Apple Pencil Pro Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternatives worth considering

Similar stylus to Apple Pencil Pro, with what each one does better and what it gives up.

Microsoft · Stylus

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

KSh 22,000

In Stock

Why consider it

Lighter: 13 g (vs 19.15 g)

Trade-off

Costs KSh 2,000 more (KSh 22,000 vs KSh 20,000)

Pressure Sensitivity

4096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devices

Tilt Support

Supported on compatible Surface Pro and Laptop Studio models

Buttons

Side button; top button with eraser

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Microsoft · Stylus

Surface Slim Pen 2

KSh 18,500

In Stock

Why consider it

Lighter: 13 g (vs 19.15 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

4,096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devices

Buttons

Side button and top button with eraser functionality

Battery life

Preinstalled rechargeable lithium-ion battery

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Apple · Stylus

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

KSh 14,500

In Stock

Why consider it

Costs KSh 5,500 less (KSh 14,500 vs KSh 20,000)

Trade-off

Heavier: 20.5 g (vs 19.15 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

No pressure sensitivity

Tilt Support

Tilt-sensitive input for shading

Buttons

No double-tap or squeeze controls

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Apple · Stylus

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

KSh 14,000

In Stock

Why consider it

Costs KSh 6,000 less (KSh 14,000 vs KSh 20,000)

Trade-off

Heavier: 20.7 g (vs 19.15 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

Pressure-sensitive input

Tilt Support

Tilt-sensitive input for shading

Charging

Pairs and charges through its Lightning connector; USB-C iPads in the compatibility list require Apple’s separate adapter

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Apple · Stylus

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

KSh 13,500

In Stock

Why consider it

Lighter: 18.2 g (vs 19.15 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

Pressure-sensitive input

Tilt Support

Tilt-sensitive input for shading

Buttons

Double-tap touch control to switch tools

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reMarkable · Stylus

reMarkable Marker 

KSh 27,500

In Stock

Why consider it

Lighter: 16 g (vs 19.15 g)

Trade-off

Costs KSh 7,500 more (KSh 27,500 vs KSh 20,000)

Pressure Sensitivity

4,096 levels

Charging

None required

Weight

16 g

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