Artist 12 3rd

New Dial Shortcut Portable Drawing Display

Micro Dial, Macro Vision

X4 Smart Chip Stylus | 16K Pressure Levels | Innovative X-Dial Shortcut

Artwork by Thailand artist Phuwadon Thongnoum

Start your creative journey with Artist 12 3rd.
This dial-enhanced portable drawing display is your perfect creative companion.

Customizable dials and shortcut keys for instant control.
Upgraded X4 Smart Chip Stylus for smooth strokes.
AG Nano-etched Glass for natural paper-like sketching.
An immersive creative experience is within your reach.

Take it anywhere and never miss a spark of inspiration,
whether you're traveling, at home, in school, or at work.

X4 Smart Chip Stylus

Upgraded Chip, Instant Response

16K Pressure Levels

Ultra-smooth and Precise Strokes

2g Initial Activation Force

Instant Response at Your Fingertips

16K Pressure Levels

Ultra-smooth and Precise Strokes

2g Initial Activation Force

Instant Response at Your Fingertips

AG Nano-etched Glass

Anti-glare,
Anti-fingerprint

99% sRGB Color
Gamut Coverage

Vivid Colors and Crisp Details

99% sRGB Color
Gamut Coverage

Vivid Colors and Crisp Details

X-Dial Shortcut

Efficient Control,
Immersive Drawing

Slim ID Design

11.9-inch Display, Light to Carry

Slim ID Design

11.9-inch Display, Light to Carry

Foldable Stand

Draw in Comfortable Position

One Cable Connection

Tidy Indoors,
Convenient Outdoors

One Cable Connection

Tidy Indoors,
Convenient Outdoors

Phuwadon Thongnoum

Living in Bangkok, Thailand, Phuwadon Thongnoum is an independent illustrator and artist dedicated to bringing imaginative characters to life in the real world. He is well-known for the project, Missing the Cat, which aims to inspire people to view the world in a warm and open way. He has collaborated with brands and art institutions such as Banpu, Charmyai brewing and Bridge Art Agency.

XPPen is excited to collaborate with Phuwadon Thongnoum to fuse art and technology with the launch of the Artist 12 3rd drawing display.

Efficient Control,
Immersive Creation

The innovative X-Dial and shortcut keys provide effortless control over your creation.
Just scroll or press to take productivity to new heights.

Master Your Canvas
with X-Dial

Take a close look at the brand-new X-Dial. This innovative design allows you to zoom in and out of the canvas or adjust the thickness of strokes, simply by scrolling the two dials—everything crafted for your convenience.

Speed Up Workflow
with Shortcut Keys

Eight customizable shortcut keys support side and front presses. The new button design saves space for a higher screen-to-body ratio. Press these keys to delete, copy, undo and perform more operations for higher productivity.

Packed Power in Slim Body

Artist 12 3rd redefines the portability of drawing displays. Weighing just 719g and featuring an 11.9-inch screen, it fits perfectly into your bag. Creating on the go has never been easier.

11.9 Inch

Display Size

719g

Weight

Power Inside,
Creativity Unbound

Powered by the brand-new X4 smart chip,
the revolutionary X4 Smart Chip Stylus merges cutting-edge performance with sleek design.
It is designed to transform your strokes into art perfection.

Next-Level Sensitivity

Upgraded Chip, Instant Response

By incorporating the power-efficient X4 chip, the stylus delivers faster response time for your strokes.

Sensing with Slightest Force

The initial activation force of the stylus has been reduced to 2g, providing instant feedback when the pen tip touches the display.

Next-Level Smooth

Snap. It's Attached

Meet the first magnetic stylus of XPPen drawing display. With a simple snap, it securely attaches to the top of the Artist 12 3rd, making picking up and storage effortless.

Draw with Precise Strokes

The upgraded 16K pressure levels empower you to draw strokes of varying thickness with precision, restoring the natural feel of a real pen.

Next-Level Stability

Less Shaking in Pen Tip

Thanks to its bullet-shaped pen tip, the stylus is not only durable but also provides enhanced tip stability for focused creation.

Shorter Tip Travel Distance

The enhanced sensor solution reduces pen tip travel distance to just 0.3mm, significantly minimizing nib wobble.

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X4 Smart Chip Stylus
and
X3 Smart Chip Stylus

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100% higher pressure levels

16384

X4 Smart Chip Stylus

8192

X3 Smart Chip Stylus

50% shorter response time

30ms

X4 Smart Chip Stylus

70ms

X3 Smart Chip Stylus

*All data above were taken from laboratory simulation tests and may vary depending on the operating environment.

Paper-like Display,
Lifelike Visuals

Experience a paper-like display featuring crisp clarity and accurate color reproduction.
Your creations deserve to be showcased with clarity and realism.

Durable for Use, Easy on Eyes

The full-laminated display is crafted with AG nano-etched glass and AF coating. It resists glare, scratches, fingerprints, and stains while reducing eye strain. You'll enjoy a true pen-on-paper precision with zero distractions.

Anti-glare

Anti-fingerprint

Bring Vivid Details to Life

The 11.9-inch FHD display will not disappoint you in picture quality.
It delivers detailed, exquisite, and lifelike images. Every stroke you draw will be faithfully rendered.

1920 x 1080

Resolution

A Universe of Nature
and Precise Colors

The color performance of Artist 12 3rd is impressive. With a 99% sRGB color gamut coverage ratio and color accuracy of Delta E < 1.2*, it displays an extensive color spectrum with true-to-life color fidelity.

*This data is average and applies only to sRGB.

