UPDATED...Best CHEAP Colored Pencils on Amazon in 2024 [Now Includes Arrtx, Arteza & Castle Arts]

After publishing our previous video of the Top 3 Cheap Colored Pencils on Amazon in 2024, some popular brands dipped in price below our $30US benchmark. So we quickly purchased them to run the same colored pencil tests and include them in our results. The brands we added were Arrtx, Arteza, Castle Arts & Markart colored pencils. How do you think these brands ranked? Did any of them beat out our top 3 affordable pencil sets?

SEE THE UPDATED TEST RESULTS HERE

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The TOP 3 Cheap Colored Pencils on Amazon in 2024

Best BUDGET FRIENDLY Colored Pencils? [Arrtx Unboxing & Review]

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NEW BRANDS TESTED (in alphabetical order)

ARRTX Colored Pencils

Arteza Colored Pencils

Castle Arts Colored Pencils

Markart Colored Pencils

===CHAPTER MARKERS===

00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:02:23 - Unboxing & Swatching the Colored Pencils
00:03:48 - Testing the Colored Pencils
00:06:11 - Analyzing the Testing Results
00:10:41 - Final Thoughts & Recommendations

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[renae]

I can see how a lot of people love the reviews, I personally would love to see more of just coloring and coloring techniques 😊

[sherriec]

How sweet! That baby wanted some attention holding up that little paw. So precious. Looking for coloring pencils for grey shading coloring books and this was so helpful. I did see the first video also. Been eyeing some of the ones you showed in this video on Amazon, so I'm excited. Thank you!

[Kreative_Rainbow]

Rose was sooo adorable and interactive!! 🐩❤ Great to know where these sets landed!!🤗

[melmarz]

I would love to see a battle royal between the budget brands and the high end big boys

[birdgirl]

I keep telling myself that I shouldn't buy any more of these budget sets--I need to put my money toward completing my Derwent Lightfast set, and replacing several pencils in some of my other sets. But I don't listen to myself. I just like trying different colored pencils too much! Plus I prefer to take the less expensive, smaller sets with me in my bag as part of my "travel set".

[VBeeMe]

Jen could you do budget oil pastels? Include how well you can combine them with coloured pencils for use as an underlying base? How many layers before maxing out? Maybe tips on a budget fixative as well?

Art supplies have gotten pricey since the lockdown.

[heartsaliveart]

Loved this! I think Rose really wanted to get into the conversation!😊

[LAWandCoach]

I have the Castle Arts and the Artzza, Amazon basics and always go back to Prismas.
The castle Arts red colors I don't really like much.
Thank you for the review and also because of you I now have 2 pencil cases!
Yes, I am a beginner. See you again soon!

[TheCraftyBookshop]

I bought my first set after watching your Amazon budget pencil video. I purchased a Kalour set with the case, a sharper, coloring pages, and a sketchpad, for $25. I really enjoy using them, thanks for such an informative video.

[annamarielewis]

Even though I don’t need them, I will buy the Artisto set when you tell me which color box to buy. I love the Artxx and have no issues with the box at all.

[BiteSizedCrafter]

Off topic comment: Omg! Rose was so up right and curious in this vid. Good girl!

[feliciaharris]

Jennifer I absolutely LOVE you, Steve and the oh so adorable little Miss Rose!❤ Thank you for all your hard work on our behalf! Your pencil evaluation sheet is amazing! Can I purchase it on your website? It would be so useful. Will you please do a review of the new Derwent Chromaflow 150 colored pencil set? I would love to hear your thoughts and whether you’d recommend them. Thank you for all you do for us ❤❤❤

[michaelagampe]

So sorry, i was terrible distracted by Rose ! Please tell me which was the set, Rose recomends. She seems a pro too !

[rebeccahicks]

Hi Jennifer and Steve and Rose. Great video. Of course prices fluctuate all the time all over the world. Of course a totally accurate analysis is difficult because of all the national identity brands and personal favorites.
For example the markart is a brand that is expensive and hard to get in the UK. Bit if i was to recommend the wh smioths sets you wouldn't have a clue what they were like. Of course the other hurdle is with so many brands of budget pencils and the rumours of them all being the same but for their white label names how can we truly tell.
Lastly is personal preference, I love my shuttle art, and how they perform on amazon uk pages, so papaers and style of colouring have a huge impact. I guess what im trying to say in a very rambling way is take advice in board but ultimately go with what is right for you. Thanks for reading and take care.

[d_girl]

I have the Arrtx 126 pencils box and I put them in a case because the box is not practical at all. I have the Castle Arts Gold and I like them better than the regular Castle Arts pencils. I have a few of others brand that was in the test but I don’t have the Artisto. Do I want them? Of course because I always want more pencils 😂

[Jenny]

Thank you, I love these comparison videos, you do such a thorough testing which I really appreciate. I was surprised about the Arteza and Castle Arts, I'm looking forward to trying out the Artisto. 😃

[jG-iwgb]

Thank you, Jennifer and Steve! I find your testing fascinating. I may be a pencil hoarder 🫢 as I have all of those sets. I love trying out new pencils. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Now that I’m on a fixed income, I’ll have to change my habits!.

[DianeMerriam]

The old Prismacolor box had the same problem. I don't know how many times I had to resort the 72 color and later the 96 color full sets. when they fell out by picking the box up wrong.

[karendavies]

Thank you, so much for your reviews. My granddaughter is wanting to become an artist and I want to get her some decent pencils but don’t want to spend a lot. I will definitely be checking out Amazon now. 😊

[jessicamoore]

The 126 pack of Arrtx pencils comes with foam inserts to keep them in place. I wish they came that way in the 72 packs.