Does the Wacom Cintiq 16 work on its own?

No. It is a pen display, so it connects to a Mac or Windows computer.

Does the pen need batteries?

No. The Pro Pen 2 is battery-free.

The display, Pro Pen 2, 3 replacement nibs, a nib remover, the 3-in-1 cable, an AC adapter and a quick start guide.

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Wacom Cintiq 16

A 15.4 inch Full HD pen display with Wacom's Pro Pen 2, which reads 8,192 pressure levels and tilt. It connects to a Mac or PC with a 3-in-1 cable and is aimed at students, hobbyists and creative enthusiasts.

Best for: Artists who want to draw on screen with a Wacom pen and do not need 2.5K resolution

Screen: 15.4 in Full HD
Pen: Pro Pen 2, 8,192 levels, tilt
Connection: 3-in-1 cable
Needs computer: Yes

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What we like

Wacom Pro Pen 2 with tilt and near lag-free tracking
Relaxed parallax for a natural feel
Replacement nibs and a nib remover included

Keep in mind

Full HD on 15.4 inches is less sharp than 2.5K rivals
Needs a computer to work

Key features

From the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

Creative Pen Display: Animation tablet features optimized display and premium pen technology ideal for creative hobbyists, enthusiasts, or students for use on campus, in the studio, or at home
Precision Pen Performance: Included Pro Pen 2 features tilt recognition, virtually lag-free tracking, 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, and 2 customizable switches for easy access to shortcuts
Vibrant Color Display: Windows and macOS tablet features LCD display with HD resolution and showcases uniform brightness, high resolution, and true to life color quality
Fingertip Control: Relaxed parallax gives you full control with your fingertips, and combined with the super responsive Wacom Pro Pen 2, makes creating feel as natural as drawing on paper
Includes: Wacom Cintiq 16 digital drawing display, Pro Pen 2, 3 replacement nibs, nib remover, 3-in-1 connectivity cable, AC adapter, power cable, and quick start guide

Frequently asked questions about the Wacom Cintiq 16

Does the Wacom Cintiq 16 work on its own?: No. It is a pen display, so it connects to a Mac or Windows computer.
Does the pen need batteries?: No. The Pro Pen 2 is battery-free.
What is in the box?: The display, Pro Pen 2, 3 replacement nibs, a nib remover, the 3-in-1 cable, an AC adapter and a quick start guide.