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HUION KAMVAS 16 (Gen 3) 2.5K QHD Drawing Tablet with Screen PenTech 4.0
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Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)

A 15.8 inch 2.5K pen display (2560 x 1440) that connects to a computer or Android device, with a 16,384-level tilt pen, 2 dials and 6 press keys.

Best for: Designers and animators who want a sharp 15.8 inch screen for color work

Screen
15.8 in, 2560 x 1440
Pen
PenTech 4.0, 16,384 levels
Controls
2 dials, 6 keys
Color
99% sRGB

Buy it if

  • You want a 2560 x 1440 screen at 15.8 inches
  • You want 2 dials and 6 keys you can customize per app
  • Your computer has a USB-C port that meets USB 3.1 Gen 1 and DP1.2 and you want a one-cable desk

Skip it if

  • You want to draw without a computer. It needs a computer, laptop or supported Android device
  • You want a built-in stand and a wireless shortcut remote. The XPPen Artist Pro 16 Gen2 lists both

What the Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) is

The Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) is a pen display: a 15.8 inch screen you draw on directly while it is connected to a computer, laptop or supported Android device. Its 2560 x 1440 resolution works out to 186 PPI.

Huion lists coverage of 99% of sRGB and Rec.709 and 90% of Adobe RGB, with a Delta E under 1.5. The PenTech 4.0 pen reads 16,384 pressure levels and 60 degrees of tilt, and the display has 2 dials plus 6 press keys.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 2.5K resolution at 186 PPI

    Huion says 2560 x 1440 pixels on a 15.8 inch screen gives a sharp and clear view.

  • 99% sRGB, 90% Adobe RGB, Delta E under 1.5

    A lower Delta E means displayed colors sit closer to their intended values. Huion says it ensures accurate color representation.

  • PenTech 4.0 with 16,384 levels and 60 degrees of tilt

    The pen has a 2 g initial activation force. Huion says its smaller nib and tilt auto-alignment help track the cursor and reduce parallax.

  • Nano-etched Canvas Glass 2.0

    Anti-glare, anti-sparkle glass that Huion says offers better durability and a paper-feel texture, with full lamination.

  • 2 dials and 6 silent keys

    Customize them for different creative software. Huion says the dials protrude 2 mm for more precise dial control.

  • USB-C cable or 3-in-1 cable

    Connect with the included full-featured USB-C cable when your port and cable meet USB 3.1 Gen 1 and DP1.2, or use the 3-in-1 cable.

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) specifications

Type
Pen display (needs a computer or Android device)
Screen
15.8 in, fully laminated, nano-etched glass
Resolution
2560 x 1440, 186 PPI
Color
99% sRGB and Rec.709, 90% Adobe RGB
Color accuracy
Delta E under 1.5
Pen
PenTech 4.0
Pressure levels
16,384
Tilt
60 degrees
Initial activation force
2 g
Controls
2 dials, 6 press keys
Connection
Full-featured USB-C cable or 3-in-1 cable
Works with
Windows 10+, macOS 10.12+, Linux (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS), Android with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and DP 1.2
Warranty
1 year
Model
GS1563

Who the Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) suits

  • Color work. The listing gives 99% sRGB, 90% Adobe RGB and a Delta E under 1.5.
  • Designers and animators. Huion describes the tilt auto-alignment as helping designers, and the dials and keys can be set for different creative software.
  • Linux and Android users. The listing names Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Android devices that support USB 3.1 Gen 1 and DP 1.2, not only Windows and Mac.

Look elsewhere if: you want Wacom's Pro Pen 2. The Wacom Cintiq 16 uses it on a 15.4 inch Full HD screen.

Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs similar picks

  • Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)

    Screen
    15.8 in
    Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Pressure levels
    16,384
    Connection
    3-in-1 or USB-C cable

    Choose it for: Color accuracy and dials

  • Wacom Cintiq 16

    Screen
    15.4 in
    Resolution
    Full HD
    Pressure levels
    8,192
    Connection
    3-in-1 cable

    Choose it for: The Wacom Pro Pen 2

  • XPPen Artist Pro 16 Gen2

    Screen
    16 in
    Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Pressure levels
    16,384
    Connection
    3-in-1 cable

    Choose it for: Built-in stand and wireless remote

Before you buy

  • It is not a standalone device. It needs a computer, laptop or supported Android device to work.
  • For the one-cable setup, your USB-C port and cable must support USB 3.1 Gen 1 and DisplayPort 1.2. If not, use the 3-in-1 cable.
  • The listing does not mention a stand.

Frequently asked questions about the Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3)

Is the Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) good?
Its listed specs are a 2560 x 1440 screen at 186 PPI, 99% sRGB with a Delta E under 1.5, a 16,384-level pen with tilt, and 2 dials with 6 keys. It needs a computer or supported Android device.
How do I connect the Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) to a PC?
Use the included full-featured USB-C cable if your port and cable support USB 3.1 Gen 1 and DisplayPort 1.2. Otherwise connect with the 3-in-1 cable.
Why does my Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) show no signal over USB-C?
The listing says the USB-C connection needs a computer port and cable that meet USB 3.1 Gen 1 and DisplayPort 1.2. If yours does not, the other listed method is the 3-in-1 cable.
Does the Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) work without a computer?
No. It needs to be connected to a computer, laptop or Android device that supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 and DP 1.2.
Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) vs Wacom Cintiq 16: which should I buy?
The Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) has a higher 2560 x 1440 resolution, 99% sRGB and a 16,384-level pen. The Cintiq 16 has a Full HD screen and Wacom's Pro Pen 2 with 8,192 levels.
Does the Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) work with Linux?
Yes. The listing names Linux (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS), alongside Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.12 or later.

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