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Apple Pencil vs Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

  • 20.5 g.
  • Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Tilt-sensitive input for shading.
KSh 14,500In 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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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
Oppo AI PenKSh 11,500
HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt PenKSh 11,000
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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
20.5 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 with a USB-C cable.
  • Weighs 20.5 g.

Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen

  • Lighter: 8.75 g (vs 20.5 g).

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PriorityApple PencilGalaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
Weight20.5 g8.75 g
ChargingPairs and charges with a USB-C cableMagnetic 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 (USB-C)Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
BrandAppleSamsung
ModelApple Pencil (USB-C)Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen (EJ-PX710 family)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (USB-C)Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
Dimensions155 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter—
Weight20.5 g8.75 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (USB-C)Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
ChargingPairs and charges with a USB-C cable; magnetic attachment is for storage, rather than wireless chargingMagnetic 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 (USB-C)Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen
CompatibilityiPad Pro 11-inch (1st–4th generation, M4/M5), 12.9-inch (3rd–6th generation) and 13-inch (M4/M5); iPad Air (4th/5th generation) and 11/13-inch (M2/M3/M4); iPad (10th generation/A16); iPad mini (6th generation/A17 Pro). Requires iPadOS 17.1.1 or later; hover support is model-specific.—
Pressure SensitivityNo pressure sensitivity—
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shading—
ButtonsNo double-tap or squeeze controlsS Pen button for on-screen shortcuts and compatible remote/gesture functions; functions depend on device and app
WirelessBluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth versionBluetooth Low Energy for compatible remote functions; FE models do not support Bluetooth S Pen functions
HapticsNo haptic feedback—

In summary

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

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