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Wacom Cintiq 16 Review

Name: Wacom Cintiq 16
Brand: Wacom

By

Nathan Rizzuti

6/5/2023 4:20 PM

True Score

85

Absolutely Fresh

83

2

Experts

91

4,077

Consumers

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The Wacom Cintiq Pro was considered perfect for beginner designers and artists by critics. Its Pro Pen 2 has 8000 levels of pressure sensitivity and FHD resolution despite a limited color gamut.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Wacom Cintiq 16 is the brand’s mid-tier Pen Display released in 2019. It delivers a great pen experience with the included Wacom Pro Pen 2, which has 8000 levels of pressure sensitivity. This, paired with the 1920 x 1080 pixels FHD resolution, will make your creative work experience a whole lot more convenient and enjoyable. With a larger display than the 13.6 Inch Wacom One Drawing Tablet, it performs astoundingly well in overall contrast and pen capabilities. Thus, packed into a moderately portable design that works with a 3-in-1 cable, the brand promises that it is a great companion for beginners or intermediates in creative design and artwork. Keep reading this Wacom Cintiq 16 review to learn more about what reviewers had to say about it, and don’t forget to check out our list of highest-rated computer monitors to find the best fit for you.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Wacom Cintiq 16 is a great Pen Display for budding creatives and artists. It comes with the Wacom Pro Pen 2, which offers 8000 levels of pressure sensitivity for precise artwork. The 72% NTSC color accuracy and Full HD resolution provide decent image quality. Unfortunately, it’s not suitable for gaming as it doesn’t support Adaptive Sync, G-Sync, or AMD Freesync.

Reason to Buy

Wacom Pro Pen 2 with 8000 levels of Pressure Sensitivity
Full HD Resolution
Decent Contrast Ratio
Great Cable Management
Sturdy Build Quality

Reason to Avoid

Limited Color Gamut and Accuracy
Requires an Adapter for devices with no HDMI port
Adjustable stands need to be bought separately

Wacom Cintiq 16 Specs

	Display Type	LCD
	HDMI Inputs	n/a
	HDR Format	n/a
	Max Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
	Panel Type	IPS
	Refresh Rate	n/a
	Response Time	n/a
	Screen size	15.4"
	Sync Technology	n/a

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)	260.7
Contrast Ratio (as ratio x:1)	867
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	0
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	96
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	94
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)	0
Input Lag (ms)	9.5
Response Time (ms)	0
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)	0
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)	0
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)	0
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	0
Reflections % (Total Reflections)	0

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Score Card

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Expert Score

83

*.75

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Customer Score

91

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

85

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Expert Score Breakdown

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91.7
Category Trust Score
80
The Wacom Cintiq 16 is an interactive pen monitor that lets artists draw and perform… read more
By:
Tony Hoffman
29.4
Category Trust Score
80
The price makes the Wacom Cintiq 16 a must-have product for any digital artist wanting… read more
By:
Glen Southern