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Apple Pencil 1st Generation vs Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

  • 20.7 g.
  • Pairs and charges through its Lightning connector.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Tilt-sensitive input for shading.
KSh 14,000In Stock
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Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen

Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen

  • 8.75 g.
  • Bluetooth Low Energy for compatible remote functions.
  • Magnetic storage and charging.
  • S Pen button.
KSh 12,500In Stock
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Apple Pencil ProKSh 20,000
Apple Pencil (USB-C)KSh 14,500
Surface Slim Pen 2KSh 18,500
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)KSh 13,500
Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)KSh 13,500
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2KSh 22,000
Logitech Crayon Digital PencilKSh 12,500
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Our quick verdict

The Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen is the better buy: it is lighter (8.75 g).

Weight

Apple Pencil
20.7 g
Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
8.75 g

Connections

Apple Pencil
Bluetooth
Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
Bluetooth Low Energy for compatible remote functions

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Pencil

  • Pairs and charges through its Lightning connector.
  • Weighs 20.7 g.

Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen

  • Lighter: 8.75 g (vs 20.7 g).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple PencilGalaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
Weight20.7 g8.75 g
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connectorMagnetic storage and charging on compatible Galaxy Tab S9/S10 models
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth Low Energy for compatible remote functions

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
BrandAppleSamsung
ModelApple Pencil (1st generation)Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen (EJ-PX710 family)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
Dimensions175.7 mm long from tip to cap; 8.9 mm diameter—
Weight20.7 g8.75 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connector; USB-C iPads in the compatibility list require Apple’s separate adapterMagnetic storage and charging on compatible Galaxy Tab S9/S10 models; FE devices do not provide Bluetooth charging functions

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
CompatibilityiPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st/2nd generation), 10.5-inch and 9.7-inch; iPad Air (3rd generation); iPad mini (5th generation); iPad (6th–10th generation) and iPad (A16). iPad 10th generation/A16 require the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter for pairing and charging.—
Pressure SensitivityPressure-sensitive input—
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shading—
WirelessBluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a versionBluetooth Low Energy for compatible remote functions; FE models do not support Bluetooth S Pen functions
Buttons—S Pen button for on-screen shortcuts and compatible remote/gesture functions; functions depend on device and app

In summary

The Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

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