Xencelabs Pen Display 16 Essentials

Xencelabs Pen Display 16 Essentials Summary

The Xencelabs Pen Display 16 is a 4K OLED display designed for creatives who need portability from their graphics tablet, or simply work in smaller spaces. Its ultra-slim, lightweight design delivers vibrant accurate colours, high contrast, and the Pen Display offers a very natural pen experience, making it ideal for digital artists, photographers and designers.

At just 12mm thick, the 4K screen supports 1.07 billion colours and offers 8,192 levels of pen pressure sensitivity, along with single-cable connectivity. This is available via the included USB-C, with HDMI or DisplayPort options using an optional hub.

The device is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, and this Pen Display 16 Essentials includes everything needed to get started, including two pens, a pen case, USB-C cable, carrying case, and drawing glove.

The display offers a high level of colour accuracy, with five of the most commonly used colour profiles such as Adobe RGB (98%) and REC 709 (99%) without the need for calibration. This is especially useful for photographers who like edit their work on a tablet while enjoying an accurate colour workflow.

Key Xencelabs Pen Display 16 Essentials Features

• 16" 4K OLED Pen Display provides excellent visuals
• Superior glare reduction with 1.07 billion colours displayed
• Finely Tuned Pressure Curve with 8,192 levels of pen sensitivity
• Edge-to-edge drawing surface
• Highly accurate colour with 98% Adobe RGB, 98% P3-D65, 99% sRGB, 99% Rec.709, and 82% Rec.2020
• Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux
• Silent, fan-less design with an ultra-thin 12mm profile
• Two pens included: 3-Button Pen v2 and Thin Pen v2
• Single-cable connectivity for simplicity

Xencelabs Pen Display 16 Essentials in More Detail

Inspiration All Around

The Xencelabs Pen Display 16 combines a finely tuned pressure curve, a 4K 16” OLED screen, preloaded colour spaces, and an ultra-slim portable design with single-cable connectivity. The lightweight display delivers vibrant colours, high contrast, and natural pen performance, which is ideal for on-the-go creatives.

Designed for Portability

Weighing just 1.2kg and measuring only 12mm thick, the 16-inch OLED screen is easy to carry anywhere. A single USB-C cable handles both power and connectivity, while the Xencelabs Hub provides additional options for computers without a suitable USB-C port, including HDMI and DisplayPort, for increased brightness of up to 300cd/m² and greater flexibility.

Studio-Quality Drawing Experience

The Pen Display 16 offers excellent pen control with a surface texture that mimics the feel of pen on paper. With 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, the pen responds to both delicate and bold strokes, allowing precise adjustments to match any drawing style.

The pressure curve has an initial activation force of 3g and ranges to 500g, which allows for delicate excellent control over pressure, tuned in response to artists who provide pressure data.

Stunning 4K OLED Display

The striking 4K OLED screen renders 1.07 billion colours with high accuracy across common colour gamuts such as Adobe RGB, P3-D65, and sRGB. The display's high contrast ratio and superior colour reproduction ensure your work is true to life without requiring colour calibration of your display.

• Adobe RGB: 98%
• P3-D65: 98%
• sRGB: 99%
• REC 709: 99%
• REC 2020: 82%

Exceptional Glare Reduction

The display surface reduces glare and enhances clarity in brightly lit environments. Optically bonded to eliminate parallax, the screen offers a clear, bright image without distracting reflections or sparkling effects, which can tire the eyes unnecessarily.

Streamlined, Ergonomic Design

The aluminium back housing of the display itself ensures efficient heat dissipation without the need for fans, and an included Mobile Easel offers tilt angles of 18° and 32°, allowing comfortable drawing positions. This makes for an all-round ergonomic user experience, with less fatigue and greater accuracy.

Adaptable to Your Preferences

Virtual Tablet Mode™ enables control of objects on other displays. The intuitive Xencelabs driver allows customisation of Quick Keys, pen sensitivity, and more, with Quick Keys offering up to 40 shortcuts per application, using a versatile dial for functions like zoom and brush size.

Ready for Creativity

The Pen Display 16 includes a pen case with two pens, 10 additional nibs, a Bluetooth dongle, the Xencelabs Hub, a Mobile Easel, a drawing glove, and a carrying case. It’s compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, providing everything you need right out of the box.

Compatibility

1. Windows® 7 or later (latest service pack/build)
2. macOS 10.12 or later (latest update)
3. Linux Ubuntu 14.04 or above, Debian 9.5, CentOS 7.0 or above, RedHat 7.0 or above

System requirements

• USB-C port; or HDMI, DisplayPort with available USB-A ports.
• For single cable connection a USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode and 15W power is required.
• Internet access to download driver.
• Quick Keys supports wired or wireless connection. Xencelabs Bluetooth 5.0 dongle for wireless use is included, along with a USB cable for wired connection/charging.

Comparison between Pen Display 16 Bundle Vs Essentials

What’s in the box

• Xencelabs Pen Display 16 (LPH1612U-A)
• Pen Case
• 3 Button Pen v2 + Eraser
• Thin Pen v2 + Eraser
• (2) Pen Clips
• Adapter (USB-A to USB-C)
• Wireless Dongle
• 10 Replacement Nibs (6 Standard, 4 Felt)
• Nib Extractor
• Cleaning Cloth
• Drawing Glove (M)
• USB-C to USB-C (L-shaped, braided) 1.5m cable
• Carrying Case
• Sticker
• Warranty card