Artisul SP1603
Score: 90/100
XP-Pen Artist 12 3rd 11.9-inch
Score: 90/100Rankings
The Artisul SP1603 offers a large 15.6-inch full-laminated IPS screen with excellent color accuracy and a battery-free stylus at a budget-friendly price, making it suitable for beginners and intermediate artists. However, reliability issues such as cable-related disconnections and a fragile chassis may deter power users.
The Artist 12 3rd offers a high-end pen experience in a compact, affordable 11.9" laminated display. It excels in pressure sensitivity and color accuracy, though its plastic build and modest brightness limit premium appeal.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8,192 levels | 16,384 levelsbest | |
66,626 mm²best | — | |
1,920 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
220 Hzbest | 60 Hz | |
220 nits | 260 nitsbest | |
— | 2 countbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,338.6 grams | 1,126 gramsbest |
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Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
Performance(1) | ||
Report Rate (Hz) | 220 Hz | 60 Hz |
Display(3) | ||
Display Panel Type | IPS | LCD laminated |
Display Brightness (nits) | 220 nits | 260 nits |
Display Color Gamut | 128% sRGB | 99 |
Pen & Stylus(2) | ||
Pressure Sensitivity Levels (levels) | 8192 levels | 16384 levels |
Pen Technology | Battery‑free electromagnetic resonance | EMR |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 1338.6 grams | 1126 grams |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the SP1603's screen quality, color accuracy and pen performance, noting low parallax, but criticize its reliability, cable layout and build quality.
Everyday users love the vibrant colors and large canvas, but many report unstable connections, a sensitive scroll wheel and rapid wear of the anti-glare coating.
“Colors are amazing, the tablet is huge, and it works perfectly with my setup.”
“Easy to set up and create with - great for beginners.”
“Everything included - glove, nibs, stand - feels complete.”
Professional reviewers praise the precise X4 stylus, accurate color gamut, and laminated display, but note the cheap-looking plastic chassis, edge latency, and driver quirks.
Everyday users love the natural pen feel, magnetic holder and portability, while repeatedly mentioning edge lag, cheap plastic and calibration needs.
