Customers consistently note the Antimicrobial Active Stylus for iPad's overall performance and good battery life. Users appreciate its ease of use, rechargeable design, comfortable grip, and general comfort. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the durability of the stylus tips, reporting that they tend to break frequently.
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Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
iPad Air pen
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This pen works very well. Very smooth I like it very much .
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Tip durability
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
The tips arent good at all— Stopped working
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Had to replace tip after less than 60 days of here-and -there use. After replacing the original tip with the one included in the box, the pen no longer works. Its as if the actual metal tip undernearth the white plastic tip cover just doesnt respond anymore. Pen comes on, charges etc. But its unusable. And for $70 its pretty upsetting. It worked great before it didnt =| But like i said, id expect MUCH better quality and durability for this price point. Theres really no excuse. Seems others are having similar issues as well. Honestly i hate doing this on reviews, but i purchased a Metapen (ill link it at end) off of amazon for a fraction of the price ($22-$24 i think?) and its OUTSTANDING. I personally think it works bettet than this Targus did, and it came with more replacement tips that havent even been necessary to use yet, even after CONSTANT/daily use of it for the last 3-4 months. Id suggest you just save yourself the hassle and headache of this one. METAPEN—> https://amzn.to/3QYcO9R
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Targus Team
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We are sorry to hear that the tips did not work for you and we are glad to hear that you found something that works for you. Please reach out to us directly when something like this occurs as we would love the chance to be able to assist you. We can be reached at 877-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST.
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Pen very good, needs to recharge frequently.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works very well for my 8 years old kid, but needs to recharge frequently.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Convenient
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this for school, my laptop was too big to bring but my tablet is compact. The pencil helps me write notes and keep pace in class.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple-esk pen
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy purchase great value if you are looking for a Apple esk pencil….
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Tip durability
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Stylus tips only lasted a few days
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The stylus tips only lasted a few days before having to replace them. Just bite the bullet and get an Apple Pencil if you're an artist.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Targus Team
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We are sorry to hear that the stylus tips have only lasted a few days for you. This stylus is compatible -with the Apple branded tips so you can use their replacements. You can also reach out to our -customer support team at 87-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST. They would be happy to help you with tip options.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pen
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect for what I needed it to do love it will purchase again
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Seems well made
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased for my husband to use on an iPad for music notes. He hasn’t had any complaints so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Real like it
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like it IT works and looks like the Apple Pencil
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Pen
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Everything is great only thing is you need to double tap the top of pen to turn on every time and it does not charge while attached to ipad
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Buy Apple Now, Have No Regrets Later
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I saved money and bought this instead of an Apple pencil. Don't be stingy like me. Buy the Apple pencil and be happy.
This is a really crummy pencil and I would never recommend it to a friend. I would recommend it to someone I didn't like.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Targus Team
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We are sorry to hear that the Active Stylus did not meet your expectations. Our customer support team would be happy to learn more. Please contact them at 877-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Extremely Poor Product
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was a complete waste of $50.00. Don't buy this product if you are wanting to use it on an iPhone 12. I specifically asked the two (2) sales associates at my local Best Buy if it would work on my iPhone as I am older and wanted something to make using the features of the phone easier and both said Oh yes, it will work perfectly. Well, they were WRONG! And to beat it all there are no instructions in box.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Targus Team
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The Antimicrobial Active Stylus is for iPads. It is designed for iPads 2018 or higher and iOS 12.2 or above. If you would like a stylus for your iPhone please call our customer support team at 877-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST. They will be happy to help you find one that will work for your needs.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Targus-Stylus pen
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
not holding charge, I wanted to love it but I guess not.....I just spent bit more and bought an apple pen.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Targus Team
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We are sorry to hear that the Stylus did not seem to be holding a charge. Please make sure that you are using the included USB-C cable for charging and if using a wall adapter please be sure that the wall adapter supports the charging needs. You may also contact us at 877-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST. Our customer support team will be happy to look further into this for you.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
OK, avarage
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pen doesnt keep batterie very much but is ok , expected more from price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beyond expctations
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great stylus pen. The pen exceeds my expectations each time I use it with my tablet. Great touch at grip and feel when sketching or writing on my tablet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than an apple
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I actually like this alot better than my gen1 apple pencil! Its easier to charge, magnetic, and has a better feel.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Tip durability
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Consider your options
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The pen itself works as expected and rarely find hiccups when actually in use. The massive downside as mentioned in other post are the tips. I’ve now went though 2 tips with very minimal use. The first tip lasted about 20 day span with minimal use the second tip even shorter now I can’t use the pen without a replacement.
With the original cost and a possible replacement cost your close to the Apple pen and might be worth the investment.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Targus Team
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We are sorry to hear about the issue that you are having with the tips for the Active Stylus for iPad. I am pleased to inform you that we do carry replacement tips. You can get them on our site. If you have any issues locating them please contact our customer support team at 877-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mr G
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect for my uses. Couldn’t have asked for a better item