The Best Apple Pencil Alternatives

The Apple Pencil 2 has been the exact same for almost 5 years. This has allowed the competition to really catch up. So are cheaper Apple pencils worth it?

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0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Penoval Pencil Budget friendly
5:27 - EIP Pencil Pro Mid Tier
9:30 - Apple Pencil 2
11:50 - Final Thoughts

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[anavmahajan]

Nice video! Apple Pencil is way more expensive and only recommended for artists. Students and passive note takers can use the other alternatives.

[kanojdebbarma]

Thanks for this crisp video! I wanted one for my son and all those different options are overwhelming. Now I have a shorter list to look at.

[jcambeul]

Fernando, thank you so much for bringing two more alternatives to the forefront other than the Apple Pencil or Logitech Crayon. I really like the fact the EIP has the magnetic charging feature. I don’t use the pencil I have for everything, yet it is nice to know it is there and available. Mine, unfortunately does not magnetically charge now does it have the pressure sensing technology. Thank you again for bringing a great review to protect the pockets of the end user.

[bikerscooby]

This video seems to be obsolete as the recommended "EIP Pro" product does not seem to exist any more and has been replaced with a less-functional "EIP" product without pressure sensitivity or magnetic charging. It charges only with USB-C. The old "EIP Pro" link now points to the inferior replacement product.

[Mina-fbdy]

idk if I missed it but did you mention palm rejection for the first two?

[gertp]

I bought an alternative for under $15CDN and it works on all my tech! I bought another for my 9 yr old grandson since he was always using mine. I did by an apple 2nd gen for my recent mini but that’s all it works on. The ones from Temu are great, easy on/off and charge seems to last forever.

[allanordway]

Thanks for taking the time to share options with us 😊

[franksamet]

You mentioned using a screen cover at all times and I wondered if this was to protect the screen or give the pencil a more tactile feeling when in use?

[maysdogus]

Good to know there’s some budget alternatives for someone like me who doesn’t own one but isn’t completely sure they wanna spend a c note to buy one. Thanks for the video!

[lenabar]

I agree with you, I don’t see the need to get the Apple Pencil 2 when the alternative does the almost the same thing. Thank you for breaking that down. Glad I didn’t waste my money..😊

[fusigii]

Very timely video! I just ordered an iPad 10th Gen and was curious about Apple Pencil alternatives. Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!

[ScottHoldraker-ryde]

Thank you Fernando for the video. Concise and to the point. I’ve been considering a pencil for my new iPad Air…you provided great insight into more affordable options.

[avilarich]

Just lost my Apple Pencil 2, perfect timing on the video!

[mizanbhai]

Good one. But does the alternative ones support pressure sensitivity? I know they have tilt support but just wanna check the pressure sensitivity too. If yes, then they are worth it.

[MichaelKing]

I have the Goojodoq GD 13 Pencil that like the EIP and Apple Pencil Magnetically Wireless charges the only two things it dose not do is Pressure Sensitive and double tap to change functions. Other than that it works the same and it around $26.00 For it and it comes in Black as well but I am going to looking into the EIP pencil Pro as well.
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[mshark]

I bought one alternative pencil and it surprisingly works. And it works with all iPads that support and Apple Pencil, be it 1st or 2nd gen., at a fraction of the cost.

[Murkwiththemouth]

Most definitely an alternative, I didn't even realize these replica alternatives existed if It wasn't for my brother looking into them for his iPad.

I ordered this one below from amazon in February of this year for $33 and it still works and looks like new.

"KEEPRO Pencil 2nd Generation for iPad, Magnetic Wireless Charge Tilt Sensitivity Palm Rejection"


Looks exactly like the Apple Pencil 2nd gen, Charges and Pairs (once) Magnetically to the side of the iPad like the real apple pencil, Tilt Sensitivity & Pixel Precision, Native Palm Rejection, Extra Replaceable Tips (which I haven't needed to replace yet).

Definitely worth it if you're not an artist using their iPad for drawings, art in general or a graphic designer.

More for like simple drawings, pdf signings, taking notes etc.

[zaheerahamed]

The Apple Pencil 2 is a tad bit overpriced, but the pressure sensitivity and low latency is worth it for people who need it.

[marziaplichta]

Thank you for testing. 🙏 I have a question: Has the EIP Pro a pressure sensitivity? I need a pencil with this for Handlettering in Procreate...

[ellerose]

I needed to see this! Getting a new iPad Pro in a few weeks and it’s as someone who’s going to use it for productivity, this video is perfect! Subbed 🎉