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XPPen Artist Pro 27 drawing tablet with 4K 120Hz display launched
XPPen has launched the Artist Pro 27, a professional-grade drawing tablet featuring a 27-inch 4K display with a sharp 3840 × 2160 resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Designed for creative pros, the device promise
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XPPen has launched the Artist Pro 27, a professional-grade drawing tablet featuring a 27-inch 4K display with a sharp 3840 × 2160 resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Designed for creative pros, the device promises detailed visuals and responsive performance for digital artists and designers.
The tablet boasts impressive color accuracy, covering 99% of Adobe RGB and sRGB color spaces, and 97% of DCI-P3. With a color accuracy rating of ΔE < 1, it’s tailored for demanding graphic and video work. The peak brightness hits 350 nits, which is decent but not outstanding for a professional drawing tablet.
Drawing on the tablet is supported by XPPen’s X3 Pro Slim and X3 Pro styluses, which offer up to 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity. The display tilts between 16° and 72°, and input accuracy is rated at ±0.4 mm near the center, providing precise control for artists. Weighing around 7 kg, the Artist Pro 27 is relatively portable for a device of its size.
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Additional features include 10-point multitouch support, anti-glare and oleophobic screen coatings, and broad compatibility with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, and Linux. Connectivity options cover USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Artist Pro 27 is priced at $1,899 and is available now through XPPen’s official website.
XPPen’s Artist Pro 27 enters a competitive space dominated by Wacom’s Cintiq and Apple’s iPad Pro with Apple Pencil. Its 120Hz 4K panel with high color accuracy and multi-platform support offers a strong alternative for creatives who need a dedicated drawing display rather than an all-in-one tablet computer. However, its 350-nit brightness might lag behind flagship competitors like the iPad Pro, which offers brighter, more versatile screens.
Looking ahead, it will be interesting to see if XPPen expands this line with more portable options or switches to OLED panels to improve contrast and brightness. Pen displays will likely also benefit from features like wireless connectivity and improved stylus integration to stand out in a crowded field.
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