In my search for the perfect stylus I have tried everything from a Dollar Store stylus to the $75.00 Jot Script. Here is a list of Pros and Cons for 7 different stylus. I used each of these on my iPad mini with a note taking app. Click on the stylus name for an image and more information.
Boxwave $8.00
PROS:
- Perforated tip makes writing easy and no drag
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Tip is replaceable
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Length similar to a pen
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Barrel of the stylus is hollow, which makes the stylus slightly lighter than some other such as the Bamboo Stylus
CONS:
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None
roocase $10.00
PROS:
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Price
CONS:
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Large sponge tip caused drag when writing
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Short body. Similar to golf pencil
pogo sketch $15.00
PROS:
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Lightweight
CONS:
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Because body is so thin, my fingers tended to slide around
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Short body. Similar to golf pencil
adonit Jot Classics $16.00
PROS:
- Very different tip from other stylus. Not foam, but instead is a plastic tip which made for very easy writing with no drag
CONS:
- Sound of plastic tip hitting the iPad glass was distracting
- Having to always have to remove the cap to use the stylus.
pogo sketch pro $25.00 *Top pick
PROS:
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Tapered body (not a standard pen or stylus body type)
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Ergonomic grip kept fingers from sliding off stylus
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Special (replaceable) tip makes it very easy to write with and no drag
CONS:
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Price
Bamboo Stylus by Wacom $28.00
PROS:
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Tip is a good size for writing. Feel like you can write more precisely than with other styluses.
CONS:
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Attached pen clip – some may like this, but I thought it got in the way
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Price
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Length. Not quite as long as a pen. More like a golf pencil in length.
Jot Script $75.00
PROS:
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Pixelpoint tip. Most like a pen than any other stylus I have tried so far
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Works with Penultimate which is a note taking app I use along with Evernote
CONS:
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Price
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Relying on batteries
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Much thicker than most stylus
- Without constant use must turn it on before using
If you would like to test out a stylus yourself first before purchasing, TLT does have all those tested above that you can checkout for 10 days except for the Jot Script. To checkout, visit http://blogs.cofc.edu/tlt/technology/checkout-equipment/
Honorable Mention:
Walgreens stylus – At $5.00 I found it comparable with the $15.00 pogo sketch. Pros: price and because of how light it is there is no drag when writing. Cons: Short. I prefer a stylus that is the same length of a pen.
Smith & Wesson Tactical Stylus – My favorite pen/stylus combo at $25.00. Pros: Length. I prefer a stylus that is the same length of a pen. I like a pen/stylus combo. Cons: a bit heavy and large tip causes it to drag on the screen a little more than others I had tested.
What is next for me? http://www.fiftythree.com/pencil
Do you have a stylus you recommend or not? Let us know!
