Apple Pencil Pro

I upgraded from the Apple Pencil 2nd generation and honestly I'm a little disappointed. The new squeeze feature is fine but I don't find myself using it that much. The hover feature is cool when it works but it feels gimmicky after the first few days. For the price, I expected more of a jump. If you already have a Pencil 2, I'd say skip this one unless you have money to burn. It's not a bad product by any means, it just doesn't feel like a necessary upgrade.

Would not recommend this product

I'll keep this short. It works great. But it costs way too much for what it is. A stylus should not cost over $100 in 2026. Apple has a monopoly on iPad accessories and they know it. If you need it for work or school, get it. But if you're just doodling, save your money.

Would not recommend this product

The pencil itself works great, no complaints about performance. But mine arrived with a small scratch near the tip, which was a bit annoying for something this expensive. It's purely cosmetic and doesn't affect how it works, but still, for the price you'd expect flawless condition out of the box. The packaging was fine, no damage to the box, so it must have been a manufacturing thing. I thought about returning it but honestly I needed it for a project and didn't want to wait. Just something to be aware of — maybe inspect yours carefully when it arrives.

Recommended

Look, it's a nice pencil. It writes well on the iPad. The pressure sensitivity is good. But it's $129 for a stylus. That's crazy. There are cheaper options that do 90% of what this does. I get that Apple's ecosystem is nice and it pairs seamlessly, but I don't think the premium is justified. I've been using mine for a few months and while I don't hate it, I don't love it either. It's fine. If you have the money and want the best, get it. If you're budget conscious, look elsewhere.

Would not recommend this product