Customer Ratings & Reviews

You don’t need to buy an Apple keyboard to use with your iPad Air or Pro or Mini. In fact, I personally prefer a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard for that. But the accessory you truly need to unlock your iPad is an Apple Pencil. Yes, it’s outlandishly expensive. But if you compare using this with a Logitech Crayon or, worse, an off-brand stylus, you may find yourself asking why you didn’t just shell out for the real deal. It’s absolutely a must if you plan to do any kind of art, and the tap “button” makes it easy to program a secondary function like an eraser without constantly having to switch tools. And the coolest feature: the magnetic charger that just satisfyingly snaps the pencil to the side of the iPad and connects and charges it quickly. The best.

PROS Battery: The battery on this pencil has never been a concern. I have never worried about the battery, it lasts super long! Responsiveness: The pencil is extremely responsive on the iPad's screen. It feels great, and I absolutely love it for taking notes! Accuracy: It works as you would expect a real pencil too, 100% of the time. It's perfect! CONS: Ease of holding: After a while of using it, it can feel uncomfortable to hold. Feel of writing: The feel of the plastic tip on the screen does not feel great. It is a little too slippery for my liking. So I bought the ESR (2-Pack) Paper-Feel Screen Protector for iPad Pro 12.9 2021 & 2020 & 2018 [Supports Pencil] [Write & Draw Like on Paper] Anti-Glare Matte PET Film for iPad Pro 12.9-Inch 2021 & 2020 (Not Glass) SUMMARY: It's great! I love it as a stylist, taking notes and drawing! Absolutely worth the money!

Writes very good on the newer iPads. Much better design than the original Apple Pencil. Charges wirelessly and magnetically attached to the iPad. One flat side so it does not roll as easily. I am so glad they did away with the lightning charging in the iPad port that the original pencil had. I like the feature where you can double tap and change your tools. Makes it a bit more convenient to use. I also like the Matt white. They should make it in Matt black too though. I also wish there were a few more flat sides so it rolled even less. Overall, a big improvement though!

Amazing, I use daily! So convenient to have all of my notes stores on my iPad. Pen writes just like it would on paper!

Being brutally honest: Not much of an improvement over the 1st generation, at least, I think it isn't. Pros: Wireless charging is nice. Magnetic clip and, boop, you're charging. Also sticks onto the iPad so it doesn't fall off. It'd need heck of a bump to come off. Not saying it wouldn't, but it seems very difficult to make it part from its wireless charging magnetic cradle without intentionally removing it. Pencil thickness is reduced which is also nice. The 1st gen was pretty bulky, but solid. This one is thinner and lighter, but curious about how durable it is. Certainly wouldn't try and bend it. Cons: Material is a big step back. The 1st gen was much more "Apple-esque" with its brilliant white and shiny coating. This one is very slippery, it's slipped out of my hands more in a couple weeks of ownership than the 1st gen ever did in a year and a half. It's notoriously bad when you have dry skin, such as when you're on an airplane. No additional tips. Not sure WHY they chose to not include an extra tip like they did last time, but that's rough. Break the tip, you gotta buy more before you can use the pencil again. Having that extra included from the get-go gives you a "fool me twice..." experience that you don't get this time around. "Meh"-s: Double tap to switch: A cool concept, but works maybe 40% of the time. Or, it false-fires. Maybe user error, I dunno. I try to use it but sometimes it's just easier to tap between the "pencil" and "eraser" icons in Notes and/or Notability. Tracking: Doesn't seem to be improved over the 1st gen. Maybe I'm wrong but it doesn't seem to be any more or less accurate which I guess is a good thing? Overall, I think the biggest gripe is that you can't use the 1st gen pencil on the new iPad Pro which I guess isn't the pencil's fault, but still lame nevertheless. It's still a great product and I use it almost daily, and definitely wouldn't replace it with anything else. Just make sure you don't break the tip unless you've bought extras. Side note: My first 2nd gen had a manufacturer defect that caused the transducer to break off if the tip was removed. I returned it and received a new one, although out of caution I haven't removed the tip yet. I'd advise using similar caution with yours, just in case.

This is similar to the first generation Apple Pencil I have in terms of quality and application. The design changes on this one include a single flat side and magnetic capabilities. Also a “tap” function that allows for switching modes. As an example, from writing tool to eraser. This can be set in the preferences.

Yes, it's expensive, but it's an expense I'm glad I made. I liked the prices of other pencils for the iPad, but I didn't like their charging methods. This product was made for Apple by Apple, so integration and ease of use is superb. I mainly use the pencil for note taking or drawing in ProCreate.

Great for my daughter she loves it, Easley to used and Easley to charge

It works very well! I love the features it comes with, stays charged long.

