Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
Score: 80/100
Samsung LH86WADWLGCXZA
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 is a premium 26.9-inch 4K pen display delivering industry-leading color accuracy, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a highly customizable Pro Pen 3. It excels for professional creators needing precise input and studio-grade color fidelity, but its size, weight, and price limit portability.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
26.9 inches | 86 inchesbest | |
400 nitsbest | 400 nitsbest | |
1,000 | 1,200best | |
120 Hzbest | 60 Hz | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 ms | 8 msbest |
— | 40best | |
99 %best | 72 % | |
1 | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 26.9 inches | 86 inches |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 1200 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 10 ms | 8 ms |
Panel Type | IPS-type LCD | IPS |
Color Gamut (%) | 99 % | 72 % |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports | 1 | 4 |
USB Ports | 3 | 6 |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 85 W | 486 W |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 5 years |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 7.2 kg | 56.4 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers award it Editors' Choice (PCMag 4.5/5) and praise its 4K resolution, 120 Hz refresh, color gamut, and Pro Pen performance, while noting the high price and lack of an integrated stand.
Everyday users love the natural drawing feel, accurate colors, and smooth 120 Hz performance, but complain about accidental ExpressKey presses, dimmer appearance due to the anti-glare coating, and neck strain during long sessions.
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.
“is like working on paper”
“colors are "print accurate like I've never seen."”
“smoother drawing with great results”
