Cintiq Pro Comparison: Is It Time to Upgrade Your Pen Display?

If you’re a digital artist, animator, or content creator in Canada, having the right pen display is critical to your creative workflow. Wacom’s new Cintiq Pro line—available in 17″, 22″, and 27″—builds on decades of innovation, bringing unmatched colour accuracy, 4K clarity, and ergonomic control to today’s creative professionals.

In this post, we compare the legacy Cintiq 24HD, the previous-generation Cintiq Pro 24, and the latest Cintiq Pro models, to help you decide which pen display is the right fit for your studio or home setup.

Legacy Icon: Wacom Cintiq 24HD

The Wacom Cintiq 24HD was a milestone in digital art hardware when it launched, and it remains beloved by many professionals for its durability and performance.

Key Features:

• 24.1″ HD display (1920 x 1200 resolution)
• 92% Adobe RGB colour accuracy
• Wacom Grip Pen with 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity
• Customizable ExpressKeys, Touch Rings, and Radial Menu
• Integrated, counterweighted stand for ergonomic flexibility
• DisplayPort and DVI-I input for connectivity

While it still performs reliably for many creatives, the display resolution, pressure levels, and port options are now outdated compared to newer models.

Workhorse Display: Wacom Cintiq Pro 24

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 introduced true 4K resolution and next-generation pen performance. It’s still a top choice for professional artists and designers who want colour fidelity and creative control.

Key Improvements:

• 23.6″ 4K UHD display (3840 x 2160 resolution)
• 99% Adobe RGB coverage for precise colour work
• Wacom Pro Pen 2 with 8192 pressure levels and tilt support
• Virtually no parallax thanks to bonded glass
• USB-C and DisplayPort connectivity

What’s New: The Updated Wacom Cintiq Pro Family

The newest Cintiq Pro 17, 22, and 27 are Wacom’s most advanced displays yet, tailored for creative professionals who demand premium quality, personalization, and performance.

Display Advancements:

• 4K UHD resolution across all models
• HDR Gamma support for deeper contrast and true-to-life imagery
• Pantone Validated™ and Pantone SkinTone Validated™
• Up to 99% Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 colour accuracy
• Factory-calibrated for professional use out of the box

Pro Pen 3: Customizable to Suit You

• Modular design to adjust weight, grip, and button layout
• 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity with natural tilt
• Nearly zero latency for a paper-like drawing feel

Connectivity + Workflow:

• Enhanced multi-touch and improved palm rejection
• USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt™ 3 support
• Wacom Cintiq Pro Stand for full ergonomic positioning (sold separately)
• Compatible with macOS and Windows creative applications

Designed for Studios and Enterprises:

• Ideal for colour grading, animation, 3D modeling, and video editing
• Improved deployment tools, firmware management, and security support

Side-by-Side Comparison

✅ Should You Upgrade?

If you’re still using the Cintiq 24HD, upgrading to a new Cintiq Pro will transform your workflow with 4K clarity, colour-accurate displays, a customizable pen, and faster performance.

Even if you’re on a Cintiq Pro 24, moving to the latest generation means:

• Access to Pro Pen 3 customization
• Support for HDR and wider colour gamuts
• Better touch support and multi-port connectivity

These upgrades make the newest Cintiq Pros ideal for post production professionals, VFX animators, designers, illustrators, and game developers.

🍁 Available in Canada

Order the Cintiq Pro 17, 22, and 27 now at Wacom Canada. 

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