Wacom Cintiq 16
Score: 63/100
Samsung LH86WADWLGCXZA
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Samsung 86" WAD Interactive Display delivers a 4K IPS panel with 40-point IR touch and extensive Android-based Google integration, making it ideal for large classrooms and corporate rooms, though its size, weight, and power draw are considerable.
The Wacom Cintiq 16 offers a 15.6" Full HD IPS screen with professional-grade Pro Pen 2 performance at an affordable price. It provides solid pen accuracy and build quality but lacks touch input, an adjustable stand, and a laminated display, which can affect ergonomics and visual fidelity.
| Attribute | | |
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15.6 inches | 86 inchesbest | |
— | 400 nitsbest | |
1,000 | 1,200best | |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 8 msbest |
— | 40best | |
72 %best | 72 %best | |
1 | 4best |
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Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 15.6 inches | 86 inches |
Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 1200 |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports | 1 | 4 |
USB Ports | 1 | 6 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.9 kg | 56.4 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Cintiq 16 for delivering Pro Pen 2 performance, solid screen quality and build at a modest price, noting its ease of setup and value. Criticisms focus on the absence of touch input, express keys, an adjustable stand and the non-laminated display that introduces parallax, as well as its limited Full HD resolution.
Everyday users consistently highlight the natural drawing experience, precise pen tracking and durability, while frequently expressing frustration over the lack of touch gestures, missing ergonomic stand and occasional parallax. Overall satisfaction remains high among budget-conscious creatives.
Professional reviewers praise the Samsung WAD 86" for its enterprise-grade durability, extensive connectivity options, and Google-centric Android platform, while noting the lack of built-in video-conferencing hardware and high power draw.
Everyday users appreciate the ultra-responsive multi-touch surface, bright 4K display, and solid audio, but frequently mention the missing camera/mic and the unit's considerable weight and power usage.
“Ultra-responsive multi-touch surface makes collaboration seamless”
“Bright 4K display with clear audio, no external speakers needed”
“Missing camera and microphone forces me to buy extra peripherals”
