Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
Score: 80/100
Wacom Cintiq 24
Score: 74/100Rankings
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
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26.9 inchesbest | 23.8 inches | |
400 nitsbest | 350 nits | |
1,000best | 1,000best | |
120 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 msbest | 12 ms |
— | 10best | |
99 % | 100 %best | |
1best | — |
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Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 26.9 inches | 23.8 inches |
Native Resolution | 3840x2160 | 2560x1440 |
Brightness (nits) | 400 nits | 350 nits |
Response Time (ms) | 10 ms | 12 ms |
Panel Type | IPS-type LCD | IPS LCD |
Color Gamut (%) | 99 % | 100 % |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 7.2 kg | 5.69 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 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.
“is like working on paper”
“colors are "print accurate like I've never seen."”
“smoother drawing with great results”
