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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 3179 reviews

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86%would recommend to a friend

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Customers frequently mention the ease of use, compatibility, and quality of the Bamboo Ink Smart Stylus for Windows Ink; 2nd Generation. Many appreciate its lightweight design and comfortable feel, finding it well-suited for drawing and note-taking. However, some users reported issues with battery life and connectivity, while others found the button placement less than ideal. A few also noted inconsistencies with pressure sensitivity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works great

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

    Purchased to use with my HP envy x360 touchscreen so I can write notes. It works well. I don't keep the battery in it so not sure about how long the battery could last. Gave a 4 star due to the placement of the erase , right click button. It is easily clicked when you hold the pen and can be activated too easily when you don't want it to be. Kind of pricey for a stylus but better quality than others.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pen review

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

    Works great! Very compatible with my laptop, love the features it occurs.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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

    It was good quality. The only thing that I didn't like is that I had to use aaaa batteries

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product, Crisp Feel.

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

    It works every bit as well as the MS Surface Pen, yet seems to have a crisper feel to it. It works w/ Microsoft Pen Protocol, and if you push both buttons and hold for a few seconds, the light will blink letting you know that the thing is now in AES mode...and work on your apple devices (sadly not iphone though)

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Constant lag of the Wacom universal Bamboo pen

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

    This pen is awful. I'm an artist that uses Clip Studio Paint and I needed a pen badly. I bought this pen in October of 2020 and once I started using it lagged. I searched multiple times on tutorials for how to get it working just in case it was only mine, but nothing useful came up. I thought that it needed a battery, and its battery wasn't easy to find. Once I got a new battery for it thinking the problem would be solved, I was wrong. The pen still lags and stops. Nothing I did could fix the lag. I have to sometimes unscrew the top, shake it, and lightly hit it to work. I will say it is a waste of 50 bucks, not worth buying it if it's going to act like that. The only good thing is that it is actually compatible with CSP. Other than that, it was a waste of money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better Than Expected!

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

    I purchased this for my daughter who is an Architecture student. She has used it for a summer class and said that it was better that the stylus she misplaced. When I used the stylus, it had smooth and fluid strokes. It paired well with my Asus computer. It's not heavy or bulky. It is a great smart stylus that can be used for so many projects. I highly recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    superb

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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.

    it's been a fantastic purchase. The pencil arrived in perfect condition, and its sleek design and precise functionality have greatly enhanced my productivity. The battery life is impressive, and it seamlessly integrates with my laptop, making it an invaluable tool for creativity and work. Highly recommend

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good pen for windows touchscreen laptops

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

    Works great with my hp envy x360 laptop. I didn’t even have to pair it or download any drivers, it worked right out of the box. I just wish I could customize the buttons. It works well with photoshop and illustrator.

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

    Worth the Buy

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

    The most wonderful thing I could have bought for my schooling needs. It gets the job done and doesnt need to charge because it runs on non-rechargeable batteries. The set up was super easy. I just needed to click the pairing button on the pencil and it worked immediately with my laptop. It took some time getting used to the feel of it as its very slippery in my hand because of how smooth it is. The only downside is that it does sometimes feel a bit heavy to write with. But definitely worth the purchase. I also got mine "open-box" and it works like new.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable and Precise

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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.

    The Wacom Bamboo Ink Smart Stylus (2nd Gen) is a reliable and precise tool for Windows devices, offering great performance with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt support. Its ergonomic design makes it comfortable for long use, and it’s compatible with a variety of Windows apps. I've been using it for years, and it’s still working perfectly, with no issues. A solid choice for note-taking, drawing, and digital work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent stylus for HP X360

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

    I bought an open-box HP X360 13" 2-in-1 laptop that did not include a pen. I originally wanted an HP pen but at the recommendation of a BestBuy employee I purchased the Wacom - Bamboo Ink Smart Stylus. It feels great in the hand and writes well. It allows me to take full advantage of the capabilitities of my 2-in-1 laptop. I recommend it to anyone. It should work with other systems that use Microsoft Ink.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great having the Bamboo Ink Smart Stylus. 2nd Gen

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

    Not so much to say. The pen is incredible and user-friendly. The tip of the pen smooth and does not produce any shades on my laptop screen. Initially, I did not even know the kind of pen that would be compatible to my HP laptop but a live chat with an agent or worker in the Best Buy helped am lot. The item was delivered at its said time, and I was really happy about it because I needed it to start taking my course lecture notes by the end of that week.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good drawing/writing pen

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

    Sleek and minimalistic design, was perfect for drawing on clip studio although the pressure sensitivity wasnt the best but thats probably because I was drawing on my laptop

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

    Study Better

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

    I study better with a pen or pencil in my hand, and this makes it so quick to respond when doing homework or searches. I love that it was bundled in with my laptop purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stylis

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

    Great quality. Smooth writing. Goes not scratch screen.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So much fun!

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

    This pairs well with my new Dell Inspiron 2 in 1 laptop. It’s so much fun to tap the screen with the pen instead of using the mouse or just your finger. I’ve done a little drawing on the Dell with it and although it’s not perfect, it’s definitely a cool tool to have around. I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys sketch-noting/drawing on their laptop.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great stylus

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works nicely with the laptop we purchased. Has a nice feel to it, really no complaints after having it for more than a year.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well.

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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.

    Due to the wording that it works with all windows 10 pen enabled computers, I bought this for my HP 27” ALL-IN-ONE, which it does not work with, I cant guve ut full 5 stars. I'll start by saying I am not trch savvy at all, so of course after I was unable to get it to connect and did extensive research, I learned that my computer does not work with that type of stylus, even though it says you can connect a pen. Otherwise it works great with all of my devices that ARE actually compatible. It says nothing on the packaging about working with phones and it does work on my android LG V60 Thinq, which was a pleasant surprise. The process of finding out what it does/does not work with was the other reason for the 4 star rating. I also wish it camr with some sort of case or sleeve to keep it in.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works Well

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

    It works well for a Smart Stylus. It uses an AAAA battery so you're unlikely to have a few extra batteries on hand but the pen can use some power. The best part is that it works right away so no startup pains when getting set up.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good pen but pricey

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

    Nice design and straightforward functionality. Price point is what brings down the overall product. Unless you're in design or art, for the average consumer like me its completely unnecessary. That would be the only reason I would consider returning it. If it was even $20 lower it would nail the coffin right on the head.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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