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Image: XP-PenJess WeatherbedCloseJess WeatherbedPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews.XP-Pen has launched a new 27-inch display drawing tablet that competes with the visual performance of Wacom’s beloved Cintiq Pro series, but for a fraction of the cost. The Artist Pro 27 is available starting today for $1,899.99, providing a 4K resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate and extreme color accuracy, according to XP-Pen’s webstore listing.Those specifications are similar to Wacom’s much pricier Cintiq Pro 27, which launched four years ago for $3,499. Wacom has long established itself as the leading tablet manufacturer for creative professionals, but products released by more affordable competitors like XP-Pen and Huion have caught up in the last few years, making Wacom’s lofty prices harder for some consumers to justify.Both of the 27-inch display tablets support ten-point multi-touch features. Color accuracy is also similar, with the Artist Pro 27 covering 99 percent of Adobe RGB, 99 percent of sRGB, and 97 percent of DCI-P3, but each otherwise has its own specification strengths.The 5ms latency on the XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 is faster than the Cintiq Pro’s 10ms response time, for example, and the tablet supports 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity compared to 8,192 on the Wacom (though I imagine most users won’t experience much difference between them). The Artist Pro 27 is also supported on more operating systems — Windows, macOS, Android, Chrome, and Linux — compared to just Windows and macOS for Wacom.Unlike the Cintiq Pro 27, however, the Artist Pro 27 doesn’t support HDR, and Wacom’s offering has a brighter 400-nit display compared to the 350 nits available on XP-Pen’s new tablet. The pens are also distinct. While the Wacom Pro Pen 3 that ships with the Cintiq Pro 27 allows users to customize the grip thickness, weight, and buttons, the Artist Pro 27 includes two separate styluses — the skinny X3 Pro Slim and the more feature-packed X3 Pro Smart Chip stylus.At almost $2,000, the Artist Pro 27 is hardly cheap, but for that, you’re getting a flagship drawing display for almost half the price of Wacom’s closest alternative. 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The XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 represents a significant entry into the professional digital art tablet market by the company, XP-Pen, directly challenging Wacom’s established dominance with the Cintiq Pro line. Specifically designed as a flagship product, the Artist Pro 27 boasts a 27-inch 4K resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a key specification mirroring Wacom’s high-end offering. The tablet’s launch price is set at $1,899.99, positioning it as a compelling alternative for creative professionals seeking a premium drawing experience without the traditional Wacom price point.

A critical element of XP-Pen’s strategy is highlighted through the comparison with the Cintiq Pro 27, which launched four years prior at $3,499. This pricing differential reflects a broader trend within the tablet industry, with companies like Huion and XP-Pen successfully competing by offering comparable features at a more accessible cost. The Artist Pro 27 incorporates several technical specifications that aim to directly address areas where the Cintiq Pro 27 traditionally held an advantage. Notably, the tablet features a 5ms latency response time, considerably faster than the Cintiq Pro 27’s 10ms, likely benefitting artists engaged in rapid sketching or animation tasks. Furthermore, it supports 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity compared to the Cintiq Pro 27’s 8,192, although the practical difference in feel is likely minimal for many users.

Beyond performance, the Artist Pro 27 distinguishes itself through broader operating system compatibility, supporting Windows, macOS, Android, Chrome, and Linux, expanding its reach beyond the Cintiq Pro 27’s more limited compatibility. The tablet also incorporates a ten-point multi-touch interface, a standard feature in modern tablets, and provides color accuracy metrics—99 percent Adobe RGB, 99 percent sRGB, and 97 percent DCI-P3—aligned with professional color requirements. However, it deviates from the Cintiq Pro 27 by not including HDR support and possessing a slightly lower peak brightness of 350 nits compared to the Wacom’s 400 nits.

The inclusion of two styluses – the X3 Pro Slim and the X3 Pro Smart Chip – adds a layer of functionality. The X3 Pro Slim offers a streamlined drawing experience, while the X3 Pro Smart Chip incorporates features like customizable grip thickness, weight, and buttons, mirroring Wacom's Pro Pen 3 functionality. Ultimately, the Artist Pro 27’s success will depend on whether creative professionals are willing to compromise on features like HDR in exchange for a substantially lower price. The device’s availability across diverse operating systems represents a significant advantage, potentially broadening its appeal to a wider range of artists.