Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternatives worth considering

Similar stylus to Apple Pencil (2nd Generation), with what each one does better and what it gives up.

Apple · Stylus

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

KSh 14,000

In Stock

Trade-off

Heavier: 20.7 g (vs 18.2 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

Pressure-sensitive input

Charging

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

Tilt Support

Tilt-sensitive input for shading

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Apple · Stylus

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

KSh 14,500

In Stock

Trade-off

Heavier: 20.5 g (vs 18.2 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

No pressure sensitivity

Charging

Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable; magnetic attachment is for storage, rather than wireless charging

Tilt Support

Tilt-sensitive input for shading

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Microsoft · Stylus

Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)

KSh 13,500

In Stock

Trade-off

Heavier: 20 g (vs 18.2 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices

Tilt Support

Supported on compatible Surface models; check the exact device in Microsoft’s compatibility table

Battery life

Replaceable AAAA battery

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OPPO · Stylus

Oppo AI Pen

KSh 11,500

In Stock

Why consider it

Costs KSh 2,000 less (KSh 11,500 vs KSh 13,500)

Pressure Sensitivity

4,096 pressure levels

Charging

Charges in the dedicated protective charging case using Find N6 reverse wireless charging; manufacturer claim: three-minute charge provides one hour of use under test conditions

Battery life

Manufacturer claim of up to two hours of continuous writing/drawing per full charge; actual use varies

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Samsung · Stylus

Galaxy Tab S10 Series S Pen

KSh 12,500

In Stock

Why consider it

Lighter: 8.75 g (vs 18.2 g)

Charging

Magnetic storage and charging on compatible Galaxy Tab S9/S10 models; FE devices do not provide Bluetooth charging functions

Weight

8.75 g

Buttons

S Pen button for on-screen shortcuts and compatible remote/gesture functions; functions depend on device and app

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Apple · Stylus

Apple Pencil Pro

KSh 20,000

In Stock

Why consider it

Higher model in the same range (Pro vs standard)

Trade-off

Heavier: 19.15 g (vs 18.2 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

Pressure-sensitive input

Charging

Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad

Tilt Support

Tilt-sensitive input for shading

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