Are you looking for a monitor that makes editing and precision editing more convenient? Let’s check out what a tablet with a high resolution pen screen can offer.
Having a graphic pen tablet can be a great way to enhance your editing process, especially if a lot of manual editing or blending is involved. This pen allows you to make better and more precise inputs on your virtual canvas, resulting in less error, especially when working on very detailed images. What’s more, having a tablet pen with a high-resolution display makes the process not only more efficient and accurate, but also more physically comfortable. Of course, this monitor must also show you intricate details clearly and with accurate colors. In this review, let’s see what Huion Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K) provided pen display tablet.
Physical features and design
The Kamvas Pro 16 is surprisingly thin and light. This tablet with a 15.8-inch (diagonal) display measures 11.5 mm thick with a 436.2 x 247.3 mm body. The active area takes up 349.6 x 196.7 mm with that size to leave room for eight programmable custom buttons. The display features fully laminated etched glass to reduce glare and light reflections as well as minimize surface blur. This also controls the friction applied to the tip of the pen for a more paper-like feel. The back is a thin aluminum plate with thin rubber buttons for stability when in use.
This can be placed on an included adjustable stand that allows six different angles of inclination to be created for better and more comfortable positioning. While these are some pretty good options, given the fact that this tablet has a pen screen that also acts as a secondary display, it would be nice if there were more vertical options for cases like just use it serves as a display and also a way to reduce the amount of space it takes up on the desk.
There are eight fully customizable buttons on the left side that can be programmed for shortcuts and hotkeys depending on the software being run, as well as a number of shortcuts for navigation, quick menu access, and access. quickly into the vehicle. It would be nice if there was at least a knob or even a side dial or touch slider for scrolling through menus or pages, as well as precise adjustments to zoom, brush size, opacity, etc. In the left corner of the top panel is a power button that acts as a menu when held down. On the side, the panel is two USB Type-C ports that provide all the connectivity as well as the monitor and power input of the Kamvas Pro 16.
The package includes multiple cables to match your preferred connection setup. A simple USB-C to USB-C cable for compatible devices, a three-in-two cable with full-size HDMI, one USB-A for data, and another USB-A for power, all connected. dual USB connection – The L-type head is specifically designed for the device’s ports. It also comes with a USB power adapter, an extension cable and half a glove to better prevent surface stains.
Setup and Customize
The initial setup of the device is quite simple. After installing the driver, you can access a menu that allows you to customize the buttons on both the tablet and the pen, as well as the orientation and position of the effective area of your display window. Custom buttons can be set as keyboard shortcuts, mouse keys, program or application shortcuts, media shortcuts, or navigation tools. This is a great way to increase efficiency in using specific editing software without having to switch from tablet and keyboard too much.
The monitor can also rotate 90, 180, and 270 degrees depending on your preference and comfort. However, doing so will affect your cable arrangement so that’s something to consider. Since the tablet is a separate display, it can be set up to mirror one screen or become a separate monitor/screen altogether. This not only benefits your workflow, but also allows for some degree of multitasking. Calibrating the screen to ensure that the pen input is correct requires the simple step of pointing the pen at nine points on the screen. Pressure sensitivity and patterns can also be calibrated very easily to better suit your usage needs.
Pen
The included pen works without any batteries. This lightweight pen is thin at the distal end and gradually increases in circumference towards the tip allowing for a better grip, resulting in more precise movements. It features two similarly customizable buttons within reach of an index finger or thumb, and a replaceable tip. It comes with a pen holder that opens to reveal 5 extra standard plastic nibs and 5 extra felt nibs as well as a clip tool for removing and replacing nibs.
The pen can provide continuous input to the sensors on the tablet’s surface even when tilted 60 degrees on any side. It has 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, more than what a photographer needs for a typical editing workflow, and a resolution of 5,080 lines per inch.
Display resolution and color
Huion Kamvas Pro 16 offers a QHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels in a 15.8-inch diagonal panel. It uses a 60Hz IPS LCD panel with a maximum brightness of 220 nits, a contrast ratio of 1200:1 and a response time of 14 milliseconds. It covers 145% of the sRGB color space, capable of displaying 8-bit color.
With regard to color specifications, neither the product nor the software provides information on color accuracy ratings nor does it say anything about color calibrator compatibility. While this can be calibrated just like any other IPS display, it would be nice to include information on recommended methods or maybe even a built-in way to do so with device driver. However, it does have a variety of presets for editing, gaming, and movie playback because the tablet is twice the size as another 16-inch screen.
For the 16-inch size, the tablet offers more than enough resolution when you factor in the pixel density in the effective area. Based on the numbers and the experience of using the device, it can show the necessary details that one wants to see when editing. Perhaps the only limitation on this device in terms of perception and user experience is that the 200 nits peak brightness can be easily overpowered by ambient light. However, in controlled lighting environments, the use of Kamvas Pro 16 allows you to have a precise, efficient and comfortable working experience.
Huion Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K) More than anything, providing a comfortable and efficient way for photographers to fine-tune their images. The remarkable 16-inch screen not only acts as a precise input tool for editing, but also makes intensive manual editing more comfortable and simple.
What I like:
- 16-inch 2.5K QHD . display
- 8 + 2 customizable buttons
- Fully customizable display layout
- Angle-adjustable tablet holder and battery-free pen
What could be improved:
- Low maximum brightness at 220 nits
- Side gate location
