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Best Graphics Tablets · XP-Pen · Updated June 2026

XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen): specs and price (2026)

XP-Pen Artist 12 (2nd Gen) has a US price of $249.99 (Standard US price ~$249.99 (XP-Pen store / Newegg $259.99)). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.

Specifications

Price (US)$249.99 Standard US price ~$249.99 (XP-Pen store / Newegg $259.99)
BrandXP-Pen
Released2021
typepen_display
active area in10.4 x 5.8 in
pen pressure levels8192
screen resolution1920x1080
tilt supportYes
battery free penYes
connectivityusbc
express keys8

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).

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.

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): type pen_display, active area in 10.4 x 5.8 in, pen pressure levels 8192, screen resolution 1920x1080, tilt support Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

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