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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 542 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the Active Stylus's overall performance, ease of use, and impressive battery life. The stylus is also praised for its reasonable price, easy connectivity, and broad compatibility across different iPad models. Some customers have expressed concerns about the stylus's lack of pressure sensitivity and the hardness of its tip.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value & Works Perfectly On iPad mini

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

    I purchased two of the Insignia Stylus for iPad for my seven-year-old grandsons to use with their iPads. The stylus connected easily and works great—it’s responsive and accurate, just what they needed for drawing and writing. I also like that it’s magnetic and holds securely to the iPad or the iPad case, which helps keep it from getting lost. It came with an extra Stylist tip and the type C cord for charging.The price is much lower than the Apple brand stylus, yet it performs really well. For the value and functionality, I would definitely recommend this product and would purchase it again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Works as expected. Long lasting charge and charges quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Value

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought 2 (one for myself and one for my daughter’s ipad). It works great and it is very easy to pair up. I would definitely recommend this!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Digital Art

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

    Battery holds, easy to use, and no lag for drawing on ipad

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great alternative to name brand tablet pencils!!

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

    I really enjoyed this pencil before I was able to get my other one. It is a great cheaper alternative to the name brand pencils that are offered. I used this pencil for about a week. The only complaint that I would voice would be that the included pencil tips were not the best quality for the work load I needed them for. Within that week I had exposed the metal inside the tip. I am a college student who uses my tablet to take notes. If it was not for the heavy use needed I would just continue with this pencil. It is a fraction of the cost and the replacement tips are close to $4-$6 for four tips. It functions the absolute same as a name brand and it is very user friendly. It has a better battery life and it does not use the tablet to charge itself when attached. It says attached to my tablet just like any other name brand. Overall, if you want heavy-duty use either buy replacement tips corresponding with the brand of this pencil or name brand pencil tips (they fit, but they do last a little bit longer). If you are just wanting a simple tablet pencil save hundreds of dollars and get this one!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best knock off apple pencil

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

    Works perfectly! I use mine everyday and it holds a good charge!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Perfect

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

    Ive had no issues using it with my ipad air. So far the battery last a long time

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great but not all items included in box.

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

    Excited that there was still one available in stock at my local store so immediately purchased for in-store pickup. Works exactly as described no issues there. Unfortunately they must have given me a returned item as when I got home and opened the box there was only the pen and replacement nib. This was not marked as a used or discounted item. The usb charging cable and instruction booklet were missing so removed one star.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value, so glad I saved some money!

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

    Works very well, battery last quite a while. Huge value when compared to other products that cost three times as much and work just as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing pen

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

    Great battery lofe, qorks perfectly with the ipad, my daughter draws with it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Works well my daughter loves and it charges fast and lasts for a while

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Thank you, MarcellaW, for the kind words. We're happy to hear the stylus is working well for your daughter and that the fast charging and long battery life are making a difference. We appreciate your support. Tine | Insignia Support BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Insignia Active Stylus

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

    I have used this stylus for a couple of months now. Overall it does most of what I need it to do. Charges in a half hr as stated. And holds charge well. Price was very good since it was on sale. Being a 3rd party active stylus it doesn’t perform some actions as smoothly, as a native Apple Pencil would. Erasing can be challenging at times if not using the on-screen keyboard. There is minimal latency when writing. Like that you can tell by color of light about how much charge is left in the battery. No pairing needed is a nice feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback! We are glad to hear that the stylus meets most of your needs and that you are satisfied with its charging time and battery life. It's great to know that you found the price to be very good, especially with the sale. We appreciate your insights on the performance differences compared to a native Apple Pencil and the challenges with erasing. Your positive comments about the minimal latency, charge indicator, and no pairing needed feature are valuable to us. We are committed to providing you with high-quality and reliable products.

      Keith | Insignia Support BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my pen

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

    Easy control, connect with no problem. And fast charging

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great pen for iPad 11 (A16)

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

    I bought this pen instead of the apple pen because of price, and product description claiming it would work on Apple iPad. It does everything they claimed. It works great. The pen is a little slim for my grip, but that has nothing to do with its function. Also it came with an extra tip! A great extra.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value stylus—responsive, sleek, and reliable

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

    The Insignia Active Stylus is a fantastic and budget-friendly option for iPad users. It pairs instantly, feels comfortable in hand, and offers precise input—perfect for note-taking, drawing, or general navigation. The design is sleek, and the battery life is solid for regular use. I’ve been using it with my iPad Air and haven’t faced any lag or connectivity issues. For the price, it absolutely delivers great value and quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Pressure sensitivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good enough

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

    a little delayed, but works fine. works with all the apps, so definitely makes life a bit easier

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great stylus

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product with long lasting battery, however doesn’t have pressure sensitivity

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Efficient Tool

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

    Great! Was super quick to connect and makes working so much easier!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Insignia Active Stylus

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

    Works great! Love how easy it is to use. Wasn’t sure if I would use one enough to spend the money on the apple one. Got this one to test out. I don’t think I use it enough to buy the more expensive one since this works well for what I am doing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Affordable option

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

    I replaced my apple pencil with this and was pleasantly surprised! I works flawlessly with my ipad. The only downside is that it doesn't charge itself from your ipad. Still a good purchase. Would definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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