iPad Pro Best Apple Pencil 2 Alternatives?

[iPad Bro]

Yeah, so I’m looking for the best alternative for an Apple Pencil 2 since money is tight. I saw the Logitech Crayon, but I heard it recharges through Lightning and that honestly sounds bad. Is that true? Also, can it magnetically attach to the 2021 iPad Pro? What stylus would you recommend for someone wanting a cheaper alternative to the Apple Pencil 2?

Thanks! ?

 

[LibbyLA]

The Crayon does recharge using lightning. It does not attach magnetically. I use one when I grade papers because I can use it to write on two iPads. When I was using each iPad’s respective pencil, it was awkward swapping pencils and I had the wrong one in hand often. i prefer the pencil but the crayon has a very special place in my workflow.

 

[Slartibart]

For use between different iPads at my workplace I bought this - there are a variety of these from different companies (these pencil do not need to be paired via bluetooth or in any form actually).
They offer a lot for the money, usually they have to be loaded via a cable - I recommend USB C - writing, palm rejection, slant detection works; real pressure sensitivity and double tapping to switch back to the last tool used is missing... but then you can about 5 for the price of one Pencil 2.
An Apple Pencil is heavier, has the mentioned additional functionality, the convenience of wireless charging, well, and it “feels“ higher quality… if you compare them side by side. But then again these do not appear actually cheap.

 

[LibbyLA]

Yeah, so I’m looking for the best alternative for an Apple Pencil 2 since money is tight. I saw the Logitech Crayon, but I heard it recharges through Lightning and that honestly sounds bad. Is that true? Also, can it magnetically attach to the 2021 iPad Pro? What stylus would you recommend for someone wanting a cheaper alternative to the Apple Pencil 2?

Thanks! ?

I do want to clarify charging via Lightning. Unlike the Apple Pencil 1, which has the male Lightning part that plugs into the Lightning port on an iPad (and which you can charge with a cable if you get an adapter), the Crayon has the female Lighting port so you just plug in a Lightning cable.

 

[freakomac]

I use the JamJake stylus. Looks and functions exactly like Apple Pencil just for $30 bucks. USB C charging and lack of double tap to change tools is the only difference. Works great, really enjoy using it.

 

[bondr006]

I have these two and like them both a lot. Very comparable to my Apple Pencil 2. Only differences I have found is, no double tap, and no magnetic charging. Otherwise they write and draw just as nice as my Apple Pencil 2.

Stylus Pen for iPad, 10 Min Fast Charge Apple iPad 10th Generation Pencil Work for Apple iPad Pro 11/12.9", iPad 6-10, iPad Air 3-5, iPad Mini 5/6

Stylus Pen for iPad, 10 Min Fast Charge Apple iPad 10th Generation Pencil Work for Apple iPad Pro 11/12.9", iPad 6-10, iPad Air 3-5, iPad Mini 5/6

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Penoval Stylus Pen for iPad Pencil Tilt Sensitivity Active Stylus Pens, Palm Rejection Pen, A4 Pro Black, Compatible with iPad Pro 11/12.9, iPad Air 4, iPad Series(2018-2021)

Penoval Stylus Pen for iPad Pencil Tilt Sensitivity Active Stylus Pens, Palm Rejection Pen, A4 Pro Black, Compatible with iPad Pro 11/12.9, iPad Air 4, iPad Series(2018-2021)

www.amazon.com

 

[Jára Tyky]

I lost my Apple Pencil 2 ?