metapenPencil A8 for Apple iPad 2018-2025, (2X Faster Charge), Tilt Sensitivity, Pixel Precision, Stylus Pen for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen, Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4, Air 3/4/5/M2/M3, Mini 5/6th, White

I do not have a bad word to say about this pen. I used an Apple Pencil for about two years before switching to Metapen instead because Apple Pencil broke and the transition was absolutely seamless, if not better.First off, connecting the Metapen is a breeze. All you have to do is double tap the top of the pen and it's immediately turned on. With the Apple Pencil, I usually had to plug it into my iPad before it would even be connected. Metapen connects much easier than Apple Pencil.As for quality of writing and drawing, there is not a clear winner, but multiple pros and cons. Apple Pencil adjusts better to tilting the pen, so if you're writing on the side of the pen to increase line size (I mostly use the pencil for art), Apple is more sensitive to slant. Metapen, however, certainly reacts better to pressure. Apple can be wildly inconsistent with line size and pressure, whereas Metapen is more consistent with line size. Overall, there is not a difference in the writing and drawing functionality, and Metapen does the same things as Apple Pencil for much less money.As for durability, that is no contest- Metapen wins. My Apple Pencil was literally shattered by the time I had to stop using it- it had electrical tape on it and Silly Putty holding the tip on. It broke way too often. I dropped it once and the cap on the charger was immediately fractured. The Metapen does not break, however. It has been trapped under books, bags, water bottles, you name it, and it's still kicking just fine. Metapen is much more durable than Apple Pencil, if only for the fact that I don't have to watch it like a newborn the way I did with my Apple Pencil.As for charging and battery life, Metapen has its pros and cons. Battery life of the pencil is about as long as the Apple Pencil's, if not a bit shorter. I could often get a week or so out of my Apple Pencil, where I get 4-5 days from the Metapen. That said, with the amount you're paying for the Metapen as opposed to what you pay for an Apple Pencil, there's an obvious choice. I spend a lot of time with my pencil writing and drawing as well, so I probably use the pencil more than the average user. Additionally, the Metapen recharges faster than the Apple Pencil, and you don't have to stop using your whole device for it to recharge. You can just plug it into a cord instead of inserting the pencil into the device like you're broadcasting to outer space.It is also easy to see how much battery you have with the Metapen. With the Apple Pencil you can see the exact percentage, but the Metapen has a small light that changes color depending on how much battery your pencil has left. I have found this feature to be quite helpful.The overall pick? Easily Metapen. I have not noticed any cons that I'd trade for an Apple Pencil for, and the value was much more worth it. Don't blow your money on a fancy stylus from Apple, give your $14 to Metapen and move on. The Metapen is just as effective and even more functional.

I bought the Metapen Pencil A8 in purple to match my new iPad case, and it has been fantastic! Not only does it look great, but it also works just as well as the Apple Pencil for a fraction of the price.One of the best features is the fast charging—it powers up super quickly and lasts a long time. The tilt sensitivity is great for drawing and note-taking, and it feels smooth and responsive on the screen with no lag. It attaches magnetically to the iPad, which is a nice bonus, though it doesn’t charge wirelessly (but that’s expected at this price point).If you're looking for an affordable, high-quality stylus that works seamlessly with iPads from 2018 to 2024, this is a great choice. Plus, the purple color is gorgeous!

As noted by other reviewers this easily paired with the iPad and the accuracy for writing matches my Apple Pencil Pro (although some of the bonuses of pro model, like getting a menu by squeezing it, are not here but this is not meant to replace the pro model and works with virtually any iPad— unlike the Apple pro model which only works with the latest iPad, leaving me looking for something else for the other iPads I have).Aside from not reading the description fully - I assumed if it connected magnetically that that is how it would charge and that is not the case, but that’s on me. For the money (it was on sale and it cost me $21.99 for the blue model - that’s approximately 1/5 of the cost of the Apple Pencil & it is an excellent alternative. While, I’m not a fan of USB-C charging, is indeed very fast and holds a charge for a very long time, tapping the top turns it off, and it turns off after five minutes automatically. Zero difference in usability compared to Apple Pencil for what I use it for: writing notes for my practice. No lag. No noticeable friction plus I actually think the tip on this is better than the one on any of the Apple pencils that I’ve had and I am on my 3rd… I love my dog to death, but he’ll chew anything with that’s not tied down. 😂

This product worked really well for 7 months, when it started being very inconsistent with whether it would write or not. Sometimes I could get a full session out of it, and sometimes it won't write at all, although being fully charged and on. Sometimes it writes a few letters then stops responding.That said, for the first 7 months, it was a breeze to use. Comfortable to hold, easy to connect, lightweight, and accurate when drawing or writing. I'm going to buy another one and see how it goes!

I have been using an Apple Pencil (gen 2) for years. I recently purchased a an iPad stand with brackets and quickly got sick of having to remove my iPad from the stand during the day and at the end of the day to charge my Pencil. While shopping for an alternate charger I found this. I decided it was worth a try and I am so glad I did. It’s so much lighter, it holds a charge longer and I can charge it quickly and easily. There is also no lag and tapping with the side of the nib (menu item at the bottom of the screen, for example) works beautifully.I am ordering a couple more for my family. Great product and price point. I highly recommend.

This pencil works super well and I have no problems with lagging at all. It was super easy to connect to my IPad and I have no problems with it ever falling off. I have had it for months and the battery holds charge very well. It is super durable and it is thin as well. I use it to for everything on my iPad and the tips have lasted me long as well.

Nice product. Works great, easy to sync

So glad I didn’t spend a hundred dollars on an Apple pen. This works great! Love the writing speed, the size of the writing, how it works perfectly with the iPad. Got a good deal on this too. No lag, comfortable to use and a full charge lasts a long time. Also love that it’s magnetic