Color Gamut Coverage Ratio (Typical)

99%

sRGB

97%

Adobe RGB

97%

Display P3

Hyper-real Colors in Every Pixel

The drawing display reproduces 16.7 million colors with smooth and subtle transitions.
Experience the flawless color gradients across the entire display.

16.7 Million

Colors

Effortless for Extended Use

The Artist 12 3rd uses DC dimming to auto-adjust brightness for ambient lighting.
The brightness buttons support OSD function, allowing instant color space adjustment.
Your eyes are protected even during extended use.

260nit

Brightness

Comfortable Creation,
Convenient Connection

With a foldable stand and a convenient cable connection,
creating is such a delight in any place.

Adjust Anywhere,
Create Everywhere

Place the Artist 12 3rd on the foldable stand, which provides a suitable supportive angle. The stand allows you to create comfortably and is compact enough to fit in a bag and easy to carry.

Connect and Create
with One Cable

With a full-featured USB-C cable, the drawing display connects to your device*using a single cable, providing both power and stable data transfer—no messy wires, perfect for on-the-go creativity.

* Supports direct connection to computer or Android phone/tablet via USB-C cable. The actual performance depends on the device's battery level and the USB port's power output. Some phones may require an external power source for a stable connection.

One Display, Infinite Possibilities

Art Education

Combining a portable display and a smooth stylus, it is perfect for you to create anywhere.

Illustration Creation

The 16K pressure-level stylus offers delicate, sensitive, and smooth strokes, restoring a pen-on-paper drawing experience.

Graphic Design

The FHD display features high color accuracy, meeting the color requirements of graphic design.

Creative Design

X-dial and shortcut keys provide convenient canvas controls for more complex design tasks.

On-the-go Creation

The slim body and magnetic stylus of the Artist 12 3rd make it perfect for creating outdoors.

Creation on Double Displays

Connect the drawing display to a larger screen for an expanded viewing area. Boost productivity and unlock your complete creative potential.

Compatible with Devices,
Software and Systems

Support mainstream systems: Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later,
Android 10.0 or later (USB 3.1 DP1.2 required), ChromeOS 88 or later, Linux, and Windows ARM.

Compatible with popular digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator, SAI, CDR, Clip Studio Paint, GIMP, Krita, MediBang, FireAlpaca, Toonboom, Maya, and Blender3D, etc.

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Package Include

Drawing Display x 1

X4 Smart Chip Stylus x 1

Pen Nibs x 10

Nib Replacement Tool x 1

Full-featured USB-C to USB-C Cable x 1

3-in-1 USB-C Cable x 1

Warranty and Driver Download Card x 1

Glove x 1

Cleaning Cloth x 1

Foldable Stand x 1

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Device	Artist 12 3rd
Product Model	CD121FH
Color	Black, Silver Grey
Size	327.2 x 189.1 x 12.0 mm
Net Weight	719 g
Working Area	264.0 x 149.0 mm
Display Size	11.9-inch
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate	60Hz
Color Gamut Coverage Ratio (typical)	99% sRGB 97% Adobe RGB 97% Display P3
Display Color	16.7 Million
Brightness (Typical)	260 nit
Viewing Angle	170°
Full Lamination	Yes
Model	X4 Smart Chip Stylus
Technology	X4 Chip & EMR
Pressure Levels	16384
Tilt	60°
Initial Activation Force	2 g
Accuracy	±0.2 mm (center)
Reading Height	10mm
Resolution	5080 LPI
Ports	Full-featured USB-C x 1 3-in-1 USB-C x 1
Power Input	5V ⎓ 2A
Compatibility	Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, Android 10.0 or later (USB 3.1 DP1.2 required), ChromeOS 88 or later, Linux, and Windows ARM.

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Artist 12 3rd

Micro Dial, Macro Vision

X4 Smart Chip Stylus

16K Pressure Levels

2g Initial Activation Force

16K Pressure Levels

2g Initial Activation Force

AG Nano-etched Glass

99% sRGB Color Gamut Coverage

99% sRGB Color Gamut Coverage

X-Dial Shortcut

Slim ID Design

Slim ID Design

Foldable Stand

One Cable Connection

One Cable Connection

Phuwadon Thongnoum

Efficient Control, Immersive Creation

Master Your Canvas with X-Dial

Speed Up Workflow with Shortcut Keys

Packed Power in Slim Body

11.9 Inch

719g

Power Inside, Creativity Unbound

Next-Level Sensitivity

Upgraded Chip, Instant Response

Sensing with Slightest Force

Next-Level Smooth

Snap. It's Attached

Draw with Precise Strokes

Next-Level Stability

Less Shaking in Pen Tip

Shorter Tip Travel Distance

See Comparisons Between X4 Smart Chip Stylus and X3 Smart Chip Stylus

100% higher pressure levels

16384

50% shorter response time

30ms

Paper-like Display, Lifelike Visuals

Durable for Use, Easy on Eyes

Anti-glare

Anti-fingerprint

Bring Vivid Details to Life

1920 x 1080

A Universe of Nature and Precise Colors

99%

97%

97%

Hyper-real Colors in Every Pixel

16.7 Million

Effortless for Extended Use

260nit

Comfortable Creation, Convenient Connection

Adjust Anywhere, Create Everywhere

Connect and Create with One Cable

One Display, Infinite Possibilities

Art Education

Illustration Creation

Graphic Design

Creative Design

On-the-go Creation

Creation on Double Displays

Compatible with Devices, Software and Systems

Package Include

Specifications

FAQs

Reviews

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Power Inside,
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See Comparisons Between
X4 Smart Chip Stylus
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Paper-like Display,
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A Universe of Nature
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Comfortable Creation,
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Adjust Anywhere,
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with One Cable

Compatible with Devices,
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