XP-Pen · Updated June 2026
XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen): price, specs & release date
XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen), released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: xp-pen.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) a good buy?
At $250, the XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) is #9 cheapest of the 18 drawing tablets we track, where the median is $275. On the spec sheet, its express keys of 8 is above the median of the 18, its release year of 2021 is below the median of the 18, and its pressure levels of 8192 is at the median of the 18.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $249.99 Standard US price ~$249.99 (XP-Pen store / Newegg $259.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | XP-Pen |
| Released | 2021 |
| Form | pen_display |
| Active area (in) | 10.4 x 5.8 |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Pressure levels | 8192 |
| Tilt support | Yes |
| Wireless | No |
| Express keys | 8 |
Source: xp-pen.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by windowscentral.com. CORRECTED: priceUsd 239.99->249.99 (standard published US price ~$249.99; the draft's $239.99 storexppen.net figure was a transient promo). Active area 263.23 x 148.07 mm (~10.4 x 5.8 in), 1920x1080, 8192 pressure, 60 deg tilt, X3 Elite battery-free stylus, 8 shortcut keys, USB-C. Release ~late 2021 (Parka Blogs notes Artist 12 3rd, Oct 2025, came ~4 years after gen 2).
Is the XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) worth it vs cheaper drawing tablets?
XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) against its closest cheaper and pricier drawing tablets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Form | Active area (in) | Display resolution | Pressure levels | Tilt support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) this | $249.99 | pen_display | 10.4 x 5.8 | 1920 x 1080 | 8192 | Yes |
| Huion Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) | $249 | pen_display | 11.6 x 6.5 | 1920 x 1080 | 16384 | Yes |
| Wacom One 12 | $299.95 | pen_display | 10.1 x 5.7 | 1920 x 1080 | 4096 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) cost?
The XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) has a US price of $249.99 (Standard US price ~$249.99 (XP-Pen store / Newegg $259.99)), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) compare on price?
At $250, the XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) is #9 cheapest of the 18 drawing tablets we track, where the median is $275.
When was the XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) released?
The XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) was released 2021.
What are the XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen)'s key specs?
XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) (XP-Pen): form pen_display, active area in 10.4 x 5.8, display resolution 1920 x 1080, pressure levels 8192, tilt support Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $249.99 at xp-pen.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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