Why The Apple Pencil Is So Expensive

Many iPad customers like the idea of a stylus for note-taking and illustration. And Apple happens to make one called the Apple Pencil. But it’s one-hundred thirty dollar price tag comes as a shock to many. Who see a plastic stylus and assume it’d be more affordable. So why is the Apple Pencil so expensive? Well that’s what I’ll explain in this video.

[priyonjoni]

Next year, they’ll have a variety of colors like the iMac. It’ll be the Apple Colored Pencils. $799 for the full pack.

[KrazyCouch]

15 seconds for half an hour? Damn that is impressive, even if it is just a pencil.

[konrad]

I wonder why almost no one picks up on angle sensitivity. It’s the only stylus having this feature, to my knowledge. (Update: some Wacom styluses do also have it) I don’t mean tilt sensitivity (Altitude angle) but actual sensing of the direction, the tip is placed on screen. (Azimuth Angle) It makes such a big difference when using a pencil or wide marker for example.

[iSchmidty]

As an illustrator, the reasoning for the price tag is clear the instant you experience using it

It is the best art stylus I have ever used, second only to a real pencil.

[nmlss]

I've been using digital tablets to draw professionally for around 15 years and I can tell you the price of the Apple Pencil 2 is NOT expensive for what it offers.

[ruzzelladrian]

The first time I used the Apple Pencil to write and draw, it felt really nice because it's pressure and tilt sensitive. And yes, it draws like a pencil.

[supercalifragilisticexpial]

I think the Apple Pencil is the best accessory ever made for the iPad. I absolutely love it. Even if I am not drawing I like to just use it to navigate in the iPad

[anotherantiexynos]

[Galaxy Tab S Pen]

Is it wirelessly charged? Yes
Is there a magnet? Yes
Is there a button/sensor that changes the function? Yes
Does it have a 9ms latency? Yes

Of course, I know why Apple Pencil is so expensive.
But at least what you explained in this video is not the reason Apple Pencil is expensive.
Anyway, Great video!

[HoneyPastry]

I'm a full-time illustrator, and I can assure you this thing pays off. I used to use a Huion tablet, then a Microsoft Surface Book 2 w/ stylus for my art. While buying this year's iPad Pro with this stylus a couple months ago, those price tags damn near gave a heart attack. But lemme tell you - it was well worth it. It has sped up my workflow almost 10-fold (could be thanks to Procreate too, it's a match made in Heaven). This stylus is AMAZING, and there's literally no slow down for me.

[derbistunt]

15 sec charge for 30 min use, that is really cool ngl!

[biglion]

It’s easily one of the best stylus I’ve ever used. It just feels so natural and like an actual pencil, it’s great. I got the 2nd Gen Apple Pencil with my iPad Pro and now the iPad just feels kinda empty without the pencil. The charging stuff is true as well, I’ve never had battery problems after hours of usage, I don’t know if the Apple Pencil can even run out of battery at this point.

If anyone is in the market for a stylus for their iPads, look no further. To me, iPad Pro + Apple Pencil + Procreate= The perfect place for people to start digital drawing. I’d say even professionals might like this combo.

[ettorereventon]

I don't care about the price, I have had my iPad Air with Apple Pencil for two weeks now and all I can say is that I really don't miss paper at all.
the pencil feels so good both to hold and to write with, and even the friction on the screen doesn't feel too far from what writing on paper feels.

[Crellinlifts]

When did he hit 1m subs but congrats that’s so incredible

[WindowsR]

Honestly, for how "natural" it feels, the Apple pencil is worth very much. Most non/drawing pad (PC needed) styluses are almost always halfassed on the same/lower price range.

[minimalist]

Still doesn't justify the price especially when Samsung uses the same technology and still includes it in the box for free.
This is purely aimed at maximizing Apple's profits. Plain and simple.

[lil.marzipan]

Oh god I wish people realised that this isn’t just a stick of plastic, I had my friend over and she insisted on using my Apple Pencil when we were drawing, so I let her (explaining that it’s expensive and she Fokus be careful)
The amount of disrespect she had for it, it was being dropped, flicked everything! Her facial expression was priceless after I told her how expensive this thing is! I don’t think she’ll be touching anything of mine for a while..
for feral Tage thought it was like ten pounds or some shit

[LostinaMemory]

“Let’s start with the tip, which features the most precise pressure sensitivity” 😏

[matjazmeza]

1:14 Apple pencil is one of the thinnest styluses on the market.

Samsung Galaxy Note pen: *Am I a joke for you?*

[WyvernVin]

I always thought there was probably justification to it's price (apart from the brand 🍏) due to technology ...now i know which tech goes in there. I also find it amusing that the people that complain about it's price are mostly comparing it to super cheap metal sticks with a rubber-ish tip. 🤷

[HarrisonBorbarrison]

Greg should be Apples whole marketing team.