Head-to-head · Best Graphics Drawing Tablets

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) vs Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.3 vs 3.9). Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) is best for: Serious artists and studios who want a large 4K professional pen display with excellent color but can't justify the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27's price. Read the strengths below before deciding.

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Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K)

4.3

3 sources$1,099as of Oct 11

The Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) is the value flagship pen display, delivering a 24-inch 4K screen, rich color and a battery-free pen for under half the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27's price. Creative Bloq scored it 9/10 and AppleInsider called it an artist's tablet that rivals Wacom. The lower pixel density and sheer size are the main trade-offs.

Strengths

— Excellent color: 140% sRGB / 98% NTSC gamut with Quantum Dot technology
— Battery-free PW517 pen with 8,192 pressure levels and 60-degree tilt
— Costs less than half the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 for a similar-size 4K experience

Watch-outs

— Not portable at this size

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Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

3.9

1 source$3,499.95as of Oct 24

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 is the flagship pen display for professionals, pairing a 4K 120Hz screen with reference-grade color and the superb Pro Pen 3. TechRadar called it a real workflow accelerator for creatives and PetaPixel deemed it a worthwhile double-duty investment. The towering $3,499 price, fan noise and size are the trade-offs.

Strengths

— Stunning 26.9-inch 4K UHD display with 120Hz refresh, a first for Wacom
— Reference-grade color: 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
— Doubles as a high-quality computer monitor

Watch-outs

— Extremely expensive at around $3,500
— Audible fan noise when powered on
— Large size requires close proximity and a lot of desk space

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How they stack up

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K)

The Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) has a 23.8-inch 4K display, against 26.9 inches on the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27, and costs less than half as much. Its pen matches the Cintiq's 8,192 pressure levels but trails the 16,384 levels of the Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3). It is far larger than the 15.8-inch Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) and is not portable at this size.

Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 has a 26.9-inch 4K display at 120Hz, larger than the 23.8-inch 4K panel of the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K), and both pens register 8,192 pressure levels. It supports multi-touch, while the Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) has no touch input. The Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) costs less than half as much, and the Cintiq's fan is audible when powered on.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K)	Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
Screen Size	23.8-inch	26.9-inch
Resolution	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Color Gamut	140% sRGB / 98% NTSC	99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3
Lamination	Full lamination, anti-glare glass	Full lamination, anti-glare glass
Pen	PW517 battery-free, 8,192 levels	Pro Pen 3, 8,192 levels
Tilt	60 degrees	20 degrees
Connectivity	USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort	USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort
Extras	Wireless twin-dial remote	—
Refresh Rate	—	120Hz
Touch	—	Multi-touch
Validation	—	Pantone Validated
Compatibility	—	Windows, macOS, Android, Chrome OS, Linux
Controls	—	8 ExpressKeys + dual dial wheel
Brightness	—	500 nits
Type	—	Pen display
Active Area	—	27 inches
Wireless	—	Bluetooth 5.0

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