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Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
A 15.8 inch 2.5K pen display with etched anti-glare glass and 99% sRGB coverage. The PenTech 4.0 pen reads 16,384 pressure levels and 60 degrees of tilt, and two dials plus six keys sit on the frame.
Best for: Illustrators and colorists who want a sharp, color-accurate screen for less than Wacom
- Screen
- 15.8 in, 2560 x 1440
- Pen
- PenTech 4.0, 16,384 levels
- Controls
- 2 dials, 6 keys
- Color
- 99% sRGB
What we like
- 2560 x 1440 resolution, 186 PPI
- 99% sRGB, 90% Adobe RGB, Delta E under 1.5
- Single USB-C cable connection
Keep in mind
- Needs a computer or a supported Android device
- The one-cable setup needs a full-featured USB-C port
Key features
From the manufacturer's Amazon listing.
- [2.5K QHD Resolution] The perfect combination of 2.5K QHD (2560×1440) resolution and 15.8-inch size, Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) art tablet achieves a pixel density of 186 PPI, providing a sharp and crystal-clear view for artists.
- [Accurate Color Display] Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) digital art tablet boasts a high-quality screen that covers 99% of the sRGB and Rec.709 color gamuts, as well as 90% of the Adobe RGB color gamut. △E<1.5 ensures accurate color...
- [Advanced PenTech 4.0] PenTech 4.0 delivers a 2g initial activation force, 16384 levels of pen pressure and ±60°Tilt Support. The smaller nib and tilt auto-alignment can help designer track the mouse and reduce parallax.
- [Nano-Etched Canvas Glass 2.0] Using nano etching technology, Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) digital drawing tablet comes with upgraded anti-glare and anti-sparkle glass, offering better durability and natural paper-feel texture. The full...
- [Convenient Cable Connection] Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) drawing tablet for pc retains the convenient dual-interface design, plus, the connection stability has been optimized to prevent disconnections. The included full-featured USB-C...
Frequently asked questions about the Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)
- Does the Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) work without a computer?
- No. It connects to a computer, laptop or an Android device that supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 and DisplayPort 1.2.
- Can I connect it with one cable?
- Yes, if your computer has a full-featured USB-C port. Otherwise use the included 3-in-1 cable.
- Does it work with Linux?
- Yes. The listing names Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
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