A few months ago I did a thorough review and unboxing of Artist 15.6 Pro by XP Pen. Now, let’s unbox, review and test the new model Innovator 16 while comparing it to the previous one!

XPPen Innovator 16 Pen Display 15.6 Inch Drawing Monitor Full-Laminated Technology Graphics Monitor with Tilt Support Passive Pen and 8 Customizable Shortcut Keys(Supports 92% Adobe RGB Color Gamut)
XPPen Innovator 16 Pen Display 15.6 Inch Drawing Monitor Full-Laminated Technology Graphics Monitor with Tilt Support Passive Pen and 8 Customizable Shortcut Keys(Supports 92% Adobe RGB Color Gamut)
  • 【Slim and compact design】With its industry-leading 9 mm profile and sleek black and silver design, the 15.6" Innovator Display 16 is perfect for drawing on the go.
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What’s In The Box?

First of all, we obviously have the display tablet itself.

It looks really stylish and slim! So, definitely easy to take with you to work/school/ for a road trip.

Although it looks thin, it definitely has weight to it and feels durable, not easy to break.

Then, there is the stylus.

It feels just right in my hand, as though I’m holding a regular pencil – and I love that! I also like that it’s kind of rubber where I’m holding it, so it doesn’t slide down my fingers.

xp pen innovator 16 stand

Then we have the stand for your Innovator 16 display tablet, and it’s perhaps the only thing I’m not crazy about.

It only has one angle of position and you can’t adjust that.

It’s not an issue if you want to place the tablet flat on the table, or if this angle works for you.

Otherwise, there is an easy fix! I place books under the stand to make it fit exactly the angle that is good for me 🙂

innovator 16 unboxing xp pen

And we also have the pen holder with 8 pen nibs, drawing glove, cleaning cloth and everything needed to get it up and running (like power adapter, quick guide and the cables).

Innovator 16 VS Artist 15.6 Pro Comparison – What’s Different?

As I’ve had the pleasure to work with both tablets, it’s pretty easy to say that the differences are not that major for me.

The new tablet, Innovator 16, is more stylish, slimmer, easier to take places, has an extra wheel, and a bit better colors.

Here’s a more side-by-side comparison:

  1. Both Artist 15.6 Pro and Innovator 16 displays have full laminated technology that seamlessly combines the glass and the screen.

2. They both have the same 15.6″ size display.

But, the Innovator 16 has the slimmest size yet – only 9″. That’s what makes it a much better travel companion, if you want something that can go places with you without too much struggle.

3. Innovator 16 has 5% better color gamut! 🙂

4. Artist 15.6 Pro has 8 shortcut keys and 1 roller wheel.

Innovator 16 also has 8 shortcut keys and one roller wheel, but it also has one virtual wheel, which serves as an additional shortcut.

At first, it was a bit unusual to work with it, but as I got more used to it – the additional roller wheel became a huge time saver in my work.

5. Both tablets come with a battery-free stylus that has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity and 60 degree tilt recognition.

They perform the same, the only difference is the design of the stylus itself.

6. Both tablets come with the same portable stand.

I put mine on books and it works perfectly. The tablet never slid from it and feels very firm in place.

innovator 16 display tablet by XP Pen REVIEW vs artist 15.6 pro comparison. Which drawing table is the best?

7. Also, both are connected via a 3-in-1 cable. This makes for a cleaner desktop and a faster connect/disconnect process.

8. And finally, there is a small price difference between the two, with Innovator 16 costing $50 more.

But, it’s a newer model, looks more stylish in my opinion, it’s lighter, has an extra time-saving virtual wheel and better colors.

So for me it was worth it! What about you?

Model:
Artist 15.6 Pro
Innovator 16
Image:
15.6" Drawing Tablet with Screen XPPen Artist 15.6 Pro Tilt Support Graphics Tablet Full-Laminated Red Dial (120% sRGB) Drawing Monitor Display 8192 Levels Pressure Sensitive & 8 Shortcut Keys
XPPen Innovator 16 Pen Display 15.6 Inch Drawing Monitor Full-Laminated Technology Graphics Monitor with Tilt Support Passive Pen and 8 Customizable Shortcut Keys(Supports 92% Adobe RGB Color Gamut)
Battery-Free Stylus?
Display:
15.6"
15.6"
Profile:
11mm
9mm
Color Gamut:
120% sRGB
125% sRGB
Shortcut Keys
8
8
Shortcut Wheels
1
2
Price:
$359.99
$369.00
Buy on Amazon
Buy on Amazon
Model:
Artist 15.6 Pro
Image:
15.6" Drawing Tablet with Screen XPPen Artist 15.6 Pro Tilt Support Graphics Tablet Full-Laminated Red Dial (120% sRGB) Drawing Monitor Display 8192 Levels Pressure Sensitive & 8 Shortcut Keys
Battery-Free Stylus?
Display:
15.6"
Profile:
11mm
Color Gamut:
120% sRGB
Shortcut Keys
8
Shortcut Wheels
1
Price:
$359.99
Buy on Amazon
Model:
Innovator 16
Image:
XPPen Innovator 16 Pen Display 15.6 Inch Drawing Monitor Full-Laminated Technology Graphics Monitor with Tilt Support Passive Pen and 8 Customizable Shortcut Keys(Supports 92% Adobe RGB Color Gamut)
Battery-Free Stylus?
Display:
15.6"
Profile:
9mm
Color Gamut:
125% sRGB
Shortcut Keys
8
Shortcut Wheels
2
Price:
$369.00
Buy on Amazon

Video Review, Unboxing and Testing of Innovator 16 VS Artist 15.6 Pro

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