Huion PW517 stylus pen

Huion PW517 stylus pen

Huion PW517 is a battery-free digital stylus (PenTech 3.0) designed for various Huion pen displays, including the Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K) you asked about. It is one of Huion’s popular mid-range pens, known for its natural feel and responsiveness.

Key Specifications

• Technology: Battery-free Electromagnetic Resonance (EMR)
• Pressure Sensitivity: 8192 levels
• Tilt Support: ±60°
• Report Rate: >220 PPS (points per second)
• Resolution: 5080 LPI
• Buttons: 2 programmable side buttons (can be customized for erase, undo, etc.)
• Nib: Replaceable plastic nibs (10 included with most tablets)
• Weight: Lightweight and balanced for comfortable long sessions

Compatibility

The PW517 works with many Huion models, including:

• Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K)
• Kamvas 13, Kamvas 12, Kamvas 16 (2021)
• Kamvas 22 / 24 series
• Kamvas Pro 13 (2.5K), and several others

Note: Newer pens like PW550 / PW550S (PenTech 4.0) are backwards compatible with most PW517 tablets and offer slight improvements (better buttons, optional slim version).

Pros

• Excellent pressure sensitivity and tilt for natural drawing/painting.
• No battery needed — reliable and lightweight.
• Low parallax when used with compatible laminated screens.
• Durable and easy to replace nibs.

Cons

• Button feel is decent but not as crisp as premium Wacom pens or newer Huion PW550.
• No eraser end on the tail (common on many Huion pens).