XP-Pen Innovator 16 is compatible with Windows 7 (or above) and Mac OS 10.10 (or above) and works with any software like Illustrator, Lightroom, Photoshop, Gimp, SAI, Corel, Krita, Zbrush, Maya and many more.
XP-PEN Innovator 16 Driver
To set up the XP-PEN Innovator 16, just follow these steps below.
- Click on this link.
- Choose Windows or Mac (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 Innovator 16 vs Huion Kamvas 16 (2021)
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | 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 | 92% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 34.42 cm x 19.36 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 10 express keys |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 15.6
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | XP-PEN Artist 15.6 |
| Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 92% sRGB | 75% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 29.3 x 16.5 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ❌ |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 6 express keys |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Huion Kamvas Pro 16
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | 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 | 92% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 34.41 cm x 19.35 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 6 express keys + 1 touch bars |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Huion Kamvas 16
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | 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 | 92% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 262K (6bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 34.41 cm x 19.35 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 14 express keys + 1 touch bar |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Gaomon PD1560
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | 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 | 92% sRGB | 72% NTSC |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 262K (6bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 34.41×19.35 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ❌ |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 10 express keys |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Gaomon PD1561
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | 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 | 92% sRGB | 72% NTSC |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 262K (6bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 34.41×19.35 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 10 express keys |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Gaomon PD156 Pro
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | 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 | 92% sRGB | 88% NTSC |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 34.4. x 19.39 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 9 express keys + OSD Key + 1 roller wheel |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Wacom Cintiq 16
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | 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 | 92% sRGB | 96% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 34.4 x 19.4 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | on optional ExpressKey Remote (not included) |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | 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 | 92% sRGB | 94% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 34.5 x 19.4 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | on optional ExpressKey Remote (not included) |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 22E Pro
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | XP-PEN Artist 22E Pro |
| Display Size | 15.6 inches | 21.5 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 92% sRGB | 82% sRGB |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 47.66 x 26.81 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ❌ |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 16 express keys |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 13.3 Pro
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | XP-PEN Artist 13.3 Pro |
| Display Size | 15.6 inches | 13.3 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 92% sRGB | 88% NTSC |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 29.37 × 16.52 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 12 Pro
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | XP-PEN Artist 12 Pro |
| Display Size | 15.6 inches | 11.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 92% sRGB | 72% NTSC |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 25.6 x 14.4 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ±60° |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel |
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XP-PEN Innovator 16 vs XP-PEN Artist 12
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| Model | XP-PEN Innovator 16 | XP-PEN Artist 12 |
| Display Size | 15.6 inches | 11.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） | 1920 x 1080 px (16:9） |
| Color Gamut | 92% sRGB | 72% NTSC |
| Color Displays | 16.7M (8bit) | 16.7M (8bit) |
| Working Area | 34.41 x 19.35 cm | 25.6 x 14.4 cm |
| Resolution | 5080 LPI | 5080 LPI |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 8192 levels | 8192 levels |
| Tilt Support | ±60° | ❌ |
| Programmable Keys | 8 express keys + 1 roller wheel + 1 virtual roller wheel | 6 express keys + 1 touch bar |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does it work without connecting to a computer?
No, because it doesn’t have processor, RAM memory or operating system. - What is the adjustable stand tilt angle?
Up to 65 degrees. - Is the stand included in the box?
Yes, it is.
If you have any other questions, can download the XP-PEN Innovator 16 Manual.
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