This Apple Pencil 2nd gen is a remarkable tool that elevates the iPad experience to new heights. Its sleek design, seamless connectivity, and impressive responsiveness make it a must-have accessory for artists, designers, and note-takers alike. The magnetic attachment and wireless charging feature add convenience, while the double-tap gesture for switching tools enhances productivity. Although it comes with a premium price tag, its performance and integration with iPadOS make it worth the investment for those seeking precision and fluidity in their digital workflows.

I've never had an issue with this model of Apple Pencil save for my own clumsiness which has destroyed my last couple lol. It's a good product, same with iPads. I am an android user but I always go to Apple for tablets, trust. This particular purchase was open box, basically a 50% discount, and I've had no trouble.

Certainly there are some improvements over the previous version, the wireless charging alone is one of the most welcomed update. The accuracy has also been improved and the indent helps it not roll all over the placed when placing it on a flat surface. The price to me is still a little high though.

At first I was very skeptical about making this purchase because of the price but it is easily one of the best purchases I made in 2020. It is great quality, supper easy to connect and use and it charges supper easy and fast. A definite must have you you are an avid drawer or creat on an iPad. Makes my job so much easier.

I got this apple pencil to go with my pro 12.9 and could not be more pleased. So much better than first generation because it charges by being magnetically paired with the ipad. You don't have to plug anything in and it charges fast. Some people say that it is not the same as pencil and paper and that it is noisy. I don't find that at all. I love the feel and find it better than traditional ways of taking notes or filling forms. I hardly ever use paper anymore and when I have to, it feels unnatural! I would much rather use my ipad and apple pencil! I had a Samsung before and it is no comparison to the ipad in my opinion! The ipad is the real deal. I find it well worth the extra cost when you look at the whole picture. The combination of the ipad and this pencil are a dream come true for a college student who takes a lot of notes. Now they are electronically saved and I know exactly where to find them when it comes time to study for the CPA exam! I highly recommend! It only comes with one tip, but I have not had to replace it after two months of heavy use.

Pencil works great with the iPad, and if you don't have one, WHY? The double tap between pencil and eraser mode for note taking is a little weird at first, but then you learn how to hold the pencil so you dont mistakenly switch between. I would not go as far as saying the pen is "comfortable," but it is a HUGE improvement over the 1st generation. I have yet to find a "Comfortable" and "Productive" stylus. Hint Hint Nudge Nudge to any company that produces these reading this. Overall the Apple Pencil turns your iPad into a serious work horse machine as far as taking notes and drawing diagrams. If you take a lot of notes, you probably want to consider the larger iPad over the smaller. Battery life on the Pencil and iPad 12.9 is the reason of choice over other competing products.

The Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) is such a fun tool to use with my iPad Pro (2020)! It magnetically connects and charges on the iPad, so it’s always ready to go when I need it. It doesn’t “skip” or lag when drawing or writing, which some less expensive off-brand names will sometimes do. It was definitely worth the investment!

I lovw my apple pencil, it makes writing my notes super easy and neat, it connects to my iPad magnetically to charge and stays on there well. Also the battery life is super long

I like the 2nd gen. pencil much better due to wireless charging. I didn't like my 1st gen. pencil because I have to remove the cap and charge the pencil. (I did lose the cap on one occasion) . This pencil is fully charge in less than an hour and last for more than 8 hours. It also lighter and feel better on your hand.

I was skeptical before i bought this, i have read so many bad and good reviews i was actually confused on what to believe.. In my opinion it was well worth the money. It's so easy to use, easy to set up, charges by magnetically connecting to your ipad so you don't have to carry around an extra charger and since it magnetically connects to your ipad it stays put so i wont lose where i put it. I use the pencil for taking notes and for those coloring apps. I love how when your writing and you need to erase something you can just double tap the pencil to change it to the eraser, just makes things a little quicker. I could go on and on about how this pencil works amazing for me. And i would say if your on the fence between this one or a knock off version i would spend the money on this product. I only use the pencil for basic things, however just on those basic things this pencil has been worth every penny. I am sure it can do so much more than what i am actually using it for but that being said the basic usage of this pencil as far exceeded every bad review i previously read before purchasing this product.

I am so happy I finally decided to go ahead and purchase the apple pen. I’m a realtor and I wanted to try to go more paperless. So instead of varying a bunch of documents and notes in folders , I just jot my notes down in my iPad and copy documents into notes. I like the functiality of this pen. It was on sale at the time I bought it and I’m glad I went for this instead of the USBC apple pen. I like that it can charge by attaching to the side of my iPad Pro. I know I haven’t explored the full functionality of this pen yet but I expect to in time to come.