Top 10 Tablet Styluses in 2027
The Apple Pencil Pro ($129) is the best tablet stylus, with the Samsung S Pen Creator Edition ($99.99) at #2 for Galaxy tablets and the Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 ($129.99) at #3 for Windows. For the lowest price, the Penoval eiP USI 2.0 Pro Stylus is $49.90.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Pencil Pro | $129 | iPad artists and note-takers who want every Apple Pencil feature |
| 2 | Samsung S Pen Creator Edition | $99.99 | Galaxy Tab owners who want a battery-free pen for drawing |
| 3 | Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 | $129.99 | Surface Pro and Windows tablet users |
| 4 | Apple Pencil (USB-C) | $79 | Note-taking and sketching on iPad for less than the Pro |
| 5 | Logitech Crayon (USB-C) | $69.99 | Students and kids who want an Apple Pencil-style pen for less |
| 6 | ZAGG Pro Stylus 2 | $79.99 | People who want one pen for drawing and swiping |
| 7 | Adonit Note+ | $55.99 | iPad users who want pressure and shortcut buttons under $60 |
| 8 | Adonit Dash 4 | $59.99 | Anyone who switches between an iPad, an Android tablet and a phone |
| 9 | Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus | Not published | Windows tablet and 2-in-1 owners who want a Wacom pen |
| 10 | Penoval eiP USI 2.0 Pro Stylus | $49.90 | Chromebook and Pixel Tablet owners on a budget |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Apple Pencil Pro
The Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze, barrel roll, haptic feedback, hover, double tap and Find My. It attaches, pairs and charges magnetically on iPad Pro (M4 and M5), iPad Air (M2, M3 and M4) and iPad mini (A17 Pro), and costs $129.
Samsung S Pen Creator Edition
Samsung’s S Pen Creator Edition costs $99.99, needs no charging and has a hard or soft tip. Samsung lists 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity for S Pen drawing and says this model has enhanced size and tilt performance, for Galaxy Tab S6 through Tab S11 Ultra and the Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra.
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
The Surface Slim Pen 2 has 4,096 pressure levels, zero force inking, tilt and haptic feedback (Windows 11 only). It charges wirelessly on Surface Laptop Studio, select Surface Pro keyboards and the 12-inch Surface Pro, and costs $129.99.
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
The Apple Pencil (USB-C) has pixel-perfect precision, low latency and tilt sensitivity for $79. A sliding cap reveals a USB-C port for pairing and charging, and it works with all iPad models that have a USB-C port. It has no pressure sensitivity.
Logitech Crayon (USB-C)
The Logitech Crayon (USB-C) is made with Apple Pencil technology, costs $69.99 and works with all iPads (2018 and later). Its smart tip adjusts line weight with tilt, and it connects with no Bluetooth pairing.
ZAGG Pro Stylus 2
The ZAGG Pro Stylus 2 has a fine active tip with tilt recognition and palm rejection plus a rounded capacitive tip for swiping. It lasts up to six and a half hours per charge, comes with a magnetic wireless charging cradle and costs $79.99.
Adonit Note+
The Adonit Note+ costs $55.99 and offers 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt support and programmable shortcut buttons for eraser, undo and redo. It charges over USB-C, and you can charge while you write.
Adonit Dash 4
The Adonit Dash 4 costs $59.99, weighs 15g and lasts up to 15 hours. It is fully charged within 1 hour on its magnetic USB-C stand, and its blue-light mode supports palm rejection on newer iPads while green light works with all Apple and Android devices.
Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus
Wacom’s Bamboo Ink Plus offers up to 4,096 pressure levels (depending on the device) and supports Wacom Active ES and the Microsoft Pen Protocol. It lasts about 10 days (2 hours a day, 5 days a week) and charges over USB-C in up to 3 hours. Wacom’s page lists it for Windows 10 devices and does not show a price.
Penoval eiP USI 2.0 Pro Stylus
The Penoval eiP USI 2.0 Pro Stylus costs $49.90, with 4,096 pressure levels, a cone-like tip, 100 hours of battery life with fast charging and no pairing required. It is made for USI 2.0 devices such as Chromebooks and the Google Pixel Tablet.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best tablet stylus in 2027?
The Apple Pencil Pro at $129, with squeeze, barrel roll, haptic feedback, hover and Find My. For a Galaxy Tab, it is the Samsung S Pen Creator Edition at $99.99.
How much does a tablet stylus cost?
From $49.90 for the Penoval eiP USI 2.0 Pro Stylus to $129.99 for the Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2. The Apple Pencil Pro is $129, the Apple Pencil (USB-C) is $79 and the Logitech Crayon (USB-C) is $69.99.
What is the cheapest good stylus for an iPad?
The Logitech Crayon (USB-C) at $69.99 or the Adonit Note+ at $55.99 (2,048 pressure levels). The Apple Pencil (USB-C) is $79 but has no pressure sensitivity.
Which stylus works with Android and Windows tablets?
For Samsung Galaxy Tabs, the S Pen Creator Edition ($99.99). For Surface and Windows tablets, the Surface Slim Pen 2 ($129.99) or the Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus, which Wacom lists for Windows 10 devices.
List price (USD) at a glance
Official sites
- Apple Pencil Pro · apple.com
- Samsung S Pen Creator Edition · samsung.com
- Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 · microsoft.com
- Apple Pencil (USB-C) · apple.com
- Logitech Crayon (USB-C) · logitech.com
- ZAGG Pro Stylus 2 · zagg.com
- Adonit Note+ · adonit.net
- Adonit Dash 4 · adonit.net
- Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus · wacom.com
- Penoval eiP USI 2.0 Pro Stylus · penoval.com
Sources
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