Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

Extremely accurate ; Feels great in the hand ; Charges while attached to iPad

Expensive

For artists and creative professionals, Apple's second-generation Pencil is the only iPad stylus worth considering.

You need accuracy ; You want the Double tap feature ; You want pressure sensitivity ; You're on a budget ; You've got an incompatible iPad

You want an affordable Apple stylus ; You take a lot of notes ; Style is important to you ; You want pressure sensitivity ; You like seamless charging ; You want it engraved

Attaches to iPad ; Tilt sensitivity ; Nice to hold

No pressure sensitivity ; No cable included ; Awkward charging

The Apple Pencil USB-C ticks a lot of boxes. It's pleasant to hold, great for note-taking and it attaches magnetically to the top of the iPad. Some small niggles will bother some – such as the charging and the lack of included cable. The lack of...