The display feels solid, it is slightly larger and heavier than the Huion Inspiroy 2L (which is NOT a display), but this display is solid and stable on the desktop. The display is solid and has a nonslip matte surface, with an adjustable stand. The stylus is also lightweight and feels comfortable in the hand. Out of the box You simply connect the pen display to your computer with the included USB-C cable, and USB power cables, plug in power and turn it on. The power button is on the top left hand corner, on the edge. Setup

The other side of the coin, of course, is that pen displays come at a higher cost than graphics tablets, which we'll get to shortly. As such, you tend to see fewer pen displays oriented towards beginners, as the initial cost outlay is high enough to deter new users.

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I was eager to know: did Huion make the same sort of compromises with these new Kamvas Pro displays? As you may have guessed, the answer is a resounding “no.” The Quantum Dot display in the new Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K) covers over 95% of both the AdobeRGB (right) and DCI-P3 (left) color gamuts.

This Huion Kamvas 16 (2021) 15.6 inch screen is a great size to draw on and big enough to act as a second screen. Its resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) is perfectly suitable for this size, too. Huion has recently released the smaller Kamvas Pro 13 with a 2.5K (QHD) which is similar in price but the extra screen size pays dividends with the Kamvas 16 (2021) as you get more ‘reach’. Ergonomics are very good. It’s comfortable to work with, the adjustable stand means you can set the angle most comfortable to work with. Nice, fluid smooth matte surface area and pen connection. Adjustable pressure sensitivity. I really like the felt pen tip too, its softer and glides even more fluidly over the display surface. Build qualityOnce I programmed my pen and tablet, it was super intuitive to use. The pen feels comfortable and the matte surface feels terrific to work with, it is dreamy and so nice for painting especially. Very precise. terrific for retouching too.

First things first: when you unbox the Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K) you’ll find a little adventure in three layers. This makes for a quite different drawing experience to that of using a pen display; the setup's less self-contained, and you'll probably need to take a bit of time to get used to the sensation of drawing in one place and seeing the results in another. The cable selection is actually one of the major features of the Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K) that’s missing from many similarly priced pen displays.

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Truthfully, I like the new pen, but my favorite feature on the Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K) is something else — something that companies have been systematically removing from their high-end options. My favorite feature is the eight programmable express keys on the left side of the display. What’s more, Huion also gives you control over your display primaries — not just brightness, contrast, or color temperature, you can actually change the gains on your RGB channels to dial in your white point. This level of control is usually reserved for dedicated photo- and video-editing monitors, and it’s key if you want to properly calibrate your display. After futzing around with the primaries, I was able to hit D65 and match my main 32-inch 4K display perfectly. You are given the option to add a Huion ST300 stand when purchasing but this is for an extra cost. Having the stand is beneficial all round, ergonomically speaking, whether you are drawing, viewing or playing. The stand allows you a working angle from 12.4 - 45 degrees. The last, and most important, feature that I want to talk about is the 2.5K display that Huion is using on the new Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K) and Kamvas Pro 13 (2.5K). More than anything else, this is the feature that wins me over and makes me want to recommend this display to photo editors because the panel inside this tablet is excellent. The downside is the Kamvas Studio 22 uses ageing technology, notably the Intel Core i5 and Intel HD Graphics 630, a fairly old Intel duo that while capable for what you'll need may run into problems down the line. By comparison, the Wacom Mobile Studio Pro makes use of an Intel Core i7 and Apple's iPad Pro 12.9 5th gen features the older but excellent M1 processor – both also come with 4K UHD displays.