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Model:
MXN43AM/A / MU8F2AM/A
SKU:
6252354
$129.00

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 28874 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the Pencil (2nd Generation) for its ease of use, overall performance, and convenient charging capabilities. Many users also praise its compatibility with the iPad, good battery life, and suitability for drawing and note-taking. However, some customers find the price to be a concern, while others have reported issues with the tip's durability, connection problems, and the size of the pencil.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    iPad pen - waste of money

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

    Have not used. No real use for this item. It should come with the iPad instead of having to pay extra. Still need to take the time to find out how to use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Don’t read this

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

    We had to return it because it doesn’t work with the newest iPad that isn’t an Air or Pro. Only doing a review for th purchase points.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not sure it is worth the money

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

    I expected a much better response for 2nd generation product, but it offered similar performance. The design and grip are better than 1st generation.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Wish it wasn't that expensive

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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.

    This product is way too expensive but that is how Apple products are

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Love it would purchase again. I love it's magnetic to the I pad

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Apple Stylus

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

    We didn’t have the write equipment for charging. Wish I knew that before we brought it home.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken nose tip

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

    My pencil came out with lose nose tip. It was my first pencil so I kept on using it; until one night, while trying to write fast, it’s nose tip came out. I tried to put it back forcefully and bent the plastic accidentally. I called apple and it said that I would need to pay full premium price + California tax plus shipping as hold to get a replacement and return the broken one. it also said that the team would evaluate the pencil for any accidental damage - if they find it an accidental damage, they would charge me 100% of the hold. Yes - I should have returned on day-1 when I noticed it was lose but I just didn’t know if it was meant to be like that. I now need to buy a new one…

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Never worked from beginning.

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

    I have no idea how an Apple Pencil works, since I have never used one. The one I received from Best Buy, after purchasing online, has never worked. Instructions are pretty simple, and as long as your iPad has the magnetic connector on the right hand side, it is supposed to work. The instructions say that within 20 minutes you should receive an indicator that the pencil is charging. Then you’re supposed to pair it via Bluetooth. The second generation Apple Pencil has no charging port, and it is designed to charge, by induction, from your iPad. There are no buttons on it to turn it on. Control of the pencil is done via your iPad. But, before you can use it, it must actually turn on! I’ve spent over an hour so far being bounced around from one Best Buy number to another, and most recently after waiting about 20 minutes, I finally was able to speak to a human. After taking information from me, she said she would look into it. A few minutes later, the call was dropped on their end. Even though she confirmed my phone number and email address, I have received no contact back from her. If you’re going to buy an Apple Pencil, or any other Apple product, for that matter, you may as well just get it directly from Apple. Then test it before you leave the parking lot, and if it doesn’t work, you can go right back in and return it or swap it for a different one. This whole process has been a big waste of time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Faulty Apple Pencil and Terrible Servic

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

    I bought an Apple Pencil for my daughter, but it didn’t work from the moment we unboxed it. When I brought it back to the store, expecting a quick replacement or repair, the staff refused to help. Their unwillingness to resolve the issue left me frustrated and disappointed, especially considering how expensive the product is. I wouldn’t recommend buying this pencil or paying for a membership if this is the level of service you get. Save your time, money, and patience!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Short life span!

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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.

    Worked great for two years and out of the blue just stopped working. No idea why. I tried everything!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok ... OK product

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

    it all rt, not the best tip... brand new out the box the tip feels too soft and not a proper fit

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    check the box before leaving the store

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

    This was part of a purchase gone wrong. For one no matter what you purchase, open the box before you leave the store and make sure the item in the box is what you are paying for. Even if the product is "sealed" by best buy or the manufacture. Second open box items, open the box and make sure the item actually works. They claim to test items before they go back on the shelf. If that were true they would not have placed this pen back out. It was DOA which was on par for what happened with the whole transaction. Be careful if you need to return items because they don't work or because the "sealed" item in the box is not the product you purchased. Best but will threaten you with criminal charges for their negligance.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works, but only if you need it.

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

    It is nice, but you can do just about everything you can with the pencil with your finger. Unless you are an artist or need specific lines, it is really just not needed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Apple pencil doesn't work

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

    My new pen doesn't work. I'm going to have to exchange it for a new one

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great when it works.

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

    I am now on my 3rd Apple Pencil. I am rough on my stuff, but they are built poorly. For $130 a pop, that's a lot. When it does work, it's great.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Tip

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Damaged and they still put it on the shelf for res

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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.

    I bought this open box, small discount. It was damaged! The tip was bent. I returned it. If your buying open box. Really know your product and check it over. I bought someone’s messed up damaged return!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Stopped working less than 6 months

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great when it works, but it was purchased end of January and has stopped working in June. Less than 6 months later!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Apple pencil

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

    while the performance is great, i am on my 3rd pencil in two years. For the price I would hope the lasted longer, due to my job i use it daily.

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

    Perfect match with iPad Pro gen4

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

    Work great with iPad Pro 11” gen4 Excellent response time (pretty much instantaneous) Cool hover feature when using it with iPad Pro gen4 Great sale price $89 when I purchased it.

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

    It is great with details.

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

    If you have a habit of not touching where you want because of fat fingers or you want to add that design or flourish to an image or document, you will love it. I am still learning all it can do but have totally enjoyed using it. The self charging from the iPad Pro is handy. So far have been impressed.

    I would recommend this to a friend