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Many artists use the pen display for drawing while keeping a standard monitor for references, timelines, or tools.

Common companion monitors include:

• 1440p displays
• 4K displays
• ultrawide monitors

The goal is consistent UI size and comfortable cursor movement between screens.

Best Dual-Monitor Layouts

4K + 4K (Ideal)

Both monitors run:

• 3840 x 2160
• Similar scaling (150–200%)

Benefits:

• Consistent interface size
• Smooth cursor transition
• Identical sharpness

4K Pen Display + 1440p Monitor

Very common setup.

Example configuration

Pen Display:

• 3840 x 2160
• 175–200% scaling

Secondary Monitor:

• 2560 x 1440
• 100–125% scaling

Benefits:

• UI sizes appear similar
• Easy to move windows between screens

This setup works well for keeping reference images, web browsers, or asset libraries on the second display.

4K Pen Display + Ultrawide Monitor

Ultrawide displays are popular for timeline-based workflows.

Example:

Pen Display:

• drawing surface

Ultrawide:

• timelines
• Node editors, graphs, spreadsheets
• reference boards

Artists using Blender often place node editors or outliner panels on the ultrawide monitor.

Monitor Placement for Ergonomics

Proper positioning improves drawing comfort and reduces strain.

Typical arrangement:

• Pen display in front and slightly angled
• Secondary monitor upright above or to the side

This allows you to draw naturally while glancing up at reference material or tool panels.

Quick Configuration Guide

Take-A-Way:
The native 4K resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio of the Xencelabs Pen Display 24 integrate naturally with modern operating systems, and by adjusting scaling rather than resolution, artists can tailor the workspace for comfort, performance, or multi-monitor setups.

If you have additional questions or would like to work with an Xencelabs agent, you can send an email to CustomerCare@Xencelabs.com.