Wacom Cintiq 16
Score: 63/100
Wacom Cintiq 24
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Wacom Cintiq 24 (2025) is a 23.8-inch 2.5K IPS pen display offering excellent color accuracy, fanless silent operation, and a battery-free Pro Pen 3. It targets professional artists who need a large, color-accurate canvas, though its weight and lack of built-in shortcut keys may be drawbacks for some.
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.
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15.6 inches | 23.8 inchesbest | |
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72 % | 100 %best | |
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Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 15.6 inches | 23.8 inches |
Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1440 |
Panel Type | IPS | IPS LCD |
Color Gamut (%) | 72 % | 100 % |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.9 kg | 5.69 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 its color fidelity, silent fanless design, and Pro Pen 3 performance, while noting limited connectivity and the absence of built-in ExpressKeys.
Everyday users love the large, color-accurate screen and natural pen feel, but mention the unit's weight, thin bezel pen snagging, and occasional cable adapter hassles.
“the ultimate workstation for creatives”
“critical”
