The Wacom Cintiq comes in two dimensions: a $699.95 16-inch version and a $1,299.95 24-inch option, which slightly surpasses its 22-inch forerunner. A notable addition in this release is the $1,499.95 Cintiq 24 Touch, which allows for multi-finger gestures for activities like zooming, scrolling, and rotating the display — a functionality reserved for Wacom’s professional tier offerings in recent history. These price points are somewhat higher than those of the models they replace, previously starting at $649 for the Cintiq 16, yet they are considerably more budget-friendly compared to the Pro series, which begins at $2,500 for the Cintiq Pro 17.

The most apparent change is in the design, which replaces rounded corners and bezels with a more streamlined look. The new Cintiq 16 has been reduced from 25mm to 15mm in thickness, and both variants of the Cintiq 24 measure just under 21mm, in contrast to the 40mm-thick Cintiq 22. This makes them easier to transport and more comfortable for creatives when used on a flat surface. The Cintiq 16, in particular, now offers a 16:10 aspect ratio, while the larger models have retained the 16:9 aspect ratio.

Several specifications have also been upgraded for all three of the new models. The resolution has jumped from 1080p to 2K, sRGB coverage has increased from 96 percent to 100 percent, and the display response time is now just 12 milliseconds instead of 25 milliseconds. The glass displays are now etched to reduce glare and provide a slight paper-like texture. Brightness has been boosted from 210 nits to 290 nits on the new Cintiq 16 and 350 nits on the two Cintiq 24 units.

The Cintiq 16 comes with built-in legs for positioning it at a 20-degree angle, while the two Cintiq 24 models ship with a dedicated adjustable stand that attaches to the rear. All three Cintiq pen display tablets support the VESA standard for users to connect their own mount. These new Cintiq tablets also come with the Wacom Pro Pen 3, the same stylus that ships with Wacom’s Movink and Cintiq Pro lineup and provides users with a range of customizable grip and button options.

The new Cintiq tablets have ditched the 3-in-1 cables in favor of separate ports for HDMI, USB-C, and a Type-C power jack. The biggest perk here is that the Cintiq 16 can now run entirely on a single USB-C to USB-C connection without drawing from an additional power source.

These updates better position the standard Cintiq range as Wacom’s mid-tier offering, sitting between its entry-level Wacom One display tablets and premium Cintiq Pro models. The increased display resolution, especially, is a welcome change that may help Wacom to lure consumers away from more affordable offerings from rival tablet brands like Huion and XP-Pen.