> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/wacom/wacom-cintiq/wacom-dtk168-notes.md). # Wacom Cintiq 16 2025 (DTK-168) notes ## Overview Wacom released three new Cintiq 2025 models in mid 2025. One of them is the Wacom Cintiq 16 (2025) (DTK-168). This is an EXCELLENT tablet with an excellent drawing experience and a very good display. It does miss some "Cintiq Pro" features, but it has the same great drawing experience when it comes to pressure, tilt, and related behavior. ## Compared to the Cintiq 16 2019 (DTK-1660) Summary: The Cintiq 16 2025 is a significant upgrade in many ways * Native resolution: Cintiq 16 2025 has 2560x1600 compared to the 1920x1080 of the older model * Aspect ratio: Cintiq 16 2025 screen is 16x10, while the Cintiq 16 2019 has a 16x9 aspect ratio. Many people feel that the 16x10 aspect ratio makes the Cintiq 16 2025 feel a little larger than it actually is. * Included pen: Cintiq 16 2025 comes with the Wacom Pro Pen 3 (ACP-500). The Cintiq 16 2019 comes with the Wacom Pro Pen 2. Opinions are divided on which pen is better. Note that the Pro Pen 2 works with the Cintiq 16 2025 * Colors: Cintiq 16 2025 has much brighter and more vivid colors. The Cintiq 16 2019 is known for a more washed-out look. * Parallax: Cintiq 16 2025 has low parallax, which is better. Cintiq 16 2019 is known to have more noticeable parallax. * Cabling: Cintiq 16 2025 has a simpler and more flexible cabling that can use standard cables. The Cintiq 16 2019 must be connected with a proprietary Wacom 3-in-1 cable. [Wacom Cintiq 16 2019 (DTK-1660) notes](/drawtab/catalog/drawtabs/wacom/wacom-cintiq/wacom-dtk1660-notes.md) ## Basics * Product page: ## Specs ### Device weight Slightly heavier than other pen displays at this size * Wacom Cintiq 16 (2025): 1.5kg * Xencelabs Pen Display 16: 1.3 kg * Huion Kamvas 16 gen 3: 1.2kg * Wacom Movink 13: 0.420kg ### Display specs * Display panel tech: IPS * Native resolution: 2560 x 1600 * Aspect ratio: 16:10 * Anti-glare treatment: AG glass * Laminated: YES - Wacom uses the term "bonded" * Response time: 12ms ## Display experience ### Color * Color gamut (Wacom specified) * DCI-P3 99% (CIE1931) (typ) * sRGB 100% (CIE1931) (typ) * I was satisfied with color. * This is not a "wide-gamut" display * Its colors are pleasing and a big improvement over older Cintiq, non-Pro, models that had washed-out colors. ### Antiglare sparkle * RATING: GOOD. Very low. * Comparisons: * Similar to Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 * Similar to Huion Kamvas Pro 19 * Similar to Wacom Cintiq 24 (2025) ### Pixel sharpness * Rating: GOOD * Pixels were clear and well-delineated * In comparison * Pixels look sharper than on the Huion Kamvas Pro 19, which has a slight softness that many people notice and some do not like * How does it compare to a 4K at the same size? I would have a hard time telling this apart from 4K ### PWM flicker * No PWM flicker detected at any brightness level * Comparisons: * Movink 13 has obvious PWM flicker * NOTE: Link to flicker testing methodology ## Drawing experience ### Surface texture * Surface texture is very typical for a pen display. * Pen does not feel slippery on the surface when drawing * Cintiq 16 (2025) has a surface texture that is * the same as Cintiq 24 (2025) * a bit more than Huion Kamvas 13 GEN3 * about the same as Movink 13 (but has a different sensation - Movink feels "softer") * a bit more than Xencelabs Pen Display 16 * somewhat less than the Cintiq Pro 22 ## Connections and cabling ### Included cables * USB-C cable #1 supports power, data, and video (5Gbps and 60W) * USB-C cable #2 power only ### Ports * USB-C for power * USB-C for power, video, data * mini-HDMI * it does NOT come with a mini-HDMI adapter. ### Connection options * TBD add screenshots from Wacom doc ### Connecting with a single USB-C cable * YES. This is supported. But your computer will need a USB-C port that must meet the requirements for power, data, and video signal. * Cabling notes * The included USB-C cable will work for this purpose. The included cable is 5Gbps and 60W * I also tested with a CableMatters Thunderbolt 3 cable. * Brightness when connected with a single USB-C cable * Was able to achieve 100% brightness in my scenarios * Connection scenario 1 (worked) * Tablet –> CableMatters TB3 -> CalDigit TS4 dock -> M1 MAX Mac Studio * Connection scenario 2 (worked) * Tablet -> CableMatters TB3 -> M3 MacBook Pro * M3 MacBook Pro was not attached to power and was able to power the tablet * Notes * When using a single USB-C connection, if you attach a power cable, the tablet will turn itself off and then back on * It can be a little tricky to plug the cable in because of that "thing" on the back * Some people consider using a USB-C L-type adapter ## Other inputs ### Buttons, dials, etc NONE ### Touch NO. This tablet does not support touch. ## On-Screen Display Menu (OSD) * Button above the power button on the right side of the tablet * Because there is no touch support, you must use the pen to use the OSD * You will have to pick a language the first time you open the OSD before you can use it ## Ergonomics ### VESA The tablet does support VESA Mounting ### Stand No stand is included in the box ### Fans No fans ### Noise No noise. Completely silent. ### Heat * I measured with the tablet on 100% brightness for several days. * Heat is well managed - only very slight warmth toward the top * temperature range * MIN: 30.2C (86.36F) * MAX: 33.0C (91.4F) * NOTE: My IR reflection is visible in the IR photo
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