Wacom Cintiq DTK2200
Score: 79/100
Wacom Cintiq 16
Score: 63/100Rankings
The Wacom DTK2200 Cintiq 22HD is a 21.5" Full HD pen display targeting professional artists who need a large drawing surface and solid pen performance. It offers 2048 pressure levels, an adjustable stand and extensive shortcut keys, but lacks touch input and uses an older DVI connection.
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 | Wacom Cintiq DTK2200 | |
|---|---|---|
21.5 inchesbest | 15.6 inches | |
230 nitsbest | — | |
1,000best | 1,000best | |
| ↓ lower better | 14 msbest | — |
72 %best | 72 %best | |
— | 1best | |
1best | 1best | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | Wacom Cintiq DTK2200 | |
|---|---|---|
Display(1) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 21.5 inches | 15.6 inches |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 8.5 kg | 1.9 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Cintiq 22HD for its natural drawing experience, large yet affordable screen size, and precise tilt-and-pressure pen performance, while noting the outdated DVI-only video input and lack of touch as drawbacks for modern workflows.
Everyday users love the natural feel, large active area, and workflow shortcuts provided by the ExpressKeys and touch strips, but many complain about the grainy screen texture, DVI-only connectivity, occasional driver glitches, and heat buildup during long sessions.
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.
