Top rated Styluses
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
The Apple Pencil sets the standard for how drawing, taking notes, and annotating documents should feel – intuitive, precise, and magical. All of this happens without noticeable delay, with pixel-perfect precision, tilt and pressure sensitivity, as well as palm rejection support. Incredibly easy to use and always ready for your ideas. The second-generation Apple Pencil magnetically attaches to the side of your iPad Pro, connects automatically, and charges on the go. The Apple Pencil (2nd generation) delivers pixel-perfect precision and industry-leading low latency, making it ideal for drawing, sketching, coloring, taking notes, annotating emails, and more. It is as easy and natural to use as a regular pencil. With the intuitive touch surface that supports double-tapping, you can also switch tools with the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) without putting it down. The second-generation Apple Pencil was designed for the iPad Pro and iPad Air and features a flat side that magnetically attaches to the iPad, enabling automatic charging and pairing.
2. Microsoft Surface Pen
Write and draw just like you normally would. With a precision tip on one end and a rubber eraser on the other. Tilt the tip of the Surface Pen for shading, just like with a real pencil. Use the appropriate pen tip for each task.
Draw and shade precisely with 4,096 pressure points that respond to the lightest touch. The ink flows from the tip of your Surface Pen to the screen without noticeable delay.
Compose, create short animations, take notes, and design with 3D CAD. The Surface Pen is supported by applications such as OneNote, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Sketchable, Bluebeam Revu, Drawboard, and Staffpad.
Battery included.
3. Apple Pencil
With the Pencil, you can transform your iPad into a high-precision graphic tablet and let your creativity run free. It offers a very long battery life of twelve hours for comfortable working, and thanks to particularly fast charging, work doesn't have to be interrupted for long. Pressure sensors allow you to draw lines of varying thicknesses, which appear on the screen without delay thanks to 240 scans per second. Additionally, shading can be done using tilt sensors, just like with a pencil.
4. Apple Pencil (1st generation)
The versatile Apple Pencil is the best tool for pixel-accurate precision. Make a quick note with it, paint a watercolour or comment on an e-mail. Whatever you want to do, the Apple Pencil is easy to use. But it's incredibly hard to put away. It may look like a classic writing tool, but the Apple Pencil is so much more. Whether you're commenting on a complex document, on-site deepening a building, or retouching the layers in a photo, you have an impressive selection of tools in a single tool. And with fantastic apps that make the most of its incredible features, the Apple Pencil is unparalleled in versatility. With the Apple Pencil, writing notes and capturing ideas is as easy as on paper. The Notes app in iOS 11 lets you add handwriting and drawings next to text. And there are great note apps on the App Store that let you express yourself better than ever before. With the Apple Pencil, you can annotate, annotate and edit things directly in apps you use every day. Now you can also use the Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps built into your iPad. So you can do things right out of the box. With the Apple Pencil, you can write and draw directly in email, take notes in documents, and highlight and comment on everything on your iPad. The technology in the Apple Pencil is complex. But using it is natural and intuitive. Press harder for thicker lines and gentler for thinner ones. Tilt him for shades. Everything practically without delay between what you write and what you see. You can even put your hand on the display while you're using it. Although it was developed like a computer, it works like a pen. Under the magnetic cap of the Apple Pencil is a Lightning Connector that you can connect to your iPad. When the Apple Pencil is fully charged, you can scribble, sketch, comment and edit for 12 hours.
5. Apple Pencil Pro
The Apple Pencil Pro gives you even more magical possibilities to bring your ideas to life like never before. Draw, paint, and take notes. With powerful new interactions that put complete creative control in your hands.
This active stylus allows for high-precision input on touch displays. It is only compatible with certain devices and, unlike passive styluses, features electronic components that enhance its functionality.
6. HP Tilt Pen MPP 2.0
Customize the pen control with two personalized buttons through the HP Pen Control app to suit your needs.
You'll always know how much power is left: When the indicator blinks, it's time to recharge the pen.
With a battery life of 30 days, the pen is an ideal companion.
Interchangeable tips: Choose the tip that best suits your project - thanks to two replaceable options.
This compact design fits in any carrying case, allowing you to unleash your creativity anywhere.
Thanks to the magnetic shaft, the pen can be securely attached anywhere, making it practically impossible to lose.
7. Lenovo Active Pen 2
The ThinkPad Active Pen 2 is a capacitive stylus that can be paired with the device via Bluetooth. It features a total of 4,096 detectable pressure levels, providing a natural writing or drawing experience. With two programmable shortcut buttons, important functions can be activated quickly and easily. The battery life of the ThinkPad Active Pen 2 lasts up to 2,000 hours, depending on usage.
8. Microsoft Slim Pen 2
"- Designed for Surface Pro, Pro 9, Pro 8, Pro X and Surface Laptop Studio - Copilot at your fingertips - Open Copilot with a single button [1] to boost your productivity and simplify everyday tasks. Disclaimer: [1] The Copilot key only works with compatible Windows 11 devices; availability of the function varies by device and market, see aka.ms/KeySupport. - Quick Mute - Just tap the button to quickly unmute or unmute your microphone - Our best pen yet with real-time recording, pinpoint precision, and thanks to the haptic motor in Surface Slim Pen, writing and drawing on the PC screen feels like writing on paper [2] Disclaimer: [2] Surface Slim Pen (2. Edition) depend on the Surface device used. More information at aka.ms/SurfaceSlimPenCompatibility. - Slim and comfortable. The slim, carpenter pencil-inspired Slim Pen is perfect for all hands and is easy to hold and control - Zero Force Inking lets the ink flow as soon as the pen hits the display.Zero Force Inking lets the ink flow as soon as the pen hits the display - Store and charge the Surface Slim Pen together with the Surface Pro Flex Keyboard or the Surface Pro Keyboard with Pen Tray - All-day battery life with up to 15 hours of typical use [3] Disclaimer: [3] Battery life varies significantly depending on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. For more information, visit aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformancefor."
9. Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 for business
Write, sketch, navigate and recharge. Take handwritten notes and draw with the same feel you get with pen on paper, with exceptional accuracy and a memorisable design. Fast, fluid and perfect with your Surface. Most powerful pen yet, with real-time writing, pinpoint accuracy and incredible shading thanks to a sharper pen tip and improved design. Take notes naturally - the haptic motor in the Surface Slim Pen 2 for Business gives you the feeling of writing and drawing on paper on your PC screen. Inking for everyone. Experience natural and inclusive note-taking, sketching and navigating with the same feel you get with pen on paper, thanks to the feedback you can control when you pair it with Surface Pro 8 for Business or Surface Laptop Studio for Business.
10. Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is an advanced stylus designed specifically for use with Microsoft devices. It provides a precise and responsive input option that makes it easy to draw, write and navigate on compatible tablets and laptops. With a slim and ergonomic design, the pen fits comfortably in the hand for a natural writing and drawing experience. The Surface Slim Pen 2 is equipped with Bluetooth, making it easy to connect to devices. It also offers an impressive battery life of up to 15 hours, allowing users to stay productive for longer periods of time. The two buttons on the pen enable additional functions that increase user-friendliness. The Surface Slim Pen 2 is therefore an ideal choice for creative and professional applications.
