I've Tested 15+ iPad Styluses - How Does The New Apple Pencil Pro Compare?

Spent a few hours scripting with the new Apple Pencil Pro. I've always liked Apple's styluses and the new Pencil Pro doesn't disappoint.

Check out my other recommended accessories:

In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:19 First Impression
0:41 2nd
1:06 3rd
1:33 4th
2:24 5th
2:37 What Annoys Me
2:58 My Recommendation

My first impressions:

1. Build quality/finish is the same as the Pencil 2 and the USB-C. And that’s a good thing because the average 3rd party stylus feels incredibly cheap. Like they looked at the

2. I like that Apple kept the nubs the same. I bought a package of replacement nubs 5 years ago and I still get to use them. Sweet. As a side note, apples nubs are rounder than most 3rd party nubs

3. I don’t like the size. For the longest time, I just accepted the fact that stylus were going to be awkwardly long. Like borderline chopstick long. That was until I used the Apple Pencil USB-C version that was a bit shorter and closer to a normal pencil which felt way better in my hand. I was hoping the Pro version would be similar
4. The new Squeeze and Haptic Feedback features of the pencil are really neat. With this new set of features, Apple has added another dimension to the stylus which really sets it apart form all the other 3rd party products I’ve tested. From my perspective, Apple’s redefining what it means to write and draw digitally. Barrel roll falls into that category as well but I think it’s a little annoying because the Apple Pencil doesn’t remember the orientation of said barrel roll. You average to do it everytime.
5. Having find my baked into the pencil is awesome. Losing an Apple Pencil is terrible. I know. I lost my first one a year ago so i bought another one. ONLY to find the first one attached to one of my metal table legs.
6. As a side note, I’m annoyed that Apple decided to remove the ability to use my Apple Pencil 2 on the newest Air’s and Pro’s. I’d rant more about it BUT the price of the Pencil 2 and Pro are the same…

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[Inpreesme]

I really appreciate Monty’s input. One of the main reasons why I subscribed and stay with you

[rnbgpriv]

I was worried about replacing the nib for Apple Pencil Pro - and you’re the first person to tell me I can just use the previous ones. Nice!

[rishabh]

Do the Apple Pencil alternatives stick and charge well with the new iPad Air and iPad Pro ?

[goinginzane]

Would be nice if you put the names of the other recommended styluses (styli? 😅) on the screen so we wouldn’t have to remember their names from earlier in the vid when you quickly mentioned them. Great iPad stylus review!

[wrvpgod]

Which of these work on m2 iPad Air or the m3 iPad Pro?

[melgross]

Real pencils are strange when comparing lengths. So which length is the best? I’ve used my pencils until they’ve been sharpened down to a nub. Same thing with charcoals and whatever else. So, an inch, more or less, doesn’t bother me.

[iHenried]

I totally agree! I actually got the 11 inch 2024 Air instead of the pro, but still got the pro pencil. It works with all my old accessories and it’s still a lot faster with more features compared to my old iPad Pro from 2020. What I wasn’t expecting was with the M2 chip, I don’t notice that it doesn’t have pro motion which I like! ProMotion was great, but I don’t have the money to pay for a 2024 pro with all the expensive accessories to go with it.

[memesNmusic]

Great content! Could you add the recommended videos to the description, please?

[hisstoryjesus]

I’m looking for the best stylus for an iPhone. Using stylus the rubber tips end up ripping. I’m looking for something magnetic and affordable. I’m a quadriplegic so I need something long lasting. I saw elago and adonit but not sure which can uphold the best beating, heavily usage that is.

[regg]

Hi mate. Can you recommend the best alternative stylus compatible with the new ipad air 11 2024 please? 🙏🏼

[rihabsheikh]

Hi Aaron, I'm gonna buy an ipad 9th gen soon. I also looking for a stylus pan for that but I'm confused. Would you plz help me with that?

[nudratnasihahoque]

So the question is, will there be a 3rd party stylus pencil for the new apple pencil pro which will charge with the ipad's magnet.
Cz they did make an alternative to apple pencil 2 for the previous ipad air which used to charge magnetically, no cable.

[Hoju]

The rolling feature is such a huge step toward it being the plutonic ideal of a digital pencil. If I had unlimited income, I would upgrade my iPad JUST for that feature. That's how big it's going to be for artists.

[mikea]

I have the Zagg Pro Stylus 2, but it does not wirelessly charge on the m4 iPad Pro. Unfortunately, it seems that none of the styluses do at the moment.

[rosanyelasandia]

Hi! Do alternative pencils work with the new ipad air 6th?

[omeribrahim]

Plz try to contact the pro with old version of iPad like 5th G

[LaceyShihTzu]

Great review, thank you! Hi Monty!! ❤

[LorenzoPanagides]

Wait... What's wrong with the Logitech?

[accessoires]

Can you send me the iPad that you tested on because I can run it using the TIYP-C port? It doesn’t matter what you send because they work with the same port. In fact, it is a dream that is almost coming true. Please reply and thank you.

[CeeJay]

Apple moved the magnet placement on the Pros to accommodate the move of the camera to landscape mode. So, only the Pencil Pro (which has the revised magnet placement) and the USB-C pencil will work. Of course, apple could have moved the magnets to the other vertical side of the iPad (the "left" side) and kept the same magnet placement so the Pencil 2 would work but decided not to do so.