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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 26708 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the Pencil (1st Generation)'s ease of use, accuracy, and compatibility. Many appreciate its responsiveness and the positive drawing experience it provides. While some find the price to be high, most users report a positive experience with minimal lag or other significant issues. A few concerns were raised regarding the cap and the size of the device.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great bang for buck now

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this to start drawing again but I ended loving it for note taking and made me want to start writing I used the heck out it and it’s super responsive and nice to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very easy to write with

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I thought it would be weird because of the size of the pencil but it works great! I got a paper like screen protector to make the texture feel better and it’s great! No damage to the tip of my pencil at all and it comes with an extra tip so no worry about it either in the future.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Pen - Too expensive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Too Expensive. Should be included with iPad Pro. Works great tho!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This works great with the new iPad & iPad Pro. No latency at all. I purchased the first one to use with my iPad Pro just over two years ago & have used it every day to take notes at my office. Just incredible! I purchased an iPad for my daughter & a new Apple Pencil for Christmas. She loves it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Why the cap?

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Okay I love the apple pen but I don’t like the idea of the cal being so small that no matter how cautious you are you will lose it and find it months later. They could have added something so it hangs onto the pen

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cumbersome but functional

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was expecting more, but it does work. It only works with the iPad Pro. Instructions for getting it up and running were quite disappointing. It required a lot of trial and error, which I was not anticipating. An easy way to pair it with the iPad is to plug it in the charging slot of the iPad. There is a cap for the back/top of the pencil as well as a connector for attaching to a power supply if needed. That means you may be carrying around one or the other of those small components so you will have them when you need them. (Read: don't lose them). Smile as you try to get the cap off the back of the pencil. Since there are no instructions, you might assume that the cap screws on and off. It does not. You just push it on and pull it off (and hope that this holds for a long time before the friction factor dissipates). There is a separately sold cap for the tip or stylus of the pencil, as well as replacement tips. Some applications allow you to switch the stylus from broad to fine or brush-like. I expect its functionality will increase as I get used to it. It is certainly more accurate than poking a finger at the screen. It is not as easy as working with a retractable pen on paper. If you can accept the above, then I recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Tool For The IPad

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product worked exactly as I expected and then some. I absolutely love the flow and the feel of the pen when writing and drawing. I purchased to use with procreate but found that there are tons this pen can do by going into the tips app on my iPad.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PRO IPAD PEN

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works really will with my IPad Pro, price is a bit high.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love my Apple pencil

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great and battery life is pretty good too. If you edit docs or draw it is very useful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Drawing

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Magic in your hand

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Apple Pencil is quite amazing for artwork with my iPad Pro. For $99 you can focus on pixels, draw and do shading, all kinds of effects. It's super sensitive to angle, pressure, almost seems intuitive. I said Almost. Plus you never need a sharpener, and never get graphite remnants on your hands from a No.2 old school pencil. Gotta love technology!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works really well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great apple product. Super precise. Easy to charge and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Apple Pencil is perfect with my iPad and I’ve really enjoyed using it. Battery life is great but every once in a while it takes a minute to connect to the iPad again. No big deal and will definitely recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Decent stylus

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This isn't as full featured as the surface pen but it is definitely a different approach. The tilt and accuracy of the pencil is very solid. You'll want to get a grip for it though as it's glossy and can be slick. This is NOT supposed to making screeching noises or scratch your screen. if it does, it is defective and I advise returning it. I had to...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great pencil

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It handles very well. I like that it magnets to the iPad

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Apple Pencil

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just got a new iPad Pro and I wanted to try an Apple Pencil with the new iPad. I sketch out a lot of workflows for my job. I used to take notes and workflow doodles on a note pad or on a white board with written notes and stickies. Then write the stuff up in Visio. I already had MS Notes so I have grid-lines on my iPad's writing surface with Apple Pencil. Now I can draw shapes and Note sharpens the shapes. I can write notes on the drawing. I only need to write& diagram once. What a liberator.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Drawing

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nothing beats authentic apple products

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent pen and long battery life. Works great for drawings

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this pen.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this device. Never had an issue. Easy to set up. Great battery life and good warranty. I feel this is essential for an accessory to your iPad. As a teacher. It’s awesome and very useful in the classroom.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great. I like using a stylus Good quality!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First bought an "open box" model, but had to return it because it had trouble pairing with my new iPad Pro. I decided to get a new one (never out of the box) and it works great. I also have an art program to play with, but I'm not an artist and haven't done much with it yet. I've been using it as a stylus and really like being able to keep the screen clean(er).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple pen awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my Pencil It took me a long time to get one. It works well and is easier to play games and scroll with the pencil. will buy another if price is better. I don't think I got the sale price when the big sale was on. not sure. Thank you

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Suspect Average User Could Skip this Item

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If it weren't for running across an already marked down (previously returned) Apple Pencil while in the local Best Buy-- along with $35 in Best Buy Points soon to expire - I wouldn't have purchased this pencil -- but at $50 instead of $100 - well, seemed far more reasonably priced. As far as tablet pens go, this one is no doubt the more precise and I would think a must have if you are an artist that needs to do digital drawings on your iPad Pro - for these folks this is a slam dunk, buy it, use it, love it. If you don't fit the above category, it's a lot easier to find yourself wondering how this thing could cost so much. Can't speak with enough experience on battery life as I simply haven't found enough reasons/uses for the pencil. If you are one that finds your fingers hurting from touching the iPad screen - then this pencil would be a must have as well. For me - if it cost more than I paid, it would have been returned - but I am keeping it on the assumption that more apps will support this pencil going forward. You don't know if the battery is low until it is quite low and then it recharges quickly. I purchased aftermarket gizmo to keep the cap the covers the charging port - to keep that cap "attached" to the pencil - wouldn't want to loose the cap. Same for the small lightning power gender adapter -- again, aftermarket item to keep that adapter attached at all times to the lightning cable. Would like to see Apple provide an easy way to view available power\estimated remaining time of usage before the pencil requires a recharge as part of the native ios. If that's already there, I certainly haven't seen it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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